A university community, especially a medical faculty, operates according to specific, deeply rooted, and often unwritten rules. This creates a unique organisational culture, and becoming familiar with it can help its members (e.g. students) navigate everyday university life more successfully.
The communication style at the Medical School differs significantly from that used in high school or among students of the same age. Some of the reasons are professional in nature, while others can be traced back to generational differences.
Most problems arise in written communication. Therefore, your fellow students have compiled a guide on the best way to correspond with your teachers, faculty leaders, and administrative staff. You can find the Mediquette guide here.
For administrative purposes, many procedures require submitting requests or completing forms. Please pay attention not only to completing them accurately but also to providing clear and appropriate explanations whenever required.
Dress Code
You intend to become doctors, and, as with every profession, medicine has its own professional standards and formal rules. Learning appropriate professional behaviour and appearance is an important part of your education.
A doctor should demonstrate composure, preparedness, discipline, and trustworthiness, while also meeting professional and hygiene standards.
Of course, as a medical student, casual clothing is acceptable for everyday wear, provided that it meets the necessary hygiene requirements. However, at official events, such as classes, clinical practices, exams, and conferences, students should dress in a way that reflects the prestige of the Faculty and the traditionally conservative style of the medical profession. They should also be aware of the formal regulations of their chosen profession.
At exams, dressing according to the Faculty dress code shows confidence and respect. Please note that your examiners are usually older than you; therefore, they will appreciate it if you show respect by dressing appropriately.