Fine motor exercises that involve using our non-dominant hand are good to achieve dexterity and to simulate challenges once a surgical procedure is ongoing. A very simple but practical skill can be developed by removing seeds from a bell pepper with a needle driver. The seeds acted has cancerous seedlings that we needed to remove within 60 seconds. Whoever got the most seeds out in one of the 3 chances, won.
This lab involves precision, steady hand movements, and careful coordination, just like in surgical procedures. Projects involving delicate manipulation and fine handling will produce the right muscle memory and the best control necessary for surgical success.
When manipulating this task, we had to make sure that there was more of a relaxed grip and awareness with every movement, as this builds up the subtle sensitive control that is going to work out beneficially in surgeries. Using the non-dominant hand in performing this task complicates the process a little, thus forcing the brain to strengthen new pathways within neural connections relating to manual dexterity. Such types of training not only improve hand-eye coordination but also patience and concentration, main traits for those wanting to excel in their surgical or medical career.
This week I focused on fixing my format for my paper and securing a job shadow. I have now successfully secured one for next Wednesday to follow around Patrick Dungan and attend lunch with him and several other attorneys.
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