Christian

Medical College
Vellore

Prospectus
Admissions 2021-2022
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Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India, 632002.
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Contents
1.1. Office Bearers 7
1.2. VISION, OBJECTIVE & MISSION 9
Objective 9
Mission Statement 9
1.3. INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES 9
1.4. HISTORY 10
1.5. EDUCATION 11
Medical Education 11
Nursing Education 12
Allied Health Sciences 13
1.6. SERVICE 13
1.7. RESEARCH 13
1.8. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT 14
1.9. SPIRITUAL NURTURE 14
1.10. STUDENT NURTURE 14
1.11. A COMMITMENT TO SERVE THE NATION 15
1.12. LOCATION 15
1.13. ADMISSIONS CALENDAR OF COURSES OFFERED 16
1.14. RECOMMENDATION TO MINORITY NETWORK CATEGORY 16
1.15. SERVICE OBLIGATION 18
1.16. SUBSIDIZED FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS 19
1.17. DISCIPLINE 19
Ragging 19
Possession of Illicit Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking 20
Involvement in Strikes and Criminal Acts 20
2. MEDICAL COURSES 22
2.1. MBBS 22
Description of Course 22
Eligibility for Admission 22
Basis of Admission 23
Registration for Admission 23
2.2. MEDICAL POSTGRADUATE COURSES 24
(Diploma, Degree and Higher Specialties)
2.2.1 Degree/Diploma Courses 24
2.2.2 Higher Specialty Courses 25
2.3. POST GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP COURSES 30
Post Graduate Fellowship in Accident & Emergency Medicine 30
Post Graduate Fellowship in Advanced General Dentistry 30
Post Graduate Fellowship in Laser Dentistry 31
Post Graduate Fellowship in Neonatology 31
Post Graduate Fellowship in Palliative Medicine 32
2.4. POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP COURSES 33
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Cardiac Anaesthesia 36
Advanced Clinical Anesthesia and Peri-operative medicine 36
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology 37
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine 38
Advanced Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 38
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Dermatology 39
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Advanced Medical Dermatology 39
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Dermatosurgery 39
 Post Doctoral Fellowship in Diabetology 40
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Audio Vestibular Diseases 40
Post Doctoral Fellowship in ENT-Head & Neck-Skull Base Surgery 41
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Implantation Otology 41
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology 41
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Rhinology 42
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Laryngology and Phonosurgery 42
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 43
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation 43
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Molecular Haematology 44
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Haematology 44
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Genetics 44
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Emergency Medicine 45
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine 45
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neurocritical Care 45
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Interventional Nephrology 46
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology 46
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neurosurgery Spine 47
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery 47
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Skull Base Neurosurgery 47
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Gynaec Oncology 48
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics 48
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Spinal Disorders Surgery 49
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Cytogenetics 50
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Laboratory Haematology 51
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropathology 51
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Disease 51
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Developmental Paediatrics 52
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care 52
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Nephrology 53
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Emergency Medicine 54
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 55
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Endocrinology 55
Post Doctoral Fellowships in Radiology 56
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 57
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Pulmonology 58
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Advanced Arthritis, Rheumatism & Autoimmunity 58
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery 59
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery including Microvascular
Reconstructive Surgery 59
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Phlebology 60
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery 60
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia 60
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Nerve Block & Pain Management 61
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Molecular Pathology 61
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Haematology-Oncology (IAP) 62
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Molecular Pathology 62
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Applied Pharmacokinetics 63
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Acute Care Pediatrics 63
2.5. DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES 64
Diploma in Allergy & Asthma (DAA) 64
Certificate in General Dentistry 65
Diploma in Hospital Administration (DHA) – Distance Education Programme 65
Distance Fellowship in Diabetes Management (DFID) 66
Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (PGDFM) 67
 Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (PGDFM-Family Medicine) 67
Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatrics (PGDG) 68
Post Graduate Diploma in Christian Bioethics- Distance Learning Programme 69
Distance Education Fellowship in Hypertension (DFIH) 69
Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (PGDMH) 70
Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Medicine (PGDRM) 71
3. Nursing 74
3.1. UNDERGRADUATE NURSING PROGRAMMES 74
3.1.1 Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery 74
3.1.2 BSc Degree in Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Town Campus 75
3.1.3 BSc Degree in Nursing, Christian Medical College Vellore, Chittoor Campus 77
3.2. NURSING POSTGRADUATE COURSES 79
(DIPLOMA, DEGREE AND FELLOWSHIPS)
3.2.1 M.Sc. Degree in Nursing 79
3.2.2 Post Basic BSc Nursing Programme 80
3.2.3 Post Basic Diploma in Nursing 81
Post Basic Diploma in Cardio Thoracic Nursing 82
Post Basic Diploma in Neuro Science Nursing 82
Post Basic Diploma in Operation Room (O.R.) Nursing 82
Post Basic Diploma in Critical Care Nursing 82
Post Basic Diploma in Gerontological Nursing 83
Post Basic Diploma in Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Nursing 83
Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing 83
Post Basic Diploma in Neonatal Nursing 83
Post Basic Diploma in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 84
Post Basic Diploma in Emergency and Disaster Nursing 84
Post Basic Diploma in Renal Nursing 84
Post Basic Diploma in Burn Nursing 84
3.2.4 Fellowships in Nursing 85
3.2.5 Service Obligation for Postgraduate, Post Basic Degree,
Post Basic Diploma and Fellowship Nursing Programmes 85
4. Allied Health Sciences 88
4.1. GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION TO ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES 88
4.2. DEGREE COURSES 89
Bachelor of Science in Accident and Emergency Care Technology 89
Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology 90
Bachelor of Science in Cardiac Technology 90
Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Perfusion Care Technology 90
Bachelor of Science in Critical Care Technology 91
Bachelor of Science in Dialysis Technology 91
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (BSc MLT) 92
Bachelor of Science in Medical Record Science (BMRSc) 92
Bachelor of Science in Medical Sociology 92
Bachelor of Science in Neuro-Electrophysiology 93
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology 94
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) 94
Bachelor of Sciences in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology 95
Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) 95
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) 96
Bachelor in Prosthetics & Orthotics (BPO) 97
Bachelor of Science in Radiography & Imaging Technology 97
Bachelor of Science in Radiotherapy Technology 98
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy 98
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Hospital Administration 99
4.3. DIPLOMA COURSES 100
Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology 100
Diploma in Dermatology Laboratory Technology 101
Diploma in Hand and Leprosy Physiotherapy Technology 101
Diploma in Hospital Equipment Maintenance 102
Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (Radiodiagnosis) 102
Diploma in Optometry & (Ophthalmic Technology*) 103
Diploma in Hospital Sterilisation Technology 103
Diploma in Urology Technology 103
Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology (Chittoor Campus) 104
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (Chittoor Campus) 104
4.4. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA & FELLOWSHIP COURSES 105
PG Diploma in Assisted Reproductive Technology 106
PG Diploma in Cardiac Technology 106
PG Diploma in Clinical Pastoral Counselling 106
PG Diploma in Community Health Management (PGDCHM) 107
PG Diploma in Cytogenetics 107
PG Diploma in Dietetics 108
PG Diploma in Genetic Diagnosis Technology 108
PG Diploma in Health Economics, Policy & Financial Management (PGHEPFM) 109
PG Diploma in Histopathological Laboratory Technology 109
PG Diploma in Hospital Administration (PGDHA) 110
PG Diploma in Medical Microbiology 110
Fellowship in Antimicrobial Stewardship for Clinical Pharmacists 110
Fellowship in Hospital Chaplaincy 111
4.5. Masters Courses 112
Master of Physiotherapy (Orthopaedics) 113
Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) 113
MSc Clinical Nutrition 113
MSc Nuclear Medicine Technology 114
Master of Science (Bioethics) 114
5. Masters & Doctoral Courses 116
MSc in Biostatistics 116
MSc in Epidemiology 116
MSc in Medical Physics 117
Master of Public Health (MPH) 117
PhD Programmes 118
MBA in Hospital and Health Systems Management (HHSM) 119
6. Post Graduate Engineering Programmes 120
MS Bioengineering 120
M.Tech. Clinical Engineering and PhD. Medical Devices 120
Faculty - Medical College 122
Faculty - College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore, Town Campus 150
College of Nursing, CMC Vellore, Chittoor Campus 158
Annexure-I: FEE STRUCTURE 159
Annexure-II: Minority Network Christian Churches/Organisations 163
Annexure-III: Basic Information for Undergraduate Student Hostels 164
 Christian Medical College, Vellore

