Sumina Mainali
Dec 1, 2020
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JNMA: Journal of the Nepal Medical Association
Abstract
ABSTRACT Imposter syndrome is the fear of being discovered as an intellectual fraud. It is an internal experience of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. It lowers person's inner self-confidence, self-esteem that impedes work performance and this phenomenon is more prevalent among medical students. However, talking openly about it with peers, rooting positive thoughts and building confidence helps us to appropriate reality of our situation and counter our negative self-talk.