Imposter syndrome in Medical Training

Brian Sutterer MD - Doctor Explains Sports Injuries · Sep 7, 2026 · 11m

Everyone feels they are a fraud and don't belong at some point along the way in their medical training. It's almost the beginning of July which means a whole new group of trainees are about to feel like imposters as they begin intern year and fellowship. Understand that everyone feels this way and it's a very natural thing that doesn't make you weird. Use those feelings of inadequacy to motivate you and push you to learn more and work harder. Last of all, have faith and trust in the system that has been successfully training doctors long before you we're around and has worked. You deserve to…