For physicians from underrepresented communities, self-promotion can feel like a delicate balance: How does one own their accomplishments, expertise and leadership potential without appearing self-centered?
“Self-promotion does not mean self-centeredness. It does not mean arrogance,” Anita Afzali, MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF, from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, told Healio. “It means being able to own who you are, being comfortable with your authentic self, taking up space because you’re allowed. It’s serving an example for others who, especially within our communities, need