Key Points:
- A leadership conference survey for female gastroenterology healthcare professionals revealed that over 92% of respondents experienced microaggressions at work, and more than 88% felt the “impostor phenomenon.”
- This is reported as the first published survey addressing these issues specifically within the gastroenterology specialty.
- 86 participants answered the survey, which included a validated Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale. Most respondents identified as women, with a diverse racial representation.
- Both microaggressions and the impostor phenomenon are linked to increased burnout, affecting emotional exhaustion, professional engagement, and patient care quality.