Imposter Syndrome and Depressive Symptoms in Medical Students

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Authors

Christopher Gilbert, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Varsha Karamchandani, Beaumont Health

Description

INTRODUCTION
Imposter syndrome (IS), characterized by chronic feelings of self-doubt as well as fear of being discovered as an intellectual fraud, has been reported to have a high prevalence among medical student populations. Many forms of psychological distress, such as depressive symptoms, have also been found to have a high prevalence among medical student populations. Combined, these can lead to poor scholastic performance and poor mental health. The object of this research is to gather data by survey about the prevalence of IS within the medical student community and explore its potential relation to depressive symptoms.

Publication Date

5-2-2022

Keywords

depression, imposter syndrome

Disciplines

Psychiatry and Psychology

Recommended Citation

Gilbert C. Karamchandani V. Imposter syndrome and depressive symptoms in medical students. Poster presented at: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Embark Capstone Colloquium; 2022 May 2; Rochester Hills, MI.

Comments

The Embark Capstone Colloquium at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, May 2, 2022.