1.1 OFFICE BEARERS

Officers – CMC Vellore Association
Chairman Mr. Barkos Warjri I.A.S.
Vice-Chairman Dr. John Cherian Oommen M.B.B.S. MD
Secretary Dr. Solomon Sathishkumar M.B.B.S. MD
Treasurer Mr. Abraham Oommen B.Com, M.Com, CS (Inter), ICWA

Administrative Officers of the Christian Medical College

Director Dr. J.V. Peter MBBS, MD (Gen.Med), DNB, MAMS, FRACP, FJFICM, FCICM,
M.Phil., FRCP (Edin)
Associate Director Dr. Vikram Mathews MBBS, MD, DM (Haemat)
Associate Director Dr. Kurien Anil Kuruvilla MBBS, DCH, MD (Paeds)
Associate Director Dr. Chandrasingh J MBBS, MS, MCh (Urol),DNB (Urol) FP Urol (Ohio)
Associate Director Dr. Thomas Samuel Ram M.B.B.S., M.D (Radiation Oncology),MBA
Associate Director Dr. Joy John Mammen M.B.B.S., M.D (Pathology)
Associate Director Dr. M.J. Paul M.B.B.S., M.S. DNB., FRCS(G)
Associate Director Dr. Kenny Samuel David M.B.B.S., M.S.(Ortho), FACS
Treasurer Mr. Abraham Oommen B.Com, M.Com, CS (Inter), ICWA
Principal Dr. Anna B. Pulimood MBBS,MD (Path), PhD
Dean, College of Nursing Dr. Vathsala Sadan B.Sc.(N), R.N., R.M., M.Sc.(N), Ph.D
Medical Superintendent Dr. K. Prasad Mathews MBBS, MD, FRACP (Geriatrics)
Nursing Superintendent Dr. Bala Seetharaman B.Sc.(N), R.N., R.M., M.Sc.(N), Ph.D
General Superintendent Er. David Chandran B.E

Administrative Staff of the Christian Medical College

Principal Dr. Anna B. Pulimood MBBS,MD (Path), PhD
Registrar Dr. J. Suganthy MBBS, MS (Anatomy), DNB, PhD.
Vice Principal Dr. Tripti Meriel Jacob MBBS, MS (Anatomy)
Vice Principal Dr. Vinay Timothy Oommen MBBS, MD (Physio)
Vice Principal Dr. Joy Sarojini Michael MBBS, MD (Micro), FRC (Path)
Vice Principal Dr. Sushil Mathew John MBBS, MD (Comm. Med)
Addl. Vice Principal Dr. Suceena Alexander MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro)
Academic Officer Dr. John Roshan Jacob MBBS, MD, DM (Cardiology)
Deputy Registrar Dr. Lekha Mary Abraham MBBS, DO, DNB (Ophthal)
Deputy Registrar Dr. Priya Mary Mammen MBBS, DPM, DNB (Psychiatry)
Chief Superintendent University Examinations Ms. Priscilla Sam MSc, (Nursing)
Men’s Hostel Warden Dr. Vaibhav Londhe MBBS, MD (OG)
Men’s Hostel Resident Warden Dr. Manbha L. Rymbai MBBS, MS, MCh (HPB)
Women’s Hostel Warden Dr. Anuradha Rose MBBS, MD (Comm Med), MHSc (Bioethics)
Women’s Hostel Resident Warden Dr. Tobey Ann Marcus MBBS, DGO, MS (OG)
DJ Hostel Warden Mr. Andrew Babu Jayakumar BPT, MSc (PT)
DJ Hostel Deputy Warden Dr. Roshan Livingstone MSc, Ph.D
Fitch Hostel Warden Ms. Nirmala Samuel B. (Arch.), M. Plan.
Fitch Hostel Deputy Warden Dr. Priya Mary Mammen MBBS, DPM, DNB (Psychiatry)
Fitch Hostel Resident Warden Ms. Elizabeth Mary Thomas BOT

Administrative Staff of the College of Nursing

Dean Dr. Vathsala Sadan B.Sc.(N), R.N., R.M., M.Sc.(N), Ph.D
Deputy Dean Mrs. Alice Sony B.Sc.N., R.N., R.M., M.Sc.N.
Addl. Deputy Dean Mrs. Margaret Manoharan B.Sc.N., R.N., R.M., M.Sc.N.
Addl. Deputy Dean Mrs. Ida Nirmal B.Sc.N., R.N., R.M., M.Sc.N.
Addl. Deputy Dean Mrs. Sara Emma Rosalind J. B.Sc.N., R.N., R.M., M.Sc.N.
Addl. Deputy Dean Mrs. Reena Santhosh B.Sc.N., R.N., R.M., M.Sc.N.
Registrar Mrs. Helen Sujatha Charles B.Sc.N., R.N., R.M., M.Sc.N.
Protem Registrar (Selection 2021) Dr. Manoranjitham Sathiyaseelan B.Sc.(N), R.N., R.M., M.Sc.(N), Ph.D
Deputy Registrar Mrs. Shandrila Immanuel B.Sc.N.,R.N.,R.M., M.Sc.N.
Deputy Registrar Mrs. Sheeba Rani P B.Sc.N., R.N., R.M., M.Sc.N.
Nursing Students’ Hostel Warden Ms. Sheela B.A.

Administrative Staff of the College of Nursing, Chittoor campus

Principal Mrs. Florence Sujia Bai B.Sc.N.,R.N.,R.M., M.Sc.N.
Vice Principal Mrs. Nirmala Margaret P. B.Sc.N.,R.N.,R.M., M.Sc.N.
Nursing Students’ Hostel Warden Ms. Sengamalam Singaram B.A.

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THE
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE

T
he Christian Medical College is an unaided, purpose of the Christian Medical College therefore is
non-capitation, Christian minority, educational to train dedicated persons to manage, run and provide
institution admitting students on merit on health care in the spirit of Christ through the mission
an all India basis. The Christian Medical College hospitals. The motto of the institution is: “Not To Be
(CMC), Vellore was established and is maintained by Ministered Unto, But To Minister”
the Christian Medical College Vellore Association, a
registered society, formed by over 50 different Indian In 2018, the Christian Medical College Vellore proudly
Christian churches and Christian organisations which celebrated the completion of a hundred years of
run over 225 hospitals, health centres and dispensaries Medical Education, which began in 1918, bringing
throughout the length and breadth of this country, to fruition the dream of our visionary founder, Dr. Ida
many of which are situated in remote rural areas. The Sophia Scudder.
 “Not To Be
Ministered Unto,
But To Minister”

1.2 VISION, OBJECTIVE & MISSION purposes and designs, fostering a commitment to
truth and high ethical standards. Research may be
The Christian Medical College, Vellore seeks to be aimed at spirit of enquiry, commitment to truth
a witness to the healing ministry of Christ, through and high ethical standards. Research may be aimed
excellence in education, service and research. at gaining knowledge of the fundamental basis of
health and disease, at improving interventions or in
Objective
optimizing the use of resources.
The objective of the Christian Medical College,
Vellore, is the establishment, maintenance and CMC reaffirms its commitment to the promotion
development of a Christian Medical College and of health and wholeness in individuals and
hospitals in India, where men and women shall communities and its special concern for the disabled,
receive an education of the highest grade in the art disadvantaged, marginalized and vulnerable.
and science of medicine, nursing or one or other of CMC looks for support and participation in its
the related professions, to equip them in the spirit of programmes in education, service, outreach and
Christ, for service in the relief of suffering and in the research, from friends and like-minded agencies in
promotion of health. India and abroad, in a true spirit of partnership.

