Black Women in Medicine Share What No One Talks About

At the 2025 Black Health Connect Conference, the Women’s Leadership and Achievement in Healthcare panel offered an authentic and transformative dialogue, transcending conventional professional discussions. This profound exchange focused on the strength, struggles, and significant roles of Black women in medicine, public policy, and healthcare.**Panel Highlights: Who’s Leading Change?** **Moderator:** Dr. Osose Oboh, Physician and Public Health Innovator, Be The Plug**Speakers:** Dr. M. Sandra Severe, DrPH – CEO, Jackson North Medical Center Dr. Camille Campbell, PharmD – Principal, Bella Peek Consulting Joy D. Calloway, MPH – Executive Director, National Medical AssociationThese remarkable women engaged in a candid discourse about thriving in environments that often overlook them. **Key Insights:** 1. Career progression is intricate, filled with setbacks yet enriched by resilience. 2. Competence is developed through continuous learning. 3. Effective communication remains crucial in leadership. 4. Prioritizing wellness is essential for sustaining leadership. 5. Recognizing one's purpose is vital in the journey. 6. Community transcends affiliations in significance. 7. Authenticity enriches rather than hinders leadership. 8. Institutional change must initiate internally. 9. Embracing joy can be a radical act. **Final Insight:** Empower yourself and others within this transformative landscape.