Vol.No.55
No.17
FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY
OCTOBER 23, 2017
The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. Psalm 33:5
CORPORA 2017
Special Prayers: October 22 - 28, 2017 RUHSA :Dr. Rita Isaac and Staff Dr. Selva Titus Chacko and Staff Mrs. Rajeshwari Siva and Staff Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church Council Members: Rt. Rev. S. Edwin Jayakumar Dr. C.A. Nelson Jesudasan Hospital:St.Joseph Eye Hospital, Trichy and others Sunday Services : October 29, 2017 6.00 pm : Scudder Auditorium Special Service MBBS Batch of 2014 6.30 pm : Hospital Chapel Dr. Raju Titus Chacko Memoranda:
In CORPORA 2017, more than 100 specimens including skeleton, bones, muscles, heart, nasal and oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lung, stomach, intestine, liver, pancreas, external and internal features of kidney, ureter, urinary bladder; male and female reproductive organs, brain, spinal cord, sense organs and endocrine
glands were displayed. Human embryos and fetuses at different stages of development were also displayed. The students also learnt about common health problems like infectious diseases, vitamin deficiencies and endocrine disorders. All specimens were tailor-made to be relevant to the school biology curriculum and all exhibits were annotated and labeled to facilitate self-study. In addition, staff were available at all times to provide explanation and to clarify doubts. General information on healthy diet, evils of smoking, immunization, perinatal care and organ donation were also provided in the form of attractive charts that the students viewed in the waiting area. A little over five thousand school students from 52 schools and 2 colleges benefited through this programme. Most of the students and teachers through their feedback
Dr. Ajoy Mathew Varghese, Professor of ENT is appointed as Head of ENT Unit-II (Paediatric ENT) with effect from 13th October, 2017 for a four-year term. Dr. Joy Sarojini Michael, Professor of Microbiology, is appointed Head of the Department of Clinical Microbiology with effect from 21st October, 2017 for a four-year term. Day to remember : Occupational Therapy Day : October 27 Obituary: Mrs.Vijaya, mother of Mr.Gunasundaram, Hospital House Keeping Attendant, Q1 West and mother-in-law of Mrs.Mary, Hospital House Keeping Attendant, ISSCC OPD on 18 th October, 2017. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved members of the family at this time of grief and loss.
commented that this programme was very useful and created interest in learning more about human body. It was a pleasure and excitement to know that this programme gave an opportunity for students from the rural areas to learn human biology in a better manner.
CMC Newsline
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he Department of Anatomy, conducted an exhibition and teaching programme for school children called ‘CORPORA 2017’ from 3rd to 6th October, 2017. The Department of Anatomy has a large repository of formalin fixed specimens, plastinates, skeletons, bones and highly skilled faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching. The program was initiated with the aim to provide an educative experience for the school students in and around Vellore.
Dr. Ari George Chacko, Professor of Neurosurgery, is appointed as Head of Neurosurgery Unit-I with effect from 13 th October, 2017 on his return from sabbatical leave.
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