What to bring to your first day of class?

[pd1112]

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Do you go to medical school in a one room shack in the boonies? In most real medical schools, it'd be crazy not to be wearing your ID. First of all, in my school (urban area) you had to show it upon entry into every building. Most places worth going required a badge swipe at some point.

You'd be SOL without the ID, and pretty much every student wore them at their waist/attached to a belt loop.

Still can't figure out why on god's green earth you're upset.

Put it in your pocket or bag. Wearing it when you have no reason to do so is just a step below white coat selfies on the DB (both meanings) scale.

 

[username456789]

Put it in your pocket or bag. Wearing it when you have no reason to do so is just a step below white coat selfies on the DB (both meanings) scale.

Are you guys really this insecure? This was literally never an issue or a point of contention, ever, at my school. Chalk it up to different environments/atmospheres but this is a hilariously juvenile and inconsequential thing to commit any of this energy towards.

I'm still wondering if you're just trolling.

 

[pd1112]

Are you guys really this insecure? This was literally never an issue or a point of contention, ever, at my school. Chalk it up to different environments/atmospheres but this is a hilariously juvenile and inconsequential thing to commit any of this energy towards.

I'm still wondering if you're just trolling.

I guess you were that guy. Did you wear your ID in undergrad too?

 

[dpmd]

Out of curiosity, what do you think would be appropriate for girls to wear? I'm not sure what to look for when getting shoes that are appropriate and comfortable (for example, heels are definitely no-go for standing around for hours). I wore black ballet-looking flats to research once, and when we needed to make a stop in the hospital, my PI told me it was inappropriate for hospital attire (so I guess flats are a no-go either?).

Flats aren't a no go, but the ballet slipper style can be too flimsy to keep your feet safe from stuff falling on them. I see people wearing a more structured style flat with more coverage (no toe cleavage) amd thought that looked fine.

 

[dpmd]

I think i am old because all i brought to my first day of med school was a pen and a notebook (plus some snacks and my wallet). It was like 15 yrs ago though.

 

[takeurmeds02]

We had to wear professional dress on IM wards at one hospital I rotated at and I'll be honest, I usually wore tennis and chinos most of the time. I wasn't about to stand for 4 hours doing walking rounds in wingtips and no way were Danskos going to be allowed on my feet those things are hideous. I did wear a very nice buttonup though. Never wore a tie, neither did most of the attendings.

What is with healthcare professionals and those fking Danskos? Who said that was a thing?

 

[pd1112]

What is with healthcare professionals and those fking Danskos? Who said that was a thing?

Ever worn them?

 

[takeurmeds02]

Ever worn them?

No and honestly, probably never will for vanity sake haha. They look clownish to me

....almost how you feel about ID badges...hmmm

 

[pd1112]

No and honestly, probably never will for vanity sake haha. They look clownish to me

....almost how you feel about ID badges...hmmm

I said the same thing until recently. I tried about 10 different pairs of shoes through the first 3 months of third year until I gave in. It's not about look; no one thinks they looks cool besides the handful of RNs who get the ones with designs & glitter. If you find a better shoe for standing in one place for hours at a time, please lmk (srs).

 

[takeurmeds02]

I said the same thing until recently. I tried about 10 different pairs of shoes through the first 3 months of third year until I gave in. It's not about look; no one thinks they looks cool besides the handful of RNs who get the ones with designs & glitter. If you find a better shoe for standing in one place for hours at a time, please lmk (srs).

I was just trolling lol. I'm sure they're quite comfortable. Just really not my style

 

[username456789]

I guess you were that guy. Did you wear your ID in undergrad too?

Literally every person in my medical school class was that guy. You had to have your ID card displayed at all times.

You kids are hilarious. So much energy spent on such an inconsequential thing. Some medical students really do regress to high school behaviors.

 

[TBV]

Don't get the hate for ID badges. As long as you dont have it on the orientation lanyard they give you I see nothing wrong with it. I have to show my ID at least 5x a day

 

[pd1112]

Literally every person in my medical school class was that guy. You had to have your ID card displayed at all times.

You kids are hilarious. So much energy spent on such an inconsequential thing. Some medical students really do regress to high school behaviors.

Who's spending energy?

Obviously it's different if your school for whatever reason mandates that everyone where IDs all day in preclinical; not sure why you chimed in if that's the case or why you waited until now to explain.

Don't get the hate for ID badges. As long as you dont have it on the orientation lanyard they give you I see nothing wrong with it. I have to show my ID at least 5x a day

At least 5x/day for what?

 

[TBV]

Who's spending energy?

