Resident Dress Standard Policy

Original Approval Date: 7/1/2017

Reviewed Date: 12/10/2025

Residents are expected at all times to present a professional appearance appropriate to their role while representing the school of medicine. Dress, grooming, and personal cleanliness standards contribute positively to the morale and professional image the resident physician presents to patients and their families. It represents another form of patient respect.

In keeping with the professional nature of UNR Med Graduate Medical Education programs, all residents and fellows are expected to dress appropriately when representing the program. It is mandatory to wear your nametag, white coat, or UNR Med provided jacket, which identifies you as a UNR Med resident, at all times.