Mission Statement In its role as a living witness in the healing ministry

of Christ, CMC seeks to work in partnership both
The primary concern of the Christian Medical
with the Church in India and the Universal Church,
College, Vellore, is to develop through education
and their institutions.
and training, compassionate, professionally
excellent, ethically sound individuals who will go
out as servant-leaders of health teams and healing
1.3 INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES
communities. Their service may be in promotive, The Christian Medical College, Vellore, occupies a
preventive, curative, rehabilitative or palliative unique place among medical institutions in India
aspects of health care, in education or in research. (and in the world) as a vital, diverse and inter-
In the delivery of health care, CMC provides a denominational community. The College has
culture of caring while pursuing its commitment demonstrated that it is possible to be committed
to professional excellence. CMC is committed to to quality primary care while encouraging the
innovation and the adoption of new, appropriate, development of excellent tertiary health care
cost-effective, caring technology. In the area services. This approach is possible in the context of
of research, CMC strives to understand God’s a holistic understanding of health and healing.
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1.4 HISTORY
The Christian Medical College, Vellore and the
associated teaching hospitals were founded by
Dr Ida Sophia Scudder, the daughter of a medical
missionary. She was born in 1870 to a missionary
couple working in Tindivanam, sixty miles south of
Chennai and later went back to America to complete
her education. In 1890, she returned to India to attend
to her ailing mother. On a single night during that
visit, Ida was approached by three men seeking her
help for their young wives in labour. As she could not
offer help, and as local customs did not permit a male
doctor to attend to them, young Ida was moved by
the death of these three young Indian women during
childbirth. She saw the suffering of women in India
and realized the need in India for women doctors to
attend to women whose traditions did not permit
them to be treated by men.
She went to the United States of America and obtained
medical training, specializing in Obstetrics and
Gynaecology. In 1900, she started her work with one
room for inpatients in her father’s bungalow. Patients
came in increasing numbers and the need for better
facilities became obvious. She set about winning
support for her cause and in 1902 the Mary Taber
Schell Memorial Hospital was built to accommodate
40 patients. In 1924, the present town campus was
acquired and a 267 bed hospital was built.
Left: Dr Ida Sophia Scudder
Below: 1902, The Mary Taber Schell Memorial Hospital

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The Christian Medical College, Vellore, now offers Madras was obtained in 1950. From 1953 onwards
Medical graduate, postgraduate (diploma and 50 students were admitted (25 men and 25 women).
degree), and higher specialty courses, graduate In 1964 the annual admissions were increased to
and post graduate courses in Nursing, and several 60 and in 2012 it was increased to 100. In 1988, the
degree and diploma Allied Health Science courses affiliation of this institution was transferred from
as well as courses in Bioengineering. the University of Madras to the newly established
‘The Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University’. In
Today there are over 2800 beds for in-patients and
2001, the National Assessment and Accreditation
over 8000 outpatients are treated daily in the main
Council, an autonomous institution of the University
hospital and in peripheral units. Grants Commission awarded a five star rating to the
The Christian Medical College, Vellore expanded institution. When our country became independent,
its services to the neighbouring state of Andhra there was an urgent need to make technical
Pradesh at Chittoor, providing out patient, inpatient
and diagnostic services. There are at present 120
beds for inpatients and over 600 outpatients treated
daily.

1.5 EDUCATION
Medical Education
The Christian Medical College, Vellore, began a 100
years back in 1918, when Dr Scudder started training
women for the Licentiate Diploma (LMP). Her first
batch of medical students achieved a 100 percent
pass in the examinations. In 1942, the medical school
was raised to the status of a college and 25 students
were admitted to the MBBS course.
The first men students were admitted to the college
Best outgoing student 2019 - MBBS
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knowledge and personnel available for the whole of these opportunities for training. This enables
country. The Christian Medical College responded to them to make up-to-date health services available
this need by starting various specialty departments, for people in rural and semi-urban areas in different
known nationally for their contribution to innovative parts of the country, through the hospitals under
teaching and patient care. their auspices. It is expected that those who receive
Postgraduate training programmes continue to be training here will keep the needs of the people of
added, as newer branches of medicine develop. At this country foremost in their minds when they start
present, there are postgraduate diploma courses in their vocation. The trainees are exposed to the most
1 specialty and postgraduate degree courses in 27 modern developments in medical sciences and at the
specialties. This institution has been a pioneer in India same time equal emphasis is given to making trainees
in the development of Community Based Education service oriented, so that they identify themselves
as well as in higher specialties like Cardiology, with the communities they are called to serve.
Thoracic Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology,
Nephrology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology
Nursing Education
and Haematology. The college currently offers The year 1904 saw the beginnings of nursing education
29 higher specialty courses. In addition, Masters in the Christian Medical College, Vellore, when Dr Ida
Courses are offered in the specialties of Biostatistics, Scudder and Miss Lillian Hart, a trained nurse, began
Epidemiology, Medical Physics, Public Health, training Indian women in nursing. In 1909, Miss Delia
Bioengineering and Clinical Engineering and M.B.A. Houghton, a Registered Nurse came to India as the
in Hospital and Health Systems Management. The first instructor and started the first training school with
facility for registering students for Ph.D exists in five students. This programme, called the lower grade
several departments. The emphasis on training course, was later upgraded to higher grade training
Indian doctors to go back and serve in their own areas (Diploma Nursing) in 1932. Miss Vera K. Pitman and
has been maintained. A large number of Christian Miss Florence Taylor were the two pioneers who
churches and missions throughout India make use initiated the four year B.Sc. Nursing programme

Milestones:
1909 Lower Grade Nursing Course
1932 Higher Grade Nursing training (Diploma
Nursing)
1946 B.Sc in Nursing
1967 B.Sc for Trained Nurses
1967 Post Basic Diploma Programmes in
Nursing
First formal Higher Grade Nursing Class
1969 M.Sc in Nursing
1994 PhD in Nursing
2000 “Institute of Excellence” by the
Government of India
2003 WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing
and Midwifery Development
2005 Fellowship in Nursing
2006 Study Centre for National PhD
Consortium, Indian Nursing Council
2009 Centennial year of formal nursing
education
2019 Golden Jubilee of M.Sc. Nursing
Programme
2019 Silver Jubilee of Ph.D. Nursing
Programme

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affiliated to the Madras University in 1946, which was have also been upgraded to degree programmes.
first of its kind in the country. The College of Nursing Currently the institution runs 20 degree courses,
has since grown from strength to strength, setting 10 diploma courses, 13 PG diploma courses, 2
many trends and starting various nursing courses to fellowship courses and Masters in Physiotherapy,
meet the needs of the country. Hospital Administration, Clinical Nutrition,
Nuclear Medicine Technology and Bioethics under
Each year the College of Nursing admits 100
Allied Health Sciences.
students in both Diploma Nursing and B.Sc Nursing
programmes. The Diploma Nursing Programme is
affiliated to the Board of Nursing Education of the
1.6 SERVICE
Nurses League of the Christian Medical Association The service activities of the Christian Medical
of India (South India Branch). The B.Sc. Degree in College in the field of health care are related to its
Nursing Programme is under the Tamil Nadu Dr role as a teaching institution, and the demands of this
M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. The College of role. The Christian Medical College is a tertiary care
Nursing has grown to meet the diverse health needs institution that influences decisions and practices in
of people across the nation through education and health care both within India and abroad. Various
training. Recognizing the contributions of College of models of primary and secondary health care
Nursing in preparing quality health care personnel, are implemented at CHAD (Community Health
it was designated as a “WHO Collaborating Centre” and Development Programme), RUHSA (Rural
for Nursing and Midwifery Development in 2003. Unit for Health and Social Affairs), LCECU (Low
Cost Effective Care Unit) and CONCH (College
The College also offers a 2 year Masters in Nursing
of Nursing Community Health). The extensive
course with 5 different specialities – Medical
capabilities of the institution, straddling primary
Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Obstetrics
to tertiary medical care provide the scientific and
and Gynaecological Nursing, Community Health
professional environment. In 2013 the institution
Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing. The College is
was awarded the NABH accreditation.
recognized to offer Ph.D. Program under the Tamil
Nadu M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai and also
serves as a Nodal Centre for Doctoral Program in
Nursing under the National Consortium for Ph.D. in
Nursing by Indian Nursing Council in Collaboration
with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,
Karnataka.
In the year 2019, a new College of nursing with B.Sc
Nursing Programme affiliated to Dr NTR University
of Health Sciences, Vijawada, Andhra Pradesh has
been started in the CMC Vellore, Chittoor Campus
with an annual intake of 50 students.

