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2 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Dr H.A.Soleimani MD. Gasteroentologist

3 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Medicine is a profession that requires not only the mastery of a large body of knowledge and the acquisition of clinical skills, but also high standards of behavior and appropriate attitudes. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE – URBANA-PEORIA-ROCKFORD

4 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS An important part of the medical school experience is the transition of the student into a mature professional physician which involves the development of an appropriate professional attitude G:\student discipline\student discipline\Dress, weather,financial aid.htm

5 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Consider the cultural sensitivities of the most conservative potential patient, and present yourself in a manner that will earn their respect, make them feel comfortable, and will ensure their confidence in their medical treatment. G:\student discipline\student discipline\professionalism.htm. Effective March 27, 2000 UIC COM at Chicago, M-3 Curriculum Committee

6 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Student must be well groomed, clean, and dressed appropriately as you fulfill your responsibilities in clinical rotations. McGill Undergraduate Medical Education. G:\student discipline\student discipline\UGME - Standards of Behaviour.htm

7 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Appropriateness of dress and the ability to separate the learning/teaching environment and the casual out-of-school environment is very important. Policy established by the Medical Curriculum Council (MCC). G:\student discipline\student discipline\Dress, weather,financial aid.htm.

8 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Appropriate and professional attire should be worn, especially when students are in the patient care settings or when contact with patients is anticipated.

9 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS The appearance of a student or medical practitioner should not be such as to potentially affect a patient’s trust.

10 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS A professional image contributes to patient trust and enhances confidence; it is an important factor in patient compliance with medical recommendations. McGill Undergraduate Medical Education. G:\student discipline\student discipline\UGME - Standards of Behaviour.htm

11 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Students represent not only themselves but also the medical profession to those with whom they have contact. Copyright 2003, University of California, San Diego I:\student discipline\student discipline\Admin Forms Dress, Appropriate for Medical Students.htm

12 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Patients are generally much more comfortable if they are being examined by students who are professional in appearance. Policy established by the Medical Curriculum Council (MCC). G:\student discipline\student discipline\Dress, weather,financial aid.htm

13 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Students should be aware that personal appearance may serve to inspire or hinder the establishment of trust and confidence which are essential in the doctor-patient relationship.

14 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS The student will be expected to dress in professional attire. We require the use of a white clinical coat.. Maricopa Medical Center G:\student discipline\student discipline\Information for Medical Students.htm

15 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS PROFESSIONALISM Present a positive image. Present a positive image. Wear name badge or name tag so that name is clearly visible at all times. Wear name badge or name tag so that name is clearly visible at all times. G:\student discipline\student discipline\The University of Texas at Houston - Medical School - Students - Dress Code.htm

16 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Be reminded that casual clothing that is appropriate for the classroom may not be appropriate for situations where patients are permitting students the opportunity to interview and examine them.

17 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Appropriate dress should be worn by physicians and physicians in training whenever they are in contact with patients. Jeans, sandals (and other casual attire) are not considered professional dres McGill Undergraduate Medical Education G:\student discipline\student discipline\UGME - Standards of Behaviour.htm

18 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Clothing: Clothing should be clean, pressed, and in good condition Clothing should be clean, pressed, and in good condition Jeans are not appropriate sneakers don’t dress sneakers don’t dress McGill Undergraduate Medical Education. G:\student discipline\student discipline\UGME - Standards of Behaviour.htm

19 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Clothing : Please note that t-shirts with slogans which might be offensive to the other students or our patients. Policy established by the Medical Curriculum Council (MCC). G:\student discipline\student discipline\Dress, weather,financial aid.htm

20 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Clothing: These are inappropriate in the classroom situation: Dirty or torn clothing. Baseball caps. Exercise attire. Policy established by the Medical Curriculum Council (MCC). G:\student discipline\student discipline\Dress, weather,financial aid.htm

21 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Nails Nails must be conservative in length and must be neatly manicured. Nails must be conservative in length and must be neatly manicured. If polish is used, it may not be black, blue, green, purple or yellow shades. All nails must be solid in color and the same color. If polish is used, it may not be black, blue, green, purple or yellow shades. All nails must be solid in color and the same color. G:\student discipline\student discipline\The University of Texas at Houston - Medical School - Students - Dress Code.htm

