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1Marshall University School of Pharmacy, 1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington 25755-2950, WV, United States.
Introduction:
Imposter syndrome has been identified in various disciplines and somewhat quantified utilizing a standardized scale. This feeling of being an intellectual fraud can be present in high-achieving individuals and can cause personal hardship. Knowing that student pharmacists undergo growth of their professional identity throughout pharmacy school, this rapid change in self-perception presents circumstances that can induce imposter syndrome.
Perspective:
Through mentorship, faculty and preceptors are well positioned to have a positive impact on their mentees' imposter syndrome. Being able to recognize imposter syndrome and to take steps to provide resources supports mentees professional growth and security. Mentorship, open environments, constructive feedback, and simple awareness of imposter syndrome are tools for faculty to help learners struggling with imposter syndrome.
Implication:
Mentors may be able to foster more positive behaviors and perception of self in student pharmacists and other pharmacy learners through awareness of imposter syndrome.
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