In pharmacy school rotations, are you required to dress up or do you just show up like how you show up for lectures?
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Depends on the rotation. The majority that I've been on required professional dress, but there are some exceptions. Some hospitals have had me change into scrubs when I got there, so it didn't really matter what I wore to begin with.
It's always a good idea to check beforehand though, you don't want to end up being "that guy." When in doubt, wear a tie.
na, I just throw on some FUBU jeans, a jersey and a pair of timberlands and off to work I go.
You're such an idiot for asking such a question.
Business casual for most rotations. Jeans are pretty much never acceptable. I think you are male, right? Then you have it really easy. Wear a nice polo shirt and nice pants and you are covered for pretty much anything retail or hospital or research/academic. Now, if you have something like LTC facility, jeans may be OK, but I would still suggest dressing as above and then on your first day you would see how everyone else dresses. If you have a managed care rotation or an administrative rotation, a buttoned shirt and nice trousers would be a better option.
But the easiest thing, of course, is to call and ask. It's simply a good idea to contact your preceptor about a week before the start of the rotation and ask when/where to show up, what to wear, what to bring with you, etc. For out-of-town rotations it's simply a necessity. A lot of preceptors will proactively contact students about a week or two before the rotation starts and let them know what's expected.
But the easiest thing, of course, is to call and ask. It's simply a good idea to contact your preceptor about a week before the start of the rotation and ask when/where to show up, what to wear, what to bring with you, etc. For out-of-town rotations it's simply a necessity. A lot of preceptors will proactively contact students about a week or two before the rotation starts and let them know what's expected.
personally i wear my trucker hat and my tuxedo T-shirt (that way they see I'm formal and a fun person at the same time). theres nothing like making a good first impression
