For physicians from underrepresented groups, negotiating with an employer means more than securing a higher salary; it can shape access to leadership opportunities, promotion, visibility and, above all, a voice within the institution.
“We know that physicians from underrepresented minorities are offered less leadership opportunities and not promoted as often, but they are also paid less,” Christina N. Awad, MD, medical director of hepatology and faculty director for AI and innovation at UT Health San Antonio, told Healio. “When you negotiate, you’re not asking for a favor. You’re just asking