Healthcare Perspectives 360

Spotting Imposter Syndrome

Geri Amori, PhD, ARM, DFASHRM, CPHRM Season 1 Episode 28
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This podcast episode examines how imposter syndrome may present in clinicians and students in healthcare.

During this episode you will: 

  • Learn how imposter syndrome is more common in women, younger individuals, and physicians compared with the general population 
  • Understand that those with imposter syndrome often attribute their success to “good luck” or attributes unrelated to their acumen 
  • Hear how imposter syndrome is the opposite of the Dunning-Kruger effect, a cognitive bias in which people overestimate their abilities 

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The information provided through this activity is for educational purposes only. It is not intended and should not be construed as legal or medical advice. Opinions of the panelists are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Coverys or Med-IQ. 

Music and lyrics: Nancy Burger and Scott Weber

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