Imposter Syndrome in College & Medical School | Fighting Feelings of Being Less Than Average

Описание: Imposter Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon, in which a person attributes their success to luck, is convinced that they are undeserving of their accomplishments, and fear being exposed as a fraud.

Most people will experience imposter syndrome at some point in their lives. For me, it presented itself in medical school, after I struggled to get my footing academically and consistently found myself scoring below the class average. Being less than average was new for me, and it shook my self-confidence.

It caused me to question my intelligence, abilities, and whether I was deserving of my seat in my medical school class. Especially being on full scholarship, I felt as though I was failing and not living up to the expectations of the student everyone thought me to be.

It took me months to break out of this form of thinking, and I still struggle with it from time to time, however, by only comparing me to me & taking the time to reflect back on my accomplishments, I do not allow feelings of imposter syndrome to linger.

Always remember: You are qualified. You are deserving. You are worthy.
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I am Julia Carter, a third-year medical student at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. On my channel, I will highlight my journey through medical school and life and provide resources and information that may be useful to you. Check out my website and blog posts at thejuliacarter.com!