Allied Health Sciences

Along with the development of nursing and medical
education, the institution has also recognised the
need to train skilled personnel in the various Allied
Health Sciences. These were initially started as Best Teacher Award 2019
in service training programmes, and gradually
upgraded to certificate, diploma and university 1.7 RESEARCH
degree courses. The first such programme was the
Research is an integral part of the institution.
compounder training programme initiated in 1903,
which was subsequently upgraded as the Diploma Research is oriented to areas of need and
in Pharmacy. Since then many diploma courses emphasizes application to relevant problems.
like Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Medical Some research projects have been of exceptional
Laboratory Technology and Medical Record Science value in combating major health problems. The

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1.9 SPIRITUAL NURTURE

The institution believes that the quality of work is
derived from its dependence on God. Ministering to
the spiritual needs of the patients and the spiritual
nurture of staff and students are central to its entire
programme. The central location of the chapels, both
in the college and the hospital, reflect the centrality
of worship in the life of the community. Sunday
worship services in several Indian languages and in
English are conducted in the town campus chapel
and in English in various residential campuses.
Staff and student retreats led by eminent Christian
thinkers are an important feature of the spiritual
nurture of the community.

1.10 STUDENT NURTURE

Various academic and extracurricular facilities
work on leprosy, AIDS, tropical sprue, diarrhoea in are available for the development of the students.
children and immunization are examples of such Well stocked medical libraries exist in both the
need based research. Several notable contributions hospital and college campuses. Scientific journals,
have been made to medical science in the fields MEDLINE system for literature search, internet and
of Leprosy, Rehabilitation and Reconstructive reprographic facilities are available in the libraries.
Surgery, Neurochemistry, Neuro-physiology, Students can avail of the medical facilities of the
Gastroenterology, Growth and Development, Staff Student Health Services (SSHS) in the town
Microbiology, Population studies, Haematology, campus or at CHAD hospital in the medical college
Oncology and Virology. The inculcation of an campus. Extracurricular activities, which promote
attitude of enquiry, acquisition of knowledge development of skills, talents, physical and mental
of basic methods of research and the conduct health are encouraged. The institution provides
of research at various levels of involvement in and encourages a variety of activities including
health care is encouraged among both faculty music, dramatics, debating, athletics, games and
and students. Research relevant to the country’s social service. Residing in the hostel is mandatory
needs is encouraged with institutional grants for students of MBBS, BSc Nursing and Diploma in
as seed money to initiate projects. National and Nursing courses. Hostel accommodation is available
international funding agencies and other research to students of other courses as well, depending on
organizations currently support research in fields availability.
including population studies on growth and
development, basic science research in organ
transplantation, HIV/AIDS, invasive bacterial
infections, diarrhoeal disease, haematological
malignancies, bone marrow transplantation and
treatment of spinal cord injuries.

1.8 FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

Developing the faculty has been a long held tradition
of the College with every support to specialize and
continually upgrade skills and practice. This has
resulted in an enviable list of over 1200 Medical,
Nursing and Allied Health Science faculty, who in
every department, in their own right, have done the Drs David And Anuradha Paul, receive the Paul Harrison Award 2019
for outstanding and selfless contribution in the field of healthcare
institution proud.

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CMC strongly believes that the students admitted

1.12 LOCATION
to the college should be nurtured as members of
a family. A system of fostering of students who Vellore is 150 km. west of Chennai on the highway
live on the college campus has been successfully to Bangalore and is well connected by road and rail.
working where a member of the teaching staff is For those travelling by train, the station to alight at
allotted one or two students every year to ‘foster’. is Katpadi, which is on the Chennai to Bangalore
This interaction at a non-academic level has proved or Coimbatore line. Frequent bus services connect
popular in integrating the older and younger the major towns in the region (Chennai, Chittoor,
members of the CMC ‘family’. Bangalore, Salem, and Trichy) to Vellore. The town
campus of the College is located at the centre of
1.11 A COMMITMENT TO SERVE Vellore town and is six kilometres south from the
Katpadi Railway Station. This campus houses
THE NATION
the main hospital, hostels for nurses and some
CMC upholds the value that all its alumni will accommodation for faculty. There are numerous
commit themselves to the service of the poor and commercial boarding and lodging facilities around
marginalized. Towards this end, the cost of education the town campus. Situated 7 km. south of the main
is kept at a very modest level to prevent graduates hospital is the College campus set in a green, quiet and
being burdened with financial preoccupations. calm 200-acre site. Classrooms and laboratories for
Furthermore, all candidates admitted to Group pre- clinical students are on this campus. A majority
A courses and Diploma in Nursing will have to of the faculty stay on this campus. This campus can
undertake a service obligation to work in an area be reached by taking the town buses route number 1
of need for a period of two years after completion or 2, going towards Bagayam. Auto- rickshaws are
of training. This process, we hope, will nurture our also available from Katpadi Railway junction and
graduates into a life of service and allow them to Vellore town. The Schell campus is situated in Vellore
work in a learning environment where they can town and is about 2 km from the town campus. The
take informed decisions about their future careers. Kagithapattarai campus is less than a km, from the
All candidates selected for the various degree and town campus and houses the College of Nursing,
diploma courses are required to give an undertaking student nurses hostel and some accommodation. The
to serve in India or in their country of origin for a CMC Chittoor campus is located around 40 km away
minimum period of four years. from CMC Vellore hospital.

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1.13 ADMISSIONS CALENDAR OF COURSES OFFERED

Name of Course Tentative Tentative Tentative month Tentative Classes
month for month for for Step 2/ month for begin
issue of Step 1/ Special tests and registration
Prospectus & Entrance interviews
Application Examination
MBBS April Date of Please keep checking our website for updates
NEET-UG 2021 regarding the selection processes & schedule for MBBS
admissions.
BSc Nursing – CMC Vellore campus April August September October October
BSc Nursing – CMC Vellore Chittoor April August September - October November
campus October
AHS Degree April August September October October
Diploma Nursing April August September October October
AHS Diploma/PG Diploma/Fellowship April August October October October
DM/M.Ch Please keep checking our website for updates regarding the selection processes &
schedule for Higher Speciality admissions.
Post-Doctoral Fellowships April August August September October
MPH & DCPC April August August August August
M.Sc. Bioethics, Biostatistics, April August October October October
Epidemiology & Medical Physics
MS Bioengineering April August August August August
Medical Post Graduate Courses January Date of Please keep checking our website for updates
NEET-PG 2021 regarding the selection processes & schedule for
Medical PG admissions.
Medical Post Graduate Fellowship Courses April August August August August

MSc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Degree, March August Please keep checking our website for updates
Nursing Fellowship, Nursing Post Diploma regarding the selection processes & schedule for
Nursing PG admissions.

