Do Doctors really have to wear suits and ties?

[mrh125]

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These outfits irritate me so much to wear it isnt even funny. I can't stand putting on ties and I hate having them around my neck (it's called the businessman's noose for a reason). and even fitted properly these outfits feel like clown suits. please tell me there's an alternative. I'd wear literally anything else including a speedo, a pink aloha shirt with hello kitties over it, you name it.

Just no suits please.

 

[LizzyM]

http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2013/03/doctors-shed-white-coat-tie.html

This article is better than anything else you might read here.

 

[Goro]

Mine doesn't.

These outfits irritate me so much to wear it isnt even funny. I can't stand putting on ties and I hate having them around my neck (it's called the businessman's noose for a reason). and even fitted properly these outfits feel like clown suits. please tell me there's an alternative. I'd wear literally anything else including a speedo, a pink aloha shirt with hello kitties over it, you name it.

Just no suits please.

 

[darkjedi]

sounds like you shouldn't do medicine

 

[Zelda840]

My doctor wears flowery shirts and cowboy boots. He's kind of a strange fella, but I like him. 🙂

 

[mrh125]

sounds like you shouldn't do medicine

because I don't like uncomfortable outfits when im doing awesome stuff? Sounds like a good reason to be a doctor. How about you become an engineer and engineer us doctors something more comfortable to wear? 😛

 

[mrh125]

My doctor wears flowery shirts and cowboy boots. He's kind of a strange fella, but I like him. 🙂

sounds like a straight up baller.

 

[juliuspepperwood]

Suits are awesome.

 

[Cyberdyne 101]

I'm pretty sure you have to wear scrubs, a surgical mask, and gloves while in the OR. But what do I know, I'm only a pre-med 😎

 

[mimelim]

I wear PJs to work every day. Can't remember the last time I didn't.

 

[DermViser]

These outfits irritate me so much to wear it isnt even funny. I can't stand putting on ties and I hate having them around my neck (it's called the businessman's noose for a reason). and even fitted properly these outfits feel like clown suits. please tell me there's an alternative. I'd wear literally anything else including a speedo, a pink aloha shirt with hello kitties over it, you name it.

Just no suits please.

Suit no (except at Mayo). Ties yes.

 

[mrh125]

Suit no (except at Mayo). Ties yes.

mayo clinic and medical school? My stats aren't on par for that school, so I guess things work out for the best 😛

I wear PJs to work every day. Can't remember the last time I didn't.

do they have teddy bears on them?

 

[Cyberdyne 101]

I wear PJs to work every day. Can't remember the last time I didn't.

Operating on AAA's in your PJ's sounds like a dream job to me.

 

[phunky]

Most of the older doctors I work with wear suits every day, but I don't think I've ever seen a resident wearing one.

 

[mrh125]

Most of the older doctors I work with wear suits every day, but I don't think I've ever seen a resident wearing one.

sweet i think that's one of the perks of residency. 😛.

 

[Thoroughbred_Med]

My doctor was a member of the "sock of the month" club. If you want to flash your fashion do it with the socks! He was such a nut... lol

 

[Cyberdyne 101]

because I don't like uncomfortable outfits when im doing awesome stuff? Sounds like a good reason to be a doctor. How about you become an engineer and engineer us doctors something more comfortable to wear? 😛

You should ask him-lol.

 

[Doctor Strange]

 

[darkjedi]

How about you become an engineer and engineer us doctors something more comfortable to wear? 😛

you sound awful confident

 

[deleted480308]

I'm just annoyed that med students have to wear ties at my school.....I don't have the energy to worry about attendings yet 😉

 

[mrh125]

you sound awful confident

yea, self-confidence is what gets the job done. Spending the time floundering and doubting doesn't do much for me.

 

[mcloaf]

yea, self-confidence is what gets the job done. Spending the time floundering and doubting doesn't do much for me.

This is an admirable stance I suppose, but it's sort of undercut by all the threads you've made about how unfair standardized testing is, what should I say in this essay, etc.

