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Vol.No.54. No.20 FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY NOVEMBER 14, 2016 CMC Newsline 1 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome. I John 5:3 The Medical Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony for the year 2016 was held on the 7 th of November, at the Ida Scudder Auditorium. The ceremony marked the coming together of the Institution in an atmosphere of gratitude to God for His guidance, particularly to the postgraduate students. The chief guest of the occasion was Dr. M.S. Valiathan, National Research Professor, Manipal University, formerly a Professor of Cardiac Surgery and the Director of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, for two decades. He has been recognised internationally, for his contribution to medical science and technology and was awarded with the Padma Vibhushan in 2005. Graduation Ceremony 2016 for Medical Post Graduates The ceremony began with the time honoured tradition of the Jasmine Chain carried by the final year medical students, led by the Student Association President. The postgraduates’ faculty and the chief guest followed them into the auditorium. Rev. Dr. T. Arul Dhas, Chaplaincy, opened the programme with prayer, and it was followed by a prayer song by the medical students and the College Song thereafter. Director, Dr. Sunil Chandy, in his welcome address, introduced the chief guest to the gathering. Vice Principal, Dr. Joy S Michael gave the charge to the postgraduates, advising them to be lifelong learners, committed to serve the poor and needy in our country. Principal, Dr. Anna Pulimood then administered the pledge to the postgraduates. In his address to the postgraduates, Dr.M.S.Valiathan encouraged the students to work for a seamless integration of the medical profession with technology and industry for taking up research and development in medical technology. He further emphasised that India has enough capital, resources and intellectual powers to develop and implement affordable technology and challenged the postgraduates to discover this spirit and become agents of change. Continued on Page 2
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Vol.No.54. No.20 FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY NOVEMBER 14, 2016
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This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome. I John 5:3
The Medical Postgraduate GraduationCeremony for the year 2016 was held on the7th of November, at the Ida ScudderAuditorium. The ceremony marked thecoming together of the Institution in anatmosphere of gratitude to God for Hisguidance, particularly to the postgraduatestudents. The chief guest of the occasionwas Dr. M.S. Valiathan, National ResearchProfessor, Manipal University,formerly a Professor of CardiacSurgery and the Director of Sree ChitraTirunal Institute for Medical Sciences andTechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, for twodecades. He has been recognisedinternationally, for his contribution tomedical science and technology and wasawarded with the Padma Vibhushanin 2005.
Graduation Ceremony 2016 for Medical Post Graduates
The ceremony began with the timehonoured tradition of the Jasmine Chaincarried by the final yearmedical students, led by the StudentAssociation President. Thepostgraduates’ faculty and the chiefguest followed them into theauditorium. Rev. Dr. T. Arul Dhas,Chaplaincy, opened the programmewith prayer, and it was followed by aprayer song by the medical studentsand the College Song thereafter.Director, Dr. Sunil Chandy, in hiswelcome address, introduced the chiefguest to the gathering. Vice Principal,Dr. Joy S Michael gave the charge to thepostgraduates, advising them to belifelong learners, committed to serve thepoor and needy in our country.
Principal, Dr. Anna Pulimood thenadministered the pledge to thepostgraduates.
In his address to the postgraduates,Dr.M.S.Valiathan encouraged thestudents to work for a seamlessintegration of the medical profession withtechnology and industry fortaking up research and development inmedical technology. He furtheremphasised that India has enoughcapital, resources and intellectualpowers to develop and implementaffordable technology and challenged thepostgraduates to discover this spirit andbecome agents of change.
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Continued from Page 1Graduation Ceremony 2016 for Medical Post Graduates
M.Sc. : 6MS Bioengineering:3MPH: 14PhD: 15
MD/MS/Diploma:145DM/MCH: 44Post-doctoral Fellowships: 43Postgraduate Fellowships:18The ceremony was concluded with the singing of the Alma Mater and theNational Anthem.
The Lamp Lighting Ceremony 2016 of the College of Nursing was held on 28th October,2016, in the Scudder Auditorium. At this solemn occasion, 200 first year Nursingstudents dedicated their lives to the noble profession of Nursing. The chief guest,Dr. Jaya Kuruvilla, Principal, College of Nursing, P.D. Hinduja National Hospital & MRC,Mumbai, emphasised that besides advanced technology, compassionate care is essentialto be efficient nurses. Dr. Selva Titus Chacko, Dean, College of Nursing, who gavecharge to the students, expressed the significance of the Florence Nightingale Lamp and
the ceremony itself. She called upon students to be lights that will dispel the darkness of illness and pain.
Dr. Mary Kurien, Professor and Head, Ear, Nose & Throat, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry,lighted the Florence Nightingale lamp that was presented to the College of Nursing by Dr. Ida S Scudder andfelicitated the students.
This was followed by the lighting of the College lamps by the faculty, after which thestudents received their lighted lamps from the Dean and Mrs. Florence Segaran,Deputy Nursing Superintendent, pledging to be ardent nurses in the healing ministry.