1.14 RECOMMENDATION TO organization does not run the said course. However,
eligible minority network/organisations for running
MINORITY NETWORK CATEGORY Nursing courses are permitted to sponsor candidates
The aim of the Christian Medical College, Vellore, for the same courses at CMC. Not more than 2 seats
is to train individuals for service in needy areas may be allotted in that course to these Churches/
especially in Christian mission hospitals. To this end, Organisations, provided the candidates meet all
Christian students are encouraged to apply to be the selection policy criteria. The Christian Medical
considered under the Minority Network category. College, Vellore, is also a recognized Minority
Network organisation.
Any Christian church or Christian organization
which is a member of the Christian Medical Members of the Association and Council who
College Vellore Association and any other church are eligible for the privilege of recommendation to
or Christian body which operates its own medical the Minority Network category shall recommend
work in India or neighbouring countries, which ALL eligible candidates. It is essential that efforts
is a member of the Council, and which fulfils the be made by all Minority Network organisations to
criteria as laid down by the Council is eligible to recommend students belonging to the weaker and
recommend candidates to the Minority Network under privileged sections of the society. Normally
category for selection to the various educational certification should be offered to candidates
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families have had a meaningful relationship with of the body for a minimum period of two years.
the Church or the related body for a period of at least This obligation should be given as service only and
10 years. In the case of transfer from one parish/ shall be ensured by the Christian Medical College,
diocese/denomination to another, the total period of Vellore.
relationship with the churches (regardless of area or
No candidates recommended to the Minority Network
denomination) should be taken into consideration.
category shall be considered for admission unless they
No candidate shall pay any amount exceeding Rs. achieve a set minimum standard in the admission test
750/- to the Minority Network organisation towards which indicates that they can successfully complete
registration for recommendation to the Minority the course. The candidates should also fulfil the
Network category. Collection of any amount in requirements of the respective certifying Board.
excess of Rs. 750/- as donation/security deposit/
All candidates who are selected for any educational
retainer or in any other form by the Minority
course in the College shall execute with their
Network organisation is a violation of the Christian
Minority Network organisation and the College
Medical College Vellore Association and Council
legally valid agreements on appropriate stamp
resolutions and guidelines.
paper within 2 weeks of their selection. The College
Indian Minority Network organisations may will get the students to execute the agreement written
recommend only Indian nationals to the Minority on behalf of the Minority Network organisations.
Network category. (Any person who holds a Failure to execute the agreement will result in the
passport other than an Indian passport is ineligible candidate forfeiting the seat. The sample agreement
to be recommended by an Indian Minority Network is available in the admission bulletin.
organisation).
Service obligation should be discharged only
Recommendation to the Minority Network category in terms of service and not through financial
entails an agreement between the candidate and compensation. Details of the service obligation are
the Minority Network organisation whereby the given separately for each course. Candidates and
candidate agrees to serve in one of the institutions their parent/legal guardian are required to sign a

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Dr Anna Pulimood, Principal, with students

service obligation agreement. 1.14.1 Undergraduate College

Admission is restricted under the Minority Network Recommendation for Christians to the
category to only one candidate from the same family Minority Network category
(siblings) in any particular year to any single course Christian candidates who are not recommended
offered by the Christian Medical College, Vellore. to the Minority Network category by the CMC
In the event a student fails to fulfil the service obligation Vellore Association or Council members may apply
by appropriate service as stated in the agreement, he/ to be considered under the Undergraduate College
she will not be eligible for Recommendation for Christians to the Minority
a. Admission to any further educational courses at the Network category. Such candidates should apply to
Christian Medical College, Vellore. The Council Secretary, c/o The Registrar, CMC, Vellore.
b. Any appointment in the Christian Medical College, The application for recommendation to the Minority
Vellore and associated teaching hospitals. Network category under the Undergraduate College
Recommendation for Christians to the Minority
Students who do not fulfil their service obligation will
Network category should be sent to The Registrar,
not be issued any certificates other than the certificates
CMC, Vellore 632002 so as to reach not later than the
statutorily mandated by the University/ Boards and
date mentioned in the Admission Bulletin 2021.
Professional Registration Councils.
The list of Minority Network churches/organisations Enclose the following documents
eligible to recommend candidates to the Minority • Application for recommendation to be considered
Network category to the various courses is given under the Undergraduate College Recommendation
in Annexure II. for Christians to the Minority Network category
(Annexure IV of Bulletin)
THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR WILL NOT
CORRESPOND IN THIS REGARD WITH THE • A certificate from the pastor of the candidate’s
CANDIDATE Church that the candidate/parents have been
member(s) of the Church for a duration of not less
than 10 years (Annexure VI of Bulletin)

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• Baptism/Confirmation certificate not be eligible for admission to postgraduate studies or

for appointment as staff of Christian Medical College,
Candidates who have applied for and are not eligible
Vellore. They will not be given any certificates other
for recommendation to the Minority Network
than those statutorily mandated by the University/
category will be considered only under the open
Boards and respective Professional Councils.
category.
1.16 SUBSIDIZED FEES AND
1.15 SERVICE OBLIGATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Christian Medical College, Vellore upholds the
Despite the extensive medical services provided by
value that its alumni will commit themselves to the
the hospitals and community outreach, the mission
service of the poor and marginalized. Hence, the
statement makes it clear that CMC‘s primary concern
cost of education has been kept at a very modest
is education, training and professional development.
level to prevent graduates being burdened with
There is a commitment to ensure that the cost of
financial preoccupations. All candidates admitted
education should not be a barrier to anyone desiring
to the Group A courses and Diploma in Nursing
to pursue a course at CMC. The course fees are
and Midwifery will have to undertake a service heavily subsidized; for example, the annual fee for
obligation, to work in an area of need for a minimum MBBS excluding accommodation is Rs. 31000/- after
period of two years after completion of training. the first year even though the full cost per student is
This process is expected to nurture our graduates estimated at several lakhs per annum.
into a lifetime of service and allows them to work
Students who find it difficult to meet even these
in a learning environment where they can make
low fees are encouraged to apply for scholarships
informed decisions about their future careers. The
which are available for all undergraduate courses
candidates chosen under the open category will
(Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences).
serve in areas of need identified by the Christian
Scholarships are awarded according to economic
Medical College, Vellore.
status and cover all or part of the fees and
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that education is a gift to be shared and not sold. serve alcohol on any occasion within the campuses
The intention is that those who benefit will share the of CMC. Forcing a fellow student to consume alcohol
fruits of their experience in learning at CMC, Vellore would be grounds for severe disciplinary action.
through service to humanity. The Indian penal code classifies obtaining, keeping
or passing on banned drugs (such as marijuana,
1.17 DISCIPLINE cocaine, heroin etc) as a criminal offence. Possession
or use of banned drugs will result in expulsion from
Ragging the college.
Ragging is unacceptable behaviour on the
campuses of the Christian Medical College. It is Involvement in Strikes and Criminal Acts
illegal according to the Law of the land to commit, It is an illegal act to be involved in strike within the
participate in, abet or propagate “ragging”. The organization. In case, if the student is involved in
institution will deal firmly and strictly with all this act, she/he may be liable for expulsion from the
instances of ragging. If any incident/s of ragging institution. Any other activities which are likely to
comes to the notice of the authorities, the concerned affect the peace and tranquillity of the institution,
student/s will be given liberty to explain. If the involvement in any sort of violence or disturbance
explanation is not satisfactory, the authorities both within and outside the institution/any criminal
will expel the student from the institution. Please acts/offences as defined in the Indian Penal Code
refer annexure VIII of the admission Bulletin for 1860 will result in expulsion from the College.
Summer Admissions for further details on the
Immoral activity including use of foul language,
UGC guidelines on ragging.
gestures or any form of abuse would be liable for
Possession of Illicit Drugs, Alcohol and severe disciplinary action.
Smoking ‘Wifi’ provided in classrooms and hostels is solely
Smoking is not permitted in public areas and on the for academic purposes. Any form of its inappropriate
campuses of CMC. Students should not consume or use is condemnable.

