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items this list can also be great for other healthcare students, including PA students, dental students, or nursing students! whether you have friends/family or you are the one who has the first day of M1 coming up.. this list is essential! pair with my ho...
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fashion
clinical accessories
school supplies
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fashion
a good fleece to wear in the hospital (since its always cold)! especially handy when your patagonia is dirty :)
Performance Microfleece Full-Zip Jacket | Old Navy
vest version of the jacket- but i still love it!
Performance Microfleece Vest | Old Navy
for those of you looking to spend a little less- this is a secondhand patagonia store!
Women's Better Sweater® Jacket
the real deal. yes it may be $160, but i promise you will get enough wear out of it that it will be worth it. i almost wish that i got a patagonia that did not have my medical school embroidered so that I could use it in residency! i think the blue i...
Patagonia Women's Better Sweater Jacket
figs are a fan favorite. since there are so many different types of scrubs, i think this is probably figs most unique option and cutest! i have the rafaela and would recommend :)
Rafaela Oversized Scrub Top™
though there are a lot cheaper scrubs out there.. i promise these figs pants are indeed worth it. so flattering and high wasted <3
Ultra High Rise Shelby Wide Leg Scrub Pants
blue light glasses: though I have prescription glasses, a lot of my friends swear by these! they say their eyes hurt less at the end of the day and less frequency of headaches after looking at computers all day! these are super cute from american eag...
AE Classic Tortoise Shell Blue Light Glasses
another cute blue light glasses option
Thick Frame Blue Light Glasses
mandala scrubs are super cute and also affordable!
6 Pocket Top Black
love these wide leg pants! super cute and have a corresponding shirt.
Easy STRETCH Hunter Women's 6-Pocket Relaxed Fit Wide Leg Scrub Pant
i love the med couture brand! a super breathable fabric and good amount of pockets. so many amazing color options!
Med Couture Insight Women's 3-Pocket V-Neck Scrub Top
infinity scrubs are another brand that i love. i think they have a lot of great colors. they repel liquid really well if you spill!
Infinity Women's 3-Pocket STRETCH Round Neck Scrub Top
a clog with a platform. for anyone that needs a little boost around the hospital. but i wouldnt recommend to anyone that has to run haha.
Crocs™ Women's Dylan Black Platform Clog
compression socks are crucial for long days, not just your surgery rotations! i wear them most days. love these with the bows :)
Sockwell Bows Denim Women's 15-20mmHg Moderate Compression Socks
with the holidays coming up, if family or friends ask what you want... send them this! so you can pick out scrubs you like :)
$100 Physical Gift Card
as i stated before, with the holidays coming up, if family or friends ask what you want... send them this! it is an electronic gift card for scrubs.
Scrubs Electronic Gift Card (Emailed)
affordable compression socks in various colors! need.
Cherokee Women's 8-12 mmHg Light Compression Socks
this multipack of compression socks is a great deal!
3-pk Women's 12-14 mmHg Light Compression Socks
clinical accessories
necessary for clerkships! pupils round and reactive to light..
CAVN LED Pen Light with Pupil Gauge, 2 Pcs
great for rounds and the floors! folds so it can fit in a scrub or jacket pocket.
Kaskawise Nursing Clipboard Foldable Clipboard Medical Nursing Edition Cheat Sheets Aluminum 3 Layers Foldable Clipboard Nursing Pocket Size Profile Clip Nurse Clipboard Notepad for Nurses Students
for those of you who prefer a neutral color!
Kaskawise Nursing Clipboard Foldable Cheat Sheets Aluminum 3 Layers
just so you always know which stethoscope is yours... love this little ID ring!
Stethoscope ID tag - stethoscope charm nurse gift - student nurse gift - stethoscope name tag - stethoscope personalized name tag - custom
this is super helpful in the beginning of clerkships! helps you learn/ reminds you key components of how to take a history and do a physical exam.
H&P Medical History & Physical Notebook, 100 Templates
if you want to get everything for your neuro rotation in one kit.. this is a great option! i think it is so sleek.
Limited Edition - Full Tactical Black - Grudge Style Set of 5 pcs Reflex Percussion Taylor Hammer + Penlight + Tuning Fork C 128 C 512 + Bandage Scissors 5.5"
another option for your neuro rotation!
Set of 3 Pcs Aluminum Sensory Tuning Forks C 128 512 +taylor Percussion Hammer Mallet Red ( Ddp )
i love my stethoscope case! just so it doesn't get tangled at the bottom of my bag.
Stethoscope Case for Littmann Classic III & More
this suture kit will have you ready to ace your surgery, EM, and OBGYN rotations!
Complete Practice Suture Kit Medical Students Sutures Training Suture Pad Nurse Veterinarians Surgical Tools Suturing Thread & Needle
this stethoscope amplifies heart sounds. super cool and a great clinical assistance tool!
3M™ Littmann® Core Digital Stethoscope
if you don't have a stethoscope, this black and white contrast is super cute!
3M™ Littmann® Cardiology IV ™ Black Matte Finish with Alabaster Satin Tube Stethoscope
i love my stethoscope case! helps ensure no damage to my stethoscope instead of just throwing it into my backpack :)
UA Essential Black Stethescope Case
school supplies
i promise you will see these on the floor when you start clinicals. these are great pens! multicolor pens are great to have to make note taking on the floors easier. using various colors helps certain things stand out, or using different colors for e...
4 Colored Ballpoint Pens, 4-in-1 Multicolor Pens for Office, 12 Count, 0.5mm Retractable Ball Pen, Smooth Writing Pens for Journaling, Writing
i feel like this is the OG multicolor pen.. but nonetheless using various colors helps certain things stand out on the floors or use different colors for each patient!
BIC 4-Color Grip Retractable Ball Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), 12-Count Pack, Retractable Ball Pen With Long-Lasting Ink
having POCKET sized notebooks is super important. you do not want to carry along a bulky notebook on rounds :) this one can easily fit in a scrub or patagonia pocket
Moleskine 3pk College Ruled Solid Composition Notebooks 5.5"x 3.75" Black: Small Journal Notebook, Pocket Size, Soft Cover
if you prefer a spiral bound notebook- here is a spiral bound small option!
192 Sheet College Ruled Journal 3.5"x5.5" Spiral Floral - Threshold™
also another option! you can always buy templates and download then print. pairs well with the clipboard!
Medical H&P Notebook, 80+ Pages Bonus Digital Papers, History And Physical Notes, Med And Nursing Clinical Journal, Instant Download
tech
hear me out. i know its expensive and i never had an ipad until med school. but it is absolutely essential!! download notability and you can digitally download all your textbooks to markup (super helpful for anatomy in particular!)
Apple iPad (A16) 11-inch Wi-Fi 512GB (2025, 11th generation) - Silver
you will need the apple pencil with the ipad... but trust me. its worth every penny.
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
i know... more expensive products for med school (sigh). but having noise-cancelling headphones is super important! if you are given a brief moment to study on the floors or in a busy library, having these handy is a game changer. these are the ones ...
Sony WH-1000XM5 Bluetooth Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones - Smoky Pink
if you prefer earbuds, a lot of my peers love these noise cancelling beats!
Beats Studio Buds + True Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Ivory
the infamous anki remote. seriously once i started using this i was able to do so many more cards. easily set it up with using the youtube video if you search
8Bitdo Zero 2 Bluetooth Wireless Gamepad Keychain Sized Mini Controller - Turquoise