PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Rivkin, Anastasia TI - Impostor Phenomenon in Pharmacy Students as It Relates to Professional Identity Formation AID - 10.5688/ajpe9175 DP - 2022 Nov 04 TA - American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education PG - ajpe9175 4099 - http://www.ajpe.org/content/early/2022/11/04/ajpe9175.short 4100 - http://www.ajpe.org/content/early/2022/11/04/ajpe9175.full AB - This commentary describes the relationship between impostor phenomenon and professional identity formation, and draws attention to validation theory in supporting student development. Student-level challenges are highlighted and roles faculty members could play in actively encouraging professional identity formation and helping overcome impostor feelings are discussed.