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2.1 MBBS (13 months) students will be assessed on Forensic 

Medicine, Community Medicine, Ophthalmology
Description of Course and Oto-rhinolaryngology. Phase III Part II (13
months)  includes Medicine and allied specialities,
The MBBS course is of four and a half years duration
Surgery and allied specialities, Child Health and
and is followed by one year of Compulsory
Obstetrics & Gynaecology. A block posting in
Rotating Residential Internship. The course
Community Health is an integral part of each
begins with a short foundation course sensitizing
stage. Posting in mission hospitals and secondary
students to the health situation in India, the role
care centres is a unique feature of medical
of doctors in the community and basic principles
education. The internship lasting for 12 months
of Communication & Ethics. The undergraduate
comprises of postings in Community Health,
course in medicine comprises of three phases
Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
as per the Competency based Undergraduate
Child Health, Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine
Curriculum. This consists of three phases. Phase
and short electives in various specialties. All these
I or the Pre-Clinical phase is of 13 months and is
are as per the guidelines of the National Medical
preceded by a one month foundation course. This
Commission.
phase comprises of the basic sciences, Anatomy,
Physiology and Biochemistry, as well as an
Eligibility for Admission
introduction to Community Medicine, Humanities
and Professional Development. Clinical rotations Candidates should have passed the qualifying
begin after Phase I. At the end of Phase II or the examination equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary
Para-clinical phase (12 months) students will be period of 12 years of study, the last two years of study
assessed on the subjects Pharmacology, Pathology comprising of Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-
and  Microbiology. At the end of Phase III part I technology with English. A candidate for admission to
 Christian Medical College, Vellore

the medical course “must have passed in the subjects The number of candidates for the MBBS course shall
of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and be 100 per year and the distribution of seats will be
English individually and must have obtained a as follows:
minimum of 50%# marks taken together in Physics, a. All India Open Category - 16 seats.
Chemistry and Biology (or Botany and Zoology taken (i) One candidate will be selected by the
together)/Bio- technology at the qualifying exam” Government of India (separate requests for obtaining
(#40% aggregate for BC, MBC, SC/ST candidates). prescribed applications are to be addressed to the
This is as per TN Government and University authorities as indicated in Annexure - II of the
guidelines. BC, MBC, SC/ST are as defined by the bulletin).
Government of India or States/UTs governments; all (ii) Twenty percent (3 seats) of the open seats shall
rules are subject to change as per State & University be reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled
guidelines. Please refer to the latest regulations on Caste/Tribes (SC/ST). Please refer to the Admission
the Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University website bulletin 2020 for details.
http://www.tnmgrmu.ac.in/). b. Minority Network Category & CMC Vellore
Staff quota - 84 seats
Candidates should have passed in all subjects of the
qualifying examination of the Higher Secondary Up to 84 seats will be reserved for the Minority
Certificate Examination (Academic) conducted by Network Category & CMC Vellore Staff quota (See
Section 1.14 for further details on Recommendation
the Tamil Nadu State Board or any other equivalent
to the Minority Network Category). Please keep
examination in one and the same attempt in the
checking the admission page on the CMC website
subjects.
for updated information.
Candidates should have completed the age of 17
years at the time of admission or should complete Registration for Admission
the said age on or before 31st December of the said Those finally selected for admission will be required
year. Please check the admission page on the CMC to register for the course by paying the tuition fee and
website for updated information. completing other admission formalities. Students
should submit their certificates in ORIGINAL.
Basis of Admission Admission to the MBBS degree course will continue
The Admission process will be as described in the to be provisional until approval by the Tamil Nadu Dr
admission bulletin 2020. M.G.R. Medical University.

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2.2 MEDICAL POSTGRADUATE COURSES

(Diploma, Degree and Higher Specialties)
The Christian Medical College offers admission to the following postgraduate and higher specialty courses.
The number of seats available in each of these courses is indicated. Please check the current PG admission
bulletin / higher specialty admission bulletin / website for updated information on courses, number of
seats and further details regarding the admission process.
2.2.1 Degree/Diploma Courses

Subject Course Name Duration (Years) No. of Seats*

Anaesthesiology MD 3 33

Anatomy MD 3 4

Biochemistry MD 3 2

Clinical Pathology DCP 2 2

Community Medicine MD 3 6

Dermatology Venerol & Lep. MD 3 5

Otorhinolaryngology MS 3 8

Emergency Medicine MD 3 3

Family Medicine MD 3 2

Geriatrics MD 3 3

General Medicine MD 3 16

General Surgery MS 3 10

Microbiology MD 3 4

Nuclear Medicine MD 3 2

Obstetrics & Gynaecology MS 3 17

Ophthalmology MS 3 9

Orthopaedics MS 3 12

Paediatrics MD 3 20

Pathology MD 3 8

Pharmacology MD 3 2

Physiology MD 3 4

Physical Medicine & MD 3 4

Rehabilitation
Psychiatry MD 3 12

Radiodiagnosis MD 3 12

Radiotherapy MD 3 8

Respiratory Medicine MD 3 4

Transfusion Medicine MD 3 3

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2.2.2 Higher Specialty Courses

Subject Course Duration (years) No. of Seats*
Cardiology DM 3 6
Cardiothoracic Surgery MCh 3 4
Clinical Haematology DM 3 8
Critical Care Medicine DM 3 5
Endocrine Surgery MCh 3 2
Endocrinology DM 3 4
Gastroenterology DM 3 8
Gynaecological Oncology MCh 3 2
Hand Surgery MCh 3 3
Hepatology DM 3 4
Hepato-Pancreato- Biliary Surgery MCh 3 2
Infectious Disease DM 3 2
Interventional Radiology DM 3 2
Neonatology DM 3 2
Nephrology DM 3 6
Neuroanaesthesia DM 3 2
Neurology DM 3 4
Neurosurgery MCh 3 1
Neurosurgery MCh 6 3
Paediatric Orthopaedics MCh 3 2
Paediatric Surgery MCh 3 4
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery MCh 3 4
Rheumatology DM 3 4
Urology MCh 3 5
Vascular Surgery MCh 3 2
Paediatric Neurology DM 3 2
Virology DM 3 2
Pulmonary Medicine DM 3 2
Reproductive Medicine & Surgery MCh 3 3
* Number of seats variable
Please check the NEET SS 2021 Bulletin to be released by the National Board of Examinations for eligibility to the above courses.
NOTE: POSTGRADUATE COURSES IN THIS INSTITUTION ARE IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMMES.

For All Post-Graduate Courses Mentioned in various other factors, which go towards suitability
Section 2.2 to pursue postgraduate training. The selection
For MD/MS/Diploma courses and M.Ch Neuro- process/admission will be subject to any orders
surgery – 6 year course, as well as for all Higher passed or that may be passed by the Government/
Specialty courses, please keep checking our website University/Professional Councils.
for updates on the selection process & schedule for
Rules Governing Minority Network Category
admissions.
Candidates:
The College recognizes that merit is not merely a. Any Christian Church or Christian
academic but is, in addition, a collection of Organization which is a member of the Christian

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Tree planting by the out-going batch of Medical Students

