Greetings!
I am a first year specialty registrar currently working closely with three consultants in clinic. I receive positive feedback from one, while another appears largely neutral in their engagement with me.
However, I find working with the third consultant (Dr 3) particularly challenging. They are clinically excellent and well regarded, but I feel consistently anxious in their presence. The way they respond to my questions and clinical decisions often leaves me feeling inadequate.
This anxiety now seems to be affecting my performance. I notice that I make more mistakes when working with them, for example, presenting cases less clearly or missing key documentation points. It’s starting to feel like a self-fulfilling cycle. I genuinely feel inadequate after working with them and then get surprised when the next consultants gives good feedback.
I’m also aware that I’m not alone in this perception, as another registrar has described Dr 3 as intimidating and sometimes sarcastic. I’m trying to work out how to break out of this pattern and regain confidence in this setting. And if anyone has similar experiences or insights to share?
TIA