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  • Health Professions Education

Background:

  • Imposter phenomenon (IP) affects high-achievers, causing self-doubt and fear of exposure.
  • This phenomenon is prevalent among individuals who doubt their accomplishments despite evidence of success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of imposter phenomenon (IP) in allied health students.
  • To assess allied health students' confidence in their academic and professional development.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS) with open-ended questions.
  • Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic open-coding to identify recurring themes.

Main Results:

  • All 141 surveyed allied health students reported experiencing imposter phenomenon (IP).
  • Most participants experienced frequent (41%) or intense (22%) IP.
  • Key themes identified were alienation (peer competition, mental health challenges) and self-awareness (coping strategies, support seeking).

Conclusions:

  • Strict academic standards in allied health programs may contribute to imposter phenomenon (IP).
  • Further research is needed to understand IP prevalence in diverse student groups.
  • Recommendations include providing campus emotional support and professional mentorship programs to mitigate IP.