Vol.No.54
No.38
FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY
MARCH 20, 2017
And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. Ephesians 2:22
Symposium for Staf f and Students explores Genetics of Cardiovascular diseases
Special Prayers: March 19 - 25, 2017 Paediatrics : Dr. Indira Gupta Agarwal and Staff Dr. Leni Grace Mathew and Staff Dr. Sathish Kumar T. and Staff Dr. Valsan Philip Verghese and Staff Dr. Anna Simon and Staff Dr. Ebor Jacob Gnananayagam and Staff Mrs. Ruma Nayak and Staff Developmental Paediatrics : Dr. Beena Koshy and Staff Mrs. Ruma Nayak and Staff Paediatric Surgery : Dr. John Mathai and Staff Dr. Reju Joseph Thomas and Staff Mrs. Ruma Nayak and Staff
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symposium titled DNA in Heart was conducted by the Department of Clinical Genetics, on 3rd March, 2017. The guest speaker at the event, Dr. Dhavendra Kumar, Professor and Consultant, Institute of Medical Genetics, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom, delivered an address on rare inherited cardiovascular conditions and their genetic components. In addition, he also provided a bird’s eye view of the current status and guidelines on personalised medicine and its future.
This was followed by interesting genetic case presentations involving the heart, collated by the Genetics Team at CMC Vellore. Each case discussion was followed by interactive sessions. Later, a short session was conducted by Dr. V. L. Ramprasad, Principal Scientist, Medgenome Labs Pvt. Ltd., regarding the utility of Next Generation Sequencing technologies in cardiomyopathies. Continued on Page 2
United Mission to Nepal Council Members:Dr. Olak Bahadur Jirel Dr. Dhana Lama Hospital: United Mission Hospital, Tansen Okhaldhunga Community Hospital Sunday Services : March 26, 2017 6.00 pm
: Scudder Auditorium Dr. Sudha Jasmine
6.30 pm
: Hospital Chapel Mr. Prasanth Isaac
Obituary: Mrs. Anna Mathew, wife of late Mr. V. John Mathew, mother of Mrs. Anupama Thomas & Mr. Arjun Mathew John, mother-in-law of Dr. Regi Thomas, Professor, Department of ENT, on 10th March, 2017. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved members of the family at this time of grief and loss.
he Departments of Nephrology T and Paediatric Nephrology celebrated World Kidney Day, which this year specifically addresses “Kidney Disease and Obesity”. This endeavor was mainly aimed at improving public awareness on prevention and early detection of kidney diseases, and was facilitated
through free screening for the same. The screening was performed by nephrologists, nurses, dialysis therapists and students of the department, on 9th March, 2017, at a public meeting in support of the programme. Continued on Page 2
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Awareness Programme-cum-Screening Camp turns the spotlight on Kidney Health
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Symposium for Staff and Students explores Genetics of Cardiovascular diseases Continued from Page 1
Furthermore, a clinical approach to cardiovascular diseases was provided by Dr. Viji Samuel Thomson, Professor, Cardiology, towards the close of the programme. This symposium served as a platform that integrated complex cardiac diseases, their contributing genetic factors and the technological advances in their diagnosis and management.
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To dedicate the meeting, Ms. Saramma Kuruvilla, Chaplain, read out from the Bible and offered a word prayer. The programme was then officially opened by Dr. Santosh Varughese, Professor and Ag, Head, Department of Nephrology Unit II, following which Dr. Ebor Jacob, Deputy Medical Superintendent, Dr. Indira Agarwal, Professor and Head, Child Health and Paediatric Nephrology, and Dr. Premila Lee, Nursing Superintendent, felicitated the gathering. Dr. Selva Titus Chacko, Dean, College of Nursing, distributed awards and certificates to winners of the Quiz, Poster and Slogan competitions held for staff and students, invoking the theme of World Kidney Day. The stalls were inaugurated by Dr. Ebor Jacob, Deputy Medical Superintendent, in the presence of Dr. Vinoi George David, Professor of Nephrology, Unit I. This was followed by a time of socialising among all the patients with kidney problems – those on dialysis as well as those who have had kidney transplantation. On 2nd March, 2017, a screening programme for high-risk patients (diabetics and hypertensives) was held at the urban health centre, RN Palayam, Kasbah, and Vellore, under the leadership of Dr. Anna Valson, Department of Nephrology, and Mrs. Rajeswari Siva, Head of Community Health Nursing Department. Fifty-one high-risk patients underwent clinical examination, measurement of BMI, blood pressure, blood glucose and urine dipstick for protein and review of their personal-, family- and treatment-history. Of those screened, 88% were found to be obese using Asian Indian BMI cut offs, 10 tested positive in the dipstick for albumin, and 3 patients were newly diagnosed with diabetes. All of them received instruction on lifestyle modification and optimisation of their medications based on test results. Besides the screening programme, educational posters, display of dialysis facilities, puppet shows on the subject, and demonstration of ideal diets for people with kidney disorders (by the Dietary Department) drew in the masses, who responded with interest. Over 700 people attended and took with them an increased appreciation of health maintenance.
