In celebration of the International Women’s Day, the Women Empowerment Committee hosted “WONDER WOMEN” on March 11th, 2025, at the Dental Auditorium. Guests and the gathering were welcomed and a preview about the program was briefed by the Principal, Dr.Sharath Asokan. Vice-Chairman, Mr.K.S.Sachin, felicitated the Wonder Women and wished the program all success. Dr.Aarti C.Rajaratnam, a renowned psychologist and educator specializing in childhood and adolescent mental health, delivered a compelling talk on the importance of “Focus.” She demonstrated practical techniques to build and strengthen attention while voicing concerns about the growing attention deficit in the current generation, highlighting the need to address distractions and improve focus for better mental well-being. Dr.Aruna Mohan, a Pediatric Dentist, Orthodontist, and Co-founder and Director of Capstone Multispeciality Clinic in Chennai, with over 22 years of experience in dentistry, shared valuable life lessons from her career in her talk titled “Dreams to Disruption”, which highlighted her journey of overcoming challenges, embracing innovation, and transforming her dreams into reality, offering insights on how to navigate disruptions in the healthcare field and achieve success. Dr.Reena Rachel John, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with over 30 years of experience and Associate Dean (Research) at VMSDC, Salem, eloquently emphasized that imperfections are the stepping stones to success in her talk titled “Pursuit of Perfection.” She highlighted how embracing flaws and learning from them is essential for both personal and professional growth, inspiring her audience to view challenges not as setbacks but as opportunities for improvement and mastery. Dr.Usha Hegde, an esteemed Oral Pathologist, motivational speaker, and the only Indian woman to have completed both the Ironman Triathlon and summited Mount Everest, delivered an inspiring talk on “Unlocking Potential.” She shared her journey of perseverance and the limitless possibilities that come with pushing past limitations. Dr.Prathibha K.M, a distinguished physiologist, Professor at SRIHER, Chennai with over two decades of experience and an accomplished author, delivered an inspiring talk titled “Follow Your Heart.” In her talk, she encouraged individuals to stay committed to their passions and aspirations, emphasizing the importance of pursuing one’s true calling with dedication and resilience, regardless of challenges. All the above sessions created a huge impact and made the audience feel more empowered.
