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Is wearing a bow tie to interviews a good idea or will it make me looks like a tool? I want to do something that will subconsciously make me stand out secondary to everything else.
 
CaptainPoopyPants said:
Is wearing a bow tie to interviews a good idea or will it make me looks like a tool? I want to do something that will subconsciously make me stand out secondary to everything else.
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It'll make you stand out, but not in a good way. There's times to try funky dress things or flashy styles, but your medical school interview isn't one of them. Stick with the traditional suit and tie. Stand out by being a killer applicant.
 
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a lot of old school physicians in the east coast view the bow tie as like a status thing. it's fcking stupid but it's best to play the game
 
JBruinW said:
Don't forget your 10-gallon hat. The bigger the belt buckle the better.
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I know it's anecdotal... but this guy showed up to interview days for schools he didn't apply to and still got in.
 
ChymeofPassion said:
Hey dude Kylie Jenner is self-made!!
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lol. I'm only kind of familiar with Kim, Kendall, and Kylie just because they seem to be the most inescapable. The rest I don't really know besides Khloe screwing Tristan Thompson. Out of the ones I know Kim is probably the most "self-made" and that... uh... "film" still involved some famous rich rapper. Kendall probably could have been self made even if their family was rich due to her Victoria's Secret tier genes. Idk. They're all obnoxious as f*ck and more basic than bleach. I hate myself for knowing this much.
 
90% of people will think you are a tool, 5% will think you're awesome, and the other 5% won't notice.

The statement a bow tie makes is a giant F you. I.e., You have a tie requirement? Fine. Ok. I am going to dress like a clown and technically still meet your requirement. Can't wear blue jeans? Ok, fine. I'll wear lime green chinos. Think you can tell me how to dress huh? It's all about ME. Look at MEEE!

Do you want to send that message?

I've seen med students dress identical to this on wards before, so hey, I guess it's not impossible to get in:

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Idk why there is so much hate on the bow tie here. I come from a research background and the faculty who wore bow ties were always scientists I admired and respected. It might be an unnecessary risk, but I feel like if you have the quirky personality to rock the bow tie then go for it.
 
ephackett said:
Idk why there is so much hate on the bow tie here. I come from a research background and the faculty who wore bow ties were always scientists I admired and respected. It might be an unnecessary risk, but I feel like if you have the quirky personality to rock the bow tie then go for it.
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I actually like bowties for the right occasion, but would never wear one to a medical school interview.
 
ephackett said:
Idk why there is so much hate on the bow tie here. I come from a research background and the faculty who wore bow ties were always scientists I admired and respected. It might be an unnecessary risk, but I feel like if you have the quirky personality to rock the bow tie then go for it.
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-10 for thinking bow ties are cool
-1000 for using “quirky” unironically
 
One of my favorite attendings likes to wear bow ties every so often, and I was against it at first because I am a very anti-bow tie person, but it's sort of grown on me.
It baffles me because he doesn't wear them ironically, isn't really quirky (more just hyperactive), and is decidedly not one of those Ivy-league WASP types. I think he just wears them to wear them, and I guess that's what makes it ok? I previously thought there was no way to wear a bow tie neutrally, but he has somehow achieved that.

But to answer OP's question, no to a bow tie during interviews. They're honestly just too polarizing. Don't stand out with your clothing choices until you're in a position where it's safe to do so.
 
Idk why but the word quirky just pisses me off. But maybe OP can pull it off like that kid that plays the young Sheldon Cooper or Tucker Carlson. If you’re obnoxious enough, no one will notice.
 
CaptainPoopyPants said:
Is wearing a bow tie to interviews a good idea or will it make me looks like a tool? I want to do something that will subconsciously make me stand out secondary to everything else.
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Fully respect the modern style but most of your interviewers are going to be older conservative individuals. I have seen probably 30 other interviewees this season and have not seen a single bow tie or pocket square. Females seemed to have a little more variety in their looks but nothing out of ordinary. Try to pick the time and place for looking modern, like when you get accepted and can see your own patients in the future!!
 
I was going to say for the right person it's fine.... but it must just be the culture of where I am and me personally :shrug:

I probably wouldn't for MD. For peds and neuro, I know quite a few people wore them and it seemed an accepted practice for some.
 
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