 

[kevinus]

I'm just annoyed that med students have to wear ties at my school.....I don't have the energy to worry about attendings yet 😉

have to? for real?

 

[deleted480308]

have to? for real?

there are quite a few schools with dress codes like that.....I know, booooooo

 

[mcloaf]

there are quite a few schools with dress codes like that.....I know, booooooo

That's brutal. It's productive day for me if I put on something other than sweatpants. Gotta love streaming lecture.

 

[deleted480308]

That's brutal. It's productive day for me if I put on something other than sweatpants. Gotta love streaming lecture.

for real...I'll have mandatory attendance at all lectures too. such is my burden 😉

 

[Beargryllz]

All the best doctors wear jeans and a white t-shirt when they don't need scrubs. You know and I know it.

 

[deleted480308]

I will say that one of the things I like about em and surgery is always wearing scrubs and tennis shoes

 

[EngineerPreMD]

These outfits irritate me so much to wear it isnt even funny. I can't stand putting on ties and I hate having them around my neck (it's called the businessman's noose for a reason). and even fitted properly these outfits feel like clown suits. please tell me there's an alternative. I'd wear literally anything else including a speedo, a pink aloha shirt with hello kitties over it, you name it.

Just no suits please.

I can't see why you wouldn't want to. Dressing well and looking professional is the first step towards gaining respect in a professional work setting. Also, it will turn heads when you hit the bar after work. Trust me, you're going to like the way women look at you when you shed the t-shirt and sneakers and pop on business casual.

 

[mrh125]

This is an admirable stance I suppose, but it's sort of undercut by all the threads you've made about how unfair standardized testing is, what should I say in this essay, etc.

I ask what I don't know so I can find out the right info and be confident. It's a logical progression bro

 

[Beargryllz]

I can't see why you wouldn't want to. Dressing well and looking professional is the first step towards gaining respect in a professional work setting. Also, it will turn heads when you hit the bar after work. Trust me, you're going to like the way women look at you when you shed the t-shirt and sneakers and pop on business casual.

Business casual isn't special. Those jackasses trying to buy your grandma's old jewelry at a mall kiosk are in the same league as you. I draw the line at suit though, the suit is definitely a step up.

 

[familyaerospace]

Of my current personal medical team

Neurologist : a dress shirt, no tie, but white coat - hospitalist/group practice
Surgeon : scrubs or dress shirt/tie/white coat - private practice
Endocrinologist (who is also an ob) : scrubs or dress shirt/tie but no white coat - private practice
Primary care doctor : Hawaiian shirt only (previous PCP wore dress shirt/tie but no white coat) - both were private practice

Most of the male doctors I have shadowed at least do dress shirt and tie during the week (half wore their coats and half did not), the female doctors are dressed nicely with or without a white coat. I was uncomfortable when the infectious disease doctor wore her coat in with patients. Otherwise I could not care less.

So I have seen everything. I appreciated the Hawaiian shirts.

 

[WillburCobb]

I can't see why you wouldn't want to. Dressing well and looking professional is the first step towards gaining respect in a professional work setting. Also, it will turn heads when you hit the bar after work. Trust me, you're going to like the way women look at you when you shed the t-shirt and sneakers and pop on business casual.

If you really want to turn heads adorn a codpiece as well.

 

[hs2013]

If you don't know how to dress well, I can see your view, but I see it as an excuse to wear a nicely fitted, and stylish suit. Being able to pull out some nice patterns on suits, getting some nice ass ties, some nice shoes as well like some wing tips, cap toes, monks, loafers, etc. I enjoy dressing well but it doesn't fit in well and looks overdressed in a college and even med school setting, but being a doctor of some sort gives you an amazing excuse to dress nicely.

 

[Wasted Energy]

sounds like you shouldn't do medicine

Posts like this always make me question my ability to identify internet-sarcasm.

