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

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