Rampersad Krystal, Salfarlie Rachqueda, Herry Arlette, Montalbano Michael
St. George's University, True Blue, St. George, Grenada.
Med Sci Educ. 2025 Jan 24;35(3):1655-1661. doi: 10.1007/s40670-025-02283-1. eCollection 2025 Jun.
Imposter phenomenon, characterized by persistent self-doubt and a fear of being exposed as a fraud, has become increasingly recognized within the last decade. Recent studies show that imposter phenomenon is widespread within the medical community, yet there exists no consensus framework or model to understand and assist those experiencing the phenomenon. This article aims to provide a practical guideline for managing imposter phenomenon in physicians and medical students at all levels. We propose that the use of specific strategies designed to support medical professionals can aid in recognizing, confronting, and overcoming imposter feelings.
冒名顶替现象,其特征是持续的自我怀疑和害怕被揭露为骗子,在过去十年中越来越受到认可。最近的研究表明,冒名顶替现象在医学界广泛存在,但对于理解和帮助经历这种现象的人,尚无共识框架或模型。本文旨在为各级医生和医学生管理冒名顶替现象提供实用指南。我们建议,使用旨在支持医学专业人员的特定策略有助于识别、面对和克服冒名顶替感。