Bunnell traveling fellowship 2002: a focus on children

Abstract

The Bunnell Traveling Fellowship is awarded to a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). The fellow acts as an ambassador of the ASSH and visits centers of excellence around the world. The fellowship is devoted to a particular area of interest and designed to be a rewarding personal and professional experience to the recipient. The 2002 Bunnell Traveling Fellowship concentrated on the fields of congenital hand anomalies and spinal cord injury. This article highlights the travels of the fellow and provides valuable information concerning illnesses, diseases, and differences that affect children.