Interviewing without suit, or not at all?

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So... this is the thrilling behind-the-scenes banter AdCom members partake in when not flipping through applications... Hmmm...

This is generally how they deal with applications

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^ haha

Or maybe Colbert's "tip of the hat, wag of the finger"
 
But they would have dressing room monitors who would watch how you solved the problem of too tapered pant legs. LOL

Oh the humanity... it'd be like teaching sutures all over again:

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As someone who forgot their suit 5 hours away and bought a new one this evening in a panic, I can say with certainty that I would rather interview with a suit!

Officially my most expensive interview...
 
What is proper? I would not be offended if my physician wore a polo shirt and khakis or a skirt and sweater. I don't know when being able to dress as an undertaker became a requirement for medical school admission.
I was wondering the answer to this question, and it's good to know that you are okay with business casual. I never had a job where I had to wear a suit so I'd prefer to dress how I've normally dressed for interviews and when I used to teach--nice dress or top with pants/skirt. I actually have two dresses that I've only worn once that would be appropriate for a medical school interview. I'm not interested in buying a suit that I'm only going to wear one time, and that I'd feel phony wearing. Yes, I do think one should dress professionally for an interview but I don't think a suit is/should be a requirement.
 
I was wondering the answer to this question, and it's good to know that you are okay with business casual. I never had a job where I had to wear a suit so I'd prefer to dress how I've normally dressed for interviews and when I used to teach--nice dress or top with pants/skirt. I actually have two dresses that I've only worn once that would be appropriate for a medical school interview. I'm not interested in buying a suit that I'm only going to wear one time, and that I'd feel phony wearing. Yes, I do think one should dress professionally for an interview but I don't think a suit is/should be a requirement.

Unless your dress looks like this one, a 'nice dress' without a jacket is not going to be interview appropriate. A suit pretty much is a requirement.
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To a point, maybe it's not about what I think. But all the clothes I have/would wear are what many would consider appropriate attire. I've had many job interviews and many times I have been complimented on my attire. In fact, some of these interviewers told me that they've interviewed people who don't know how to dress appropriately. Plus, I'm not planning to apply to any Ivy league schools.
 
Unless your dress looks like this one, a 'nice dress' without a jacket is not going to be interview appropriate. A suit pretty much is a requirement.
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As a matter of my fact, most of my professional dresses DO look like this one!
 
I was wondering the answer to this question, and it's good to know that you are okay with business casual. I never had a job where I had to wear a suit so I'd prefer to dress how I've normally dressed for interviews and when I used to teach--nice dress or top with pants/skirt. I actually have two dresses that I've only worn once that would be appropriate for a medical school interview. I'm not interested in buying a suit that I'm only going to wear one time, and that I'd feel phony wearing. Yes, I do think one should dress professionally for an interview but I don't think a suit is/should be a requirement.

I may be okay with it but I'm not the sole decision-maker. Suits are more or less required. Find a thrift shop run by a charity in an upscale community and scan the racks for suits. Buy one that fits thorough the shoulders and with a skirt or slacks (trousers) that fit through the waist and take it to a tailor for further fitting. Stay in shape and you might be able to wear the same suit to your residency interviews four years from now.
 
I like the thrift shop idea! I often shop at Nordstrom Rack as well.
 
I like the thrift shop idea! I often shop at Nordstrom Rack as well.

Nordstrom Rack is a high-risk proposition as many of their items tend to be quite 'fashion forward' and others are clearly 'promotional grade'. But there are occasionally some wonderful, high-quality pieces there. Just exercise caution.

I should clarify -- even the dress I posted above would benefit from a matching jacket --
 
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