Table 4. Thematic analysis of comments.
| Themes | Representative Quotes |
|---|---|
| Increased awareness | “Self-promotion is an important tool. You cannot expect to have things handed to you. You need to make your accomplishments know in a graceful way.” |
| “It is important to assure that I am being recognized for what I am doing and to search out new challenges and opportunities.” | |
| “Self-promotion is to be self-aware, proactive and to promote oneself.” | |
| “I had not thought about this before but praising others and congratulating them on their awards and accomplishments can help lead to a collaborative environment in which we all promote each other.” | |
| “It is important to assure that I am being recognized for what I am doing and to search out new challenges and opportunities.” | |
| Changes planned | “I understand so much more about Imposter Syndrome- I will try to be aware of this and combat it.” |
| “Seek opportunities that make me uncomfortable in an effort to overcome a strong sense of the Imposter Syndrome.” | |
| “Collaboration with our colleagues in research projects. I will try to improve my ‘dress for success.’ Be a role model and mentor others.” | |
| “Self-promotion will take preparedness, but gradual accumulation of mentors and colleagues will be the first step for me (Power Map).” | |
| “Really liked the focus on promoting, supporting others. Will do more of that.” |
Themes addressed in the post-intervention survey are presented along with representative quotes highlighting these themes.