2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 151 • open-toed shoes—including beach shoes/flip-flops, sandals, thong footwear, or plastic clogs with holes on sides or top (Croc type) • T-shirts (as the outer shirt) • jogging or exercise clothing • hats or caps, unless of a religious nature All individuals who work or study in the clinic environment must be proactive in reducing the potential for workplace foot injuries. No open-toed shoes are to be worn in the clinical setting, whether on campus or off campus, for any curricular or extracurricular activity. Students inappropriately dressed or groomed may be dismissed from the classroom and/or the clinical site and be referred to the SPC. Noncompliance with the dress code requirements may be designated in a student’s Medical Student Performance Evaluation. Questionable or disputed cases of dress or grooming shall be presented to the dean, whose decision shall be final. Repeated violations will be considered improper professional behavior and may result in disciplinary action. When a class requires special dress (such as the wearing of scrub suits in anatomy laboratory or shorts in clinical skills laboratories), it will be the only exception to the dress code allowed during that time. The dress code is to be observed at all times including midterms and examination periods. 2. Dress Code in the Clinical Setting and on Clinical Rotations Students must present themselves in professional attire and have on their person university I.D. at all times, specifically: • For men, this means a lab coat, shirt and tie, dress pants and dress shoes that completely protect the foot. • For women, this means a lab coat, a dress or slacks/skirt with a blouse, and shoes that completely protect the foot. On some rotations, students may be permitted to wear scrubs. This is typically for rotations that require the students to be in the operating room or doing procedures that may otherwise soil professional attire. This will be at the discretion of the preceptor and any violations will be reported to the Office of Osteopathic Clinical Education. When PPE is required in the patient care setting, it will be provided to KPCOM students either by the training site or by KPCOM’s Office of Osteopathic Clinical Education. Students will be informed by the Office of Osteopathic Clinical Education as to where they can obtain PPE (when required). Regardless of the dress code at the clinical training site, KPCOM students are expected to comply with the Standard D.O. Program Dress Code and the Written Exam Dress Code when they are on KPCOM campus. 3. Zoom Meetings/Remote Testing Dress Code Students in the HPD must maintain a neat and clean appearance befitting those attending professional school. Therefore, even when attending events or class sessions virtually, attire should convey a professional appearance.