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. 2020 Feb 6;9:24. [Version 1] doi: 10.15694/mep.2020.000024.1

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.