Handedness in medicine

What year are you?

MS3

MS4

What hand do you prefer to write with?

Right

Left

Both

Started writing with left, but switched to right

What hand do you prefer to throw with?

Right

Left

Either

I don't know how to throw

What hand do you prefer to use scissors to cut with?

Right

Left

Either/Doesn't matter

What hand do you prefer to hold a needle driver with?

Right

Left

I haven't decided

What hand to you prefer to use a scalpel with?

Right

Left

I haven't decided

Are you planning to go into a surgical specialty?

Yes

No

Not sure

I consider myself dextrous (i.e. I am good with my hands).

I consider myself ambidextrous (i.e. I use both hands equally well).

My handedness affected or might affect my decision to pursue or not pursue a surgical specialty.

I am concerned that my handedness may adversely affect my training in or performance of procedures.

I would benefit from additional training to utilize right-handed instruments.

My performance of procedures would improve if left-handed instruments were available to me.

My performance of procedures would improve if I had teachers/trainers that could better adapt to my handedness.

Do you have additional comments regarding handedness and your medical education?