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workshop on Basic Bronchoscopyand Thoracoscopy on 19th October,2016, where various topics on the artand science of Bronchoscopy andThoracoscopy (Endoscopy of Lungsand Pleura) were discussed.Dr. D.J Christopher, Dr. BalamugeshT. and Dr. Barney Isaac T.J.performed live demonstrations ofBronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy viavideo transmission to the venue of theworkshop. Delegates were provided4 hours of hands-on training onBronchoscopy and Thoracoscopymannequins and cadaver goat models.

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Special Prayers : November 06 - 12, 2016Diagnostic Radiology and Imaging :

Dr. Shyamkumar N.K. and StaffMr. T.S. Ravi Kumar and Staff

U.P. Regional Board of Health ServicesCouncil Member: Dr. H.J. LyallHospital: Christian Hospital, Azamgar

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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4: 2

Sunday Services : November 13, 2016

6.00 pm : Scudder AuditoriumMBBS Baccalaureate Service

6.30 pm : Hospital ChapelMr. Prashanth Isaac

We welcome:Dr. Frederick Vyas, Professor, Departmentof HPB Surgery, on his return fromsabbatical leave.

Dr. Leni G. Mathew, Professor, Departmentof Paediatrics Unit-I, on her return fromsabbatical leave.

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Memorandum :Dr. Simon Pradeep Pavamani, Professorof Radiotherapy, is appointed Acting Headof Radiotherapy Unit-II, with effect from24th October, 2016, till further notice.

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Speaking on the occasion,Dr. D.J. Christopher, Head,Department of Pulmonary Medicine,updated the audience with recentadvances in the field of Diagnosticand Therapeautic endoscopy ofLungs and Pleura. ProfessorBalamugesh T. delivered a lecture onMedical thoracoscopy-guidedPleural biopsy to help in quickdiagnosis of respiratory diseases likeLung cancer and Tuberculosis. Chiefguest, Dr. Roy Gnanamuthu,Thoracic Surgeon, CMC, remindedthe attending physicians of the valueof regular practice of thoracicendoscopy to further hone theirskills.

he Department of Dieteticscelebrated World Food Day on

21st October, 2016, by organisinga public exhibition. World Food Dayis a day of action against worldhunger, and commemorates thefounding of the Food andAgriculture Organisation (FAO) of

the United Nations 71 years ago.Ms. Mahendri N.V., Head ofDietetics, welcomed the gatheringand spelled out the objective forcelebrating World Food Day.

Obituaries :Mr. K. Simon, Retired Staff of MedicalRecords, father of Mr. Richard, HospitalAttendant, Pharmacy Services, on31st October, 2016.Mr. S. Victor, father of Ms. Kushmapriya,Junior Staff Nurse, RUHSA Department, on2nd November, 2016.Our thoughts and prayers are with thebereaved members of the families at this timeof grief and loss.

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Lectures and hands-on training sessions of thisworkshop were appreciated and well received by theRespiratory Physicians, about 30 of whom attendedfrom across the country.This workshop was awarded 15 credit points by the

Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G. R. Medical University.

Workshop in Medical Education Technologies for faculty

Dr. V. Senthil Kumar, Designated Officer of Food Safety and Drug AdministrationDepartment, was the chief guest for the occasion. He declared the exhibition open tothe public and reminded that 21st October is also GlobalIodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day, emphasisingthe importance of Iodised salt for maintaining good health.Mr. A Gowri Sundar, Food Safety Officer of Food Safetyand Drug Administration Department was also present along

with Associate General Superintendent, Mr. Sunny Kuruvilla and Deputy MedicalSuperintendent, Dr. Debashish Das Adhikary.

The MCI Nodal centre for National Faculty Development, CMC Vellore,conducted the Revised Basic Course Workshop inMedical Education Technologies (RBCW) from 18th to 20th

October, 2016, followed by a Sensitisation Programme for Attitude andCommunication Module (AT-COM) on 21st October.The objective of this programme was to sensitise the participants to theimplementation of the competency-based AT-COM Module as per MCI

Directives. The programme aimed to capacitate medical educators / administrators of the 20 affiliated medicalcolleges of the MCI Nodal centre, CMC Vellore.This programme was awarded 8 CME Credit hours by the Tamil Nadu State Medical Council.Graham Kendrick visits CMC

CMC welcomed back to Vellore, Christian singer-songwriter Graham Kendrick,for a series of events from 20th to 23rd October, 2016. His previous visit was forthe Merge Festival, 2015.

