Med Educ February 2020 PMID 31692028

Impostor syndrome among physicians and physicians in training: A scoping review.

Michael Gottlieb, Arlene Chung, Nicole Battaglioli, Stefanie S Sebok-Syer, Annahieta Kalantari

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The overall discussions exhibit strong interest and engagement, with users referencing specific factors like gender and workplace culture, and suggesting solutions like mentorship and social support. The tone is serious yet collaborative, emphasizing the relevance of impostor syndrome in medical training and its impact on physician wellness, reflecting recognition of its broad significance in the medical community.

AgreementModerate agreement

The discussions largely recognize the importance of the article, agreeing that impostor syndrome is relevant and linked to burnout, as reflected in comments about its growing recognition and serious consequences for physicians.

InterestHigh interest

Most posts show high interest by discussing social support, professional identity, and implications, with phrases like 'interested in' and 'make sure to check out,' indicating curiosity and engagement.

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Several discussions delve into factors like gender and workplace culture, and suggest practical solutions such as mentorship and social support, demonstrating thoughtful engagement and reflection.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations highlight the potential for this review to influence medical education and awareness, especially considering mentions of addressing burnout and promoting professional well-being, although some comments are more advisory than transformati

Abstract in brief

  • Impostor syndrome (IS) is increasingly recognized among doctors and medical trainees, and it's linked to burnout and higher suicide risk, making it a critical issue to understand.
  • The review analyzed 18 studies published before 2019, finding that IS affects between 22% and 60% of physicians, with factors like gender, low self-esteem, and workplace culture increasing risk, while social support and positive feedback can help.
  • The findings highlight the need for future research on IS in medicine, emphasizing its prevalence, associated factors, and potential preventive strategies to support physicians' mental health.]

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jeff riddell
@Jeff__Riddell · X

A scoping review of imposter syndrome among physicians in @MedEd_Journal from friends @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok @akkalantari https://t.co/sTj0XrUfjB (not open access)

Nov 7, 2019 · 27 likes · 15 shares · 2,249 followers View post →
Rob Cooney, MD, MEd
@EMEducation · X

Congrats to @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok and @akkalantari for tackling this important developmental topic! #MedEd https://t.co/ZqvcPmNm2u

Jan 26, 2020 · 24 likes · 10 shares · 7,197 followers View post →
Colin West
@ColinWestMDPhD · X

4/ A scoping review on #impostersyndrome was published @MedEd_Journal by @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok @akkalantari Impostor syndrome among physicians and physicians in training: A scoping review https://t.co/yTZWTdwP3c

Nov 2, 2022 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 2,912 followers View post →
ATS Section on #MedEd
@ATSMedEd · X

#ImposterSyndrome"Gender, low self- esteem and institutional culture were associated with higher rates of imposter syndrome" https://t.co/gAQma22P7T @atsearlycareer @akkalantari @arlenechung https://t.co/pspwvExMhE

Nov 10, 2019 · 10 likes · 7 shares · 3,994 followers View post →
ATS Section on #MedEd
@ATSMedEd · X

#Impostorsyndrome among physicians and physicians in training. This review tried to understand its prevalence, scope, and factors associated with impostor syndrome. #MedEd https://t.co/cE62V9fr74 https://t.co/TJakwCcSaU

Feb 11, 2020 · 8 likes · 5 shares · 3,994 followers View post →
Walter Tavares
@WalterTava · X

Impostor syndrome among physicians and physicians in training: A scoping review - Gottlieb - - Medical Education - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/biWgeBO6JC

Nov 14, 2019 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 1,368 followers View post →

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@zorrocolorado
@zorrocolor · X

@JBalderas20 @eudtoxic @carbemagall 1.- Prevalence, predictors, and treatment of impostor syndrome: a systematic review 2.- Impostor syndrome among physicians and physicians in training: a scoping review 3.-Contextualizing the impostor “syndrome” 4.- I—What is impostor syndrome?

