Choosing what to wear during clinical rotations, residency and beyond

By The DO Staff

03.06.25

Medicine is one of the most respected professions. This respect has allowed physicians to maintain a high degree of social standing for generations, and it has led professionalism to be the foundation of the medical field. As individuals participating in the most intimate and stressful moments of patients’ lives, building rapport and trust with patients is key to providing the best care. While professionalism encompasses both tangible and intangible factors, attire remains one of the most visible and impactful aspects of a physician’s professionalism.

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