How to Cure Imposter Syndrome (for Premeds & Med Students)

Imposter syndrome is a problem that affects a large number of people–including many premeds, medical students, and residents. But what is imposter syndrome? Why are aspiring doctors more likely to suffer from it? And what can you do about it?

TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:19 - Causes of Imposter Syndrome
04:58 - How to Address Imposter Syndrome

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[Pacifiq_Ocean_Music_Live]

8.28 minutes of describing exactly what I feel every day and I am sure many of us in the medical field. Very precise and on point.

[octavia]

This is so sad, yet true. It can cause so much anxiety and no one talks about it. Thank you guys so much for sharing! 💙

[hannahc.]

This video is sooo relevant to my struggle right now. I am currently going through residency interviews and I have major imposter syndrome. No matter how well the interview went and no matter how much accomplishments I have, I always left questioning myself why they even wanted to interview me, whether I'm good enough for their residency program, etc. It's still an uphill battle for me, but being on a journey of acceptance and mindfulness of my thoughts has really helped me. Thank you so much for this video to remind me that I'm good enough!

[XxAssassinYouXx]

Mindfulness and meditation really does help. I've been practicing mediation for a week and it's really boosted my mood after meditation. Strongly recommend it.

[FormedGame]

I have had imposter syndrome since I made my first project on medicine yet I am still doing a lot more and yet feel more empty than ever. I feel like I don't deserve to be here when I finish a project I say this was easy and everybody can do it, so I try to find myself more hard tasks, and because of this I have 3 ongoing projects besides med studies. But my GPA is lower than those who only work for their med classes and because of this, I feel like I will not be a good doctor and don't deserve to be here. I always feel sad about the work I put out but I don't know why and it affects every living moment of my life and makes me depressed enough that I don't even want to go to school and see my friends anymore. So thank you for pointing this big issue out, I have always been hard on myself throughout my life and I don't know how to let myself free sometimes because of my perfectionism I have. I hope I can give myself the award I deserve for my work. Good video...

[Kashkush-oo]

Just one word
"Relate"
I once read an article, "the more humble you are, the farther the happiness"

looks crazy doesn't it?

[camiloiribarren]

This is basically the battle we all go through, arguing and defending our own pov to our own selves. We fight each other

[xdk]

Definitely an issue as an IMG. Great video!

[eek]

Thank you, I needed this at the perfect time

[baylorwiggins]

This is such a great video. Outstanding job.

[kimmontenegro]

The more I know the more that I realize how much I don't know. Sometimes that becomes debilitating. Especially since I'm the expert. This is when my imposter syndrome kicks into high gear.

[alecxander]

What I'm afraid Is that accepting success can lead to arrogance

[benjaminavendano]

Dr. Jubbal, I would add one more thing, if you are religious, PRAY! It helps😁👍

[mio]

I didnot match into my dream branch. And my dad already paid for the tuition fee.
I feel soooo lost.
It was my 3rd/last choice for me.
It isn't a end branch... and super vast. I don't know what to do.
😭😭😭😭

[saralee]

It also doesn't help when attendings and chiefs reinforce your incompetency...

[mrmcbeth]

I wonder if people that have low levels of empathy are affected equally by imposter syndrome compared to people with average levels.

[racheldemain]

not just med students!! Have you got a vid on Procrastination?

[prakashsharma]

can you make a video on preventive medicine on so you want to be series?

[lonewolf]

Finished by bachelor in music (major in piano) and always felt like a shit musician. Now that I am interested in med school and studying for the mcat, this feeling of shit self worth/efficacy is multiplying. *sigh* But at my core I know that I want to become a doctor now.

[CamilaRodriguez-qidj]

Could you do a video on cardiac sonography?❤️