Does attractiveness play a role in the interview process?

[cdm3413]

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Hi. Would anyone here opine that attractiveness gives you an advantageous edge in the interviewing process? I feel like I'm pretty damn attractive, and with this self-deemed rational logic, Bobby with a 3.7 and flawless looks should have an upper-hand contrasted to Henry with a 3.7 and crooked-teeth.
I'd want my doctor to be attractive...

 

[ladybug1122]

Subconsciously, I think it does. There has been substantial evidence that attractive people get treated better in the work place than those considered not attractive.

 

[FIREitUP]

Hi. Would anyone here opine that attractiveness gives you an advantageous edge in the interviewing process? I feel like I'm pretty damn attractive, and with this self-deemed rational logic, Bobby with a 3.7 and flawless looks should have an upper-hand contrasted to Henry with a 3.7 and crooked-teeth.
I'd want my doctor to be attractive...

this thread is worthless without pics.

 

[lpmarcus010]

Does this mean gnarl-toothed Henry can write off braces on his tax return as an academic expenditure?

 

[cdm3413]

this thread is worthless without pics.

 

[CaliGirl14]

this thread is worthless without pics.

agreed. Yes, it does play a small role.

 

[tabascosauce]

 

[raltima07]

I would think it does, but not no purpose. Or maybe on purpose...

 

[lpmarcus010]

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Snooki would never get in. Not because she is dumb as a rock, but because she looks like this.

 

[Local Native]

This thread should be merged with the "erection during an interview" thread.

 

[FattySlug]

Of course it does but the more technical a profession is the less it matters.

 

[hiyaman]

attractiveness plays a role between people everyday. Attractive people are usually thought of as more intelligent, honest, kind, etc.

Since adcoms are humans, I'm sure it plays a role somewhat.

I would think that attractive people would be more memorable candidates during interviews when it comes time to down to admissions decisions.

Of course I have no scientific evidence besides a book chapter about attractiveness and social benefits taken from my anthropology class lol.

 

[chronicidal]

Surgeons are taller and better looking than physicians (males only). Thoughts?
http://www.bmj.com/content/333/7582/1291.full

 

[lpmarcus010]

Surgeons are taller and better looking than physicians (males only). Thoughts?
http://www.bmj.com/content/333/7582/1291.full

Sweet! I am 6'5" and this should add an additional +10 to my Step I score right?

 

[hiyaman]

Surgeons are taller and better looking than physicians (males only). Thoughts?
http://www.bmj.com/content/333/7582/1291.full

lol no shock that actors would be rated higher than their doctor counterparts.

 

[demh23]

I like how the article attributes the physicians' lower stature to "heavy stethoscopes" and "overload of information".

 

[ozzi22]

So if you Ugly, chances are that you wont get in. yeaaaahhhhhh

 

[iceman132]

Most of the doctors I have met are pretty fit to a little chunky.

Actually, most of the MEN are usually good looking whereas the WOMEN are not always the nicest to look at.

I'm sure attractiveness wouldn't hurt. It goes into just about every aspect of life though. (At least keeping yourself in shape. How can an obese doctor be giving out information on health? Kind of a hypocrite)

 

[Swiss Medical]

Haven't you guys seen "Malice" with Alec Baldwin.....?

 

[SilentSoldier]

 

[AsianPersuasion]

What about us late bloomers????😡

 

[iceman132]

So if you Ugly, chances are that you wont get in. yeaaaahhhhhh

Depends on what kind of "Ugly" your talking about.

A bit of a big nose? Naw.

Big ears? No

Morbid Obeseity? There's a problem...

 

[Swiss Medical]

Not all doctors are good-looking, BUT they all look good in a white coat...

 

[iceman132]

Has anyone met an obese doctor? Out of curiosity? I mean REALLY obese.

 

[NickNaylor]

👍

Has anyone met an obese doctor? Out of curiosity? I mean REALLY obese.

I've seen some docs that likely qualify as obese and are pretty hefty, but no 400 pounders or anything like that.