Congratulations! Dr. Deepak George John, Sr. Resident, Vascular Surgery and Dr. Ludia John, Final Year M.S. General Surgery, received the 1st and 2nd prizes respectively, at the recently held Venous Associations of India Conference at Varanasi.
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This unique celebration of World Kidney Day 2017 at CMC owes its success to all the participants, patients and relatives, staff, therapists and students, whose eager involvement was valuable to the organising Departments of Nephrology and Paediatric Nephrology.
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MTS – 2 Ward adapts into Daycare Facility for Inpatients The daycare facility for inpatients awaiting diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures at CMC has now grown from 9 to 25 beds, as of 10th March, 2017. At a ceremony to dedicate this extension, Associate Director, Dr. Anil Kuruvilla observed that the ‘M’ Ward, which was once a private inpatient facility, went on to become a diagnostic centre, then an intensive care unit, and now an inpatient facility again, keeping CMC in a constant state of progressive change. Also remarking on the dynamism of the hospital, the Medical Superintendent, Dr. C.E. Eapen, Nursing Superintendent, Dr. Premila Lee, and Acting General Superintendent, Mrs. Anniamma Jacob were pleased to note that the pressing need posed by the rise in inpatient daycare services was addressed. Chairing this dedication was Senior Professor of Hepatology visiting from Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, Dr. Elwin Elias, who along with Mrs. Beulah Premkumar, Professor and Head, Specialty I Nursing Department, inaugurated the facility with ribbon-cutting. Following a prayer of benediction offered by Rev. Ananthi A. Mary, Head, Chaplaincy Department, the extended ward was declared open, as the dignitaries took a tour of CMC’s latest infrastructural development.
Upcoming Event Summer Sports Coaching Camp for students and staff children (Boys and Girls aged 8 years to 13 years) April 2017. Date: 1st to 30th April, 2017 (Excluding Sundays). Time: 4.45 pm to 6.00 pm Venue: College Ground, Bagayam. Games: Basketball, Football, Hockey and Badminton. Tennis Coaching Contact: Dr.Vaibhav Londhe, OG - 95665 71074 Those who would like to enter their children for the aforementioned games may contact: Dr. R. Balaganesan, Physical Director, Contact No.: 228 4478, 94436 28333.
Summer Admissions Notice 2017 Group A
MBBS, BSc Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Degree Courses
Group B
Diploma in Nursing, Diploma Courses in Allied Health Sciences, Post Graduate Diploma courses & Fellowship in Hospital Administration. MSc - Biostatistics, Medical Physics and Epidemiology. MPH (Master of Public Health).
For more details refer Admission Bulletin available at CMC, Vellore website http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in The last date for online application submission with payment is 15th June 2017. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ADMIT STUDENTS THROUGH AGENTS OR AGENCIES Important Information: “The admission process referred to in this notice shall be subject to any order that maybe passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court or the High Court in the proceedings relating to the challenge to the NEET or any other statutory enactments that maybe passed by the Central or State - REGISTRAR (Email: registrar@cmcvellore.ac.in) Government.”
Situations Vacant
2. Lecturer Gr.III (AHS) with Master in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MPO – Regular Degree) from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) recognised institution for the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Salary scale: As per institutional rules. Accommodation not provided. 3. Assistant Professor Gr.II with MD for the Staff Student Health Services (S.S.H.S.) Salary : As per institutional rules. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability). Continued on Page 4
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Erratum: 1. Professor with MCI-recognised Post Graduate degree in MS General Surgery (with 9 years Teaching experience & with trauma experience) in a recognised teaching institution and should have minimum 4 publications according to the latest MCI Guidelines for the Division of Surgery Salary scale: As per institutional rules. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability).
