Mini Skirts are NOT for Medschool

[Miss Alyssa]

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At least not for the interviews.

I long ago left the pre-allo forum and I realize that the people that come in here are as anal and crazy as it gets, but I thought I'd mention this for the people that don't know. I'm not sure what possess one to go to an interview for a professional school wearing a mini skirt! It is highly inappropriate. As a student interviewer I don't like to see leg leg and more leg. I don't like to see you struggling to sit because your skirt is barely covering your booty. And if I don't like it as a student, the faculty interviewers can't be impressed. When I see it I question the student's level of professionalism, seriousness, research into the medical profession, research into the application/interview process, time actually spent in clinical settings, etc.

Most of all I question their friends and advisors. Who ever is looking at a young lady all dressed in her interview attire and saying, "you go girl, it looks great"... please stop.

I would like to believe that these ladies do not know better, which makes it truly sad. So please, be a friend and tell your premed friends to say no to the mini skirt🙂

That is all.

 

[TakeMe]

interview FAIL

 

[FrkyBgStok]

I disagree. Mini skirts are always always always a good idea. Probably won't help get into med school like OP mentioned, but I personally still think it looks good.

 

[Ilvcurst]

At least not for the interviews.

I long ago left the pre-allo forum and I realize that the people that come in here are as anal and crazy as it gets, but I thought I'd mention this for the people that don't know. I'm not sure what possess one to go to an interview for a professional school wearing a mini skirt! It is highly inappropriate. As a student interviewer I don't like to see leg leg and more leg. I don't like to see you struggling to sit because your skirt is barely covering your booty. And if I don't like it as a student, the faculty interviewers can't be impressed. When I see it I question the student's level of professionalism, seriousness, research into the medical profession, research into the application/interview process, time actually spent in clinical settings, etc.

Most of all I question their friends and advisors. Who ever is looking at a young lady all dressed in her interview attire and saying, "you go girl, it looks great"... please stop.

I would like to believe that these ladies do not know better, which makes it truly sad. So please, be a friend and tell your premed friends to say no to the mini skirt🙂

That is all.

You are a student at Meharry right? I can't believe someone would wear something like that to an interview.

There is a time and place for everything. Mini skirts are good here in CA when it's hot, the beach, partying in SF, and so forth. But at a medical school interview????????????

I mean what would you think if you were a patient and your doctor walked in with a mini skirt and heels. I personally would be a little afraid. Even for a male, I'm sure they would like it but who wants your patient to start checking you out and not take you seriously as a doctor.

Mini Skirt at Interview = one thing...no common sense!

 

[LIDO]

You are a student at Meharry right? I can't believe someone would wear something like that to an interview.

There is a time and place for everything. Mini skirts are good here in CA when it's hot, the beach, partying in SF, and so forth. But at a medical school interview????????????

I mean what would you think if you were a patient and your doctor walked in with a mini skirt and heels. I personally would be a little afraid. Even for a male, I'm sure they would like it but who wants your patient to start checking you out and not take you seriously as a doctor.

Mini Skirt at Interview = one thing...no common sense!

You would not believe how the lack of knowledge that MANY applicants possess when it comes to interview attire.

Each interview that I attended contained numerous fashion/hygiene mistakes. Allow me to list a few:

-Girls wearing mini skirts
-Girls wearing skirts and not crossing legs properly (it was disastrous)
-Men not shaving / trimming facial hair (incredibly tacky / gross)
-Shoes that don't match clothing
-Obnoxious shoes (bright colors, prostitute heels)
-Ridiculous ties
-Baggy clothing (get your measurements gentlemen)

This is a short, fast list. I observed many, many badly dressed individuals at each interview.

Put a little thought into your attire. You don't need to be a fashionista....but look put together, groomed, and professional.

 

[7starmantis]

I realize that the people that come in here are as anal and crazy as it gets

Hmm...ironic isn't it.

Its funny how we expect young kids wanting to be educated in a professional manner to already act as professionals in said field.

 

[Miss Alyssa]

You are a student at Meharry right? I can't believe someone would wear something like that to an interview.

