Research progress of imposter syndrome among physicians and medical students
Wang Jingqiao, Jiao Yang, Huang Xiaoming
Published 2023-07-01
Cite as Chin J Med Edu, 2023, 43(7): 498-502. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20221017-01310
Abstract
Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon including self-doubt and the fear of being exposed as an intellectual fraud. Imposter syndrome has been garnering increasing attention in recent years, with more studies indicating its high prevalence in physicians and medical students and is positively correlated with adverse psychological states such as burnout, anxiety, and depression. Yet, there are currently no studies of relevant research in China. This article reviews the current literature on the prevalence and associated factors of imposter syndrome among physicians and medical students, as well as its positive and negative effects and intervention strategies, and points out directions for future research to promote mental health among physicians and medical students.
Key words:
Students, medical; Physician; Imposter syndrome; Mental health
Contributor Information
Wang Jingqiao
4+ 4 M. D. Program, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences &
Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
Jiao Yang
Department of General Internal Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences &
Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
Huang Xiaoming
Department of General Internal Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences &
Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China