ACEP Residency Fair - how to dress?

[zinjanthropus]

I'm planning on attending the ACEP Scientific Assembly this year in Seattle for the first time. I'm a fourth year medical student and I will be attending the residency fair on Sunday. This leads me to my semi-OCD type question....

What should a guy wear to this event? I assume this will be a fairly informal chance to talk with PDs and other representatives from EM programs. I was guessing "business casual" (e.g. collared shirt/khakis). Is this too casual? Is this a jacket and tie kinda thing? At least a tie?

and...

How about the regular conference proceedings - such as lectures and hands-on events?

Any advice is appreciated as I'm a bit neurotic during this application season. Thanks.

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[hyperbaric]

I'm planning on attending the ACEP Scientific Assembly this year in Seattle for the first time. I'm a fourth year medical student and I will be attending the residency fair on Saturday. This leads me to my semi-OCD type question....

What should a guy wear to this event? I assume this will be a fairly informal chance to talk with PDs and other representatives from EM programs. I was guessing "business casual" (e.g. collared shirt/khakis). Is this too casual? Is this a jacket and tie kinda thing? At least a tie?

and...

How about the regular conference proceedings - such as lectures and hands-on events?

Any advice is appreciated as I'm a bit neurotic during this application season. Thanks.

At SAEM in May, business casual was by far the most common attire. Throw on a tie if it helps soothe the OCD, but I don't think a jacket is necessary.

FYI...the residency fair is on Sunday. 🙂

 

[lucky_deadman]

I'm planning on attending the ACEP Scientific Assembly this year in Seattle for the first time. I'm a fourth year medical student and I will be attending the residency fair on Sunday. This leads me to my semi-OCD type question....

What should a guy wear to this event? I assume this will be a fairly informal chance to talk with PDs and other representatives from EM programs. I was guessing "business casual" (e.g. collared shirt/khakis). Is this too casual? Is this a jacket and tie kinda thing? At least a tie?

and...

How about the regular conference proceedings - such as lectures and hands-on events?

Any advice is appreciated as I'm a bit neurotic during this application season. Thanks.

This topic got tossed around last year as well. You can search for all those answers.

Basically business casual is fine. The PD's are unlikely to remember you (unless you're in either the powder orange tux or wearing nothing but a pair of nut-huggers) as they're gonna see hundreds of people in ~2 hours. It's a real meat market approach.

The regular conference proceedings are quite relaxed. Jeans/khakis and a polo should suit you fine. And especially comfortable shoes.

 

[zinjanthropus]

This topic got tossed around last year as well. You can search for all those answers.

Basically business casual is fine. The PD's are unlikely to remember you (unless you're in either the powder orange tux or wearing nothing but a pair of nut-huggers) as they're gonna see hundreds of people in ~2 hours. It's a real meat market approach.

The regular conference proceedings are quite relaxed. Jeans/khakis and a polo should suit you fine. And especially comfortable shoes.

thanks - this is all exactly what i hoped to hear

 

[bulgethetwine]

thanks - this is all exactly what i hoped to hear

Full HAZMAT gear lets us know you're really enthusiastic.

 

[GeneralVeers]

This topic got tossed around last year as well. You can search for all those answers.

Basically business casual is fine. The PD's are unlikely to remember you (unless you're in either the powder orange tux or wearing nothing but a pair of nut-huggers) as they're gonna see hundreds of people in ~2 hours. It's a real meat market approach.

The regular conference proceedings are quite relaxed. Jeans/khakis and a polo should suit you fine. And especially comfortable shoes.

That is exactly what I wanted to hear! Business casual for the job fair on Monday, then PGY-3 slob for the rest of the conference!

 

[RockfordWF]

I'm planning on attending the ACEP Scientific Assembly this year in Seattle for the first time. I'm a fourth year medical student and I will be attending the residency fair on Sunday. This leads me to my semi-OCD type question....

What should a guy wear to this event? I assume this will be a fairly informal chance to talk with PDs and other representatives from EM programs. I was guessing "business casual" (e.g. collared shirt/khakis). Is this too casual? Is this a jacket and tie kinda thing? At least a tie?

and...

How about the regular conference proceedings - such as lectures and hands-on events?

Any advice is appreciated as I'm a bit neurotic during this application season. Thanks.

Wife beater + cutoff jeans

mullet optional

 

[hyperbaric]

Wife beater + cutoff jeans

mullet optional

business in the front
party in the back

 

[Northeaster]

Pants and collared shirt. Mullet this year...still deciding.

 

[EM_Rebuilder]

Wife beater + cutoff jeans

mullet optional

Valet for the Camaro?

 

[BKN]

At SAEM in May, business casual was by far the most common attire. Throw on a tie if it helps soothe the OCD, but I don't think a jacket is necessary.

FYI...the residency fair is on Sunday. 🙂

Well, I don't know. I have to dress up . . .

 

[hyperbaric]

Well, I don't know. I have to dress up . . .

You were well dressed in May, so I have high expectations. 😀

 

[lucky_deadman]

Well, I don't know. I have to dress up . . .

Now now. I remember your attire from the New Orleans residency fair. I know that the bolo tie is formal wear in TX and all, but not in Seattle. 😀

 

[BKN]

Now now. I remember your attire from the New Orleans residency fair. I know that the bolo tie is formal wear in TX and all, but not in Seattle. 😀

I do not now, nor have I ever owned a bolo. You must be thinking of my friend from scott and white. I was the guy in the sombrero and chaps.

 

[GeneralVeers]

I do not now, nor have I ever owned a bolo. You must be thinking of my friend from scott and white. I was the guy in the sombrero and chaps.

Our Texas PD always dresses in a navy blue polo shirt and khakis. Haven't seen a cowboy hat or bolo on him yet.

There needs to be a dress code for Texas PDs....

 

[Jeff698]

I do not now, nor have I ever owned a bolo. You must be thinking of my friend from scott and white. I was the guy in the sombrero and chaps.

No, it wasn't me or my PD. I just had on boots. Our friends over at Parkland, however, were in full on cowboy mode. Hat, boots, buckle and vest.

I don't even think I'll be wearing my boots to the residence fair. They're sort of extra weight to pack.

Take care,
Jeff