Validating an Inexpensive Practice Model for Microsurgical Skills Training

A portable, inexpensive microsurgery training model that requires the following materials for completion. a stereoscopic dissecting microscope, two jeweler style forceps, a pair of curved-tip micro scissors , 1 meter of monofilament nylon thread, 0.5 meter of polyimide microtubule material , one 15 cm metal ruler, a scalpel blade (#15), and double-sided tape. For a microsurgically-naive subject, a total of 20 hours are required to complete this model.