---
title: "How to Apply to the PAMF and GSV Hand Fellowship at Sutter Health"
description: "Applicants can apply to the PAMF and GSV Hand Fellowship through the program’s official Sutter Health application process by submitting the required documents to the fellowship leadership."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-hand-fellowship/how-to-apply"
---

1.  [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) /
2.  [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) /
3.  [Rehabilitation Residency and Fellowship Programs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs) /
4.  [Hand Fellowship, Peninsula, South Bay and Alameda Regions](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-hand-fellowship) /
5.  How to Apply

# How to Apply 

**Section menu**

-   [Hand Fellowship, Peninsula, South Bay and Alameda Regions](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-hand-fellowship "Hand Fellowship, Peninsula, South Bay and Alameda Regions")
    -   [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-hand-fellowship/about "About the Program")
        
    -   [Education Highlights](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-hand-fellowship/education-highlights "Education Highlights")
        
    -   [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-hand-fellowship/faculty "Faculty")
        
    -   [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-hand-fellowship/how-to-apply "How to Apply")
        
    -   [Message From the Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-hand-fellowship/Message-from-the-Director "Message From the Program Director") 
        

-   [Hand Fellowship, Peninsula, South Bay and Alameda Regions](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-hand-fellowship "Hand Fellowship, Peninsula, South Bay and Alameda Regions")
    -   [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-hand-fellowship/about "About the Program")
        
    -   [Education Highlights](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-hand-fellowship/education-highlights "Education Highlights")
        
    -   [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-hand-fellowship/faculty "Faculty")
        
    -   [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-hand-fellowship/how-to-apply "How to Apply")
        
    -   [Message From the Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-hand-fellowship/Message-from-the-Director "Message From the Program Director") 
        

## Program Eligibility

To be eligible for our program, you must:

-   Have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
-   Have 2 years of work experience as an occupational therapist (any setting acceptable)
-   Hold a validated California Occupational Therapy License
-   Comply with all Sutter Health employment requirements
-   [Applications](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/PDF/education/25-26-hand-therapy-fellowship-application.pdf) can be submitted to [pauline.nguyen3@sutterhealth.org](mailto:pauline.nguyen3@sutterhealth.org) due **February 15**
    -   Interviews will be conducted in February/March
    -   Offer Letters will be sent in April 

## Apply to the Hand Fellowship

Applications are due on February 15, 2026

[Download the Application](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/PDF/education/25-26-hand-therapy-fellowship-application.pdf)

[Submit to Pauline Nguyen](mailto:pauline.nguyen3@sutterhealth.org)

### Living in the Peninsula, South Bay and Alameda regions

Living in the Peninsula, South Bay and Alameda regions means enjoying vibrant communities, diverse neighborhoods and easy access to both urban amenities and outdoor spaces. These areas offer a unique blend of innovation, culture and family-friendly living that attracts people at every stage of life.

### Contact Us

**Program Coordinator**:   
Angela Trainor   
[angela.trainor@sutterhealth.org](mailto:angela.trainor@sutterhealth.org)

**Program Director**:   
Pauline Nguyen   
[Pauline.nguyen3@sutterhealth.org](mailto:Pauline.nguyen3@sutterhealth.org)

[Get in Touch](mailto:angela.trainor@sutterhealth.org)

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