There is a time and place for everything. Mini skirts are good here in CA when it's hot, the beach, partying in SF, and so forth. But at a medical school interview????????????

I mean what would you think if you were a patient and your doctor walked in with a mini skirt and heels. I personally would be a little afraid. Even for a male, I'm sure they would like it but who wants your patient to start checking you out and not take you seriously as a doctor.

Mini Skirt at Interview = one thing...no common sense!

Yes, I go to Meharry.

There's nothing wrong with heels, but when paired with a miniskirt

Hmm...ironic isn't it.

Its funny how we expect young kids wanting to be educated in a professional manner to already act as professionals in said field.

You dress not for the position you're in, but for the position you're trying to attain.

 

[justinbaily]

You would not believe how the lack of knowledge that MANY applicants possess when it comes to interview attire.

Each interview that I attended contained numerous fashion/hygiene mistakes. Allow me to list a few:

-Girls wearing mini skirts
-Girls wearing skirts and not crossing legs properly (it was disastrous)
-Men not shaving / trimming facial hair (incredibly tacky / gross)
-Shoes that don't match clothing
-Obnoxious shoes (bright colors, prostitute heels)
-Ridiculous ties
-Baggy clothing (get your measurements gentlemen)

This is a short, fast list. I observed many, many badly dressed individuals at each interview.

Put a little thought into your attire. You don't need to be a fashionista....but look put together, groomed, and professional.

Seriously guys, wear a dignified tie to your interview. I saw one or two that were just nutty.

 

[willen101383]

I love miniskirts

2 years ago at a NSUCOM interview I attended an applicant wore a sportcoat with a tighter t shirt tucked into jeans. I was actually blown away.

 

[FollowTheMoney]

If you have an interview, you should wear THIS ---> http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=14725973

 

[kavorca]

If you have an interview, you should wear THIS ---> http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=14725973

 

[auburnO5]

I'm going to just go ahead and say that I completely DISAGREE with the OP.

I am a huuuge fan of miniskirts, for any occasion. 👍👍👍👍👍

 

[kami333]

2 years ago at a NSUCOM interview I attended an applicant wore a sportcoat with a tighter t shirt tucked into jeans. I was actually blown away.

At least he wore a sportcoat, I've seen an applicant in t-shirt and jeans.

 

[Naijaba]

Another applicant interviewing on my interview day was participating in "No Shave November"...and it was the end of November!

 

[ThaliaNox]

I've never felt more sorry for an interviewee than this year when someone's plane was delayed, so she got in right before the interview, AND they lost her luggage. She wore a long sweater belted at the waist, leggings and SNEAKERS! The moral of this story is to never check your interview clothing (or shoes...)! Poor girl...

She got in, by the way.

 

[Hifey]

Lol. This topic amuses me because when I was out shopping for a suit, I decided to opt for a pants suit so I don't have to worry about what is showing when I sit down. Pants turned out to be the most sensible choice especially since I had travel in them a bit. I also opted for kitten heels so I didn't have to change my shoes. Not only can you look smart, you can also dress smart 🙂

 

[Cyradis]

Beat this: I ran into a guy in a beater, jeans, and Converses at an interview. Some other interviewees overheard the interviewers commenting on his attire after-wards: I presume in a not-so-favorable way, haha.

At the same interview - a guy in a t-shirt and jeans, but at least he had black formal-ish looking shoes and a semi-formal looking ish jacket over the t-shirt.

Not a very prestigious school to be fair, but c'mon, for ANY med school interview this is pretty ridiculous.

I think mini-skirts

 

[FSAP]

If you are guys, shorts are never a good idea. Yeah, happened at one of my interviews and it was in November in the Midwest too.

 

[Infinitydrop]

are miniskirts okay for going to class?

 

[ThaliaNox]

are miniskirts okay for going to class?

Depends. How nice are your legs?

 

[Abby_Normal]

Depends. How nice are your legs?

I remember hearing in the weird news section a few years ago about a mayor of some European city (can't remember which one...) who suggested banning the public wearing of mini skirts unless their wearers had nice legs.

 

[TooMuchResearch]

At least not for the interviews.