Obviously it's different if your school for whatever reason mandates that everyone where IDs all day in preclinical; not sure why you chimed in if that's the case or why you waited until now to explain.



At least 5x/day for what?

Going into different buildings including some internal checkpoints in the hospital

 

[username456789]

Who's spending energy?

You.

Obviously it's different if your school for whatever reason mandates that everyone where IDs all day in preclinical; not sure why you chimed in if that's the case or why you waited until now to explain.

Because it is absolutely 100% normal to wear your ID on you regardless of whether the facilities mandate it. We're not talking about wearing your white coat to the grocery store here.

 

[pd1112]

Going into different buildings including some internal checkpoints in the hospital

Wild. Every school is different. Our academic & clinical buildings are separated on the same campus & building entries aren't locked during normal business hours.

You.

Because it is absolutely 100% normal to wear your ID on you regardless of whether the facilities mandate it. We're not talking about wearing your white coat to the grocery store here.

Zero energy has been spent by me bruh. I've never been to or heard of a school where people wore ID badges just for the hell of it, until now. I guess I'm a child.

 

[Yadster101]

A long stick to beat your way through the hoards of women waiting to get a piece of that sweet doctor paycheck

Is that what concealed carry is for?

 

[deleted407021]

Omg, if I wear my ID badge what're the 2nd years going to think?? I don't want to look lame 🙁


Okiedokie, so it looks like UG protocol carries over -- laptop, pens, notebook. Good to know.

 

[Rekt]

100% mandatory at all times at my school if you're on campus. That's what happens with nearby ghettos.

 

[deleted407021]

Okay, I can't tell if you're joking....I think the takeaway message here on the ID badges here is that it's school dependent. If you need to be swiping constantly like I do at my school, it's worth it to wear it/have it easily accessible. If you only need it rarely, it's probably not worth it. Have it with you in your pocket or bag your first couple days, see what the M2s and your classmates are doing, and then just do that. It's not a big deal.

It was a joke 😛 I'm not worried about it and I think a lot of people around sdn think a little too much about the minutiae.

 

[hmockingbird]

Probably due to what you were doing (ie. carrying blood samples). I've worn equivalent shoes plenty of times in the hospital in various roles and not gotten hassled. If you wear danskos or equivalent, there's plenty of foot coverage so no one will say anything and they are very comfortable.

Yeah, I would think it was because of the blood samples because I wear ballet flats all the time and no one has ever said anything to me...

My favorite pair of shoes for walking-heavy or standing-heavy rotations (e.g. surgery, wards, ER) is dance sneakers. Mine are black and look more like oxfords than sneakers. They have a ton of cushioning in the heel/toe, and bend with your foot so they don't feel like you are wearing a bulky shoe. I can't do Danskos/Crocs because I have bad ankles, and I found these are a good alternative and work with dress pants and certain skirts/dresses better than regular sneakers.

ETA: I also wear Toms a lot when I am not wearing scrubs, again they don't look as sneaker-y, but are more comfortable than a lot of dress shoes and I haven't had anyone say anything to me about those either.

 

[deleted407021]

I wear driving moccasins with pretty much everything -- even scrubs. I wonder if that will be allowed.

I figure UG lab rules apply, i.e. full coverage, preferably leather.

 

[AlteredScale]

100% mandatory at all times at my school if you're on campus. That's what happens with nearby ghettos.

Agree. Our campus is in a neighborhood surrounded by ghettos. I've see classmates literally get escorted off campus without their ID badges. We have off duty cops that patrol our school 24/7.


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[dpmd]

Real talk: where can I get decent shoes for clinicals? Can any ladies link me to some examples they've liked? My ideal would be either a low-heeled ankle boot or a lady version of a loafer (or even a dressier boat shoe). All the flats and loafer type shoes I've found go too low on my foot, and I'm struggling to find a boot or heel that is comfortable enough...and a lot of the practical stuff is just ugly (though this is low on the priority list). I've checked out Dansko's but I'm not loving them style-wise. I'm not opposed to wearing men's shoes but the ones I've tried have looked funny with my dress pants.

Try to find a local comfy shoe store (the kind of place with a big display of ugly white nursing shoes and orthopedic sandals) and just try different stuff until you get an acceptable ratio of comfort to syle (i have yet to find something with high marks for both for standing long term). Make sure you try to stand around for a while if you can if you find something you like.

 

[22031 Alum]

Almost all my clinic flats are from Naturalizer. I have large, almost-flat feet and I've never had trouble finding shoes that fit well. Merrell and Keen also have some ballet flat and Mary Jane-style shoes. None are the height of fashion but should be good for standing/walking a lot.

 

[WalterDonnie]

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