Finding a gift for a doctor can be a challenging prospect. Here are a few ideas to help.
A New Lab Coat and Scrubs
Medelita lab coats come in blazer/dress sizes with optional customized embroidery. The site also includes fitted scrubs with gender-specific styles as well as underscrub tees. If you’re not sure about sizing preferences, there are gift cards. Another site with more economical clothing options is Figs.
A Fabulous Stethoscope
ERKA chrome-plated stethoscopes are aesthetically more attractive and technologically more advanced than most popular scopes currently sold in North America.
Insulated Coffee Flask
Medical professionals are deeply invested in their caffeinated beverages of choice. Hydroflask has a beautiful insulated coffee thermos and is the same size as most larges at coffee shops.
Digital Highlighter
Scanmarker Air is the perfect gift for a doctor who loves gadgets and is always reading or jotting things down. Uses Bluetooth with Text Recognition technology to store scanned text directly onto smartphone or tablet.
A Really Nice Pen
Doctors do a lot of writing and can never have too many good pens. The Baron Fig Rollerball is considered one of the best 100 pens. Supposedly it “practically dances across the page.”
New Leather Briefcase
Help streamline work with a classy briefcase that has space for all work essentials. Bosca’s leather briefcases are top of line.
Very Nice Espresso Machine
The ROK Espresso Maker is a beautiful, functional and environmentally friendly product that makes rich, full-bodied espresso. All the doctor needs to make delicious espresso at home or at work, is hot water – no electricity required
Stylish Compression Socks
Compression socks have come of age. Now they’re as stylish as they are useful. Microsoft employees can’t live without them. Same with anyone who’s on their feet a lot. A couple of good brands include Therafirm and Vim & Vigr.
Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds or Headphones
Whether they want to listen to music or block background noise, nearly all doctors can use wireless headphones or earbuds. Brand selections are varied and highly personal but you can’t go wrong with Bose.
Smart Mug
This Ember temperature-control smart mug keeps your favorite MD’s drink at a chosen temperature between 120–145°F for up to an hour. Perfect for a day full of patients.
Hand Salve
Because doctors are constantly washing and sanitizing their hands, a rich hand crème can make a difference. Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve is a good choice. So is Burt’s Bees 100% Natural Hand Salve.
Yoga Mat
For dealing with both the mental and physical stress of being a doctor, yoga mats in the office are practical and motivating. Consider: Manduka, Prosource Extra Thick, or BalanceFrom GoYoga mat
Soothing Eye Masks
Sleep can be elusive for MDs. Eye masks help. Look at the Bucky Eye Mask, or the NodPod weighted eye pillow.
A Weighted Blanket
The deep pressure from a weighted blanket forces the body to relax by a process known as ‘grounding.’ The general wisdom is to pick a weight that’s 10% of your body weight. SensaCalm, YnM and Harkla all offer good quality weighted blankets.
Shoes for the Theater
Made in Italy and created for surgeons, Calzuros — available in nearly 20 shades — have a solid and varied fan base. People swear by them, especially in the operating theater.