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Pharmacy Professionalism Toolkit for Students and
Faculty
Provided by the APhA-ASP/AACP Committee on Student Professionalism
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PROFESSIONAL YEARS 01, 02, 03
(Didactic)
Dress Code
Description of activity
The dress code for a school of college of pharmacy establishes an
accepted standard of attire that promotes a professional image for
students, faculty, staff and administrators. Ideally, a set of accepted
standards should apply universally for all areas where students,
faculty, staff and administrators interact (i.e., classrooms,
laboratories, offices and patient care areas). In addition, colleges and
schools can arrange a fashion show of dress-code do's and don'ts each
year as part of the orientation programming for new students.
Rationale
Appropriate attire is important in creating an image that is consistent
with the public’s expectation of a health professional. When
students, faculty, staff and administrators dress as professionals an
atmosphere of professionalism is created.
Areas of professionalism addressed
The perception of a well-groomed and properly attired individual creates
a positive impression that can garner respect and confidence. Attention
to proper grooming and attire may be viewed as an external sense of
pride and commitment to the profession.
Special issues involving
planning/promotion/implementation
Students, faculty and administrators should develop a dress code for
their school or college. Personal care and appropriate attire standards
must be identified. While such standards are usually intended to be
self-regulated, sanctions for non-compliance with the standards should
be established. Additional requirements may be specified for patient
care settings and students must be willing to comply with any special
standards identified by healthcare facilities providing early or
advanced professional practice experiences.
Examples of programs and resources
2004 AACP School Poster:
“Howard University Professionalism Workshop and White Coat
Ceremony.”
Anthony K. Wutoh, Joseph R. Ofosu, Olu A. Olusanya, E. Jeannette
Andrews, Pedro J. Lecca, Howard University.
Reference
Brandt LJ. On the value of an old dress code in the new millennium,
Arch Intern Med. 2003; 63:1277-1281
Honor System
Dress Code
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Classroom Demeanor
Student Membership on School and College
Committees
Professional Demeanor: Faculty, Teaching Assistants,
Preceptor, Staff & Administrators
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Leadership and Political Advocacy Course
Offering
Recognition and Awards
Cultivating Student and Faculty
Relationships
Professional Pharmacy Organizations
Student Leadership Council
Community Service Requirements (Service
Learning)
Pinning/Professional Commitment Ceremony (End of
P3)
Faculty Retreat
Student Professionalism Assessment
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