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Healing the perfectionist surgeon.

John-Henry Pfifferling¹

¹Center for Professional Well-Being, 21 West Colony Place, #150, Durham, NC 27705, USA. cpwb@mindspring.com

Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

|March 22, 2008

Summary

Perfectionism negatively impacts surgeons

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Psychology

Background:

Perfectionism is prevalent among surgeons, driven by rigorous training and societal expectations.
This mindset creates unrealistic standards, affecting personal and professional lives.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the attributes and traits of perfectionism in physicians.
To present strategies for reducing perfectionism in the medical-surgical setting.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of existing research on perfectionism in surgery.
Analysis of physician experiences and cultural pressures.

Main Results:

Perfectionism manifests in surgeons as a relentless drive for flawlessness.
Common traits include high self-criticism and fear of failure.

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Societal and professional environments reinforce these perfectionistic tendencies.

Conclusions:

Addressing disabling perfectionism is crucial for surgeon well-being.
Interventions should focus on realistic goal-setting and self-compassion.