There is no requirement that students at The University of Iowa College of Medicine adhere to a strict dress code, but studnets are expected to dress appropriately and to comport themselves ina manner consistent with the location and nature of their educational activities. Medical students are expected to identify themselves as students at all times and must assume responsibility to clarify their role to patients. Name badges that identify the individual as a medical student facilitate appropriate recognition. A physician's appearance serves as a powerful, nonverbal symbol that affects communication between doctor and patient. Patients react negatively to jeans, athletic shoes and socks, scrub suits, clogs, prominent ruffles, dangling earrings, and ecessive aftershave lotion or perfume.
Patients express preference for well-trimmed hairstyles.
The telephone numbers are listed on the pocket card, which you should keep with you at all times. The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Iowa is dedicated to providing an effective and nurturing education for medical students assigned to our clinical services. You can expect to be treated with respect during your assignment with our department. Abuse may be operationally defined as behavior by healthcare professionals and students which is exploitive or punishing. Each student must assume personal responsibility for learning during the clerkship.