In this episode of The Spool podcast, Dr. Nils Roemer sits down with Dr. Aaron Dotson BS’15, a UT Dallas neuroscience graduate who minored in music at the Bass School at the University, to discuss how music and science shaped his journey to becoming a skilled eye surgeon. Dr. Dotson shares how both disciplines contributed to enhancing his hand-eye coordination and surgical precision. He also reflects on his experiences shadowing his mother's physician, who not only taught him the art of medicine, but also the importance of being a compassionate and ethical person. Dr. Dotson talks about his decision to study at UT Dallas and the importance of building a personal board of directors or a support system. Over the years, he has mentored over 100 aspiring ophthalmologists and plans to continue doing so throughout his career.To learn more about the Bass School at UT Dallas, go to https://bass.utdallas.edu/