Vol.No.53. No.37
FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY
MARCH 14, 2016
RUHSA Outpatient Building Dedicated Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1 : 2 - 6 Special Prayers : March 13 - 19, 2016
1st Phase of the new Outpatient Building in the RUHSA Campus was dedicated on 23rd February, 2016 by Rev. Rainard Pearson, Chaplain, CMCH and inaugurated by the Director, Dr. Sunil Chandy. Dr. Sunil Chandy congratulated the RUHSA Staff for this achievement and appreciated the CMC engineering department for constructing a relatively low-budget but beautiful building. He said “Even though buildings are important to provide better facilities to the patients, it is the staffs that really make a difference in the quality of care we provide”. Dr. Rita Isaac, Head of Department said “This is indeed 'Unbelievable, Amazing Grace of God'. RUHSA family is extremely happy to celebrate this benchmark moment in the evolution RUHSA with all. RUHSA has come a long way from its humble beginning of a rural health center way back in 1944 mainly providing services for the women in labour and leprosy patients and later to a revolutionary health and development model of Dr. Daleep Mukherji in health care in 1977 to what it is today- A spacious outpatient department, airy rooms to attend to about 100,000 outpatients seen annually and a proposal to upgrade health care facilities further for the rural communities including all the unique community development projects of RUHSA”. She, on behalf of the department, thanked the administration and significant donors including CMC Vellore Foundation, USA and Friends of Vellore, Sweden for responding to many years of struggles of managing an overflowing patient crowd in a congested building with inadequate space and privacy. The staff and students entertained the gathering with a special song and poem. The programme ended with prayer and benediction by Rev. Joseph Devaraj, Chaplain, RUHSA.
Paediatrics
: Dr.Indira Gupta Agarwal and Staff Dr.Sarah Mathai and Staff Dr.Anna Simon and Staff Dr.Valsan Verghese and Staff Dr. Kala Ranjini Sundaravalli and Staff Mrs. Ruma Nayak and Staff
Development Paediatrics : Dr. Beena Koshy and Staff Mrs. Ruma Nayak and Staff Paediatric Surgery : Dr. Immanuel Sampath Karl and Staff Dr. Reju Joseph Thomas and Staff Mrs. Ruma Nayak and Staff United Mission to Nepal Council Members : Dr. Olak Bahadur Jirel Dr. Dhana Lama Hospital
: United Mission Hospital, Kathmandu and others.
Sunday Services : March 20, 2016 6.00 pm
: Scudder Auditorium Rev. Dr. David Joy
6.30 pm
: Hospital Chapel Palm Musicals
Obituary : Dr. Rahator Rajas Prabhakar (MBBS batch of 1963) on September 29, 2015. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved members of the family at this time of grief and loss.
A brief Report on "Rehab Mela - 2016" The Annual Rehab Mela was conducted successfully by the Rehab team for the patient alumni community of the Rehabilitation Institute. This was organised at the Dr.Mary Verghese Trust premises in the month of February. A one-day mela for the persons with acquired brain injury was held on the 13th February 2016 for the 13th consecutive year and a 3-day mela for persons with spinal cord injury was conducted from 19th to 21st of February for the 23rd consecutive year. In addition to an annual follow up, this annual reunion event provides opportunities for exhibiting talents and enhancing networking of patients rehabilitated from CMC and within the 100 km follow up area. The Mela was attended by 269 persons rehabilitated from CMC. On the first day, the patients were clinically evaluated and attended to by specialists. The varying needs of the participants such as socio-vocational needs, information on legal rights of the disabled and psycho-spiritual needs were addressed. Damaged appliances were repaired. An eye screening camp was also conducted by the Ophthalmology Department, CMC. In the evening, a welcome programme was organised by the inpatients of Rehab Institute and the students. The Dr. Mary Verghese Award, instituted in 2011was given to Mr. Suresh K., Volunteer Art Therapist in Rehab Institute for more than 25 years, in recognition of his outstanding contribution for the cause of severely disabled people. Dr. Mary Verghese Sports Accolade that was initiated this year was awarded to Mr.Vannela Anjana Reddy. The sports and games competitions were organized at the Oval ground on day 2. Mr.Sathish, a Wheel Chair Marathon Champion and Mr. Kumaresan and Mr.Velusamy who are National wheelchair basketball players and also patient alumni of Rehab Institute gave away the prizes. The afternoon seminar on “Veenaga Vilai pogalama?” was conducted by the Social Work team. Cultural programmes were organized in the evening by the participants of mela, inpatients of Rehab and the students and this was followed by talent night competitions. On day 3 morning, a discussion on Psycho-Spiritual aspects was organized for the patients, led by the chaplaincy department, to find ways to face the challenges in their lives. Dr. Alfred Job Daniel, Principal, CMC delivered the chief guest address at the valedictory function in the evening and gave away the prizes for the winners of various competitions.
