Vol.No.54. No.31
FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY
JANUARY 30, 2017
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. I John 4:12
Allied Health Sciences Batches of 2012 & 2013 Graduate
Special Prayers:January 29-February 04, 2017 Anaesthesia: Dr. Sajan Philip George and Staff Dr. Tony Thomson Chandy and Staff Dr. Ramamani M. and Staff Dr. Raj S. and Staff Dr. Ekta Rai and Staff Operation Theatre: Dr. C.E. Eapen and Staff Mrs. Florence Segaran and Staff SICU & HDU : Dr. Subramani K. and Staff Dr. Premila Lee and Staff Christian Assemblies in India Council Members: Dr. P.C. Cherian Adv. Raju M. Koshy Hospital: Tiruvalla Medical Mission, Women's Hospital, Ambajipeta, Narsapur Christian Hospital and others
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he Allied Health Sciences (AHS) Baccalaureate Service was held on 22nd January, 2017 at the Ida Scudder Auditorium, College Campus. It was a solemn event, well attended by the graduates, parents, staff and students. Dr. Balamugesh T. Professor, Pulmonary Medicine delivered an inspiring message, exhorting the young graduands to re-dedicate their lives to the work of compassion and passion, in service to God.
The following day saw the AHS Graduation Ceremony 2016-17. Dr. S.C. Parija, Director, JIPMER, Pondicherry, addressed the 185 graduates from 38 different courses. He applauded CMC Hospital for the dedicated service to millions of patients and emphasised the important role of Allied Health Professionals in providing better quality of health care.
Sunday Services : February 05, 2017 6.00 pm
: Scudder Auditorium Rev. D.P. Joseph Devaraj
6.30 pm
: Hospital Chapel Ms. Saramma Kuruvilla
Days to remember: Antileprosy Day
- January 30
World Cancer Day - February 04
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Department of Dietetics promotes Nutritional Awareness through Social Events
health through food education programmes in the past few months. The first of such programmes was held at the Community Health Department, where a Pregnancy and Infancy Nutrition exhibition was set up on 30 th November, 2016.
Dr. Anu Alexander chaired the inaugural ceremony and the exhibits were visited by soon-to-be mothers and their families, staff and also student interns from other colleges. Continued on Page 2
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he Department of Dietetics Dr. Jasmine Prasad, Head, T sought to address community Community Health Department, and
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He concluded his address with the proclamation that true desire in the heart for anything good is from God, which means to aspire not just to make a living, but to make a difference. The Director, Dr. Sunil Chandy chaired the programme and the Principal, Dr. Anna B. Pulimood awarded the degrees and diplomas. The prize winners received their awards from the Chief Guest. Ms. Angeline Priyadharshini, Student President, ASHA, felicitated the graduates and Ms. Sara Elsa Abraham (BASLP) responded on behalf of the graduating students.
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Another awareness programme was through a celebration of the 2nd Global Pulse Day along with 600 school children and teachers of the Government Higher Secondary School, Vanjur on 18th January, 2017. This programme bore particular significance, given that India is the largest pulse producing country in the world, and was organised under the guidance of Ms. Mahendri N.V, Head of Dietetics, in collaboration with Mr. V. Rajasekaran, Headmaster of the school. An educative showcase on how to incorporate pulses into the food groups of one’s diet was on display, while activities around the day’s theme were coordinated to engage the students.
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The central interest of this one-day programme was traditional foods, which were displayed as dishes and posters.
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Department of Clinical Microbiology Unveils New Equipment The Department of Clinical Microbiology dedicated the installation of three units of equipment in a ceremony held on 16th January, 2017. Rev. Pearson, Chaplaincy Department offered prayers in the presence of Dr. Anil Kuruvilla, Associate Director. The following are the new apparatuses, which will be useful in generating national data, especially on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and also contribute towards improved patient care at the institution: • Automated nucleic acid extraction system, QIAsymphony Qiagen • Sanger sequencer (Applied Biosystems) and • A next generation sequencing machine Ion Torrent On this momentous occasion, Dr. V. Balaji, Head, Clinical Microbiology informed the gathering that the department would be conducting an external quality assurance scheme (EQAS) for the top 20 laboratories in India on a CDC funded project on AMR. The revised specimen collection manual and cumulative antibiogram for 2016 which forms the cornerstone for formulating the antibiotic policy of the institution were then released by Dr. Anil Kuruvilla.
Congratulations! • Dr. Inian Samarasam, Professor and Head, Department of Surgery Unit-3 (Upper GI Surgery) has been selected for the post of Executive Committee member (National) at the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG) for a two year term till 2018. • Dr. Chilbule Sanjay Kashinathji, Wellcome DBT Research Training Fellow, Paediatric Orthopaedics Unit, was awarded the Dr. R.C. Rallan Gold Medal - Best Paper Award for his paper presentation titled “Isolation and in-vitro and in-vivo characterisation of cancer stem cells from human osteosarcoma tissue and assessment of chemo sensitivity” in the Basic Science category at the all-India Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference 2016 th th (IOACON 2016) held from 12 to 17 December, 2016 in Kochi. • Dr. Premila Nalini Webster (nee Thangaraj), batch of 1971, Director of Public Health Education and Training, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Public Health (Oxfordshire) in the Queen’s honors list published on 1st January 2017.
