Episode 3: Fears and Imposter Syndrome with Keilin Gorman
Welcome to another episode of the CURNCast. In this episode, we’re joined by Keilin Gorman, TRU BSc. Honours alumni with a major in Biology and minor in Psychology, a former Research Assistant, and Research Ambassador. Keilin is currently a first-year medical student in UBC’s Southern Medical Program. Our discussion focuses on fears and imposter syndrome in research, a common experience that many students face when embarking on their research journey. Keilin shares his personal experience with imposter syndrome and provides insights into how he overcame these feelings. We’ll explore the reasons why imposter syndrome is so common in research and the impact it can have on students’ academic and professional success. Keilin will also provide tips and strategies for moving forward when you “feel like an imposter” and how to build confidence and resilience in your research journey. Join us as we explore fears and imposter syndrome in research with Keilin, and learn valuable insights to help you overcome these challenges.
Show Notes
- UREAP is a scholarship for undergraduates doing research at TRU.
- Doing an honours project is another great way to get undergraduate research experience. Click HERE for more information about the Biology Honors Program at TRU.
- Naowarat (Ann) Cheeptham is a Biology Professor at TRU.
- Claudia Gonzalez is an Assistant Psychology Professor at TRU.
- Keilin is currently researching with Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury Through Research (SOAR). Learn more about his research HERE
Keilin’s Advice for New Researchers:
- You supervisor will teach you how to do research, you don’t need to know everything right away.
- When feeling imposter syndrome, reach out to friends doing research, they often feel the same way.
- Have confidence in yourself, you are here for a reason.
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