The ceremony was concluded with prayer and benediction by Rev. Ananthi A Mary,Head of Chaplaincy.
Lamp Lighting Ceremony of the College of Nursing
Shiloh is a Tamil prayer programme which has beenconducted by the Directorate (Missions), Chaplaincy andPersonnel Department for Group C and D employees fornearly 6 years now. The main aim of this programme is tobring God-centeredness into day-to-day work life andfamily life.
As in previous years, this year too, it was conducted in theHospital Chapel between 12th and 14th October, 2016. Mr. J. S. Anbu, Director, CIM, Chennai, the speaker, challengedthe participants to give God a chance to spearhead their lives. Dr. Sam David, Missions Office, extended his felicitation atthe close of the programme,which saw a packed house response on all three afternoons.
Shiloh: Annual Prayer Programme
• Staff Sports: The following staff track and field events will be held on 26th November, 2016 at 2.00 p.m. at theChristian Medical College, Oval Ground, Bagayam:
Men: 100 mts; 200 mts., 1500 mts., Slow Cycle Race, Fast Cycle Race, Long Jump, Shot Put, 4x100 mts. RelayWomen: 100 mts., 200 mts., Long Jump, Shot Put, Slow Cycle Race, 4x100 mts. RelayAbove 40 years: 100 mts., Walking Race Continued on Page 3
• NABH Renewal Assessment on 23rd, 24th & 25th November, 2016.Kindly be prepared. For queries, please contact: 2437 / 2860 / 6232.
A total of 288 postgraduates received their degrees from the Principal and 36 of them received medals and specialawards from the chief guest:
Upcoming Events
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• Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration - 9th December, 2016We are happy to announce that Professor K. Srinath Reddy, Cardiologist and President ofthe Public Health Foundation of India, will deliver the Fifth Dr. Ida S. Scudder HumanitarianOration on 9th December 2016, in the Scudder Auditorium, starting at 6.00 pm.Free admission - all are welcome. For further information please contact the DevelopmentOffice, CMC Hospital email [email protected] or phone: 0416-228 3509.
Interested staff members are hereby informed to contact the following staff members and register their names. Spotentries also will be accepted.Note: Individual can take part in a maximum of 4 events, excluding relay.1. Mr. Naveena Krishnan Physical Director, CON 7016 - 99940 234162. Mr. Walter Nixon X-Ray Department 2822 - 98431 826113. Mr. Prakash MCTT 3604 - 99449 026374. Mr. Wilson Electrical Department 2045 - 92443 162225. Dr. Balaganesan Physical Director 4478 - 94436 28333• The Department of Pharmacy Services will be celebrating the 55th National Pharmacy Week from 20th to 26th
November, 2016. The theme, on which all competitions have been based this year, is:Pharmacists for a Healthy India: Role in Prevention and Management of Diabetes.• Stall Exhibition on 23rd November, 2016Time: From 9.30 am to 5.00 pm Venue: Between ISSCC Building and Student Nurses' Hostel• Essay and Slogan Competition (For Healthcare Professionals)Essay (Not more than 600 words) and Slogan (Not more than 8 words) - in English / Tamil• Poster Design Competition (For Healthcare Professionals)Size: A3 [297 x 420 mm] Poster may be printed or hand drawn.• Essay and Slogan Competition for Patients / PublicWord Limit: 200 words in Tamil / English.All the above articles should be submitted to the Pharmacy Office, ‘A’ Block Basement on or before 21st November,2016 (Phone: 0416-2282135).• Quiz Programme:Date: 22nd November. 2016 Venue: Grace Koshy Hall, Asha Building at 10.30amLast date to register as a Team is 19th November, 2016 at 0416-2282567, 2282135email: [email protected]
Medical Postgraduate Degree & Diploma/Fellowship Courses Admissions – 2017Applications are invited for Medical Postgraduate Degree & Diploma / Fellowship Courses commencing in 2017.
PG NEET 2017 (Step 1) qualified candidates only are eligible for admission. All courses and admissions to ourCollege are subject to applicable regulations by University / Government / Medical Council of India / Court.
Application forms can be accessed only online through the College website http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in/ from9th November, 2016 to 25th January, 2017 (5:00 pm). Please refer to Admission Bulletin (available at our website) forCourse details, eligibility criteria etc.
* Dates are subject to change** or within 10 days after the PGNEET 2017 results are announced.
