First of its Kind Post Graduate Well-Being Workshop in TN Organised by SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Potheri
Chennai, July 2025
“Mental well-being is the foundation that enables medical professionals to care for others with compassion, clarity, and resilience”, the comment made by Additional Registrar Dr T. Mythili, helped set the tone for the inaugural ceremony of the mental wellbeing workshop for Post Graduate students at the SRM Medical college, Potheri campus. The session reiterated the commitment towards building strong communication bridges for sustained mental and emotional wellbeing.
The workshop was facilitated by Dr Denis Xavier and Dr Suhas Chandran from St John’s Medical College, Bangalore fostered an environment of collaboration and open discussion, enabling participants to address key challenges in medical well-being.
The workshop inaugurated by Pro VC & Dean Dr Nitin M Nagarkar, featured a mix of group discussions, short input sessions, and active participation. The sessions covered work-life Balance, dealing with difficult situations and people, self-care, stress management, and interpersonal relationships. The interactive format of the workshop encouraged active engagement and dialogue, underscoring the institution’s commitment to prioritising the holistic health of future healthcare professionals.
The guests also highlighted the importance of PG Well-being Programs and recognised the efforts of all involved. Medical Superintendent Dr R. Venkatraman and Psychiatry HOD Dr R. Arul Saravanan also lent their presence and backing during the inauguration. The presence of management underscored the significance of the workshop and their commitment to the well-being of the PG students.
About SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (SRMMCH&RC)
SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (SRMMCH&RC), under SRMIST-Kattankulathur, is a nationally ranked institution (18th by NIRF 2024) committed to excellence in medical education, research, and patient care. The hospital features over 1,500+ beds, 30+ speciality and super-speciality departments, 22+ modular OTs, and NABL-accredited diagnostic facilities. With a daily footfall of 3,000+ outpatients and a strong 1:5 faculty-student ratio, it ensures hands-on clinical exposure, advanced simulation training, and comprehensive academic mentorship.
SRMMCH&RC offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Medicine (MBBS, MD, MS, DM, MCh) and Allied Health Sciences including B.Sc., M.Sc., MHA, M.Phil., M.Optom., Fellowship, PG Diploma, and Certificate courses in disciplines such as Imaging, Laboratory Sciences, Dialysis, Cardiac Care, Critical Care, Anaesthesia, Clinical Psychology, Nutrition, Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, and more.
Internationally recognised in QS and THE Asia Rankings, SRMMCH&RC continues to shape future-ready healthcare professionals through academic rigour, research-driven learning, and compassionate care.
For more details visit medical.srmist.edu.in/
ABOUT SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST-KTR) is a multi-disciplinary university recognised with an A++ accreditation by NAAC and classified as a Category I university with 12B status by UGC/MoE. In the 2024 NIRF rankings, SRMIST secured the 12th position nationally and holds a global ‘4 Star’ rating from QS, along with the India-centric QS IGAUGE Diamond rating.
Driven by a commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and global outlook, SRMIST-KTR has emerged as one of India’s most vibrant knowledge ecosystems. With over 500 active labs, ₹270+ crore in external funding, 600+ funded projects, and more than 53,000 research publications, SRMIST is a research-intensive institution.
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