Editorials
The Imposter Syndrome in Physicians
Imposter syndrome (IS), also known as imposter phenomenon or imposterism, is defined as feelings of uncertainty, inadequacy, and being undeserving of one’s achievements despite evidence to the contrary. Imposter syndrome has 5 subtypes1:No Money, No Mission: Addressing Tensions Between Clinical Productivity and the Culture of Medicine
Sister Generose Gervais, a founder and thought leader of Mayo Clinic, is often quoted as saying, “no money, no mission.” But she encourages us to remember the rest: “no mission, no need for money.”1 This statement reveals that Medicine's objective is to serve patients and that supporting patients and their caretakers should precede every business decision.
