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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 exploresGenetics of Cardiovascular diseases

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Paediatrics :Dr. Indira Gupta Agarwal and StaffDr. Leni Grace Mathew and StaffDr. Sathish Kumar T. and StaffDr. Valsan Philip Verghese and StaffDr. Anna Simon and StaffDr. Ebor Jacob Gnananayagam

and StaffMrs. Ruma Nayak and Staff

Developmental Paediatrics :Dr. Beena Koshy and StaffMrs. Ruma Nayak and Staff

Paediatric Surgery :Dr. John Mathai and StaffDr. Reju Joseph Thomas and StaffMrs. Ruma Nayak and Staff

United Mission to NepalCouncil Members:Dr. Olak Bahadur Jirel

Dr. Dhana LamaHospital: United Mission Hospital, Tansen

Okhaldhunga Community Hospital

Sunday Services : March 26, 2017

6.00 pm : Scudder AuditoriumDr. Sudha Jasmine

6.30 pm : Hospital ChapelMr. Prasanth Isaac

Awareness Programme-cum-Screening Camp turns the spotlight on Kidney Health

Obituary:

Mrs. Anna Mathew, wife of late Mr. V. JohnMathew, mother of Mrs. Anupama Thomas& Mr. Arjun Mathew John, mother-in-law ofDr. Regi Thomas, Professor, Department ofENT, on 10th March, 2017.Our thoughts and prayers are with thebereaved members of the family at this timeof grief and loss.

symposium titled DNA in Heartwas conducted by the Departmentof Clinical Genetics, on 3rd

March, 2017. The guest speaker at theevent, Dr. Dhavendra Kumar, Professorand Consultant, Institute of MedicalGenetics, Cardiff University, Cardiff,United Kingdom, delivered an addresson rare inherited cardiovascularconditions and their genetic components.In addition, he also provided a bird’s eyeview of the current status and guidelineson personalised medicine and its future.

This was followed by interestinggenetic case presentations involvingthe heart, collated by the GeneticsTeam at CMC Vellore. Each casediscussion was followed byinteractive sessions. Later, ashort session was conducted byDr. V. L. Ramprasad, PrincipalScientist, Medgenome Labs Pvt.Ltd., regarding the utility ofNext Generation Sequencingtechnologies in cardiomyopathies.

he Departments of Nephrologyand Paediatric Nephrology

celebrated World Kidney Day, whichthis year specifically addresses“Kidney Disease and Obesity”. Thisendeavor was mainly aimed atimproving public awareness onprevention and early detection ofkidney diseases, and was facilitated

through free screening for the same.The screening was performed bynephrologists, nurses, dialysistherapists and students of thedepartment, on 9th March, 2017, ata public meeting in support of theprogramme.

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Furthermore, a clinical approach to cardiovascular diseases wasprovided by Dr. Viji Samuel Thomson, Professor, Cardiology,towards the close of the programme.

This symposium served as a platform that integrated complexcardiac diseases, their contributing genetic factors and thetechnological advances in their diagnosis and management.

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To dedicate the meeting, Ms. Saramma Kuruvilla, Chaplain, read outfrom the Bible and offered a word prayer. The programme was thenofficially 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 andHead, Child Health and Paediatric Nephrology, and Dr. Premila Lee,Nursing Superintendent, felicitated the gathering. Dr. Selva TitusChacko, Dean, College of Nursing, distributed awards and certificatesto winners of the Quiz, Poster and Slogan competitions held for staffand students, invoking the theme of World Kidney Day. The stalls were inaugurated by Dr. Ebor Jacob, DeputyMedical Superintendent, in the presence of Dr. Vinoi George David, Professor of Nephrology, Unit I. This wasfollowed by a time of socialising among all the patients with kidney problems – those on dialysis as well as thosewho have had kidney transplantation.

On 2nd March, 2017, a screening programme for high-risk patients (diabetics and hypertensives) was held at theurban health centre, RN Palayam, Kasbah, and Vellore, under the leadership of Dr. Anna Valson, Department ofNephrology, and Mrs. Rajeswari Siva, Head of Community Health Nursing Department. Fifty-one high-risk patientsunderwent clinical examination, measurement of BMI, blood pressure, blood glucose and urine dipstick for proteinand review of their personal-, family- and treatment-history. Of those screened, 88% were found to be obese usingAsian Indian BMI cut offs, 10 tested positive in the dipstick for albumin, and 3 patients were newly diagnosed withdiabetes. 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 dialysisfacilities, puppet shows on the subject, and demonstration of ideal dietsfor people with kidney disorders (by the Dietary Department) drew inthe masses, who responded with interest. Over 700 people attended andtook with them an increased appreciation of health maintenance.