22 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Fingernails should be relatively short (otherwise percussion can be painful for the patient). pungent perfumes may be inappropriate (can induce asthma attacks); body odor and halitosis may interfere with rapport. McGill Undergraduate Medical Education. G:\student discipline\student discipline\UGME - Standards of Behaviour.htm

23 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Scents Men's and women's scents are permitted if mild and not used to mask body odor. Men's and women's scents are permitted if mild and not used to mask body odor. G:\student discipline\student discipline\The University of Texas at Houston - Medical School - Students - Dress Code.htm

24 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Make-up Make-up should be used to enhance a natural look and should not detract from a person's appearance. Make-up should be used to enhance a natural look and should not detract from a person's appearance. G:\student discipline\student discipline\The University of Texas at Houston - Medical School - Students - Dress Code.htm

25 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Hair Hair should be clean and neat. Hair should be clean and neat. G:\student discipline\student discipline\Southern Adventist University.htm

26 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS CLOTHING, JEWELRY Provocative clothing styles are not appropriate CLOTHING, JEWELRY Provocative clothing styles are not appropriate Nor is jewelry or attire that might appear unprofessional to patients. Nor is jewelry or attire that might appear unprofessional to patients. Effective March 27, 2000 UIC COM at Chicago, M-3 Curriculum Committee G:\student discipline\student discipline\professionalism.htm.

27 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Permissible Jewelry A wedding set and one ring A wedding set and one ring One simple chain bracelet One simple chain bracelet A watch A watch G:\student discipline\student discipline\The University of Texas at Houston - Medical School - Students - Dress Code.htm

28 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Pants Pants shall not be tight fitting. Pants shall not be tight fitting. Denim pants of any color, athletic wear shall not be worn. Denim pants of any color, athletic wear shall not be worn. G:\student discipline\student discipline\The University of Texas at Houston - Medical School - Students - Dress Code.htm

29 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Shoes Casual sandals, athletic footwear and canvas sneakers shall not be worn. Casual sandals, athletic footwear and canvas sneakers shall not be worn. Leather tennis shoes shall not be worn. Leather tennis shoes shall not be worn. Effective March 27, 2000 UIC COM at Chicago, M-3 Curriculum Committee G:\student discipline\student discipline\professionalism.htm

30 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Shoes Shoes must be clean,comfortable and in good condition. Shoes must be clean,comfortable and in good condition. Heels shall be no high. Heels shall be no high. G:\student discipline\student discipline\The University of Texas at Houston - Medical School - Students - Dress Code.htm

31 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS SHOES Clean, conservative, and comfortable shoes should be worn with hose or socks; athletic footwear, sandals are not appropriate. Effective March 27, 2000 UIC COM at Chicago, M-3 Curriculum Committee G:\student discipline\student discipline\professionalism.htm.

32 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS SHOES  Open-toe shoes and canvas shoes are not permitted.. McGill Undergraduate Medical Education G:\student discipline\student discipline\UGME - Standards of Behaviour.htm

33 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS  It is important to remember that being hospitalized is a very stressful event for patient and family and that there is no justification for health care professionals to contribute to patients fears and anxieties. McGill Undergraduate Medical Education. G:\student discipline\student discipline\UGME - Standards of Behaviour.htm

34 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Sunglasses are to be worn indoors only if prescribed by a physician or required for the job. Sunglasses are to be worn indoors only if prescribed by a physician or required for the job. G:\student discipline\student discipline\The University of Texas at Houston - Medical School - Students - Dress Code.htm

35 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Students confirm that they will maintain appropriate standards of dress, appearance and personal hygiene so as not to cause offence to patients, teachers, or colleagues. the University of Birmingham Medical School.

36 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS Students inappropriately dressed may be asked not to participate or be expected to go home and change if they arrive for these activities in inappropriate dress. Policy established by the Medical Curriculum Council (MCC). G:\student discipline\student discipline\Dress, weather,financial aid.htm.

37 MEDICAL STUDENT APPEARANCE AND DRESS This is also to remind that under the medical school dress policy, chairmen and instructors have the right to expect dress to be appropriate for the teaching situation and for the comfort of patients. Policy established by the Medical Curriculum Council (MCC) G:\student discipline\student discipline\Dress, weather,financial aid.htm. G:\student discipline\student discipline\Dress, weather,financial aid.htm.

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