Just a comment on attire. As a (35 yr old, white) woman resuscitationist, I’ve struggled with the wardrobe issue a lot. I also abhor a white coat, however when I wear scrubs, I magically turn into a nurse. Interestingly, this inherent bias is least evident in male doctors; a good male colleague was shocked that in 2017 it would still be an issue. However, every woman doc I know has had this issue on a fairly regular basis. Most often for me the patient is the one that doesn’t perceive me as a doctor. Despite introducing myself every time, I hear the families or patients ask after I leave, “When am I going to see the doctor?” I’ve tried to find a solution. I tried wearing a white coat–I then am a PA, an NP or a dietician. Sometimes I became the social worker. I wear the big “MD” badge and talk loudly when I introduce myself. Nope The best (albeit most painful) answer I’ve found is that I’ve given up on wearing scrubs and I wear nice clothes every day. Clothes I like. I recently threw away my favorite brown pants that were splattered in Hep C blood, but… Read more »