Mickaylla

I am in my second year of medschool and as of now my tattoo count is six. 'Think happy thoughts' on my left wrist, a Celtic clover behind my right ear, a German eagle on my left calf, a butterfly on my right foot, an anchor on my left ankle, and an angel holding a jack-o-lantern on my left shoulder blade. So far I have gotten no grief over them, in fact, when I wear shirts or dresses that reveal my back, I get many comments and questions, most all of them positive. Times are changing. Tattoos aren't something to be ashamed of. Just make sure you are up for living with them for the rest of your life.

skipper33

I love how most doctors wear coats and pants to cover up themselves.. so to say someone would never go to a doctor that has tattoos is very ignorant.
I work at a hotel as front desk. I am 5'2 very small, very petite. So looking at me people see me as a sweet innocent person. I have over 10 tattoos including a sleeve.
An no one has any idea. I do my job just as hard, if harder than any of my coworkers.
I recently got a promotion to supervisor, even though my managers know about my tattoos. I am 19 years old managing a hotel covered in tattoos, yet I am respected by everyone I meet...

HappyEd24

If this tattoo is something you really want, go for it. Just be prepared for questions, especially once you get into the medical world. Though it does help to a small degree if you got it before going medical. Unfortunately there are people who are gonna judge you just because you have it. Though I've found that there are people who tend to be more ok with it if they can think of it as something you did as a teenager or in college (when you didn't know better so to speak). Even if it's not true.

I am in the medical field, and it's true that we are held to a different standard. We are more likely to be judged or not offered a job simply because we have visible tattoos. Keep that in mind. I have a couple tattoos myself, but they are all where I can hide them by simply putting on my scrubs. It was probably the best decision I made. Most people I work with don't know I have them. Just make sure it's not an in the moment, everyone else is doing it type of decision.