EP87: Paige Porter on leaning in and reframing the impostor syndrome

This episode provides a valuable perspective on imposter syndrome, emotional intelligence, and personal growth within the medical field while offering relatable insights for listeners from all walks of life. Learn about Paige Porter's inspiring journey from an athlete with a biology degree to a fourth-year medical student with aspirations in dermatology. Her experiences and path offer valuable insights into the world of medical education and career progression. Paige Porter grew up in the Metro-Atlanta area and received an athletic scholarship for soccer at the University of North Alabama where she completed a degree in biology with a minor in chemistry. She then completed an MS in Foods and Nutrition at the University of Georgia. Currently, she is a fourth-year medical student at Mercer University School of Medicine in Savannah, Georgia. She is interviewing for Dermatology residency in 2023-2024. She was originally drawn to the field of dermatology because of her family's profound skin cancer experiences. During medical school, she was astonished at the impact dermatologic pathologies can have on patients' quality of life and mental health. She has written on impostor syndrome, which is why I asked her to come on today. Link to article here.