1. Professionalism

   • Always wear your short white coat with your ID

   • Wear the correct attire as directed by the hospital 

   • Arrive early

     • "Arriving on time means you're late and arriving early means you're on time!"

     • Try to get to your designated department/meeting place about 15 minutes early (especially if it is orientation day or your first day of the rotation) in order to get acquainted 

   • No cell phone use

   • Clean fingernails 

     • Painted nails are okay as long as they aren't chipped​ and are short

     • Long acrylic nails are NOT okay 

   • Coffee 

     • Most of your rotations will require you to come in early for rounds

     • I never suggest bringing coffee in your thermos but this ultimately depends on hospital policy

     • some will let you bring your thermos but before rounds, you must put it away ​

     • best tip is to drink coffee before or after rounds 

   • Always remember: you are a representation of your medical school and your school does work hard in creating networks for students and allowing to have students rotate in the hospital

2. Attire

   • Males

     • collared shirt, slacks/dress pants, close toed shoes (no sneakers), tie or bowtie 

   • Females

     • collared shirt, nice blouse that doesn't show your cleavage or stomach, slacks/dress pants, close toed shoes (no sneakers)

     • wearing a skirt or dress is okay as long as it is past your knees 

   • White Coat - down to the gluteal fold (bottom of your butt cheek)​

3. Tools​

   • Hover over the photo below to see links to where I bought some of the tools I used! ​

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