residency interview attire for women

residency interview attire for women

(account deleted) 30 Oct 2008 20:27

Suits: Skirts or pantsuits are acceptable. Colors should be: grey, navy, basic black. Solids are preferable to pin stripes.

• Skirt: Below or at knee with skin-colored hoisery.
• Pants: Hem should fall above the ground level with your shoes on

Blouse: solid color, full length sleeves.

Shoes: Less than 2" heel. Navy, black, taupe. Leather upper is the best material.

Belts: Black or navy leather.

Purse: Black, taupe, grey leather business tote
(&/or portfolio).

Hair:

• Longer than shoulder length - wear a low ponytail/pulled back.
• At or shorter than shoulder - down or pulled back.

Nails - No nailpolish.

Jewelry: Engagement/wedding bands. Necklaces, watches, earrings (studs) are appropriate. Keep it simple (less than 3).

Make-up: Natural

Nametag: right shoulder b/c this is where the opposite person's gaze naturally falls when they shake your right hand.

Last edited on 06 Dec 2008 01:05 by (account deleted) Show more

Re: residency interview attire for women

RedSox_Rule 16 Nov 2008 16:56

Just wanted to add to this —

While I would agree with drbjh's post recommending to stick to the more conservative attire, my friends and I are now finding that the girls are going slightly more "daring" with their suits this year. I'm seeing more brown textured/patterned/whatever-it's called suits with belts, bright blouses with ruffles, blouses with patterns, and lots of pantsuits.

Guys are still sticking with the conservative black suit, simple tie. Seems it's more acceptable for girls to go mavericky while guys need to stick with the conservative. Personally, I'd stick with conservative just to be safe. But perhaps if you're interviewing in a specialty that may look favorably on creativity (ie psychiatry, neurology, family med, peds) it might work out to wear your favorite accessory if even as a conversational piece.

Re: residency interview attire for women

(account deleted) 06 Dec 2008 01:22

Now that I have been to several programs on the interview trail, I am definitely seeing what redsox has also been seeing: women with non-matching jacket & skirts, the skirt that was too short, ruffles, stilettos (and I am pretty sure that was her first- ever attempt in heels!), & a small purse; and men with pink ties, ties with little puppies on them, and even a green-and-orange-striped tie. I am sure these US students will still be able to match successfully (depending on the specialty of course), but the idea is that your uniqueness is expressed through your personality & accomplishments, not your flashy wardrobe. That being said, I think it is great to wear some color so that we all don't look like we are attending a funeral (hopefully the interview season is more fun than morbid!)