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Professional Passport: Imposter Syndrome for Surgeons

We have become increasingly aware that many surgeons experience some form of imposter syndrome within their career. We have developed this online course that unlocks tools and strategies to overcome imposter syndrome.

By taking this course, you will gain essential skills and invaluable insight that will help you achieve healthier thought patterns, boost confidence, and enhance leadership and collaboration within your teams. This course also includes conversations and first-hand accounts of imposter syndrome as experienced by surgeons and the wider surgical team.

This course is worth 5 CPD points

This is an online course with a duration of 10 years. 

Membership and other discounts apply on Professional Passport courses.  RCS England members receive this course for free. Please go to booking options for details. Explore our membership options.

 

  • £135.00
  • 5.00 CPD Points
£135.00
days
5.00 CPD Points

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the characteristics of imposter syndrome;
  • Identify the key drivers of imposter syndrome and those traits and situations that lead to vulnerability;
  • Recognise the impact of imposter syndrome on you and your team members;
  • Defuse some of the myths surrounding imposter syndrome;
  • Clearly articulate how your experience relates to imposter syndrome;
  • List a range of tools and strategies for tackling imposter syndrome in yourself;
  • Describe strategies with which to support trainees, colleagues and other team members who experience imposter syndrome.
 

 

 

Suitability

This course is suitable for all surgical career grades and is open to the surgical care team. It is valuable for anyone who wishes to understand more about imposter syndrome and how to overcome it, or for those wishing to support colleagues who are suffering with imposter syndrome.

Format

This course is delivered in an e-learning format, meaning you can study independently at your own pace, referring back to the learning material at any point.

It consists of two e-learning sessions, a panel discussion, podcast episode and further reading. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course, including the assessment.

Professional Passport Programme

This course is part of our Professional Passport Programme. The Passport is an evolving resource which helps surgeons and clinicians to navigate professional opportunities and challenges during their career. Our courses are developed with surgeons and members of the surgical team and aim to inspire self-development of key skills and leadership behaviours through a combination of e-learning, resources and recorded discussion.

For more information, visit the Professional Passport e-learning page.

Booking Options

Royal College Of Surgeons Courses

Sat
01
Nov
2025
-
Wed
18
Oct
2034
£135.00
London

01 Nov 2025
-
18 Oct 2034

Here is an overview of the programme

£135.00

Pricing notes:

Full price: £135.00
Fellow: £81.00 (40% Discount)
Faculty: £108.00 (20% Discount)

Course Fees:

Please note, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at the cancellation policy first.

London

Location:

Digital
38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3PE
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Book online

Before booking at the centre, please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.

Before booking at the centre, please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.

Mon
01
Dec
2025
-
Fri
17
Nov
2034
£135.00
London

01 Dec 2025
-
17 Nov 2034

Here is an overview of the programme

£135.00

Pricing notes:

Full price: £135.00
Fellow: £81.00 (40% Discount)
Faculty: £108.00 (20% Discount)

Course Fees:

Please note, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at the cancellation policy first.

London

Location:

Digital
38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3PE
View in Google Maps

Book online

Before booking at the centre, please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.

Before booking at the centre, please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.