Vilma Pacheco Barcia, Head of the Medical Oncology Department at Hospital Universitario La Luz, Gastrointestinal Cancer Unit at One Oncology Madrid Program, Quirónsalud, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Is it possible to achieve something meaningful and still feel like it wasn’t enough?
Is it natural to wonder whether others overestimate us – whether our achievements truly reflect our abilities, or simply timing, luck, or circumstance?
How often do we stop to consider how these internal doubts shape the way we experience our work, our wellbeing, and even burnout?
A bit more than a year ago, at the ESMO – European Society for Medical Oncology Resilience Task Force workshop where we met, Enes Erul asked these questions. Not as abstract ideas, but as real, uncomfortable, and necessary reflections about the inner experiences of professionals. That moment resonated deeply, because it pointed to something essential: we cannot improve what we do not understand.
Research on professional wellbeing is key if we want to move beyond assumptions and develop meaningful, evidence-based interventions that truly support professionals.
Today, I am proud to share the result of that shared curiosity and commitment.
Congratulations, Enes Erul, on your leadership in this work. This research article represents an important milestone in advancing our understanding of professional wellbeing and the invisible factors that shape how we experience our professional lives.
Grateful to have contributed to this collaborative effort, and hopeful that it helps make space for more honest conversations about wellbeing, self-perception, and sustainable professional growth. Congratulations to all authors.
Honored to Chair Sociedad Española de Oncología Médica (SEOM)’s Resilience working group and be part of the ESMO – European Society for Medical Oncology Resilience Task Force. I look forward to continuing this work together with inspiring colleagues around the globe, advancing research on professional wellbeing, and contributing to our shared mission of fostering a more sustainable and healthier workforce.”
Title: Imposter Syndrome, Burnout, and Maladaptive Perfectionism Among Oncology Professionals: A Global Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Enes Erul, Vilma Pacheco-Barcia, Ali Alkan, Erman Akkus, Furkan Berk Danisman, Ioanna Nixon, Alexandru Eniu, Yuksel Urun
Other articles featuring Vilma Pacheco Barcia and Enes Erul on OncoDaily.
