Tackling Imposter Syndrome for Returning Trainees (RTT16JUN26)

AvailabilityPlaces available (course only available for users whose main occupation is foundation training or general practice training (st1-st4) or higher specialty training (st3-st8) or core specialty training (st1-st4))  Add to basket
SubjectSuppoRTT (Supported Return to Training)
DescriptionImposter Syndrome or Phenomenon is defined as ‘a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evidence of success’. This one-day interactive workshop looks at what Imposter Syndrome is, how it gets in the way of our work, and then more importantly what tools are available to manage it.
Additional information

'Imposters’ suffer chronic self-doubt and are unable to internalise their accomplishments however successful they are in their field. This phenomenon is surprisingly common. It can get in the way of professional progress and job satisfaction. The day will include evidence-based solutions using ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) techniques. ACT has a huge body of evidence behind it and an impressive pedigree in providing practical tools that are easy to grasp and use.

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’, ie there are no interruptions (no people in the background, or door bells to answer, children to care for, pets to manage etc).

Booking courses

Please ensure that you check your availability before booking a place and add the booking to your diary / calendar. Please ensure that you also book the relevant study leave in advance with your employer.

Please refrain from booking multiple instances of the same course or course type to ensure that places are available to your colleagues. If a course is full, please add yourself to the waiting list and you will receive a notification if a place becomes available.

Joining Instructions

This is a virtual course, the joining instructions for the virtual meeting will be added to the documents section (above) before the course. Please ensure that you are able to access this before the course so that you are ready to join on the day.

Booking cancellation

Participants must make every effort to attend courses they have booked. If your availability changes after booking, please cancel your place through Maxcourse as soon as possible. This will release the place for colleagues on the waiting list.

If you need to cancel within 1 week of the course or the course has started and you are not able to attend, please email england.lsfdcourses.yh@nhs.net to give your apologies.

VenueVirtual (Zoom), - Virtual  View details
Date & timeTuesday 16 June 2026, 10:00 to 15:00
LecturerDr Susy Stirling  View details
Target audience

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. IMG trainee doctors may also attend within their first 6 months of working within the NHS. (IMG = International Medical Graduate.) Please only book if you meet these criteria.

Mandatory: Dentist, or Doctor, or Public Health Professional

Course styleWorkshop
CateringNo catering
CPD points0.000
CostNo charge
Aims

To understand what Imposter Phenomenon, or Syndrome is, how it impacts on us and others, and to identify some tools to manage it

Objectives

This interactive workshop will look at:

• What is imposter syndrome/phenomenon?

• How does it show up for us?

• What evidence-based tools can we use to manage it?

Learning outcomes

• To understand what imposter syndrome is

• To explore its impact on themselves

• To learn some tools to manage it

• To explore all of the above in a supportive and collegiate workshop space