In the high-stakes, rigorous environment of health science education, intense self-doubt—known as Imposter Phenomenon—is incredibly common. Students who were once academic "shining stars" often find themselves overwhelmed by strict academic standards and the heavy burden of their future careers. In this month's episode, I talk to three of the authors of a paper titled Imposter Phenomenon in Allied Health Students, published in the Spring 2026 edition of the Journal of Public Health. The article was written by LaToya Green, Emily Shannon Hughes, Pamela Lewis-Kipkulei, We Williamson, Myra meekins, Chelsea Peeler, Carlos Clardly, Jennifer Hausladen, Keisha Burnett, Cassandra Christainsen, Robert Hatfield, and Carol Likens, all faculty in the College of Health Professions. Drs Green, Lewis-Kipkulei, and Mr. Williamson explore with me why this happens and share practical strategies educators can use to foster safe spaces, normalize failure, and help future healthcare professionals conquer the fraud within. Green L, Hughes ES, Lewis-Kipkulei P, Williamson TW, Meekins MM, Peeler C, Clardy C, Hausladen J, Burnett K, Christiansen C, Hatfield R, Likens CC. Imposter Phenomenon in Allied Health Students: A Mixed-Methods Study Using Questionnaire and Qualitative Analysis. J Allied Health. 2026 Spring;55(1):87-92. doi: 10.21091/jah.2026.01017. PMID: 41802956. Teach Well Learn Well is produced by the Teaching and Learning Center at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. http://tlc.uthsc.edu.
