Bring suit to medical school?

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I'm moving quite far from my current home to my medical school very soon, so I won't be able to bring too much personal things with me. Do guys ever need a suit in the preclinical years of medical school? If I brought one, are there occasions where I would be able to wear it or would it just collect dust for 2 years?
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nychila said:
I'm moving quite far from my current home to my medical school very soon, so I won't be able to bring too much personal things with me. Do guys ever need a suit in the preclinical years of medical school? If I brought one, are there occasions where I would be able to wear it or would it just collect dust for 2 years?
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Worn mine about 2 or 3 times. Had a couple formal dinners by the city of dallas. So it's always nice to have one around.
 
Mail a box or two of stuff to yourself. If you include books, pack them in a separate box so you can send it at the media mail rate.
 
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For general moving, shipping yourself stuff is really handy when you don't have the car/plane space. It can also be pretty cheap -- you can ship stuff that you won't need immediately (winter clothes, dress clothes, fun reading) and use the cheapest, slowest option. That's what I did when I moved to another country for two years and could only bring two suitcases, and it worked great.
 
It's nice to have for those formal class events. You can't really show up in a T-shirt and jeans.
 
I know some schools have students visit a preceptor. I would assume a suit would be required?
 
SilverCat said:
I know some schools have students visit a preceptor. I would assume a suit would be required?
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At least here, you wear your white coat instead of a suit jacket. However, you'll want your suit for formal events; formal socials (dances, cocktail); on- and off-campus interviews (school positions, jobs -- yes, some people do manage to work during med school, although it is uncommon); etc. I actually brought my tux out to school this spring because we had a couple of formal functions that encouraged a tux. If you get involved on the political side of things, you'll find yourself wearing a suit or tux even more often.
 
OP, you should wear your suit every day to class. Then you can be a that guy. Bring a briefcase with a lock on it too.

You can be even more of a that guy if you show up every day in scrubs. Do this while sitting in on M2 classes so you can 'get ahead.' Then everyone will know you're a super gunner and mean business.
 
It's ALWAYS a good idea to have at least one suit ready to go. You never know when you need one, and I have cursed myself a million times for not having one a couple of times during my undergrad years.
 
music2doc said:
At least here, you wear your white coat instead of a suit jacket. However, you'll want your suit for formal events; formal socials (dances, cocktail); on- and off-campus interviews (school positions, jobs -- yes, some people do manage to work during med school, although it is uncommon); etc. I actually brought my tux out to school this spring because we had a couple of formal functions that encouraged a tux. If you get involved on the political side of things, you'll find yourself wearing a suit or tux even more often.
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I'm intrigued.
 
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Every man should own at least one good suit.

There were people in the 'How to dress for interviews' thread seriously contemplating going with a bright red dress shirt, tie, and khaki pants. It was disgusting. How does anyone go through life thinking that sort of outfit is appropriate for anything other than a high school band performance?
 
nychila said:
I'm moving quite far from my current home to my medical school very soon, so I won't be able to bring too much personal things with me. Do guys ever need a suit in the preclinical years of medical school? If I brought one, are there occasions where I would be able to wear it or would it just collect dust for 2 years?
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Are you not planning on going home at all? I mean you could always bring more stuff every time you go back home
 
lilwayne said:
I'm intrigued.
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Haha... it's not as glamorous as it sounds but campuses that are in or near state (or otherwise) capitals often have opportunities to become involved in the political side of medicine (i.e., the AMA and its state chapters as well as other functions that can sprout from the relationships one builds with politicians). I was using it as an example of "you never know where med school make take you and when you might need that suit."
 
you're a grown man. unless you can't afford it you should always have a suit handy
 
It would be a good thing to have for any formal situations, meetings, conferences, dinners, etc. that may come up. As far as collecting dust goes, put a bag on the suit. You can do this on the cheap with garbage bags; just cut a hole in the bag where the hanger hook will poke out.
 
I've heard a lot of different schools having things like Winter balls or masquerade events for the medical students... Big hospitals will do things like this as a fundraiser.
 
mirimonster said:
I'd say there's a fairly high chance you'll be invited to a wedding in the next two years. Just after college is when suddenly all your friends start getting married.
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This is very true. So many weddings!
 
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