ArticleBMC medical education2024
Educational interventions for imposter phenomenon in healthcare: a scoping review.
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Impact of Implementing a Daily Learning Conversation on the Mental Well-being of Anesthesiology Teachers and Trainees
Who cites it
32 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 51 citations in OpenAlex.
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- The effectiveness of online educational interventions on impostor syndrome and burnout among medical trainees: a systematic review.BMC medical education · 2024Pooled it
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- The community representative council of the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network: Co-design and early impact.Journal of substance use and addiction treatment · 2026Article
- Factors associated with the mental health of early-career dementia researchers: An international cross-sectional survey.Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2026Article
- Exploring the experiences of imposter phenomenon among Chinese ICU nurses: a qualitative study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The association of competitiveness and sociodemographics with imposter phenomenon in a cohort of sport science college undergraduates.PloS one · 2026Article
- Success and Self-Doubt: Prevalence and Predictors of Imposter Phenomenon in a Cohort of Medical Students from Saudi Arabia.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Physician burnout in Maryland: young female physicians at highest risk during COVID-19.Annals of medicine · 2025Article
- Imposter Syndrome in Dentistry: Prevalence, Contributing Factors, and Educational Implications: A Narrative Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Impact of a Training Navigation Program on the Professional Development of Scholars At a National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2025Article
- The impact of imposter phenomenon: an unmet need in the education of healthcare personnel- a cross-sectional study.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Despite Uncertainty, Still Our Residents Rise.Journal of general internal medicine · 2025Article
- Impostor Phenomenon in Resident Physicians: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Survey.Journal of general internal medicine · 2025Article
- Coping Mechanisms and Resilience Strategies for Addressing Impostor Phenomenon in Healthcare Professionals.Cureus · 2025Review
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- Impostor phenomenon among nursing leaders: Socio-demographic predictors and its impact on innovative work behavior.BMC nursing · 2025Article
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- Trust me, I'm a Doctor: Strategies for Combating Imposter Feelings Among Physicians and Medical Students.Medical science educator · 2025Article
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5 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundImposter Phenomenon (IP) is a subjective feeling of intellectual fraudulence and self-doubt experienced by individuals in goal-orientated high-achieving professions. The impact of IP within healthcare has been associated with individual physical and mental health and concerns around training, career progression and DEI at an institutional level. To effectively address IP in healthcare, this scoping review aims to explore educational interventions designed to empower high-achieving individuals with the tools needed to confront and overcome IP.
methodsThe scoping review adhered to a predetermined protocol informed by the JBI methodology and PRISMA-ScR guidelines in order to identify educational interventions addressing IP in high-achieving industries. Articles were searched across multiple databases, including MEDLINE (Ovid), PsychINFO, SCOPUS, and Web of Science, alongside grey literature, without imposing any time constraints. A systematic approach including a thematic analysis allowed for a nuanced exploration and interpretation of the identified educational interventions and their impact on addressing IP.
resultsSeventeen articles were incorporated into the review, with the majority originating from the USA and majority being published since 2020. Ten studies targeted healthcare professionals, undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare students. Majority of studies aimed at addressing IP, featured a larger number of female participants than males. Workshops with self-reflection and group-guided exercises to overcome IP were the most popular educational interventions. Coaching and structured supervision were also suggested. Across all papers, three themes emerged for coping strategies: individual, peer-to-peer, and institutional.
conclusionsThis scoping review suggests how group and individual interventions such as workshops, small group discussions and coaching can be used to overcome IP in healthcare. Institutional changes like diversity promotion, supervisor education, and support networks are crucial in addressing IP. Further long term and speciality specific assessments are needed to measure impact. Overall, the review highlights how educational awareness and a variety of strategies can be implemented to create a supportive environment for professionals dealing with IP, promoting their well-being and success.
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