Impostor syndrome, associated factors and impact on well-being across medical undergraduates and postgraduate medical professionals: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Impostor syndrome (IS) is a psychological state whereby individuals doubt their abilities despite evidence of competence. Though IS has been studied in specific medical groups, no review to date compares findings across groups. This study aimed to: (1) determine the range of IS rates among medical undergraduates versus postgraduates and (2) examine associated factors across both groups.

Design

This scoping review used the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews, using a five-step framework.

Data sources

PubMed, Scopus and PsycINFO databases were searched from inception until September 2024.

Eligibility criteria

Studies were included if they were (1) empirical studies with a defined IS rating scale, (2) involving medical undergraduates

SUBMITTER: Chua SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273176 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature