Rohini Rau

Athlete, Doctor, Educator/Teacher, Environmentalist, Job-seeker, Performer, World traveler, Writer/Editor

Dr. Rohini Rau is a versatile professional excelling in sailing, medicine, mentorship, and global initiatives. She is a top female sailor in India, with a remarkable record of achievements in international competitions and national titles. Alongside her sailing prowess, Dr. Rau is a dedicated doctor at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, with an MBBS degree and a focus on Internal Medicine. Engaging in mentorship through organizations like Villgro, she has also held leadership positions in the Global Shapers Community and as a TEDIndia Fellow. Dr. Rau's commitment to driving positive change is evident through her involvement in health research, innovative projects like medical clowning, and participation in global forums such as UNLEASH. Additionally, her transition to functional medicine and exploration of holistic health approaches, including Ayurveda, demonstrate her dedication to addressing lifestyle illnesses at their root cause. Her recent sailing accomplishment in setting a world record underscores her drive to inspire and empower women to reach their full potential.

Functional Medicine, Medical Clowning, Sailing - Taking part in sailing competitions at a national and international level and representing my country. I also enjoy working with children ,teaching dance and theatre. Natural Birth, parenting my 4 year old

Most people believe that it is impossible to pursue a professional course like medicine and excel in sport at an international level. I believe that it is important to expose a child to various forms of art and sport as it is these things that help make the child a better and all round human being. Plus the child will then figure out what he/ she is good at and then decide if they want to pursue it further.

Acting, Affordable healthcare, Athlete, Dance, Functional medicine, Holistic health, Medical clowning, Medicine, Natural birth, Rural communities, Sailing, Surgery, Theatre

I was nominated to become a TED fellow by Pragya Alekal in 2009. At the time I had no idea what TED was, so I applied anyway...and was lucky to have selected to become a TED Fellow. I attended TEDIndia 2009 and it was an experience that changed my life. I met some of the most incredible people and opened my mind to so many things out there. And things just opened up for me after that. I am ever so grateful to be part of this community.

handling people, whether its heading a team or individual, picking up languages, actually anything i put my mind to (i am a fast learner) Love dancing, travelling and adventure sports