College Day Celebration by College of Nursing Faculty, Staff and Students of College of Nursing celebrated the College Day on February 27th, 2016. The theme of the day was “MELANGE” a French word that means “Variety”. The day started with flag hoisting in the College of Nursing Campus at 7.30 am which set the pace for the whole day’s programme at Scudder Auditorium, Bagayam. Centered on the theme ‘MELANGE’ the entire gamut of programmes from Inauguration to the post-lunch entertainment highlighted the essence of ‘Variety’ among believes thoughts, deeds and personalities that add colour to life. Dr. Freda Gnanaselvam, Principal, M.M.E.S. Women’s Arts & Science College, Melvisharam, Vellore was the Chief Guest for the occasion. Dr. Freda in her address, referred to the ‘Parable of Pencil’ and explained the various attributes that we need to have namely ‘being useful’, ‘becoming a better person by learning’, ‘choosing the road to justice’, ‘paying attention to inner self, and ‘leaving a mark in life’. Dr. Sukriya Nayak, Associate Director and Dr. Premila Lee, Nursing Superintendent offered felicitations at the Inaugural function. The student Vice President Ms. Deborah Jeyaseeli announced the prize winners of the Zenith Quiz held at Coimbatore in November 2015.The College Magazine 2014-2015 was released by the Chief Guest. The theme was presented excellently by students in a ‘Variety’ of forms such as dance, mime, tableau and skit depicting the theme. Undergraduate and postgraduate students enthusiastically participated in the Debate on the topic “Social Media Builds or Breaks” that was excellently moderated by Dr. Anna T Valson, Assoc. Professor, Nephrology Department, CMC. Faculty and students thoroughly enjoyed participating in the games conducted. The entertainment programme showcased the talents of faculty and students. As in the previous year, College Day was once again an occasion that strengthened the bonds between staff and students and fostered a spirit of solidarity among all who participated in the event.
Allied Health Sciences Sports Day celebrated AHS sports was organised on 27th February 2016 at the Oval Ground. Dr. Judy Ann John, Vice-Principal (AHS), CMC was the Chief Guest at Sports day and she distributed prizes to the winners. The Overall Championship was bagged by the Medical Records Department (MRD); Individual Championship (For Men): Mr. Abshek P. (MRD Department); Individual Championship (For Women): Ms.Rinu Varghese (Radiology Department).
Upcoming Event Greetings from Accident and Emergency Medicine Department. We are happy to announce the 44th Early Management of Trauma Course (EMTC) training programme for CMC candidates (Doctors & Nurses) to be held from 14th, 15th & 16th April 2016. As there has been a great demand for the same, no. of participants are restricted to 25 on a first-come-first-serve basis. Registration fee is Rs.4000/-. For further details contact Mr. Senthil, Secretary, Department of Emergency Medicine - Phone No. 2225. Note: Registration will not be entertained after 31st March 2016.
Campus activity - Cricket Practice Nets inaugurated The cricket practice net facility was an unmet dream for most cricketers in CMC, and it was on the 23rd of February that this dream became a reality. The two cricket nets fixed in the Oval Ground were inaugurated by Dr. Saro Devanandan and Dr. M.J. Paul in the presence of Principal, Dr. Alfred Job Daniel, Physical Director, Dr. Balaganesan, SA governing Body and students. Dr. M.J. Paul inaugurated the 1st bowling in the nets.
Retirement Mrs. Vimala Jayakaran, selection grade II Senior Librarian, College of Nursing retired on March 4th 2016 after 32 years of dedicated service to the institution. Mrs. Vimala hails from a devout Christian family in Madurai. She is the fifth child with six siblings in her family. Her mother was a MPHW and her father was a teacher. Mrs. Vimala completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Madurai. After receiving her degree in BLIS from Annamalai University, she joined College of nursing, CMC Vellore as Assistant librarian in the year 1983. Mrs. Vimala was highly motivated and continued to pursue higher studies and completed her MA in 1990 and MLIS in the year 2000. Mrs. Vimala Jayakaran was a great resource when the College of Nursing library expanded with upgraded facilities and was instrumental in planning and designing the Florence Taylor Memorial library in the new College of Nursing which was built with the ASHA grant. She participated with enthusiasm and genuine interest in planning and establishing facilities like RFID circulation system, the self issue Kiosk and the Computer labs in the new library. She was diligent in improving the resources in the library by adding books and journals along with the suggestions given by the faculty and was ready to render help to the students and faculty in finding the necessary references. She kept her knowledge up-to-date by participating in conferences and workshops and publishing papers. Mrs. Vimala was a simple, God fearing person who willingly supported students through counselling and prayers. She also actively participated in all College events including College Day dances. Her sense of involvement and initiative was much appreciated by all the students and faculty. She also took active participation in many church and spiritual activities and is very committed to her family. Her husband, Mr. G. Sylvanus Jayakaran is a retired programme facilitator from The Compassion International, Chennai. Her older daughter, Jenita Priscilla has completed M.Tech (Bio Tech) from Karunya University and her younger daughter Jeffina Blessy is doing M.Tech in the same University. As she retires Mrs. Vimala will be remembered for her simplicity, hard work and commitment to this College and the Institution. The CMC community thanks Mrs. Vimala Jayakaran for her many years of sincere and faithful services and wishes her good health, God’s blessings and long life as she enters a new phase of life.
