Dr. Eric requested this information be sent about the dress requirements for the practicals. Starting on page 5 of your syllabus…
“BUSINESS ATTIRE FOR LABORATORY PRACTICALS
A component of the practical examination is professionalism. As such, student physicians are expected to dress professionally (including white coat) for their practical examination. Students will be scheduled for two practical encounters (each lasting approximately 15 minutes). On one day, the student will perform in the capacity of the doctor and dress accordingly (Business Casual). On the other day, the student will perform in the capacity of the patient and dress in appropriate lab attire (upper body, lower body, or full body lab dress). Assignments and schedules will be posted outside the lab door and on the Portal prior to the practical.
What to aspire to
Business Attire
Different industries have different norms about professional dress. With regards to the outpatient clinical setting business causal is the standard, but also a healthy respect towards infection control must be considered. Scrubs should be used only for nights on call and days in
the ER or OR. Below are some guidelines on what is considered professional dress for physicians in training. Remember your job must instill confidence in your patients. See articles posted on the Portal regarding professional dress.
Business Casual
Lab Coat
Appropriate – Clean, white, and pressed with name tag and stethoscope
Inappropriate – Dirty, ripped, or stained especially at the collar or sleeves
Slacks
Appropriate – Clean, wrinkle-free slacks
Inappropriate – Jean (any color), sweatpants, athletic pants, shorts, spandex legging, excessively form fitting pants, bib overalls, ripped clothing.
Shirts
Appropriate – Dress shirts, casual sport shirts, golf shirts, sweaters, turtlenecks. All shirts should cover the back and abdomen.
Inappropriate – Sweatshirts, shirts with large lettering or logos unless part of a uniform, tops with bare shoulders, and tank tops, halter tops and t-shirts unless worn under another blouse, dress shirt or jacket; any shirt that allows the bare midriff to be seen; suggestive, revealing or excessively tight fitting shirts
Dresses and skirts
Appropriate – Casual dresses and skirts should be no shorter than four inches above the knee. A general rule is that business skirts and dresses should cover the thighs when seated.
Inappropriate – Mini skirts. Sun dresses, spaghetti strap dresses should not be worn unless under a jacket; suggestive, revealing or excessively tight fitting dresses.
Footwear
Appropriate – Loafers, flats, dress shoes, dress sandals (not open toed), clogs, dress boots (Many hospitals will require socks and stockings)
Inappropriate – Athletic shoes, sneakers, open toed shoes, slippers, excessively high heels
Jewelry and other accessories
Appropriate – Conservative jewelry with no visible body piercing other than ears. Ties should be clean. Cover all tattoos. Exemptions can be made for items of religious significance.
Inappropriate – Excessive jewelry especially on the hands (more likely to spread disease or injure patient during palpation), facial piercing especially on the eyebrow, lip, and tongue or nose rings, visible tattoos.
Grooming and hygiene – Physicians should be the epitome of good hygiene
Appropriate – Clean fingernails and hands. Hair within the natural color scheme. (It is very difficult for a 65-year-old patient to feel confident in a young doctor with blue hair.) Long hair should be pulled back to avoid falling on patients during physical examinations or OMT. Facial hair and fingernails should be neatly trimmed.
Inappropriate – Dirty hands, excessively long fingernails, excessive body odor or perfume (many patients are very sensitive to smells), hair in outrageous styles or colors such as blue, green, or pink. No artificial nails – they harbor bacteria.”
Here is the link about ironing,
which Dr. Eric suggested, for those who need it
Pay SPECIAL attention to the warning section on the website as well