Retirement Mrs. Ella Ruby Michael Raj, Sr. Gr. Multipurpose Health Worker, retired on 8th of January, 2017 after 35 years of service to the institution. Her journey at CMC began in 1981 and she served in the Operation Room since then, working in Orthopaedic, Dental, PMR, Plastic Surgery and ENT theatres. Her husband, Mr. V. Joseph Michael Raj retired as a MRD Supervisor. They have two sons: Mr. Augustine Amalraj is their elder son, who works as an Occupational Therapist at the Rehabilitation Centre; their younger son, Mr. Reuben Simon Raj has completed his P.B.B.Sc. Nursing in Chennai. The CMC Community is thankful for her years of commitment to the institution and wishes her God’s blessings on her retired life.
Mr. Williams Devakumar, Hospital Attendant Gr.III, Electrical Department, entered eternal rest on 19th January, 2017. He became a part of CMC in 1996. His daughter, Ms. Anitha Angeline is pursuing her Diploma in Nursing at the institution; he also has a son. Mrs. Papammal, mother of Mr. D. Vijayan, Sr. Driver Gr.II, RUHSA Department on 27th January, 2017. The CMC Community upholds the bereaved members of the families in prayer.
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Upcoming Event Short Course for Doctors in Diabetes Mellitus The Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism will be organising an Intensive CME in Diabetes Mellitus for Doctors from 13th February, 2017 to 18th February, 2017 (6 days’ programme) - with practical and theoretical intonation, followed by assessment. The course is recognised by the Dr. MGR Medical University for 30 CME credit points. Certificates will be awarded on completion. For registration details and dates, contact: Mrs.Ruth - 09994746927. e-mail: insulin05cmc@gmail.com Who can apply: MBBS / MD General Medicine / MD CommunityMedicine / MD Family Medicine. Course Fee: 6,900/- (It covers Course Materials, Lunch and Refreshments).
Book offer for Mission Hospitals Psychiatric presentations in general practice – A guide to holistic management Most of us at mission hospitals have had the experience of handling patients who do not fit into any clear diagnoses, leading us to wonder if we had overlooked certain aspects to deduce it. Those with exposure to the discipline of Psychiatry may not hesitate to factor in other possibilities for the presenting symptoms, beyond the organic illnesses that predominate in our differentials. Studies have shown that people are to this day, hesitant to visit a specialist psychiatric centre, more so in our context. Prof. K. S. Jacob and Prof. Anju Kuruvilla from Mental Health Centre, CMC Vellore, have thoughtfully presented simple guidelines to identify, assess and manage those with psychiatric illness in their book for the use of General or Family practitioners, even for those who have dared to work as fresh medical graduates. A limited number of books from this edition are available for distribution to Mission Hospitals. Those interested may contact us at missionsoffice@cmcvellore.ac.in furnishing details of the hospitals where they work. Note: Group orders from each hospital are preferred to individual requests, to ease the process of distribution.
Situations Vacant 1. Special Teacher with M.Ed. (Special Education) in Mental Retardation or M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science for the Developmental Paediatrics Unit Salary scale: As per institutional rules. Language: English, Tamil and Hindi. Accommodation not provided. 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 February 11, 2017 for Item 1. 2. Research Fellow (Two posts) for the Department of Neurological Sciences Job code: 1175 Qualification: M.Sc. Biochemistry / Life Sciences with immunology, proteomics and / or mass spectrometry research experience. Selected research fellows have the possibility to register for a Ph.D. Mode of appointment: Project mode. Salary: As per institutional ruels. Accommodation not provided. 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 February 11, 2017 for Item 2. Note: Please mention the Job Code in the application form / email. The application / email without Job Code will not be accepted.
4. Health Aid Gr.V for the Department of Community Health. Qualifications: S.S.L.C + One year Training. Preference will be given to those who have completed ANM training and permanent residents of Kaniambadi Block or Jawadhi Hills. Salary scale: As per institutional rules. Age limit: 35 years. Only female candidates need to apply. Job description: To make home visits and maintain registers relating to antenatal, immunization of children etc., Supervise the work of part time Community Health Workers Conduct Health Education. Should stay at the workplace in Kaniyambadi Block / Jawadhi Hills. 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 February 13, 2017 for Items 3 and 4. CMC PROMOTIONS OFFICE New E-mail ID: cmc.promotionsoffice@cmcvellore.ac.in
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3. Staff III Dietitian for the Paediatric Haematology Oncology (Paediatrics Unit-I) Qualifications: PG Diploma in Dietetics / Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics / Food Science & Nutrition / Food Service Management & Dietetics. The candidates should have Dietetics / Food Science and Nutrition or Home Science degree at undergraduate level. Salary scale: As per institutional rules. Age limit: 35 years.
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