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4(a) Assistant Professor Gr.II with M.D (General Medicine) / DNB (General Medicine) for the Department of General Medicine-I Candidates with DNB qualification should have 1 year teaching experience in a recognised teaching institution for teaching appointment. Salary scale: As per institutional rules. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability). 4(b) Senior Resident Gr.III with MD (General Medicine) / DNB in (General Medicine) for the Department of General Medicine-I Salary scale : As per institutional rules. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability). 5. Assistant Professor with MS / DNB (Ophthal) for the Department of Ophthalmology Candidates with DNB qualification should have 1 year teaching experience in a recognised teaching institution for teaching appointment. Salary: As per institutional rules. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability). 6. Assistant Physician Gr.II for the Distance Education Unit Qualification: Any MD in any clinical subject with a keen interest in teaching and curriculum development, preferably with work and teaching experience in a Mission Hospital and also an interest in training health care workers. Accommodation 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-632 002. email: princi@cmcvellore.ac.in on or before March 25, 2017 for Item 1 and April 01, 2017 for Items 2, 3, 4(a), 4(b), 5 and 6. 7. Lab Technician for the Department of Clinical Microbiology Jod code: 1183 Qualification: M.Sc. Life Sciences. Desirable: Experience in PCR, ELISA and Venepuncture. Job description: Field work and Molecular and Serology diagnostics assays. Age limit: 30 years Sex: Male. Mode of appointment: Project mode. External salary: Rs.15,000/- per month. Accommodation not provided. 8. Research Officer for the Department of Neonatology Job code: 1181 Qualification: MBBS/DCH. Mode of appointment: Project mode. Consolidated salary: Rs.50,000/- per month. Accommodation not provided. 9(a) Senior Research Fellow for the Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics Jod code: 1182 Qualification: B.Tech / M.Tech / M.Sc. Biotechnology, Bioengineering with 2 years experience (prefereably with NET qualification), or M.VSc. Veterinary Sciences. Mode of appointment: Project mode. Salary: As per institutional rules. Accommodation not provided. 9(b) Project Assistant for the Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics Jod code: 1182 Qualification: M.Sc. Biotechnology. Mode of appointment: Project mode. Salary: As per institutional rules. Accommodation not provided.
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Apply with bio-data, certificates and testimonial copies, contact phone number, email ID & address with pincode to the Principal, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore-632 002. email: princi.hr@cmcvellore.ac.in on or before March 27, 2017 for Item 7 and April 01, 2017 for Items 8, 9(a) and 9(b). Note: Please mention the Job Code in the application form/ email . The application / email without Job Code will not be accepted. 10. Graduate Technician Trainee (Medical Assistant Trainee) for the Medical Superintendent's Office Qualifications: B.Sc. Science subjects with typing, computer and shorthand skills (Preference will be given to those who have fluency in English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu and Tamil). Stipend: As per institutional rules. Age limit: 30 years. Sex: Only female candidates need apply. Job description: Dealing with patient problems, translations, history taking of patients, assisting doctors in the outpatient services. 11. Staff III Graduate Technician for the Department of Endocrinology Qualifications: B.Sc. (Basic Science) with atleast 2 years experience in Next generation sequencing technology on Molecular Biology experiences only apply. Salary scale: As per institutional rules. Age limit: 35 years. Job description: To work in the Molecular Endocrinology Laboratory. 12. Staff III Radiotherapy Technician (Temporary) for the Department of Radiation Therapy Qualifications: B.Sc. in Radiotherapy Technology. Salary scale: As per institutional rules. Age limit: 35 years. Job description: Assisting in planning and simulation and doing treatment. 13. Sr. Pharmacist Gr.IV for the Department of Infectious Diseases Qualifications: B. Pharm + 1 year experience (Appointment will be given only for Pharmacists who have registered in the Tamil Nadu State Pharmacy Council). Salary scale: As per institutional rules. Age limit: 35 years. Job description: • Dispensing the ART drugs to patient as per protocol / ATT drugs as per Treatment category. • Maintenance of registers of receiving drugs from TANSACS & other Art centers. • Maintenance of registers of daily dispensing drugs. • Sending report to TANSACS & NACO on daily basis. Applications to be done only through online application system. Please log on to http://www.cmch-vellore.edu Link: “Vacancies”. Note: Only online applications will be accepted; Hard copies will not be accepted. Applications will close on April 03, 2017 for Items 10, 11, 12 and 13. 14. Applications are invited for the following posts in the Aadhyavikas Kid’s corner, crèche and playgroup 14(a) Teacher: Qualification: Plus Two with TTC/Montessori. Preference will be given for those with good spoken English skills. 14(b) Care givers / housekeeping: Minimum Qualification: 10th grade. Those interested may apply to The Administrative Officer, Aadhyavikas Creche and Play Group, Kagithapattarai Campus before March 31, 2017 along with their biodata, photograph, contact details, qualifications and past experience, if any. Applications may be submitted at the security office at the Kagithapattarai residential campus. 4