Tag: imposter syndrome

Prisca Mbonu Prisca Mbonu (1 Posts)

Contributing Writer

Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University


Prisca Mbonu is a medical student at the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas class of 2026. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in 2020. She is interested in narrative medicine and in her free time she enjoys writing poems and short stories about her experiences during her medical training.




To The Incoming Medical Student

It was a warm summer day in July, and I felt trepidation as I prepared to meet my very first patient. This encounter marked my initiation into the world of clinical practice as a budding, first-year medical student. My patient, whom I will refer to as Bob, appeared to be in his late 50s. He was of average height, with a sturdy, muscular build and a distinguished touch of gray lining his temples. His eyes …

Do I Belong Here?

This phenomenon of imposter syndrome is prevalent in many of us pursuing medicine. Especially for those of us who are first-generation physicians, we are left to fend through uncharted territories. While we try to do our best to navigate this difficult path, we are left feeling that there is someone else better suited for our spot in medicine. We feel that we are not deserving of this privilege. As we pass through these high obstacles — basic sciences, board exams, core rotations, even electives — we stew in self-doubt after each success.

Andrew Park Andrew Park (4 Posts)

Contributing Writer

UC San Diego School of Medicine


Andrew is a fourth year medical student at University of California, San Diego SOM in La Jolla, CA, class of 2020. In 2013, he graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor of Arts in history. He enjoys collecting vintage wristwatches and writing flash fiction. He is currently applying into emergency medicine.