Managing Imposter Syndrome for Returning Trainees (RTT13FEB25)

Joining Instructions	Pre Course Information
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Imposter Syndrome or Phenomenon is defined as ‘a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evidence of success’. ‘Imposters’ suffer chronic self-doubt and are unable to internalise their accomplishments however successful they are in their field. This phenomenon is prevalent in trainees and doctors. It can get in the way of both professional progress, and job satisfaction. Time out of training can exacerbate it. Because it is common, it is usually helpful to discuss it in a safe and supportive group setting, explore what it is, how it affects you and what you can do about it.

What you need to do to prepare:

1. Please complete: https://paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPTestandscoring.pdf
2. The free online VIA Survey of Character Strengths questionnaire here: https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register

Useful things to have available:

• the list of characteristics of imposter phenomenon so you can look at it in the session
• a notebook or journal

Useful info before joining

Due to the interactive nature of this workshop it is essential you join from somewhere quiet where you can participate fully, with both your sound and video on. It will be important for your fellow group members that you are in a ‘confidential space’ and you minimise interruptions where possible.

This webinar is running via Zoom. Registration and joining instructions will be made available via your MaxCourse account, after you have booked your place.

To view the instructions head to ‘my courses’, select the course title and you will see the documents section.

Online bookings will close 1 week prior to the course date but additional bookings may be made by emailing england.lsfdcourses.yh@nhs.net.

You can cancel your place online up to 1 week prior to the course, cancellations within the last week must be sent via email to england.lsfdcourses.yh@nhs.net.

Please note that if you join the course more than 30 minutes late without communicating this to the team or facilitator, you will not be allowed to attend the course.

This course is restricted to trainee doctors and dentists who are taking time out of training or who have returned to training within the last 3 months. Please only book if you meet this criteria. IMG trainee doctors may also attend within their first 6 months of working within the NHS. (IMG = International Medical Graduate.)

Mandatory: Dentist, or Doctor, or Public Health Professional

This workshop provides returning trainees with a supportive opportunity to explore imposter syndrome, its impact on ourselves and what we can do to manage it.

Through a mixture of slides, personal reflection and pairs and small group discussion we will look at what Imposter Syndrome is and how it gets in the way of our work. We will also explore , evidence-based tools available to us to manage it and have a go at some of these.

The intended benefits for participants are:

• to understand imposter syndrome and its impact
• to learn some tools to manage it
• to engage in a safe learning environment
• to network with other returners and create supportive alliances