I long ago left the pre-allo forum and I realize that the people that come in here are as anal and crazy as it gets, but I thought I'd mention this for the people that don't know. I'm not sure what possess one to go to an interview for a professional school wearing a mini skirt! It is highly inappropriate. As a student interviewer I don't like to see leg leg and more leg. I don't like to see you struggling to sit because your skirt is barely covering your booty. And if I don't like it as a student, the faculty interviewers can't be impressed. When I see it I question the student's level of professionalism, seriousness, research into the medical profession, research into the application/interview process, time actually spent in clinical settings, etc.

Most of all I question their friends and advisors. Who ever is looking at a young lady all dressed in her interview attire and saying, "you go girl, it looks great"... please stop.

I would like to believe that these ladies do not know better, which makes it truly sad. So please, be a friend and tell your premed friends to say no to the mini skirt🙂

That is all.

But always sexy?

2 years ago at a NSUCOM interview I attended an applicant wore a sportcoat with a tighter t shirt tucked into jeans. I was actually blown away.

At least he wore a sportcoat, I've seen an applicant in t-shirt and jeans.

Another applicant interviewing on my interview day was participating in "No Shave November"...and it was the end of November!

Beat this: I ran into a guy in a beater, jeans, and Converses at an interview. Some other interviewees overheard the interviewers commenting on his attire after-wards: I presume in a not-so-favorable way, haha.

At the same interview - a guy in a t-shirt and jeans, but at least he had black formal-ish looking shoes and a semi-formal looking ish jacket over the t-shirt.

Not a very prestigious school to be fair, but c'mon, for ANY med school interview this is pretty ridiculous.

I think mini-skirts

If you are guys, shorts are never a good idea. Yeah, happened at one of my interviews and it was in November in the Midwest too.

Seriously, at which schools were you folks interviewing? I didn't encounter any of these people.

 

[7starmantis]

You dress not for the position you're in, but for the position you're trying to attain.

Well I'm not saying mini skirts are appropriate for med school interviews but by your logic we should all be wearing white coats and stethoscopes. 😉

My point is that these young kids may not have been taught, they are striving for education and being judged by what they dont know yet? Seems counterintuitive to me. Maybe educating them instead of judging would go further in the long run?

I dont think wearing a mini skirt to an interview has much bearing on the abilities said person might acquire in med school. Rejecting a student based on their clothing choice just seems like the epitome of doucheness to me. How shallow must we become to seperate med school applicants?

 

[Neurocentric]

Well I'm not saying mini skirts are appropriate for med school interviews but by your logic we should all be wearing white coats and stethoscopes. 😉

My point is that these young kids may not have been taught, they are striving for education and being judged by what they dont know yet? Seems counterintuitive to me. Maybe educating them instead of judging would go further in the long run?

I dont think wearing a mini skirt to an interview has much bearing on the abilities said person might acquire in med school. Rejecting a student based on their clothing choice just seems like the epitome of doucheness to me. How shallow must we become to seperate med school applicants?

While I agree with some of what you said, I have to add that I feel that a choice of what to wear on an interview should be common sense.

I would never wear a mini-skirt to ANY interview; in fact, I probably wouldn't wear a skirt at all. A pants suit is probably going to be better, as it shows professionalism. This might not be a job interview, but you are selling yourself in a way that is to prove you can be a physician, and from what I understand, as a third and fourth year medical student, wearing a t-shirt and jeans under your white coat is frowned upon. Slacks and nicer shirts (and a tie for males) is what I was told shows the patient you are professional, and that's what you're trying to convey to the interviewer.

Again, for me, it's really about common sense. I'm the type of chick who wears a t-shirt and jeans or sweats if I don't have to go out anywhere, and I know fully well what is acceptable at an interview and what isn't. Just my two cents.

 

[JustAGuy]

I'm willing to bet OP is a fatty.

 

[KTD]

Well I'm not saying mini skirts are appropriate for med school interviews but by your logic we should all be wearing white coats and stethoscopes. 😉

My point is that these young kids may not have been taught, they are striving for education and being judged by what they dont know yet? Seems counterintuitive to me. Maybe educating them instead of judging would go further in the long run?

