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Area of Science:

  • Medical leadership
  • Physician well-being
  • Psychological challenges in medicine

Background:

  • Impostor syndrome is characterized by a persistent internalized sense of incompetence and a feeling of not belonging.
  • Understanding factors influencing impostor syndrome is crucial for physician well-being and career progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between holding leadership positions and experiencing impostor syndrome among physicians.
  • To identify demographic and professional factors associated with leadership roles and impostor syndrome in the medical field.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was administered to 2,183 US physicians between June and December 2021.
  • Data analysis involved chi-square tests, t-tests, and logistic regression to identify factors associated with leadership and impostor syndrome.

Main Results:

  • Physicians in leadership positions demonstrated lower odds of experiencing impostor syndrome (OR 0.54).
  • Male physicians were more likely to hold leadership positions than female physicians (OR 1.4).
  • Female physicians reported higher rates of impostor syndrome compared to male physicians, irrespective of leadership roles or surgical specialty.

Conclusions:

  • Leadership roles in medicine are associated with reduced impostor syndrome.
  • Gender disparities in impostor syndrome persist among physicians, with women experiencing it more frequently.
  • Impostor syndrome does not appear to be a significant contributor to leadership gaps among racially minoritized physicians.