TY - JOUR
T1 - AOA Critical Issues Symposium
T2 - Mind the Gap: Addressing Confidence, Imposter Syndrome, and Perfectionism in Surgical Training
AU - Samora, Julie B.
AU - Ghanayem, Alexander J.
AU - Lewis, Valerae O.
AU - Weber, Kristy
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2023 By The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated.
PY - 2023/7/5
Y1 - 2023/7/5
N2 - Orthopaedic surgeons in training and in their careers can experience a lack of confidence and imposter syndrome. Confidence is built early through continuous improvement, accomplishments, support, and reinforcement. Although it is normal to lack confidence at times, the goal is to recognize this issue, work on visualizing success, and know when to seek help. Mentors can help mentees to build confidence and to normalize thoughts of insecurity and imposter syndrome. It is critical to develop and to maintain resilience, grit, emotional intelligence, courage, and vulnerability during training and throughout one's entire orthopaedic career. Leaders in the field must be aware of these phenomena, be able to talk about such issues, have methods to combat the harmful effects of imposter syndrome, and create a safe, supportive environment conducive to learning and working. Leading well builds not only confidence in oneself but also self-confidence in others. Leaders who are able to build the confidence of individuals will enhance team dynamics, wellness, and overall productivity as well as individual and organizational success.
AB - Orthopaedic surgeons in training and in their careers can experience a lack of confidence and imposter syndrome. Confidence is built early through continuous improvement, accomplishments, support, and reinforcement. Although it is normal to lack confidence at times, the goal is to recognize this issue, work on visualizing success, and know when to seek help. Mentors can help mentees to build confidence and to normalize thoughts of insecurity and imposter syndrome. It is critical to develop and to maintain resilience, grit, emotional intelligence, courage, and vulnerability during training and throughout one's entire orthopaedic career. Leaders in the field must be aware of these phenomena, be able to talk about such issues, have methods to combat the harmful effects of imposter syndrome, and create a safe, supportive environment conducive to learning and working. Leading well builds not only confidence in oneself but also self-confidence in others. Leaders who are able to build the confidence of individuals will enhance team dynamics, wellness, and overall productivity as well as individual and organizational success.
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U2 - 10.2106/JBJS.22.01101
DO - 10.2106/JBJS.22.01101
M3 - Article
C2 - 36724249
AN - SCOPUS:85164237813
SN - 0021-9355
VL - 105
SP - 1046
EP - 1050
JO - Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
JF - Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
IS - 13
ER -