I dont think wearing a mini skirt to an interview has much bearing on the abilities said person might acquire in med school. Rejecting a student based on their clothing choice just seems like the epitome of doucheness to me. How shallow must we become to seperate med school applicants?

It's not like medical school applicants are children, or even high school students. They are college graduates (or soon to be college graduates) and if they are being invited for an interview they presumably have extensive volunteering/clinical/leadership experience. If after 4 years of college plus all that experience the applicant cannot figure out how to dress semi-appropriately for an interview I think there is a problem.

 

[lovemesomeTJ]

I'm guessing that, since Meharry interviews later than most, OP was prompted by a recent encounter during the last days of interviews.

To which I say, it was an obvious last ditch attempt at gaining admission. "If I show a little skin, and have a male interviewer, maybe he'll look past my meager interviewing skills and admit me based on how good I'll look in a white coat. And nothing else. As they say, sex sells. At the very least, I can distract the male interviewees and they can flub their interviews. Then I can swoop in and seal the deal. Chaooooooo!"

Otherwise, they were just not taught. And had no one to teach them, what with all of the internet sites and tv shows displaying proper (and improper, mind you) attire . I mean, you gotta stretch that club outfit 6 ways from Friday night, right?? 👍

FTR, the worst thing I ever saw on the interview trail was a girl whose *** was screaming to get out of her skirt. It was an ok length, just way too tight. 👎

 

[teddy bear doc]

You would not believe how the lack of knowledge that MANY applicants possess when it comes to interview attire.

Each interview that I attended contained numerous fashion/hygiene mistakes. Allow me to list a few:

-Girls wearing mini skirts
-Girls wearing skirts and not crossing legs properly (it was disastrous)
-Men not shaving / trimming facial hair (incredibly tacky / gross)
-Shoes that don't match clothing
-Obnoxious shoes (bright colors, prostitute heels)
-Ridiculous ties
-Baggy clothing (get your measurements gentlemen)

This is a short, fast list. I observed many, many badly dressed individuals at each interview.

Put a little thought into your attire. You don't need to be a fashionista....but look put together, groomed, and professional.

What, exactly, are "prostitute heels"? Anything other than flats? I mean, I can't imagine there are many people showing up in thigh-high black leather lace-up boots, which are the only "prostitute heels" I can think of...

 

[lovemesomeTJ]

What, exactly, are "prostitute heels"? Anything other than flats? I mean, I can't imagine there are many people showing up in thigh-high black leather lace-up boots, which are the only "prostitute heels" I can think of...

I saw these in blue...

She wasn't complaining or tripping over everything, though, so I didn't think much of it.

 

[Narmerguy]

Well I'm not saying mini skirts are appropriate for med school interviews but by your logic we should all be wearing white coats and stethoscopes. 😉

My point is that these young kids may not have been taught, they are striving for education and being judged by what they dont know yet? Seems counterintuitive to me. Maybe educating them instead of judging would go further in the long run?

I dont think wearing a mini skirt to an interview has much bearing on the abilities said person might acquire in med school. Rejecting a student based on their clothing choice just seems like the epitome of doucheness to me. How shallow must we become to seperate med school applicants?

Can't agree with this. If one is unaware of proper interview attire (which is extremely hard to believe considering this person presumably has neared completion of at least 4 years of college) one need only read one of the many books on it at the school library, public library, or internet. Being clueless about something this basic represents negligence and laziness, not inexperience.

 

[oaklandguy]

Everyone knows the OP is a female who is mad that if she wore a mini skirt to an interview she wouldn't be accepted.

Why don't you wear what you would like to wear and mine your own business?

JUDGMENTAL PEOPLE ARE NOT FOR MED SCHOOL!

