2024 Senior Fellows Program (2nd & 3rd Year) | September 2024-Confidence Catalyst: Beating Imposter Syndrome

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The speaker, an IBD specialist from Vanderbilt, introduces the topic of imposter syndrome—an internal experience of feeling like a fraud despite evidence of competence. She shares insights into the psychological phenomenon first described in the 1970s and highlights its prevalence, notably affecting medical professionals transitioning through various stages of their careers. The talk addresses the lack of official psychological diagnosis for imposter syndrome, emphasizing it as a reaction to certain situations. The speaker discusses common feelings associated with the syndrome, such as fear of failure, superheroism, and perfectionism, and underscores the importance of building awareness, defining personal success, seeking sponsorship, and supportive networks. She offers strategies to combat imposter syndrome, including self-promotion, celebrating successes, reframing failure, and breaking negative habits. Finally, the speaker recommends considering professional coaching or counseling if needed, to manage imposter syndrome effectively.

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Robin Dalal, MD

Keywords

imposter syndrome

medical professionals

psychological phenomenon

self-promotion

supportive networks

professional coaching