Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2025–2026 155 enter the examination room. Students may not wear long-sleeved shirts/tops under their scrub top. All wristwatches and other electronic devices must be removed. Other Dress Codes Other specific dress code modifications, including laboratory dress codes and practical exam dress codes, will be addressed in the specific course syllabi. 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. Students inappropriately dressed or groomed may be dismissed from the classroom and/or the clinical site and be referred to the Student Progress Committee. 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 further disciplinary action. The dress code is to be observed at all times, including 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 ID at all times, specifically: This means a lab coat, a dress or slacks/skirt with blouse, shirt and tie, dress pants, and dress 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 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 Clinical Education. Students will be informed by the Office of 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 Osteopathic medical students are expected to conduct themselves as medical professionals in every setting, including Zoom or other online settings. Attending Zoom classes or Zoom meetings should be considered the same as attending in person. The same standards of behavior and dress code apply whether students are present, on campus or virtually. The following guidelines are to assist students in making good decisions regarding virtual/computerbased classes and meetings:
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