On 20th October, he performed in the open air at the Student Nurses’ Hostel, Collegeof Nursing, to an enthusiastic audience of about 1,400, including student nurses andresidents of the hospital and Kagittapattarai campuses. He rounded off the evening withhis well-known Shine Jesus Shine. On 21st October,he visited Ida Scudder School for morning assembly

and received a spirited response from the children. On the evenings of 21st and 22nd

October, he played to a packed Scudder Auditorium. The choirs Melodious Madcapsand Bel Canto trained by Dr. Barbara Isely joined him on Friday. A professional bandfrom Chennai (Stephen, Amos, Pharez, Vineeth and John Praveen) backed him onSaturday. He played many old favourites as well as some brand new material.

On 23rd October, Graham Kendrick led a retreat themed Stand firm in yourfaith based on Isaiah 7:1-14. That last evening of his visit, he led the CollegeChapel service, speaking on the text “Fan into flame the gift of God, which is inyou,” from 2 Timothy 1:6.

The community benefited immensely from his visit and raised a unanimousrequest for his return next year.

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Upcoming Essay Competitions• Mr. John Sehar Memorial Essay CompetitionMr. John Sehar, Public Relations Officer, joined CMC in 1989. After a short stint in the Blood Bank, he movedto the Public Relations Office and remained the public face of CMC for nearly two decades. He was known for hiscommitment to the cause of this institution. His contribution to the Department and the Institution as a whole has leftlasting impressions. His name goes down in the history of the institution as an epitome of sacrificial commitment.The John Sehar memorial essay competition has been instituted to perpetuate his ideals. A prize of Rs.1000/-will be awarded for the best essay on the subject - Commitment to CMC. The essay can be in English or Tamiland limited to a total of 1500 words. The last date for submitting entries is 12th November, 2016. All entriesshould be sent to: The Director, CMC, Vellore, or to directorate@cmcvellore.ac.in

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• Dr. Ida B. Scudder Essay CompetitionDr. Ida Belle Scudder, affectionately known as Ida B. was the niece of Dr. Ida S. Scudder the founder of ChristianMedical College. Ida B. was on the faculty of CMC for 36 years, serving as both Radiologist and Radiotherapist.She was known for her empathy for those in pain and her deep concern for the suffering.The Ida B. Scudder essay competition was instituted to perpetuate her ideals. A prize of Rs.2000/- will be awarded forthe best essay on any subject related to the care of the sick that illustrates that the fullest possible identification with thepatient is the best way to serve him / her and meet his / her needs. The essay should be in English and limited to a total of2000 words. The last date for submitting entries is 21st November, 2016. All entries should be sent to: The Director,C.M.C., Vellore, or to directorate@cmcvellore.ac.inThe above essay competitions will be conducted based on the following rules:1. The competition is open to all CMC staff and students, except the panel of judges and their families.2. The decision of the judges will be final.3. Material taken from books, journals and the internet, which are quoted in the essay, should be acknowledged either by showing it as a quotation or by adding a bibliography.4. The prize will be awarded during the Founder's Day celebrations.Congratulations!

• Dr. D.J. Christopher, Professor and Head, Pulmonary Medicine has been re-elected as Southern Zonal Chairmanof the Indian Chest Society, for a further period of 2 years.• Dr. Smitha Jasper, Associate Professor, Ophthalmology Department, won the "Eye Know" quiz competitionheld at the 10th International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness Conference at Durban, South Africa, on28th October, 2016.• Dr. Ankush Gupta, M.Ch. Neurosurgery (5th year Registrar) won the best paper award for the presentationtitled "Fatty filum terminale as a secondary tethering element in spinal dysraphism" at the 27th annual meeting ofIndian Society for Paediatric Neurosurgery held from 1st to 3rd October, 2016, at Bangalore.Upcoming Events

• In commemoration of World Diabetes Day 2016, the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes andMetabolism is organising an Exhibition & Poster Competition titled “Pregnancy and Diabetes”:Date: 11th November, 2016; Venue: CMC Hospital Campus, near the Main Entrance adjacent to the Aavinmilk booth; Time: Between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm; Topic for Poster: Pregnancy and Diabetes; Poster size:Regular Chart Size; Last date of submission: 10th November, 2016 by 4.30 pm. Kindly submit yourentries in 810, Endocrinology Office; For further details / queries, contact: Mr. Vinod: 0416 - 228 3109/ Mrs. Sunitha / Flory: 0416 - 228 3156.