Medical College Vellore Association and any other been agreed upon towards recommendation to the
Church or Christian Body which operates its own Minority Network category for the M.B.B.S. course
medical work in India or neighbouring countries, may be completed at a later date, with the written
which is a member of the Council, and which permission of the concerned Minority Network
fulfils the criteria as laid down by the Council, is church/organization, provided the candidate is
eligible to recommend candidates to the Minority recommended again to the Minority Network category
Network category, for selection to the various for the postgraduate course by the same Minority
educational courses run by CMC, Vellore, provided Network church/organization. Candidates must
the organization does not run the said course. In submit a copy of the service obligation completion
addition, the Christian Medical College, Vellore is certificate issued by the appropriate authority of the
also a recognized Minority Network organisation. Minority Network church/organization, which must
However, eligible minority network/organisations state the dates of commencement and completion (or
running Nursing courses are permitted to sponsor expected date of completion) of obligatory service
candidates for the same courses at CMC. Not more as well as the period and categories of their leave
than 2 seats may be allotted in that course to these allowed and availed.
Churches/Organisations, provided the candidates d. Minority Network category candidates on
meet all the selection policy criteria. completion of their postgraduate diploma course
b. All bodies that are eligible to recommend opting for repeat recommendation from the same
candidates to the Minority Network category for Minority Network church/organisation for a
selection to the M.B.B.S. course, are eligible to postgraduate degree course in the same specialty,
recommend candidates for postgraduate diploma may have their service obligation deferred till the
and degree courses provided they do not offer the postgraduate degree course is completed.
same course/s. This rule does not apply to CMC, e. No Minority Network category candidates shall
Vellore. be considered for admission unless they achieve
c. The candidate who was previously recommended a set minimum standard in the admission test
by a Minority Network church/organisation to the which indicates that they can successfully complete
M.B.B.S. course is required to serve the concerned the course. The candidates should also fulfil the
Minority Network church/organization for a period requirements of the respective certifying Board.
not less than two years, before being considered for f. The service obligation arising from
selection to any postgraduate course. Any remaining recommendation to the Minority Network category
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service violates the spirit of recommendation to degree courses. If the concerned Minority Network
the Minority Network category and the aim and church/organization is unable to utilise the service of
objectives of the Association. such a candidate, the College will reserve the right to
g. Students who do not fulfil the service obligation utilise the candidate’s obligatory service. The service
will not be eligible for admission to postgraduate obligation for recommendation to the Minority
studies or for appointment as staff of CMC, Vellore. Network category should only be in terms of service
They will not be given any certificates other than and not financial compensation. However, if a
those statutorily mandated by the University and Minority Network category student seeks relief from
respective Professional Council/Regulatory Body. the service obligation agreement due to extraordinary
h. The Principal is authorized to withhold circumstances, the request will be considered on
transcripts and other non-statutory certificates issued merit. Marriage, securing a job outside the country or
by the College until the service obligations are being selected for a postgraduate course elsewhere
fulfilled. is not considered extraordinary circumstances.
Students who do not fulfil the service obligation will
Candidates who are now applying for any
not be eligible for admission to postgraduate studies
postgraduate course under the Minority Network
or appointment as staff of Christian Medical College,
category will be governed also by the following
Vellore. They will not be given any certificates other
regulations:
than those statutorily mandated by the University
i. Recommendation to the Minority Network and Indian Medical Council.
category will be considered as valid only if the iii. Candidates recommended to the Minority
candidate has asked for recommendation in the Network category to postgraduate courses should
application form and the church/organization have served a minimum period of two years in any
provides the appropriate details on the prescribed position in one or more mission hospitals of any
forms for recommending the candidates to the of the supporting bodies of this institution after
Minority Network category. graduation. This may include training periods
ii. When a candidate is recommended to the after graduation for post-graduate course in CMC,
Minority Network category for admission to a Vellore or any teaching/mission hospital of any
postgraduate course, the candidate must sign an supporting body. This period should be completed
agreement to serve the Minority Network church/ by the date mentioned in the Admission bulletin
organisation for a minimum period of two years 2021. Candidates must submit a copy of the
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the supporting bodies of this institution which must candidates with a diploma in the same subject will
state the dates of completion (or expected date of undergo 2 years of training for the degree.
completion) of two years of service, as well as the
period and categories of leave allowed and availed. Service Obligation
iv. Recommendation to the Minority Network All MD/MS candidates will have a service
category will be on the basis of the need of the obligation of 3 years (6 years for 6-year M.Ch
Minority Network church/organisation to have Neurosurgery), except for General Merit category
trained personnel for their mission work. The candidates admitted to clinical specialties who
Minority Network church/organization must give will have a service obligation of 1 year (3 years for
an undertaking that the specialty exists or will 6-year M.Ch Neurosurgery course), and General
be created, and also ensure that a post will be Merit candidates admitted to Pre and Para clinical
available when the candidate graduates. NO FEES
specialties, for whom there is no service obligation.
OR DONATION are to be paid for this other than
the stipulated application fee for recommendation, General Merit category candidates admitted for
which should not exceed Rs. 750/-. Diploma courses will have no service obligation,
while other categories will have to serve a minimum
Eligibility for Admission to Diploma and MD/MS period of two years.
Level Courses (Including M.Ch 6 Yr)
Please check the relevant admission bulletin on the CMC The service obligation will be at CMC Vellore or one
website for updated information. of its associated mission hospitals, after completion
of the course.
Candidates having qualified for the M.B.B.S degree
and obtained full registration, having completed their
Basis of Admission to Diploma and MD/MS level
compulsory rotating residential internship before the
courses (including M.Ch Neurosurgery 6 Yr)
starting date of the courses, are eligible to apply for
The admission process will be as described
the postgraduate diploma and degree courses.
in the Medical Postgraduate/Diploma/MCh
Candidates having qualified with a postgraduate Neurosurgery (6 year) Admission bulletin 2021
diploma, may also apply for the postgraduate degree
available at our website.
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Registration for Admission to Diploma and MD/ Research Activity of Each Department: The Christian
MS level courses (including M.Ch 6 Yr) Medical College supports an active medical
Those finally selected for admission will be required research programme. To broaden this experience,
to register for the course by paying the stipulated the trainee is encouraged to participate in research
fee and completing other admission formalities. activities. A Research Methodology course will
Students should submit their certificates in original. be conducted for all newly selected postgraduate
Admission to the degree courses will continue to be students. Attendance for this course is mandatory.
provisional until approval by the Tamil Nadu Dr Students can obtain research grants from the CMC
Research Committee, provided they have attended
M.G.R. Medical University.
the research methodology course.
Facilities Available for Medical PG Trainees Medical Records Department: In clinical areas, special
Stipend: All post-graduate medical courses in CMC emphasis is given to medical record keeping. There
are in-service training programmes and post- is a well organised Medical Records Library in the
graduate students are paid a stipend which at institution as well as a departmental records system.
present is approximately Rs. 30,000/- per month, Facilities are provided in these areas for trainees to
while it is approximately Rs. 50,000/- per month for conduct retrospective case studies from the records.
those undergoing post-graduate training in Higher Recreation: Facilities for tennis, badminton,
Specialties. basketball, volleyball, football, cricket, hockey and
Accommodation: Partly furnished single/shared table tennis are available.
accommodation is provided for all postgraduate Staff/Student Health Clinic: The medical needs of
students. Meals can be obtained from the canteens the students and staff of the Christian Medical
in the hospital premises. Meals can also be had from College are met through the clinic provided for
the mess run at the Men Intern’s Quarters or Lady this purpose. Hepatitis B Vaccination is mandatory
Doctor’s Hostel, or from one of the many hotels in for all students. If the candidate has already been
the vicinity of the hospital. Students are required vaccinated elsewhere, the serum antibody titres
to vacate their accommodation within 2 weeks of need to be confirmed by the Staff Students Health
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2.3 POST GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP COURSES

Course Name Eligibility Duration No of seats
Accident & Emergency Medicine MBBS 2 years 10
Advanced General Dentistry BDS 2 years 4
Laser Dentistry BDS 1 year 1
Neonatology MBBS, DCH 1 year 1
Palliative Medicine MBBS 1 year 2

