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Do you feel like an impostor?

S B Dowd¹, R Davidhizar

¹University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA.

The Health Care Supervisor

|February 6, 1997

Summary

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Competent healthcare professionals may experience impostor syndrome, doubting their abilities despite qualifications. This review explores techniques like mentoring to help supervisors overcome feelings of inadequacy and build self-confidence.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Healthcare Management
Professional Development

Background:

Impostor syndrome affects competent individuals, leading them to doubt their achievements.
In healthcare, this phenomenon can negatively impact institutional reputation and patient care.
New supervisors are particularly vulnerable to feelings of inadequacy and impostorship.

Purpose of the Study:

To define impostor syndrome and its relevance in the healthcare setting.
To review strategies for preventing and remediating impostorship.
To support supervisors, especially new ones, in developing a positive self-image.

Main Methods:

Literature review of techniques for addressing impostor syndrome.
Focus on identification, mentoring, and promoting positive self-concepts.

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Main Results:

Impostorship can manifest as self-doubt despite evidence of competence.
Negative outcomes include institutional reflection and potential patient care issues.
Preventative and remedial techniques can foster self-assurance.

Conclusions:

Healthcare professionals can experience impostor syndrome, impacting their practice and institutions.
Techniques such as mentoring and self-concept promotion are effective in remediation.
Supervisors can benefit from strategies to combat feelings of inadequacy and enhance self-image.