Institutional Sponsorship for Higher Specialities Applications are invited from candidates interested in applying for Institutional Sponsorship (D.M./M.Ch–2016 session) in the following Specialities: DM. : Cardiology, Clinical Haematology, Critical Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Hepatology, Nephrology and Rheumatology. M.Ch.: Cardio Thoracic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology and Vascular Surgery. Application forms for sponsorship are available from Principal’s Office (Mr. Mohan / Mr. Senthil or from the concerned departments. Kindly apply in DUPLICATE to the Head of Department AND Principal by 24.03.2016. The decision of the CMC Sponsorship Committee will be communicated to the candidates by 31.03.2016. If you do not receive the same by the said date, please contact Vice Principal’s Office (PG).
Institutional Sponsorship for the Post Doctoral Fellowship Courses July 2016 Applications are invited from candidates interested in applying for Institutional sponsorship for the Post Doctoral Fellowship Courses July 2016 session in the following Specialities: Audio Vestibular Diseases, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Cytogenetics, Paediatric Intensive Care, Paediatric Nephrology, Radiology – Cross Sectional Imaging, Neuro & Vascular Interventional Radiology, and Paediatric Radiology. Application forms for sponsorship are available from Academic Office (Mr. Gokul) or from the concerned departments. Kindly apply in DUPLICATE to the Head of Department AND Principal by 24.03.2016. The decision of the CMC Sponsorship Committee will be communicated to the candidates. If you do not receive the same by the said, please contact Academic Office Dr. Kuryan George, (+91 94436 27270) Academic Officer.
Situations Vacant 1. Senior Registrar (NON PG) with M.D. (General Medicine) for the Department of Nephrology Salary : Rs.35,860/- (Consolidated). Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability). Apply with bio-data, certificates and testimonial copies, contact phone number, email ID and address with pincode to the Principal, Christian Medical College, Bagayam Vellore-632 002. email: princi@cmcvellore.ac.in on or before March 26, 2016 for Item 1. 2. Clinical Occupational Therapist for the Department of Occupational Therapy Eligibility : BOT Graduates from AIOTA recognized colleges. Should have completed six months of compulsory internship as per the University requirements. Experience : Less than 4 years after internship completion. Term : One year (Posting : all clinical areas). Monthly stipend : Rs.8,990/-. Accommodation not provided. Apply with the bio-data, photocopies of qualifying certificates, e-mail ID, postal address and phone numbers to the Principal, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore - 632 002 on or before March 26, 2016 for Item 2. 3. Medical Officer for the Department of Distance Education Unit Job code : 1141 Qualification : M.B.B.S. with minimum 10 years experience or any Post Graduation (MD / MS / DNB). Preference will be given to those who have experience in rural community work and training health workers. Job description : Organizing, coordinating and administrating the Community Health Distance Education programme, liaisoning with Mission Hospitals and Mission agencies in India, preparing teaching materials and team management. Job involves intensive travel across the country. Mode of appointment : Project mode. Salary : As per institutional rules. Accommodation not provided. 4. Senior Research Fellow for the Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics Qualification: M.B.B.S. Mode of appointment: Project mode. Salary: Consolidated. Accommodation not provided.
Job code : 1139
5. Technical Officer for the Centre for Stem Cell Research Job code : 1140 Qualification : M.Sc. Life Sciences with experience in the technologies mentioned above. Salary : Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Mode of appointment : Project mode. Accommodation not provided. For more details of the positions and application form visit www.cscr.in Apply with bio-data, certificates and testimonial copies, contact phone number, email ID and address with pincode to the Principal, Christian Medical College, Bagayam Vellore-632 002. email : princi.hr@cmcvellore.ac.in on or before March 24, 2016 for Item 3 and March 26, 2016 for Item 4 and email: cscredu@cmcvellore.ac.in on or before March 28, 2016 for Item 5. Note: Please mention the Job Code in the application form/email . The application / email without Job Code will not be accepted.
6. Staff III Speech Therapist for Nambikkai Nilayam Qualifications : B.Sc. (Speech Therapy and Audiology). Salary scale : As per institutional rules. Age limit : 35 years. Job description : Clinical work. 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 March 28, 2016 for Item 6. 7. Staff Nurse B.Sc. for the project under Cardiology Department and Department of Infectious Diseases Qualification : B.Sc. Nursing. Apply with biodata, photograph, certificates, testimonial/s to the Dean, College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore - 632 004 on or before March 19, 2016 for Item 7.