Emra*cast

Do you ever feel like a fake, a fraud? Imposter syndrome can make you feel a pervasive sense of intellectual fraudulence, despite all the evidence to the contrary. In this episode, Dr. Kim Bambach discusses imposter syndrome with Dr. Jamie Hope including strategies that you can use to combat it. Host:Kim Bambach, MD Ohio State University, PGY3 @kimbambachhttps://twitter.com/kimbambach Guest: Jaime Hope, MD Assistant Professor Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak @DrHopeHealth Key Points: Watch out for the typical signs and symptoms: These include devaluing your accomplishments, attributing your accomplishments to external causes, constantly comparing yourself to others, and a negative inner “bully” monologue.  Go first: Be the first to speak up about imposter syndrome, because acknowledging those feelings gives others a chance to feel understood and helps you recognize that you are not alone.  Put your name in the hat: Don’t let imposter syndrome hold you back when it comes to professional development. Apply for t