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Dress Code

What attire am I expected to wear to lecture?
Students may wear casual attire in lecture.

What attire should I wear in PPS?
A major goal of PPS is to foster professionalism in FSM students.  Appropriate dress is expected of  students as they engage with patients and their clinical colleagues.  Students are expected to wear business casual attire (i.e.  slacks and a shirt, skirt and a blouse).  Students should not wear T-shirts, sweatshirts, sneakers, sandals, head gear (with the exception of religious or cultural dressings), jeans or shorts.  Students should always bring their white coats to class. 

What is the clerkship dress code?
When in the clinical setting the following dress code applies.  Clerkships may have their own addition standards of dress for FSM students.  At the beginning of each rotation, check to see if additional policies are in place.

  • Men:  business casual (ties are optional)
  • Women:  business casual, closed-toe shoes and appropriate length skirts and tops
  • White coats must be kept clean
  • Scrubs are acceptable for evening on-call hours and post call.  Scrubs tend to ride low on your waist; make sure your undergarments and abdomen are not visible.