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This podcast discusses how imposter syndrome, defined as having chronic feelings of self-doubt, a fear of being discovered as an intellectual fraud, a perception of being less intelligent or competent than peers, and an inability to internalize a sense of competence of skill in high-achieving individuals, may be an almost inescapable experience for many clinicians.

During this episode you will: 

• Learn how common imposter syndrome is among clinicians 
• Learn that imposter syndrome has been apparent for many decades but more recently has been recognized as a syndrome 
• Understand that imposter syndrome begins during healthcare education and persists into professional practice 
• Hear how those who have imposter syndrome tend to be individuals who strive for excellence and feel immense pressure to succeed

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Coverys companies are a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance for medical practitioners and health systems. Coverys provides a full range of healthcare liability insurance options, advanced risk analytics, and best-in-class risk mitigation and education resources to help clients anticipate, identify, and manage risk to reduce errors and improve outcomes.

Med-IQ, a Coverys company, is a leading provider of clinical and risk management education, consulting services, and quality improvement solutions, empowering individuals at every level of the healthcare delivery system with the knowledge they need to continuously improve provider performance and patient outcomes.

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