Appendix B
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA
DRESS REGULATON FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE STUDENTS
The following dress regulation for medical students of the School of
Medical Sciences is effective from the 1985/86 session.
This dress regulation is defined in a general way based on the following characteristics:-
- Safety at the laboratory and hospital
- Islamic value and culture
- Professional requirements
A. ATTIRE WHILE ATTENDING LECTURES AND TUTORIALS
Men’s Attire
- White coat should be wear at all times during clinical activities (ward round, Clinic)
- Shirts with collars (T-shirts are not allowed)
- Long pants (Jeans are not allowed)
- Shoes and socks (Slippers, sandals and sports shoes are not allowed)
- Cloaks are not allowed
- Name tag should be worn at all times
Women’s Attire
- White coat should be wear at all times during clinical activities (ward round, Clinic)
- T-shirts and jean are not allowed
- The dress length should not exceed the ankle but should be below the knee
- Low-cut dresses are not allowed
- Sleeveless dresses are not allowed
- Tight skirts with slits are not allowed
- Veils are not allowed
- Wearing of ornaments such a earring, necklace, bracelet etc. should be minimized and preferably avoided altogether
- Name tag should be worn and affixed to the dress
- Sports shoes are not allowed
B. ATTIRE WHILE IN HOSPITAL
Apart from the above conditions, students are to observe the following:-
- White coat with the name tag on should be wear at all times during clinical activities.
C. GENERAL REGULATION FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN
- The dress code that is required at certain places by the Hospital’s authority should be fully observed;
- Exposed hair should be kept short and neat;
- Fingernails should always be short and clean
- Clothes should always be clean and properly worn;
- Any other items which are in vogue but do not confirm to normal professional expectations would not be allowed e.g. earring for men.
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