Jun 18, 2024 · 1 like · 212 followers View post →
SANDRAJOHNSTON
@sandra04850184 · X

RT @ColinWestMDPhD: 4/ A scoping review on #impostersyndrome was published @MedEd_Journal by @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok…

Dec 25, 2022 · 5 shares · 955 followers View post →
Dilshan Pieris (he/him)
@DilshanPieris_ · X

RT @ColinWestMDPhD: 4/ A scoping review on #impostersyndrome was published @MedEd_Journal by @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok…

Dec 20, 2022 · 5 shares · 621 followers View post →
HAROON
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RT @ColinWestMDPhD: 4/ A scoping review on #impostersyndrome was published @MedEd_Journal by @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok…

Nov 21, 2022 · 5 shares · 344 followers View post →
Medical Education
@MedEd_Journal · X

RT @ColinWestMDPhD: 4/ A scoping review on #impostersyndrome was published @MedEd_Journal by @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok…

Nov 11, 2022 · 5 shares · 13,010 followers View post →
Colin West
@ColinWestMDPhD · X

RT @ColinWestMDPhD: 4/ A scoping review on #impostersyndrome was published @MedEd_Journal by @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok…

Nov 6, 2022 · 5 shares · 2,912 followers View post →
Colin West
@ColinWestMDPhD · X

4/ A scoping review on #impostersyndrome was published @MedEd_Journal by @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok @akkalantari Impostor syndrome among physicians and physicians in training: A scoping review https://t.co/yTZWTdwP3c

Nov 2, 2022 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 2,912 followers View post →
Sameerah Alsomali
@alsomalism · X

RT @RealCedricDark: A nice paper on impostor syndrome. Who here thinks social media makes it worse? A couple tips on how to combat it: *C…

Feb 11, 2022 · 5 shares · 650 followers View post →
Amani Azizalrahman
@who_else19 · X

RT @RealCedricDark: A nice paper on impostor syndrome. Who here thinks social media makes it worse? A couple tips on how to combat it: *C…

Feb 11, 2022 · 5 shares · 6,044 followers View post →
جميل أبوالعينين Jameel Abualenain
@JameelEM · X

RT @RealCedricDark: A nice paper on impostor syndrome. Who here thinks social media makes it worse? A couple tips on how to combat it: *C…

Feb 11, 2022 · 5 shares · 3,485 followers View post →
SASEM
@SaudiEmergency · X

RT @RealCedricDark: A nice paper on impostor syndrome. Who here thinks social media makes it worse? A couple tips on how to combat it: *C…

Feb 11, 2022 · 5 shares · 14,456 followers View post →
SASEM 2022
@sasem2022 · X

RT @RealCedricDark: A nice paper on impostor syndrome. Who here thinks social media makes it worse? A couple tips on how to combat it: *C…

Feb 11, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,446 followers View post →
Cedric Dark, MD, MPH, FACEP
@RealCedricDark · X

A nice paper on impostor syndrome. Who here thinks social media makes it worse? A couple tips on how to combat it: *Celebrate small victories. *Surround yourself w/ mentors and sponsors. 3rd tip, well you have to attend #SASEM2022! https://t.co/1VNHQzxP6h @ArleneSujin https://t.co/VtNuw3V26D

Feb 10, 2022 · 5 likes · 5 shares · 9,381 followers View post →
Medical Education
@MedEd_Journal · X

RT @tasme_uk: Interested in professional identity & imposter syndrome? Make sure to head to our #MedEdForum tonight here on Twitter 19:30.…

Aug 5, 2021 · 3 shares · 13,010 followers View post →
roshni_beeharry
@roshni_beeharry · X

RT @tasme_uk: Interested in professional identity & imposter syndrome? Make sure to head to our #MedEdForum tonight here on Twitter 19:30.…

Aug 2, 2021 · 3 shares · 4,449 followers View post →
Giles Farrington
@gilesfarrington · X

RT @tasme_uk: Interested in professional identity & imposter syndrome? Make sure to head to our #MedEdForum tonight here on Twitter 19:30.…

Aug 2, 2021 · 3 shares · 2,666 followers View post →
TASME UK
@tasme_uk · X

Interested in professional identity & imposter syndrome? Make sure to head to our #MedEdForum tonight here on Twitter 19:30. Feel free to check out this article on imposter syndrome in physicians and physicians in training from @MedEd_Journal https://t.co/TXXP9TZDXm. https://t.co/ycnhonjTSv

Aug 2, 2021 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 4,808 followers View post →
Teresa Chan | 陳敏怡
@TChanMD · X

@merrolee @LaraVarpio @gretevans @DrKateThomson @MGottliebMD actually. Here’s the article: https://t.co/SBHHUzpXde

