Feeling Like a Fraud in a Field of Experts: Impostor Syndrome in Oncology Pharmacy

Impostor syndrome, also known as impostor phenomenon, is often characterized by self-doubt, particularly among high-achieving individuals, about their intellect, skills, accomplishments, and attributes.¹ Individuals who experience impostor syndrome often credit their career successes to luck, timing, or having deceived others into believing they are more competent than they perceive themselves to be. Numerous publications assess the prevalence of impostor syndrome among health care providers and evaluate specific populations within pharmacy practice, including student pharmacists, faculty members, and pharmacy residents.^2,3