A Surgeon Explains Imposter Syndrome to Us
Episode 14 of the MD WANNABES podcast, hosted by Group 15, titled "A Surgeon Explains Imposter Syndrome to Us" was published on December 12, 2022 and runs 35 minutes.
December 12, 2022 ·35m · MD WANNABES
Summary
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. The Black Hole | Jennifer Villwock | TEDxUMKC 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 CNN Podcast BusinessDaily Intro Music - Flavour by Wataboi
Episode Description
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.
The Black Hole | Jennifer Villwock | TEDxUMKC
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
Intro Music - Flavour by Wataboi
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