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SAN FOUNDATION HOSTS INAUGURAL STEMM EVENT
Inspiring the
Next Generation • Dr. Upeksha De Silva -
of Women in
Medicine
On Wednesday, 31 July, San Foundation had the honour of hosting our inaugural STEMM event at the Clinical Education Centre (CEC), where we brought together ten esteemed medical professionals and welcomed over 200 girls from Years
10 and 11. Students from Abbotsleigh Girls School, Adventist School Wahroonga, Hornsby Girls High, Loreto Normanhurst, North
Sydney Girls High School, Pymble Ladies’ College, and Ravenswood School for Girls, joined us for an afternoon filled with inspiration and empowerment.
Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon
• Dr. Emily Granger - Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• A/Prof. Payal Mukherjee - ENT Surgeon
• Dr. Elizabeth Shaw - Structural and Interventional Cardiologist
• Dr. Michelle Atkinson - Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Dr. Neda Varzeshi - San Radiologist
• Eliza Kenny - Senior Director Operations, AHCL
• Dr. Suelyn Lai-Smith - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
• Dr. Sharmila Kumar - General Practitioner
• Melanie Cole -
Director Lymphoedema and Surgical Physiotherapy
Our incredible speakers included:
This event was a powerful demonstration of community engagement, supporting young women as they explore careers in medicine and related fields.
It provided students with an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights, ask questions, and be inspired by role models who are making significant contributions to their fields.
We were thrilled to have representatives from The Australian National University (ANU), San Education, and Avondale University join us, further enriching the event with their support and expertise. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement, and the evening left a lasting impression on all who attended. The positive feedback we’ve received underscores the event's impact on our community.
Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this inspiring event!
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