====== Self-Promotion ======

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**Self-promotion** is the act of publicizing or advertising oneself, often by highlighting one's achievements, skills, or qualifications, with the aim of gaining recognition, status, or advantage.

===== 🔍 Key Aspects =====
  * Selective presentation of accomplishments  
  * Can be subtle (e.g., *humblebragging*) or overt  
  * Common in academia, medicine, and social media  

===== 🧠 In Context (Academic & Medical Fields) =====
  * Publishing redundant or low-quality papers to inflate a CV  
  * Participating in conferences with little to contribute  
  * Promoting a personal brand over scientific collaboration  

===== ⚠️ Why It Matters =====
  * Undermines scientific integrity  
  * Prioritizes personal gain over clinical or scientific progress  
  * Discourages trust and teamwork among professionals  

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