I long ago left the pre-allo forum and I realize that the people that come in here are as anal and crazy as it gets, but I thought I'd mention this for the people that don't know. I'm not sure what possess one to go to an interview for a professional school worrying about what other people are wearing? It is highly inappropriate. As a student interviewer I wouldn't like to see people judging others apparel because they will have a diverse patient sampling who may dress in various ways. I don't like to see you struggling to sit because your so angry at how others are dressed. And if I don't like it as a student, the faculty interviewers can't be impressed. When I see it I question the student's level of professionalism, seriousness, research into the medical profession, research into the application/interview process, time actually spent in clinical settings, AND WHETHER OR NOT THEY WILL JUDGE THEIR PATIENTS WITH THIS TYPE OF VIGOR etc.

Most of all I question their friends and advisors. Who ever is looking at a young lady all lathered up in her own butter with her nose pointed towards the heavens and saying, "you go girl, keep telling people what to do"... please stop.

I would like to believe that these members of the inquisition do not know better, which makes it truly sad. So please, be a friend and tell the OP and other ridiculous posters to keep their fashion opinions to a forum where people actually care.

 

[MiniMoo]

One woman I saw at an interview wore a completely sheer shirt and a black bra underneath. It was totally visible and distracting.

Another wore blue toe nail polish and 4" platform strappy wedges.

A third had her skirt rip in the back as she sat down in the waiting room to wait for her interviewer, because the shirt was just so tight.

The interview trail has been entertaining to say the least.

 

[oaklandguy]

One woman I saw at an interview wore a completely sheer shirt and a black bra underneath. It was totally visible and distracting.

Another wore blue toe nail polish and 4" platform strappy wedges.

A third had her skirt rip in the back as she sat down in the waiting room to wait for her interviewer, because the shirt was just so tight.

The interview trail has been entertaining to say the least.

Geeze, I would hate to have a wardrobe malfunction. I'll for sure bring a backup suit in my car to the interview just in case.

 

[Neurocentric]

Everyone knows the OP is a female who is mad that if she wore a mini skirt to an interview she wouldn't be accepted.

Why don't you wear what you would like to wear and mine your own business?

JUDGMENTAL PEOPLE ARE NOT FOR MED SCHOOL!

I find this comment judgmental in and of itself.

The OP was strictly saying that it was unprofessional to wear a mini skirt to a medical school interview, not that mini skirts are completely wrong at any point.

 

[kami333]

I would never wear a mini-skirt to ANY interview; in fact, I probably wouldn't wear a skirt at all. A pants suit is probably going to be better, as it shows professionalism.

A skirt suit is considered more professional than a pant suit, it's just that recently pant suit have become "good enough".


Depending on how "conservative" your interviewer is (though probably not in medicine), a pant suit may be worse than a mini skirt.

 

[TooMuchResearch]

Everyone knows the OP is a female who is mad that if she wore a mini skirt to an interview she wouldn't be accepted.

Why don't you wear what you would like to wear and mine your own business?

JUDGMENTAL PEOPLE ARE NOT FOR MED SCHOOL!

I long ago left the pre-allo forum and I realize that the people that come in here are as anal and crazy as it gets, but I thought I'd mention this for the people that don't know. I'm not sure what possess one to go to an interview for a professional school worrying about what other people are wearing? It is highly inappropriate. As a student interviewer I wouldn't like to see people judging others apparel because they will have a diverse patient sampling who may dress in various ways. I don't like to see you struggling to sit because your so angry at how others are dressed. And if I don't like it as a student, the faculty interviewers can't be impressed. When I see it I question the student's level of professionalism, seriousness, research into the medical profession, research into the application/interview process, time actually spent in clinical settings, AND WHETHER OR NOT THEY WILL JUDGE THEIR PATIENTS WITH THIS TYPE OF VIGOR etc.

Most of all I question their friends and advisors. Who ever is looking at a young lady all lathered up in her own butter with her nose pointed towards the heavens and saying, "you go girl, keep telling people what to do"... please stop.

I would like to believe that these members of the inquisition do not know better, which makes it truly sad. So please, be a friend and tell the OP and other ridiculous posters to keep their fashion opinions to a forum where people actually care.

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Professional dress is important. Mini-skirts are unprofessional. The OP is a student interviewer, and she's giving good advice (even if she was a bit snarky about it ).

 

[Longshanks]

Who was the applicant? Brett (from Flight of the Conchords)??

or maybe Tim Tebow??

