A Surgeon Explains Imposter Syndrome to Us MD WANNABES

Dr. Jennifer Villwock, an Otolaryngologist, sits down with us to discuss how medical professionals face imposter syndrome, her thoughts on the residency Match, and why odors have such a strong effect on behavior.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introducing Dr. Villwock

[TOPIC 1: Imposter Syndrome]

1:36 - Why are you interested in researching imposter syndrome?

3:22 - How to tell between imposter syndrome and feeling unconfident?

6:20 - Can attendings experience imposter syndrome?

9:25 - How can we help med students/residents experiencing imposter syndrome?

12:08 - Ways to start a conversation about imposter syndrome?

[TOPIC 2: A Faculty's Thoughts on the Residency Match]

14:28 - How will programs evaluate away rotation applications without a Step 1?

16:36 - Way to handle the increase in volume of residency applications?

18:11 - Opinion on program signaling?

19:29 - How many signals should programs give out?

20:29 - Advice for the class of 2024?

21:57 - Take forums with a grain of salt

22:40 - Do faculty browse specialty specific application spreadsheets?

[TOPIC 3: The Psychology of Olfaction/Smell]

24:30 - Recent CNN podcast about love and smell

24:54 - How businesses use scents to sell products

27:18 - How can people take advantage of olfaction in their everyday lives?

29:26 - Is olfaction influenced by culture?

31:45 - Recent breakthroughs in olfaction research? (+discussion of olfactory retraining)

34:07 - Conclusion

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