Imposter Syndrome
Name imposter syndrome for what it is and practice tools to grow confidence and resilience.
Overview & Process
Download the Imposter Syndrome PDF to recognize patterns of self-doubt, identify strategies to combat them, and create a path toward confidence and resilience.
Primary Resources
Start with these foundational readings and tools that define imposter syndrome and help you self-assess.
Where It All Started (30 min)
The original article that first described imposter syndrome.
Clance Imposter Syndrome Scale (10 min)
A self-assessment to identify levels of imposter syndrome.
Overview Summary Article (10 min)
Concise explanation of imposter syndrome’s causes and impacts.
5 Types of Imposter Syndrome (10 min)
Identifies common subtypes and strategies for addressing them.
Other Research
Explore how imposter syndrome affects physicians and medical students in different stages of training.
Videos & Podcasts
Watch short explainers and TED Talks that unpack imposter syndrome and offer strategies for overcoming it.
What is Imposter Syndrome & How Can You Combat It (4 min)
Animated TED-Ed lesson on understanding and managing imposter syndrome.
Why You Get Imposter Syndrome?
(2 min)
Quick explainer on the roots of imposter feelings.
You're Not Alone (2 min)
Animated short on common imposter syndrome experiences.
Imposter Syndrom Ted Talk (14 min)
Speaker shares strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome.
Discussion Prompts
Reflect on your own experience with imposter syndrome and explore collective strategies for change.
Questions
Which of the five imposter syndrome types resonates most with you?
Have you experienced burnout connected to imposter syndrome? How so?
What actions can you take to combat imposter syndrome for yourself and others?
Take this Imposter Syndrome Quiz – Were you surprised by your score?
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Imposter Syndrome
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Overview & Process
Download the Imposter Syndrome PDF to recognize patterns of self-doubt, identify strategies to combat them, and create a path toward confidence and resilience.
Primary Resources
Start with these foundational readings and tools that define imposter syndrome and help you self-assess.
Where It All Started (30 min)
The original article that first described imposter syndrome.
Clance Imposter Syndrome Scale (10 min)
A self-assessment to identify levels of imposter syndrome.
Overview Summary Article (10 min)
Concise explanation of imposter syndrome’s causes and impacts.
5 Types of Imposter Syndrome (10 min)
Identifies common subtypes and strategies for addressing them.
Other Research
Explore how imposter syndrome affects physicians and medical students in different stages of training.
Videos & Podcasts
Watch short explainers and TED Talks that unpack imposter syndrome and offer strategies for overcoming it.
What is Imposter Syndrome & How Can You Combat It (4 min)
Animated TED-Ed lesson on understanding and managing imposter syndrome.
Why You Get Imposter Syndrome?
(2 min)
Quick explainer on the roots of imposter feelings.
You're Not Alone (2 min)
Animated short on common imposter syndrome experiences.
Imposter Syndrom Ted Talk (14 min)
Speaker shares strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome.
Discussion Prompts
Reflect on your own experience with imposter syndrome and explore collective strategies for change.
Questions
Which of the five imposter syndrome types resonates most with you?
Have you experienced burnout connected to imposter syndrome? How so?
What actions can you take to combat imposter syndrome for yourself and others?
Take this Imposter Syndrome Quiz – Were you surprised by your score?
feminem
Imposter Syndrome
Name imposter syndrome for what it is and practice tools to grow confidence and resilience.
Overview & Process
Download the Imposter Syndrome PDF to recognize patterns of self-doubt, identify strategies to combat them, and create a path toward confidence and resilience.
Primary Resources
Start with these foundational readings and tools that define imposter syndrome and help you self-assess.
Where It All Started (30 min)
The original article that first described imposter syndrome.
Clance Imposter Syndrome Scale (10 min)
A self-assessment to identify levels of imposter syndrome.
Overview Summary Article (10 min)
Concise explanation of imposter syndrome’s causes and impacts.
5 Types of Imposter Syndrome (10 min)
Identifies common subtypes and strategies for addressing them.
Other Research
Explore how imposter syndrome affects physicians and medical students in different stages of training.
Videos & Podcasts
Watch short explainers and TED Talks that unpack imposter syndrome and offer strategies for overcoming it.
What is Imposter Syndrome & How Can You Combat It (4 min)
Animated TED-Ed lesson on understanding and managing imposter syndrome.
Why You Get Imposter Syndrome?
(2 min)
Quick explainer on the roots of imposter feelings.
You're Not Alone (2 min)
Animated short on common imposter syndrome experiences.
Imposter Syndrom Ted Talk (14 min)
Speaker shares strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome.
Discussion Prompts
Reflect on your own experience with imposter syndrome and explore collective strategies for change.
Questions
Which of the five imposter syndrome types resonates most with you?
Have you experienced burnout connected to imposter syndrome? How so?
What actions can you take to combat imposter syndrome for yourself and others?
Take this Imposter Syndrome Quiz – Were you surprised by your score?
feminem
Imposter Syndrome
Name imposter syndrome for what it is and practice tools to grow confidence and resilience.
Overview & Process
Download the Imposter Syndrome PDF to recognize patterns of self-doubt, identify strategies to combat them, and create a path toward confidence and resilience.
Primary Resources
Start with these foundational readings and tools that define imposter syndrome and help you self-assess.
Where It All Started (30 min)
The original article that first described imposter syndrome.
Clance Imposter Syndrome Scale (10 min)
A self-assessment to identify levels of imposter syndrome.
Overview Summary Article (10 min)
Concise explanation of imposter syndrome’s causes and impacts.
5 Types of Imposter Syndrome (10 min)
Identifies common subtypes and strategies for addressing them.
Other Research
Explore how imposter syndrome affects physicians and medical students in different stages of training.
Videos & Podcasts
Watch short explainers and TED Talks that unpack imposter syndrome and offer strategies for overcoming it.
What is Imposter Syndrome & How Can You Combat It (4 min)
Animated TED-Ed lesson on understanding and managing imposter syndrome.
Why You Get Imposter Syndrome?
(2 min)
Quick explainer on the roots of imposter feelings.
You're Not Alone (2 min)
Animated short on common imposter syndrome experiences.
Imposter Syndrom Ted Talk (14 min)
Speaker shares strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome.
Discussion Prompts
Reflect on your own experience with imposter syndrome and explore collective strategies for change.
Questions
Which of the five imposter syndrome types resonates most with you?
Have you experienced burnout connected to imposter syndrome? How so?
What actions can you take to combat imposter syndrome for yourself and others?
Take this Imposter Syndrome Quiz – Were you surprised by your score?