Men's Fashion During Med School

[LoveBeingHuman:)]

What boundaries are acceptable to push during 3rd and 4th year in terms of men's clothing? Are piercings (studs) ok? I'm gonna tag @HomeSkool in this.

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[HomeSkool]

I tend to think in pretty self-protective terms. No one ever got a bad reaction from an attending or patient by leaving the studs home. If you must wear them, keep them simple and understated.

As for other clothing, I always wore slacks with a collared shirt and matching tie. My color scheme is pretty conservative (mostly blues, greens, and grays) because I think I wear those colors well. That doesn't mean I think it's the only acceptable color scheme.

The biggest rule of thumb is to remember that every one of your patients has different values, ideals, comfort zones, and fashion sense, and you're trying to gain the confidence of all of them.

 

[LoveBeingHuman:)]

I tend to think in pretty self-protective terms. No one ever got a bad reaction from an attending or patient by leaving the studs home. If you must wear them, keep them simple and understated.

As for other clothing, I always wore slacks with a collared shirt and matching tie. My color scheme is pretty conservative (mostly blues, greens, and grays) because I think I wear those colors well. That doesn't mean I think it's the only acceptable color scheme.

The biggest rule of thumb is to remember that every one of your patients has different values, ideals, comfort zones, and fashion sense, and you're trying to gain the confidence of all of them.

Honesty it’s because I want to break gender norms and be able to express my individuality.

 

[deleted480308]

Honesty it’s because I want to break gender norms and be able to express my individuality.

Not really a risk free goal

 

[Isoval]

Honesty it’s because I want to break gender norms and be able to express my individuality.

I wouldnt. You’re supposed to be a medical professional, not a half-baked fashion model.

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Honesty it’s because I want to break gender norms and be able to express my individuality.

Do that on your own time or when you’re an attending.

 

[TypeADissection]

I wouldnt. You’re supposed to be a medical professional, not a half-baked fashion model.

Jeez man. You can't be handing out burns like that on a Monday morning. Ain't nobody brought no aloe.

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Jeez man. You can't be handing out burns like that on a Monday morning. Ain't nobody brought no aloe.

Every burn comes with a free tube of Silvadene.

 

[nezpas]

Jeez man. You can't be handing out burns like that on a Monday morning. Ain't nobody brought no aloe.

🤣🤣

 

[Goro]

What boundaries are acceptable to push during 3rd and 4th year in terms of men's clothing? Are piercings (studs) ok? I'm gonna tag @HomeSkool in this.

How you dress is considered part of your Professionalism grading. And yes, it counts.

Like it not, when you put on that white coat, it sticks to you and you go "into character".

 

[Goro]

Honesty it’s because I want to break gender norms and be able to express my individuality.

You picked the wrong career then.

 

[SpoiledMilk]

I suppose when you open your own practice, then you can come to the office dressed however you like. But before that, gotta conform...

 

[CyrilFiggis]

Honesty it’s because I want to break gender norms and be able to express my individuality.

You're valuing your own ideals and motives over those of your patients, colleagues and profession. I applaud your desires to change cultural norms, but your means to that end should not be down this avenue.

 

[dr.grenouille]

You asked about piercings though, and I think it’s a really interesting topic. I noticed recently a med student I met from a reputable public university down south had a pretty noticable nose ring. I asked her if she had issues with it and she said honestly no, a lot of the students in her year have all kinds of piercings and tattoos and no one has ever said anything. Is this becoming less of a big deal?

 

[TypeADissection]

Like it not, when you put on that white coat, it sticks to you and you go "into character".

Relevant meme:

 

[Saifa]

Honesty it’s because I want to break gender norms and be able to express my individuality.

Our society will continue to gradually embrace this, but I doubt your medical career is the place to urge it along. Be understanding of your openly non-binary patients instead and you'll still leave a positive mark.

 

[Little Homie]

Studs should be fine. Just make sure they match your gucci belt.