Why are physicians more likely to feel impostor syndrome? | 90 Seconds w/ Lisa Kim

In what authors believe to be the largest study of its kind, Stanford Medicine researchers found that impostor syndrome is more prevalent in physicians than in other U.S. workers.
In this 90 Seconds, Lisa Kim talks with Tait Shanafelt, MD, about why, among U.S. workers, physicians are more likely than others to feel the effects of imposter syndrome, a phenomenon in which someone feels inadequate despite a track record of competence.
Read the full story: stan.md/3qFHVtN
Tait Shanafelt, MD, is a Professor of Medicine and Chief Wellness Officer at the Stanford School of Medicine. He also directs Stanford Medicine’s WellMD and WellPhD Center.
Lisa Kim is Senior Manager of Media Relations for Stanford Medicine and Stanford Health Care. Lisa has a deep background in journalism, as she is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who has covered stories on both the national and local levels.
#Physician #ImpostorSyndrome #MentalHealth
.
.
.
Stanford Medicine advances human health through world-class biomedical research, education and patient care. Bringing together the resources of Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford Medicine is committed to training future leaders in biomedicine and translating the latest discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease.
The Stanford Medicine CZcams channel is a curated collection of contributions from our School of Medicine departments, divisions, students, and the community. Our diverse content includes coverage of events, presentations, lectures, and associated stories about the people of Stanford Medicine.