- Registrar
ADMISSION TIME TABLE 2017* (Important dates to remember)09/11/2016 Application form can be accessed online
25/01/2017 Last date for online submission of application till 5 pm.**
15/01/2017 to Online submission of PG NEET 2017 scores01/02/2017**14/03/2017 Registration for Step 2 and Medical Checkup at Vellore
15/03/2017 Step 2: Assessment of Skills & Knowledge for Medical PG coursesat Vellore (16/03/2017 for Medical Fellowship courses at Vellore)
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4CMC PROMOTIONS OFFICENew E-mail ID: [email protected]
Special Prayers : November 13 - 19, 2016
Sunday Services : November 20, 2016
6.00 pm : Scudder AuditoriumSpecial Service - Fitch Hostel
6.30 pm : Hospital ChapelRajdeep Samal
Speciality Oriented Department of Surgery:Dr. John C. Muthusami and StaffDr. Mark Ranjan Jesudason and StaffDr. Inian S. and StaffDr. Sukria Nayak and StaffDr. Deepak Thomas Abraham and StaffDr. Philip Joseph and StaffDr. Edwin Stephen and StaffDr. Premila Lee and Staff
Service Association of theChristian Church (Disciples)United Church Board of World MinistriesCouncil Member : Dr. Anil Henry
Congratulations:• Mrs. Bala Seetharaman, Professor &Additional Deputy Dean, received her Ph.D.award from the National Consortium for Ph.Din Nursing of Indian Nursing Council, NewDelhi & Rajiv Gandhi University of HealthSciences, Karnataka.
• Dr. Abinaya, Assistant Professor,Department of General Surgery-IV, won thefirst prize in Poster Presentation - "Indicationsof Splenectomy - Diagnostic vs Therapeutic"at the IASG Conference 2016, held inCoimbatore.
Day to remember:
Children's Day &World Diabetes Day - November 14
Situations Vacant1. Assistant Professor Gr. II with MD (Radiation Therapy)/ DNB (Radiation Therapy)for the Radiation Therapy Unit - ICandidates with DNB qualification should have 1 year teaching experience in arecognised teaching institution for teaching appointment.Description of the post:Patient Care: Conventional Radiotherapy (Varian Simulator, Telecobalt Unit and twoLinear Accelerators) 3D Conformal and IMRT, SRS and SR, Brachytherapy with LDRand HDR Systems. Chemotherapy including concurrent chemoirradiation.Teaching: Under Graduate MBBS, Radiographers and MD (RT) and DMRTcandidates.Salary Scale: As per Institutional RulesAccomodation provided (partly furnished, depending on availability)
2. Senior Resident with M.D./ DNB (General Medicine) for the Department of GeneralMedicine - IIISalary: As per Institutional RulesAccomodation provided (partly furnished, depending on availability)
Apply with bio-data, certificates and testimonial copies, contact phone number,email ID & address with pincode to the Principal, Christian Medical College,Bagayam, Vellore-632002. E-mail: [email protected] on or before November19, 2016 for Item 1 and November 26, 2016 for Item 2.
3. Junior Research Fellow for the Centre for Stem Cell Research Job Code: 1166The Centre for Stem Cell Research (CSCR), a unit of inStem Bengaluru, in collaborationwith the Department of Biotechnology (Government of India) and the Christian MedicalColege (CMC) Vellore, invites applications for work in the area of cell and molecularbiology related to stem cell research.Qualification: M.Sc. in Life Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks is essential.Preference will be given to the candidates with CSIR/ UGC/ DBT/ ICMR Junior researchfellowships. Mode of Appointment: Project Mode. Salary :As per Institutional Rules.Accomodation not provided.Interested candidates should download their application from the website(http://www.cscr.in/research-opportunities.php) and send the completedapplications either by soft copy - e-mail to: [email protected] or by hardcopy to The Principal, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore - 632 002, on or before November 28, 2016 for Item 3. Note:Please mention the Job Code in the application form/email. The application /email without Job Code will not be accepted.
4. Applications are invited for the following posts for the CMC Vellore Chittoor Campus: a. Physician - MD/DNB in General Medicineb. Assistant Surgeon - MS/MD/DNB (OG) c. Assistant Physician - MD/DNB (Paediatrics) Salary :As per Institutional Rules. Applications to be done only through online application system. Please log on tohttp://www.cmch-vellore.edu Link : "Vacancies" Note : Only online applications will be accepted ; hard copies will be not beaccepted. Applications will close on November 28, 2016 for Items 4(a), 4(b) and 4(c).
5. Multipurpose Health Workers (MPHW) for Chittoor Campus, Christian Medical College, Andhra Pradesh.Salary Scale: As per Institutional Policy. Eligibility to apply: Age limit: upto 30 yearsCompletion of a two year MPHW training from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.Registration with the Andhra Pradesh Nurses and Midwives Council.Applications can be sent to The Nursing Superintendent, CMC, Vellore – 632 004, along with resume, photo copies of all the certificatesand a self addressed stamped envelope.
6. Schieffelin Institute of Health - Research and Leprosy Centre, Karigiri – 632 106 invites applications forthe post of Pharmacist Gr.IVQualifications : Diploma in Pharmacy / Bachelor of Pharmacy. Apply with detailed bio-data along with photocopies ofcertificates, testimonials and a demand draft for Rs.50/- in favour of “SIH - R & LC, Karigiri” addressed to the Director,S.I.H - R & LC., Karigiri – 632 106. The last date for receipt of applications is November 19, 2016 for Item 6.