 

[Neurocentric]

A skirt suit is considered more professional than a pant suit, it's just that recently pant suit have become "good enough".


Depending on how "conservative" your interviewer is (though probably not in medicine), a pant suit may be worse than a mini skirt.

I really find that hard to believe, but again, my first post was my own opinion. I would think that a pant suit is not bad at all, as you can find some that are actually really nice and trendy while not too tight or revealing.

 

[theslowclap]

Everyone knows the OP is a female who is mad that if she wore a mini skirt to an interview she wouldn't be accepted.

Why don't you wear what you would like to wear and mine your own business?

JUDGMENTAL PEOPLE ARE NOT FOR MED SCHOOL!

I long ago left the pre-allo forum and I realize that the people that come in here are as anal and crazy as it gets, but I thought I'd mention this for the people that don't know. I'm not sure what possess one to go to an interview for a professional school worrying about what other people are wearing? It is highly inappropriate. As a student interviewer I wouldn't like to see people judging others apparel because they will have a diverse patient sampling who may dress in various ways. I don't like to see you struggling to sit because your so angry at how others are dressed. And if I don't like it as a student, the faculty interviewers can't be impressed. When I see it I question the student's level of professionalism, seriousness, research into the medical profession, research into the application/interview process, time actually spent in clinical settings, AND WHETHER OR NOT THEY WILL JUDGE THEIR PATIENTS WITH THIS TYPE OF VIGOR etc.

Most of all I question their friends and advisors. Who ever is looking at a young lady all lathered up in her own butter with her nose pointed towards the heavens and saying, "you go girl, keep telling people what to do"... please stop.

I would like to believe that these members of the inquisition do not know better, which makes it truly sad. So please, be a friend and tell the OP and other ridiculous posters to keep their fashion opinions to a forum where people actually care.

This. Couldn't agree more.

If this interviewee happened to get a male, heterosexual interviewer, she would have had a better chance of acceptance. Unfortunately, it looks like she got some fat chick who gets jealous and makes derogatory posts on the internet. Ultimately, the interview is about impressing a stranger with your looks and mannerisms. There are studies about the weak correlation between interviews and actual job performance. I'm surprised that medical school interviewers do not read these studies more often.

Basically, interviews are bull****. If you get a skin head to interview a minority, it doesn't matter how well the interview goes. If you get a fat chick who wishes she could wear miniskirts to interview an attractive female, well... you get an internet rant.

 

[Longshanks]

A skirt suit is considered more professional than a pant suit, it's just that recently pant suit have become "good enough".


Depending on how "conservative" your interviewer is (though probably not in medicine), a pant suit may be worse than a mini skirt.

You're telling me you'd rather see Secretary Clinton in a skirt suit rather than a pant suit? Or Condi?

 

[theslowclap]

I don't care if everyone's naked as long as my government upholds my rights.

 

[TriagePreMed]

Keeping it real, I love a woman in a mini-skirt and tight clothes. Love, love, and more love, BUT I would never hire for any position, except in an adult industry setting. It just lacks professionalism. It's not that I'm "judgmental" about the character of this person. It is simply that they show they are unable to be appropriate for the occassion.

 

[JeetKuneDo]

MI'M gonna agree with a few previous posters and say that mini skirts are great!

 

[oaklandguy]

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Professional dress is important. Mini-skirts are unprofessional. The OP is a student interviewer, and she's giving good advice (even if she was a bit snarky about it ).

I can understand certain cases where a miniskirt would be inappropriate depending on the specific skirt. But 3-4 inches above your knee and maybe higher depending on your height can still be tasteful and end up looking wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than with covered knees, especially on a taller person.

The reality is you can't tell how good of a doctor someone will be based on their dress. You can tell how serious someone takes the interview; however, I don't think you can judge how serious they take it based on what type of skirt they wear unless the skirt is extremely immodest. If I wear a bow-tie vs. a regular tie what does that say about my personality or about my professionalism? Is there a difference? Some people look into it wayy too much. I think the OP needs to chill out. Obviously there are certain clothes that are not interview apparel i.e. flip-flops, but if someone decides to wear flip-flops to an interview it is there choice, they have the ability to look into a mirror before heading out to the interview. Let them reap what they sow.