Oct 30, 2020 · 3 likes · 14,634 followers View post →
Jen Martinez-Thompson
@jenm_t · X

RT @MayoFacDev: "#ImpostorSyndrome is becoming problematic because of its associate with #PhyscianBurnout and suicide" Impostor syndrome…

Mar 1, 2020 · 1 share · 173 followers View post →
Mayo Clinic FacDev
@MayoFacDev · X

"#ImpostorSyndrome is becoming problematic because of its associate with #PhyscianBurnout and suicide" Impostor syndrome among physicians and physicians in training: A scoping review https://t.co/AE9TOI5zJU

Mar 1, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,763 followers View post →
Aesha Jobanputra, MD || Pulm|Crit Care|Sleep
@aeshajobanputra · X

RT @ATSMedEd: #Impostorsyndrome among physicians and physicians in training. This review tried to understand its prevalence, scope, and fac…

Feb 18, 2020 · 5 shares · 136 followers View post →
APCCMPD
@APCCMPD · X

RT @ATSMedEd: #Impostorsyndrome among physicians and physicians in training. This review tried to understand its prevalence, scope, and fac…

Feb 12, 2020 · 5 shares · 3,070 followers View post →
ATS Women in Critical Care
@ats_wicc · X

RT @ATSMedEd: #Impostorsyndrome among physicians and physicians in training. This review tried to understand its prevalence, scope, and fac…

Feb 11, 2020 · 5 shares · 153 followers View post →
Dina Khateeb
@dina_khateebDO · X

RT @ATSMedEd: #Impostorsyndrome among physicians and physicians in training. This review tried to understand its prevalence, scope, and fac…

Feb 11, 2020 · 5 shares · 2,576 followers View post →
MedEdBot
@MedEdBot · X

RT @ATSMedEd: #Impostorsyndrome among physicians and physicians in training. This review tried to understand its prevalence, scope, and fac…

Feb 11, 2020 · 5 shares · 2,903 followers View post →
ATS Section on #MedEd
@ATSMedEd · X

#Impostorsyndrome among physicians and physicians in training. This review tried to understand its prevalence, scope, and factors associated with impostor syndrome. #MedEd https://t.co/cE62V9fr74 https://t.co/TJakwCcSaU

Feb 11, 2020 · 8 likes · 5 shares · 3,994 followers View post →
Almansour
@malmansour81 · X

RT @EMEducation: Congrats to @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok and @akkalantari for tackling this important developmental top…

Jan 31, 2020 · 10 shares · 213 followers View post →
Seth Trueger
@MDaware · X

RT @EMEducation: Congrats to @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok and @akkalantari for tackling this important developmental top…

Jan 29, 2020 · 10 shares · 57,679 followers View post →
Annahieta Kalantari, DO, FACEP, FACOEP
@akkalantari · X

RT @EMEducation: Congrats to @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok and @akkalantari for tackling this important developmental top…

Jan 29, 2020 · 10 shares · 2,375 followers View post →
RUSH Emergency Medicine Residency
@RushEmergency · X

RT @EMEducation: Congrats to @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok and @akkalantari for tackling this important developmental top…

Jan 27, 2020 · 10 shares · 1,946 followers View post →
Manrique Umana McDermott
@umanamd · X

RT @EMEducation: Congrats to @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok and @akkalantari for tackling this important developmental top…

Jan 27, 2020 · 10 shares · 12,097 followers View post →
Laura Joyce
@laurajoycenz · X

RT @EMEducation: Congrats to @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok and @akkalantari for tackling this important developmental top…

Jan 26, 2020 · 10 shares · 1,014 followers View post →
Michael Gottlieb
@MGottliebMD · X

RT @EMEducation: Congrats to @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok and @akkalantari for tackling this important developmental top…

Jan 26, 2020 · 10 shares · 3,314 followers View post →
aL'Ai alvarez, MD
@alvarezzzy · X

RT @EMEducation: Congrats to @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok and @akkalantari for tackling this important developmental top…

Jan 26, 2020 · 10 shares · 3,739 followers View post →
Tim Montrief
@EMinMiami · X

RT @EMEducation: Congrats to @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok and @akkalantari for tackling this important developmental top…

