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How to Banish Impostor Syndrome

Impostor syndrome: the feeling that you don't belong, that you got in by mistake, and that someone is going to figure it out soon. Many graduate students experience this self doubt, especially members of underrepresented groups. This in Science magazine addresses impostor syndrome bluntly: be assured, you are not one, and you are not alone. For further reading, check out these tips from Stanford Medicine's Diversity and Inclusion Forum.

Resource Type: Reference  
 
Target Audience: All Graduate Students, Postdoctoral Scholars, Faculty
 
Time Commitment: Self-guided

 

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