Celebrating our leading ADAVB women - HSLP graduate, Dr Emily Pow
What motivated you to study dentistry? Have you ever been constrained by perceptions about what women ‘can’t’ do?
My motivation to study dentistry stemmed from my own experience of how having braces had changed my confidence. I used to be a very shy girl and once the braces came off things started to change! I could see firsthand the difference it made in my life and wanted to make a difference in other people's lives too.
I was not really constrained by what women can’t do, in fact going to an all-girls high school gave me a real ‘can do’ attitude. Girls in my high school all motivated each other to achieve their very best so I was very fortunate to be part of a group of women with high aspirations.
Describe some of the inspiring women in your life that have made an impact on you.
My mum has been always been an inspiration. Being a migrant she has gone through many obstacles to be where she is now - a successful corporate woman. I have also been fortunate to have been surrounded by high-achieving female friends who are kicking goals in their own fields. They have inspired me to work hard and we support each other to keep growing.
What influenced you to join an ADAVB Committee? Have you been involved in other committees or ADAVB programs?
After being President of the Bendigo Oral Health and Dentistry Society as a dentistry student I was invited to join the ADAVB Recent Graduates and Students committee the following year. Since then my eyes were opened up to the array of committees the ADAVB has to help connect the profession. After graduating in 2015, I have joined the Sports & Social Committee as well as becoming a recent graduate representative for the CPD Committee. I was also a graduate of the Health Sector Leadership Program in 2016.
Tell us about where you see your leadership journey taking you.
I’m not sure but I’m excited to find out!
Describe some of the highlights of your role as Co-Chair of the RGS Committee.
Having a record number of attendees for the recent graduates and students annual cocktail event was certainly a highlight! It’s always a fantastic night that brings peers together, which is important in a profession that can be isolating at times.
What do you enjoy/are you looking forward to about your role on the CPD Committee?
I am enjoying learning how hard the CPD Committee works to bring the multitude of events to their members and I am looking forward to bringing a fresh recent graduate approach to the committee.
What do you say to women considering taking the step into leadership with the ADAVB?
Women at the ADAVB and in the profession have always been so encouraging of me and I am sure they would do the same for any other young female graduate! There are many opportunities in the ADAVB, you just have to dip your toe in to find out.
Further information:
Contact a councillor: council.adavb.org
Contact a committee member: adavb.net
Nominate for a committee role (ADAVB login required): adavb.net
Nominate for the Health Sector Leadership Program: hslp.adavb.org
Apply for the ADAVB BOQ Specialist $10,000 Practice Bursary or $5000 Recent Graduate CPD Bursary: bursary.adavb.org
Find your ADAVB Regional Group: adavb.net
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