Jan 26, 2020 · 10 shares · 3,918 followers View post →
Rob Cooney, MD, MEd
@EMEducation · X

Congrats to @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok and @akkalantari for tackling this important developmental topic! #MedEd https://t.co/ZqvcPmNm2u

Jan 26, 2020 · 24 likes · 10 shares · 7,197 followers View post →
Physician Assistants
@PhysicianAssist · X

Gender, low self‐esteem and institutional culture associated with higher rates of “Imposter Syndrome” (IS) in healthcare and medical education; IS associated with higher rates of burnout https://t.co/7aIulWrMdO

Dec 14, 2019 · 7,736 followers View post →
Adam Persky
@AdamPersky · X

Part 2 of Imposter Thursday. Guess what? Imposter syndrome is associated with higher rates of burnout in physicians https://t.co/iCTc3W5r2L

Nov 21, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 784 followers View post →
Scott Ramey
@sdramey · X

RT @McNallyProject: We provide “social support, validation of success, positive affirmation, and both personal and shared reflections”....g…

Nov 14, 2019 · 1 share · 1,198 followers View post →
Yusuf Yilmaz
@YusufYilmazPhD · X

RT @WalterTava: Impostor syndrome among physicians and physicians in training: A scoping review - Gottlieb - - Medical Education - Wiley On…

Nov 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 457 followers View post →
Andrew K Hall
@AKHallMD · X

RT @WalterTava: Impostor syndrome among physicians and physicians in training: A scoping review - Gottlieb - - Medical Education - Wiley On…

Nov 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 890 followers View post →
Kerryn Husk
@kerrynhusk · X

RT @WalterTava: Impostor syndrome among physicians and physicians in training: A scoping review - Gottlieb - - Medical Education - Wiley On…

Nov 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,098 followers View post →
Tanya Horsley
@thorsley_handle · X

RT @WalterTava: Impostor syndrome among physicians and physicians in training: A scoping review - Gottlieb - - Medical Education - Wiley On…

Nov 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,252 followers View post →
McNally Project for Paramedicine Research
@McNallyProject · X

We provide “social support, validation of success, positive affirmation, and both personal and shared reflections”....good thing since it seems to protect against Impostor syndrome. These researchers know it. https://t.co/7CnYkiJyvd

Nov 14, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,405 followers View post →
Walter Tavares
@WalterTava · X

Impostor syndrome among physicians and physicians in training: A scoping review - Gottlieb - - Medical Education - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/biWgeBO6JC

Nov 14, 2019 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 1,368 followers View post →
Annahieta Kalantari, DO, FACEP, FACOEP
@akkalantari · X

RT @ATSMedEd: #ImposterSyndrome"Gender, low self- esteem and institutional culture were associated with higher rates of imposter syndrome"…

Nov 13, 2019 · 7 shares · 2,375 followers View post →
Prof. Maria Vargas
@MariaVargas1st · X

RT @ATSMedEd: #ImposterSyndrome"Gender, low self- esteem and institutional culture were associated with higher rates of imposter syndrome"…

Nov 12, 2019 · 7 shares · 380 followers View post →
ICU Charts - Prof Maria Vargas
@ICUCharts · X

RT @ATSMedEd: #ImposterSyndrome"Gender, low self- esteem and institutional culture were associated with higher rates of imposter syndrome"…

Nov 11, 2019 · 7 shares · 1,157 followers View post →
Amy Hajari Case
@ahajaricase · X

RT @ATSMedEd: #ImposterSyndrome"Gender, low self- esteem and institutional culture were associated with higher rates of imposter syndrome"…

Nov 10, 2019 · 7 shares · 395 followers View post →
Avraham Z. Cooper, MD
@AvrahamCooperMD · X

RT @ATSMedEd: #ImposterSyndrome"Gender, low self- esteem and institutional culture were associated with higher rates of imposter syndrome"…

Nov 10, 2019 · 7 shares · 115,900 followers View post →
Viren Kaul, MD
@virenkaul · X

RT @ATSMedEd: #ImposterSyndrome"Gender, low self- esteem and institutional culture were associated with higher rates of imposter syndrome"…

Nov 10, 2019 · 7 shares · 9,925 followers View post →
Dina Khateeb
@dina_khateebDO · X

RT @ATSMedEd: #ImposterSyndrome"Gender, low self- esteem and institutional culture were associated with higher rates of imposter syndrome"…