 

[Tapepsi]

Yes I would say on the unconscious level it sometimes plays a role. Also, you're more attractive when you smile so don't forget during your interview to show off those pearly whites. 😀

 

[ozzi22]

Depends on what kind of "Ugly" your talking about.

A bit of a big nose? Naw.

Big ears? No

Morbid Obeseity? There's a problem...

True 👍

 

[BJJ]

Has anyone met an obese doctor? Out of curiosity? I mean REALLY obese.

I just googles him. If you watch doctors' diaries then there is def. an example of an overweight/obese emergency physician. He went to HMS also....

 

[FrkyBgStok]

there are a lot of overweight doctors, probably some obese ones.

 

[hiyaman]

That is an awesome tie.

 

[Dbate]

Does noone have the balls to post a pic of themselves? I will start. I'm the black guy.


http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/phot...556781406/n556781406_2633377_3734546.jpg?dl=1

Objectively, I would say I'm not a model or anything, but I also don't think I am the mayor of uglyville, so at interviews I think I would be neutral.

 

[tabascosauce]

dont be so down on yourself. youre 7/10 at best.

 

[FIREitUP]

👍



I've seen some docs that likely qualify as obese and are pretty hefty, but no 400 pounders or anything like that.

I've met a doc that was pretty overweight, actually. Probably could lose 60 lbs or more. It's feels wrong, TBH.

 

[Dbate]

dont be so down on yourself. youre 7/10 at best.

I honestly don't know if that is an insult or a complement, because I would be pretty sad if I got a 70% on something 🙁

 

[demh23]

Does noone have the balls to post a pic of themselves? I will start. I'm the black guy.


http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/phot...556781406/n556781406_2633377_3734546.jpg?dl=1

Objectively, I would say I'm not a model or anything, but I also don't think I am the mayor of uglyville, so at interviews I think I would be neutral.

You are attractive in another category to the medical school interviewers 😉

 

[Dbate]

You are attractive in another category to the medical school interviewers 😉

Black FTW!

 

[AsianPersuasion]

If I was an ADCOM I'd let her in

 

[tabascosauce]

I honestly don't know if that is an insult or a complement, because I would be pretty sad if I got a 70% on something 🙁

thats not an insult.

dont have strong e-standards.

7/10 is fantastic especially since 10s do not exist IRL.

my goal in life is to trick an 8-9/10.

anyways 7/10 is good.

 

[ladybug1122]

If I was an ADCOM I'd let her in

Is that a sly way of putting your pic up, AsianPersuasion 😀

 

[senorsquishie]

To OP sadly yes.

If I were to put my pic up no one would believe me. HAHA my name may be senorsquishie, but I am a girl 😱

 

[PikaPikaPika]

Of course. Only the hottest girls and the sexiest guys get into med school. All med school students look like they're from Grey's Anatomy. Going into med school is like going to a Playboy mansion.

...

/facepalm

 

[bigballer27]

no wonder I was 100% on the interview trail. Hollaaaa

 

[ladybug1122]

you are attractive in another category to the medical school interviewers 😉

lol

 

[Person0715]

Guess I better start dusting off the old treadmill

 

[tabascosauce]

Guess I better start dusting off the old treadmill

yeah you better you fatty

 

[NickNaylor]

yeah you better you fatty

You are not a rising tide.

 

[phnerd1105]

You are not a rising tide.

I was just thinking that....whatever happened to your support TS?

 

[GooseWing]

Since adcoms are humans, I'm sure it plays a role somewhat.

Since when? I'm sure they lose a bit of their humanity each time they rip apart the soul of a teary-eyed premed with a rejection letter.

 

[Dbate]

I wouldn't be surprised if attractiveness played a role. As much as we would like to believe it is not so, people are more receptive to attractive people.

Over time, due to their physical features, attractive people are likely to develop an outgoing personality and exude confidence, all of which are important, when someone is evaluating you based on only about one hour of conversation.

 

[tabascosauce]

I was just thinking that....whatever happened to your support TS?

im sorry. i got weak for a second there. thank you guys for bringing me back from the depths of cynicism and despair.

you are not a fatty.