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Surgeon’s imposter syndrome: a systematic review

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  • Michael El Boghdady

  • Béatrice Ewalds-Kvist

  • January 18, 2025

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    Imposter syndrome (IS) affects surgeons, leading to feelings of inadequacy despite their training and experience.

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    Prevalence rates of IS among surgeons range from 9% to 82%, with higher rates observed in ethnic minority groups.

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    IS is linked to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress, impacting job performance and satisfaction.

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    Surgeons experience IS at all career stages, which can result in burnout, low self-esteem, and reduced professional satisfaction.

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    The systematic review identified 12 relevant studies, assessing the quality and prevalence of IS among various surgical specialties.

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Surgeon’s imposter syndrome: a systematic review

  • by Michael El Boghdady, Béatrice Ewalds-Kvist

  • January 18, 2025

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