 

[Tiktaalik]

If this interviewee happened to get a male, heterosexual interviewer, she would have had a better chance of acceptance..

Really? All it takes to make a straight male drop all pretense of professionalism and choose based on looks is a little leg?

As for the people wearing really awful clothes (beater, jeans, shorts) I wonder if some of them might be intentionally going for rejection - you know, parents really want them to go to school X, but they're dead set on school Y.

 

[RogueUnicorn]

Everyone knows the OP is a female who is mad that if she wore a mini skirt to an interview she wouldn't be accepted.

Why don't you wear what you would like to wear and mine your own business?

JUDGMENTAL PEOPLE ARE NOT FOR MED SCHOOL!

I long ago left the pre-allo forum and I realize that the people that come in here are as anal and crazy as it gets, but I thought I'd mention this for the people that don't know. I'm not sure what possess one to go to an interview for a professional school worrying about what other people are wearing? It is highly inappropriate. As a student interviewer I wouldn't like to see people judging others apparel because they will have a diverse patient sampling who may dress in various ways. I don't like to see you struggling to sit because your so angry at how others are dressed. And if I don't like it as a student, the faculty interviewers can't be impressed. When I see it I question the student's level of professionalism, seriousness, research into the medical profession, research into the application/interview process, time actually spent in clinical settings, AND WHETHER OR NOT THEY WILL JUDGE THEIR PATIENTS WITH THIS TYPE OF VIGOR etc.

Most of all I question their friends and advisors. Who ever is looking at a young lady all lathered up in her own butter with her nose pointed towards the heavens and saying, "you go girl, keep telling people what to do"... please stop.

I would like to believe that these members of the inquisition do not know better, which makes it truly sad. So please, be a friend and tell the OP and other ridiculous posters to keep their fashion opinions to a forum where people actually care.

she's an interviewer for the adcom at her school. this is a public service announcement. shut up and keep your head down son

 

[kami333]

I really find that hard to believe, but again, my first post was my own opinion. I would think that a pant suit is not bad at all, as you can find some that are actually really nice and trendy while not too tight or revealing.

Pant suits are now generally acceptable, but a lot of people still consider skirt suits to be the most professional.

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[TooMuchResearch]

I can understand certain cases where a miniskirt would be inappropriate depending on the specific skirt. But 3-4 inches above your knee and maybe higher depending on your height can still be tasteful and end up looking wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than with covered knees, especially on a taller person.

The reality is you can't tell how good of a doctor someone will be based on their dress. You can tell how serious someone takes the interview; however, I don't think you can judge how serious they take it based on what type of skirt they wear unless the skirt is extremely immodest. If I wear a bow-tie vs. a regular tie what does that say about my personality or about my professionalism? Is there a difference? Some people look into it wayy too much. I think the OP needs to chill out. Obviously there are certain clothes that are not interview apparel i.e. flip-flops, but if someone decides to wear flip-flops to an interview it is there choice, they have the ability to look into a mirror before heading out to the interview. Let them reap what they sow.

Short skirts just aren't professional. A couple inches above the knee might be alright, but I get the impression the OP was talking about modern mini-skirts (micro skirts). Keep it in the "club," ladies. Or the bedroom. And check out this long list of professional gentleman that wear bow ties. Bow ties =/= a skirt that shows a**.

Really? All it takes to make a straight male drop all pretense of professionalism and choose based on looks is a little leg?

As for the people wearing really awful clothes (beater, jeans, shorts) I wonder if some of them might be intentionally going for rejection - you know, parents really want them to go to school X, but they're dead set on school Y.

As a MN resident, surely you know the effect a little leg can have after a long winter 😉 But yeah, I agree with you.

 

[oaklandguy]

she's an interviewer for the adcom at her school. this is a public service announcement. shut up and keep your head down son

Again, we don't see too many male interviewers showing the same hatred towards the miniskirt as much as this.

 

[kami333]

No more bow ties on the Supreme Court🙁