This unique celebration of World Kidney Day 2017 at CMC owes its success to all the participants, patients andrelatives, staff, therapists and students, whose eager involvement was valuable to the organising Departments of Nephrologyand Paediatric Nephrology.

Congratulations!

Dr. Deepak George John, Sr. Resident, Vascular Surgery and Dr. Ludia John, Final Year M.S. GeneralSurgery, received the 1st and 2nd prizes respectively, at the recently held Venous Associations of India Conferenceat Varanasi.

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The daycare facility for inpatients awaiting diagnostic and/or therapeuticprocedures 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. AnilKuruvilla observed that the ‘M’ Ward, which was once a private inpatientfacility, went on to become a diagnostic centre, then an intensive care unit, andnow an inpatient facility again, keeping CMC in a constant state of progressivechange. 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 therise in inpatient daycare services was addressed. Chairing this dedication wasSenior Professor of Hepatology visiting from Queen Elizabeth Hospital,

Birmingham, Dr. Elwin Elias, who along withMrs. Beulah Premkumar, Professor andHead, 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 thedignitaries took a tour of CMC’s latest infrastructural development.

MTS – 2 Ward adapts into Daycare Facility for Inpatients

Upcoming EventSummer 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 pmVenue: College Ground, Bagayam. Games: Basketball, Football, Hockey and Badminton.Tennis Coaching Contact: Dr.Vaibhav Londhe, OG - 95665 71074Those 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 CoursesGroup 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.inThe last date for online application submission with payment is 15th June 2017.PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ADMIT STUDENTS THROUGH AGENTS OR AGENCIESImportant Information: “The admission process referred to in this notice shall be subject to any orderthat maybe passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court or the High Court in the proceedings relating to thechallenge to the NEET or any other statutory enactments that maybe passed by the Central or StateGovernment.” - REGISTRAR (Email: registrar@cmcvellore.ac.in)

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Erratum: 1. Professor with MCI-recognised Post Graduate degree in MS General Surgery (with 9 years Teachingexperience & with trauma experience) in a recognised teaching institution and should have minimum 4 publicationsaccording to the latest MCI Guidelines for the Division of SurgerySalary scale: As per institutional rules. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability).

2. Lecturer Gr.III (AHS) with Master in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MPO – Regular Degree) from RehabilitationCouncil of India (RCI) recognised institution for the Department of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationSalary 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).

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4(a) Assistant Professor Gr.II with M.D (General Medicine) / DNB (General Medicine) for the Department of General Medicine-ICandidates with DNB qualification should have 1 year teaching experience in a recognised teaching institution for teachingappointment. 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-ISalary scale : As per institutional rules. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability).5. Assistant Professor with MS / DNB (Ophthal) for the Department of OphthalmologyCandidates with DNB qualification should have 1 year teaching experience in a recognised teaching institution for teachingappointment. Salary: As per institutional rules. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability).6. Assistant Physician Gr.II for the Distance Education UnitQualification: Any MD in any clinical subject with a keen interest in teaching and curriculum development, preferably with workand 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 pincodeto the Principal, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore-632 002. email: princi@cmcvellore.ac.in on orbefore 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: 1183Qualification: 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: 1181Qualification: 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: 1182Qualification: 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: 1182Qualification: M.Sc. Biotechnology. Mode of appointment: Project mode. Salary: As per institutional rules. Accommodation not provided.Apply with bio-data, certificates and testimonial copies, contact phone number, email ID & address with pincodeto the Principal, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore-632 002. email: princi.hr@cmcvellore.ac.in on or beforeMarch 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 OfficeQualifications: B.Sc. Science subjects with typing, computer and shorthand skills (Preference will be given to those who havefluency 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 EndocrinologyQualifications: B.Sc. (Basic Science) with atleast 2 years experience in Next generation sequencing technology onMolecular 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 TherapyQualifications: 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 DiseasesQualifications: B. Pharm + 1 year experience (Appointment will be given only for Pharmacists who have registered in the TamilNadu 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.eduLink: “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 playgroup14(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 beforeMarch 31, 2017 along with their biodata, photograph, contact details, qualifications and past experience, if any. Applicationsmay be submitted at the security office at the Kagithapattarai residential campus.