 

[circulus vitios]

I can't see why you wouldn't want to. Dressing well and looking professional is the first step towards gaining respect in a professional work setting. Also, it will turn heads when you hit the bar after work. Trust me, you're going to like the way women look at you when you shed the t-shirt and sneakers and pop on business casual.

Because dress clothes are ugly, uncomfortable, and archaic.

 

[EngineerPreMD]

Because dress clothes are ugly, uncomfortable, and archaic.

If you look ugly and archaic in dress clothes, you're wearing the wrong dress clothes. I personally love the chance to look sharp on a daily basis. Don't buy scratchy shirts, and wear comfortable walking shoes, like a nice pair of conservative Clarks, to avoid the awfulness of dress shoes.

If you really hate it, go into private practice and wear whatever you want, or do EM and wear scrubs all day.

 

[KnuxNole]

These outfits irritate me so much to wear it isnt even funny. I can't stand putting on ties and I hate having them around my neck (it's called the businessman's noose for a reason). and even fitted properly these outfits feel like clown suits. please tell me there's an alternative. I'd wear literally anything else including a speedo, a pink aloha shirt with hello kitties over it, you name it.

Just no suits please.

I don't wear ties, or suits. Mainly dress shirt and pants, scrubs w/ hoodie, or a polo shirt.

I prefer not wearing my white coat, but depending on the service I'm on, I'll don one.

 

[Lucca]

Lol at all the people that cant dress themselves.

 

[Mad Jack]

My doctor was a member of the "sock of the month" club. If you want to flash your fashion do it with the socks! He was such a nut... lol

Classy socks are the best, don't hate.

 

[Thoroughbred_Med]

Classy socks are the best, don't hate.

Oh I'm most certainly not! This 63 year old stud of an orthopedic surgeon inspired me to even become a member! Lol

 

[mrh125]

also, you shouldn't need a suit look professional and stylish. Usually, I'd just go raid Armani, versace, or Hugo Boss or something. comfortable stylish outfits, no suit required.

 

[IgEdoc]

Stopped the tie bit a long time ago; now mostly Polo shirts, rarely dress shirt. My comfort is important in feeling good at work. I still wear the long white coat, as everyone else does here.

 

[Lucca]

also, you shouldn't need a suit look professional and stylish. Usually, I'd just go raid Armani, versace, or Hugo Boss or something. comfortable stylish outfits, no suit required.

This is only because Americans dress so badly that owning anything that fits well is already incredibly stylish.

Also suits>everything else. If your suit is uncomfortable then it doesn't fit or it's a bad suit. Period.

 

[WillburCobb]

This is only because Americans dress so badly that owning anything that fits well is already incredibly stylish.

Also suits>everything else. If your suit is uncomfortable then it doesn't fit or it's a bad suit. Period.

QFT!!!

 

[mrh125]

This is only because Americans dress so badly that owning anything that fits well is already incredibly stylish.

Also suits>everything else. If your suit is uncomfortable then it doesn't fit or it's a bad suit. Period.

they're perfect fits though I had those dudes at a good expensive place fit them. I just cant dig the outfit.

 

[Reckoner]

and even fitted properly these outfits feel like clown suits.

Usually, I'd just go raid Armani, versace, or Hugo Boss or something.

I had those dudes at a good expensive place fit them.

>Makes authoritative statements on men's clothing.
>Prefers to buy overpriced clothing with brand name recognition.
>Can't remember the job title of "those dudes" who make clothing fit well.


Yep, sounds about right.

 

[Patros]

Because dress clothes are ugly, uncomfortable, and archaic.

 

[mrh125]

>Makes authoritative statements on men's clothing.
>Prefers to buy overpriced clothing with brand name recognition.
>Can't remember the job title of "those dudes" who make clothing fit well.


Yep, sounds about right.

overpriced clothing can be pretty dope. Honestly, I could call the suit making dudes the clown suit makers and it'd be an accurate description imo.

 

[Lucca]

overpriced clothing can be pretty dope. Honestly, I could call the suit making dudes the clown suit makers and it'd be an accurate description imo.

You could but then you would be an idiot.