Nov 10, 2019 · 7 shares · 2,576 followers View post →
ATS Section on #MedEd
@ATSMedEd · X

#ImposterSyndrome"Gender, low self- esteem and institutional culture were associated with higher rates of imposter syndrome" https://t.co/gAQma22P7T @atsearlycareer @akkalantari @arlenechung https://t.co/pspwvExMhE

Nov 10, 2019 · 10 likes · 7 shares · 3,994 followers View post →
Robert Trevino, MD, PhD
@trevy13 · X

RT @Jeff__Riddell: A scoping review of imposter syndrome among physicians in @MedEd_Journal from friends @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_do…

Nov 10, 2019 · 15 shares · 1,666 followers View post →
Columna
@PaediPodJFS · X

RT @Jeff__Riddell: A scoping review of imposter syndrome among physicians in @MedEd_Journal from friends @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_do…

Nov 9, 2019 · 15 shares · 378 followers View post →
Columna
@PaediPodJFS · X

Impostor syndrome among physicians and physicians in training: A scoping review - Gottlieb - - Medical Education - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/gUT5EOmVzX

Nov 9, 2019 · 378 followers View post →
Mucheli Sharavan
@Mucheli_ID_Ed · X

RT @Jeff__Riddell: A scoping review of imposter syndrome among physicians in @MedEd_Journal from friends @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_do…

Nov 8, 2019 · 15 shares · 445 followers View post →
J D
@Rosenhaning · X

RT @Jeff__Riddell: A scoping review of imposter syndrome among physicians in @MedEd_Journal from friends @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_do…

Nov 8, 2019 · 15 shares · 271 followers View post →
Dr Nick Mani, MSc FRCEM
@EveryOneNoOne1 · X

RT @Jeff__Riddell: A scoping review of imposter syndrome among physicians in @MedEd_Journal from friends @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_do…

Nov 8, 2019 · 15 shares · 1,666 followers View post →
Peter Tomaselli
@pjtomaselli · X

RT @Jeff__Riddell: A scoping review of imposter syndrome among physicians in @MedEd_Journal from friends @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_do…

Nov 7, 2019 · 15 shares · 1,578 followers View post →
Nicole Battaglioli, MD, MHPE
@batt_doc · X

RT @Jeff__Riddell: A scoping review of imposter syndrome among physicians in @MedEd_Journal from friends @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_do…

Nov 7, 2019 · 15 shares · 954 followers View post →
Faculty Incubator
@ALiEMFac · X

RT @Jeff__Riddell: A scoping review of imposter syndrome among physicians in @MedEd_Journal from friends @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_do…

Nov 7, 2019 · 15 shares · 1,176 followers View post →
Annahieta Kalantari, DO, FACEP, FACOEP
@akkalantari · X

RT @Jeff__Riddell: A scoping review of imposter syndrome among physicians in @MedEd_Journal from friends @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_do…

Nov 7, 2019 · 15 shares · 2,375 followers View post →
Arlene S. Chung, MD, MACM
@ArleneSujin · X

RT @Jeff__Riddell: A scoping review of imposter syndrome among physicians in @MedEd_Journal from friends @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_do…

Nov 7, 2019 · 15 shares · 2,184 followers View post →
Michael Gottlieb
@MGottliebMD · X

RT @Jeff__Riddell: A scoping review of imposter syndrome among physicians in @MedEd_Journal from friends @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_do…

Nov 7, 2019 · 15 shares · 3,314 followers View post →
Teresa Chan | 陳敏怡
@TChanMD · X

RT @Jeff__Riddell: A scoping review of imposter syndrome among physicians in @MedEd_Journal from friends @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_do…

Nov 7, 2019 · 15 shares · 14,634 followers View post →
EMMelville
@lmelville535 · X

RT @Jeff__Riddell: A scoping review of imposter syndrome among physicians in @MedEd_Journal from friends @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_do…

Nov 7, 2019 · 15 shares · 255 followers View post →
jeff riddell
@Jeff__Riddell · X

A scoping review of imposter syndrome among physicians in @MedEd_Journal from friends @MGottliebMD @ArleneSujin @batt_doc @StefSebok @akkalantari https://t.co/sTj0XrUfjB (not open access)

Nov 7, 2019 · 27 likes · 15 shares · 2,249 followers View post →