• College Day November 12, 2016 Medical Undergraduate Baccalaureate Service November 13, 2016 Medical Undergraduate Graduation November 14, 2016 Chief Guest for Medical Undergraduate Graduation Dr. Kiran Bedi, IPS, (Retd.)

Her Excellency the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry

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Situations Vacant

CMC PROMOTIONS OFFICENew E-mail ID: cmc.promotionsoffice@cmcvellore.ac.in

1. Assistant Professor with M.S. (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) for the Department of Obstetrics & GynaecologyUnit-IIISalary scale: As per institutional rules. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability).2. Assistant Professor with M.S. (General Surgery) / DNB (General Surgery) for the Department of GeneralSurgery-IIICandidates with DNB qualification should have 1 year teaching experience in a recognised teaching institution forteaching appointment.Salary scale: As per institutional rules. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability).3. Assistant Professor with MCI-recognised Post Graduate degree in (M.D Forensic Medicine) for theDepartment of Forensic MedicineSalary scale: As per institutional rules. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability).Apply with bio-data, certificates and testimonial copies, contact phone number, email ID & address with pincode to thePrincipal, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore - 632 002. email: princi@cmcvellore.ac.inon or before November 12, 2016 for Items 1, 2 and November 19, 2016 for Item 3.4. Associate Research Officer (NM) / Senior Research Fellow for Child Health Unit-II Job Code: 1165Qualification: Masters in Life Sciences preferably Molecular Biology / Genetics / Biotechnology.Salary: As per institutional rules. Mode of appointment: Project mode. Accommodation not provided.Interested candidates should send their application on a plain paper together with their bio-data,certificates and testimonial copies, contact phone number, e-mail ID and address with pincode, either by soft copyEmail to: princi.hr@cmcvellore.ac.in or by hard copy to The Principal, Christian Medical College, Bagayam,Vellore - 632 002, on or before November 19, 2016 for Item 4.Note: Please mention the Job Code in the application form/email. The application /email without Job Code willnot be accepted.5. Three Months Competency Based Training for Staff Nurses to work in Chittoor Campus, Christian MedicalCollege, Andhra Pradesh (Candidates must have registered with the Andhra Pradesh Nursing council).Qualification: B.Sc. in Nursing / Diploma in Nursing.Preference will be given to the candidate who is trained in Mission Hospital or in School/College of Nursing, which hasits own hospital (minimum of 150 beds) for practice and clinical experience of one year in more than 150 beddedhospital. Age limit: 21-30 years. Stipend: Will be given at 2nd and 3rd month of training, as per rules.Prescribed Application form and the terms and conditions for the above training programme are available atwww.cmch-vellore.edu, Link: “Vacancies”. Apply with photograph, certificates, and testimonial to theNursing Superintendent, Christian Medical College, Vellore - 632 004.6. Driver Gr.IVQualification: S.S.L.C. + HMV License. Salary : As per institutional norms.Preference will be given to candidates who have prior work experience in CMC.Application form and job description are available at www.home.cmcvellore.ac.in Link : "Vacancies".Icon : "Driver Gr.IV". Applications are invited only through online, on or before November 11, 2016 for Item 6.

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Guest seat allotment for Graduation Ceremony in the Scudder Auditorium: Undergraduate - 5 seats.Guest passes can be collected soon after the Baccalaureate Service at Scudder Auditorium on 13th November, 2016.Graduation Programme on 14th November, 2016 begins with the taking of official group photographs of the Faculty,Graduates of 2016 at 3.30 p.m. in the Scudder Quadrangle. Buses have been arranged for the graduates and facultyto leave the hospital campus at 3.00 pm.The Graduation procession will commence sharply at 4.30 pm and all guests are expected to be seatedinside the Scudder Auditorium by then. All are requested to strictly adhere to the time stated above.Venue for the Graduation Day Dinner - Undergraduates and their guests – Scudder Hall, College Campus.Details of the above and dinner cards for undergraduates may be obtained from Mrs. Mercy Newton andMs. Shabina in Vice Principal’s Office (UG), Ground floor, Carman Block or from Mr. Vijayanand and Mrs. Malathy,Curriculum office, ASHA building.