NOTE: POSTGRADUATE COURSES IN THIS INSTITUTION ARE FULL-TIME IN-SERVICE TRAINING

PROGRAMMES AND MEDICAL PRACTICE OUTSIDE THE INSTITUTION IS STRICTLY NOT PERMITTED.
All the listed Fellowship courses are ‘skills development programmes’ and should not be considered equivalent /
replacement of National Medical Commission recognized courses.
The course provides a patient centred, integrated
Post Graduate Fellowship in Accident &
approach to dentistry with a focus on providing
Emergency Medicine
comprehensive and quality care to patients.
This is a two year in-service training for MBBS Candidates learn principles of dental management
graduate doctors interested in handling emergencies of medically compromised patients and the care
and early management of trauma. The training of patients with tobacco related disease. They gain
experience is predominantly in the department of skills in hospital dentistry by taking up casualty,
Emergency Medicine, a 50-bedded independent ward and theatre responsibilities.
clinical unit which handles about 240-300 adult
emergencies every day. About 20 cases of medico- Skills training in advanced general dentistry include
legally significant trauma are registered daily. The selected endodontic, prosthetic, periodontal, and
curriculum also includes rotations in the various surgical dentistry procedures. The programme
units of the Division of Critical Care Medicine, also provides training in 4 handed dentistry, office
Anaesthesiology, Coronary Care Unit as well as the safety measures, teaching methodology, practice
Paediatric Emergency Department. management and electronic records. Opportunity
will also be available for work in individual practice
The Fellowship course is certified by CMC,
and community settings.
Vellore. Selected candidates will be paid a
consolidated monthly stipend and provided shared Academic training is through small group discussions
accommodation within the CMC Campus, subject and interactive lectures. Each trainee will be required
to availability. During the tenure, trainees are to complete a clinical or management audit during
expected to complete a scientific research project, the course. The candidates will maintain log book
maintain a logbook and qualify in theory and clinical entries (electronic) of Consultations and procedures
examinations in the second year of their training. done.
Eligibility: MBBS The fellowship is open to those who have
Duration: 2 years
completed BDS (Tamil Nadu Dental Council
registration required). The selection is through
Post Graduate Fellowship in Advanced entrance examination and interview. Preference
General Dentistry will be given to those who have completed previous
General Dentistry is a broad discipline of dentistry Post Graduate training in foundational general
which enables dentists to meet most of the dental dentistry, e.g. the Certificate in General Dentistry
needs of their patients. This two year fellowship (CGD) conducted by the dental department CMC
helps trainees to gain understanding, improve skills along with the distance education department.
and develop attitudes which will benefit them in Eligibility: BDS
their later role as a practicing Dental Surgeon or Duration: 2 years
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with laser therapy. Teaching will also be incorporated

Post Graduate Fellowship in Laser
through clinical case discussions and interactive
Dentistry
lectures/seminars. All trainees are expected to
Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1994 to maintain a log book during their fellowship tenure.
treat a number of dental problems. Laser dentistry Apart from clinical responsibilities, the trainee will
is a minimally invasive treatment option that is also be involved in designing clinical studies and
now available for a wide variety of procedures in audit of the clinical work.
dental practice. This one-year Fellowship course
Eligibility: BDS
will introduce BDS graduates to the understanding Duration: 1 year
of laser physics and the use of lasers in dentistry.
The fellowship trainees will also learn the basic
Post Graduate Fellowship in Neonatology
scientific principles involved in laser dentistry, get
familiar with the safety aspects of using lasers in Neonatal mortality is the biggest contributor to
dental practice and have a clear understanding on infant and under-5 mortality rates in India and
the advantages of laser applications in dentistry throughout the world. It is estimated that about 5
over the conventional methods. million new-borns die in the first 28 days of life in
India every year. The World Health Organization
The training will predominantly take place within
and the Indian Academy of Paediatrics have thus
the department of Dental and Oral Surgery. The
identified improvement in neonatal health as a
department provides for the dental care and treatment
major step to reduce childhood mortality and
of more than 100 outpatients and inpatients each
morbidity.
day. The treatment options that are provided in the
department include a wide range of surgical and non This one year Fellowship course for Paediatric
surgical treatments including prosthetic, orthodontic, diploma holders (DCH) is primarily aimed to
paediatric, periodontic and endodontic procedures. provide training for paediatricians who go back to
The trainees will be exposed to the applications and work in small hospitals located in small towns, rural
use of lasers in the different specialities of dentistry. areas and mission hospitals where the majority of
They will be involved in the diagnosis and treatment work is in maternal and child health. It will equip
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new-borns as well as sick new-born infants. The postgraduate qualifications (diploma/MD/ DNB)
trainees will acquire skills in a wide variety of are also invited to apply.
neonatal conditions such as resuscitation, pre- and
The course will cover topics such as pain,
post-op management of new-borns, care of very
gastrointestinal, respiratory, ENT and genitourinary
low birth weight babies, sepsis, jaundice, rational
symptoms, emergencies, psychiatry, terminal care,
drug therapy, basic ventilation, etc. It will also give
chronic oedema and wound care. Communication,
them an opportunity to gain hands-on training in
ethics, psychosocial and spiritual care, teamwork
head ultrasound and neonatal echocardiography.
and models of palliative care are the other topics
They are expected to make presentations at
that the student would learn during the course.
academic sessions and will also receive training in
Learning opportunities also include academic
developmental assessment of infants.
writing, accessing and using information and
Eligibility: DCH clinical guidelines.
Duration: 1 year
The Fellowship candidates are part of the Palliative
Care team at CMC, Vellore and will participate in the
Post Graduate Fellowship in Palliative
clinical and educational activities. They are involved
Medicine
in the work of palliative care clinic, inpatient care
The Post Graduate Fellowship in Palliative Medicine and homecare. The in-service training also includes
is a one-year full-time residential course that covers on call duties in the hospital.
the clinical, psychosocial and ethical aspects of
This is a Fellowship offered by Christian Medical
palliative care. The goal of the Fellowship is to train
College, primarily as an up-skilling course and
doctors to learn, incorporate and teach the principles
completion of the course does not qualify the
of palliative care, ethics and communication skills in
candidate to be a specialist in Palliative care. .
their professional work.
Eligibility: MBBS or Diploma/MD/DNB
Candidates with an M.B.B.S degree are eligible Duration: 1 year
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2.4 POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP COURSES

Course Eligibility Duration No. of seats
Anaesthesia
Cardiac Anaesthesia* 1 year 2
Advanced Clinical Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine 1 year 5
MD/DNB Anaesthesia
Paediatric Anaesthesia 1 year 1
Nerve Block & Pain Management 1 year 1
Cardiology
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology* DM/DNB Cardiology 1 year 1
Critical Care
Critical Care Medicine MD/DNB Anaesthesia/General Medicine/ 2 years 5
Pulmonary Medicine/ Emergency Medicine/MS/
DNB General Surgery
Dental
Advanced Training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery MDS (Oral & Maxillo-facial Surgery) 2 years 1

Dermatology
Paediatric Dermatology 1 year 1
Advanced Medical Dermatology MD/DNB Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy 1 year 1

Dermatosurgery 1 year 1

Endocrinology
Diabetology* MD/DNB General Medicine/Geriatric 1 year 2
ENT
Audio Vestibular Diseases* 1
ENT – Head & Neck – Skull Base Surgery 1
MS/DNB in ENT
Implantation Otology* 1
Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology* 2 years 1
Laryngology & Phonosurgery MS/DNB in ENT. Preference will be given to 2 year 1
post degree experience
Rhinology* MS/DNB in ENT 1
Gastrointestinal Sciences
Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopy$ DM/DNB in Medical Gastroenterology 1 year 1
Haematology
Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplantation DM/DNB Clinical Haematology / Medical Oncology 1 year 2

Clinical Haematology MD / DNB General Medicine/ Paediatrics / Family 2 years 4

Medicine / Geriatrics / Radiotherapy
Molecular Haematology MD/DNB Pathology 2 years 1
Medicine
Clinical Genetics MD/DNB in any subject, 2 years 2
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Emergency Medicine* MD/DNB General Medicine/Anaesthesiology / 1 year 2

Pulmonary Medicine / MS / DNB General Surgery/
Orthopaedics

Geriatric Medicine MD/DNB General Medicine/Family Medicine 1 year 1

Neurocritical Care MD/DNB General Medicine/ Anaesthesia/Pul- 1 year 1
monary Medicine/MCh Neurosurgery/DM
Neurology
Nephrology
Interventional Nephrology DM/DNB Nephrology 2 per annum#
6 months (1 every 6 months)
Renal Transplantation DM/DNB Nephrology 1 year 1
Neurology
Paediatric Neurology MD/DNB Paediatrics 2 years 2
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery Spine 1 year 1
Paediatric Neurosurgery MCh/DNB Neurosurgery completed within the 1 year 1
last 5 year
Skull Base Neurosurgery 1 year 1
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Gynaec Oncology* MS/DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2 years 1
Orthopaedics
Paediatric Orthopaedics* 2 years 2
Short Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics 6 months 2 per annum
MS/DNB Orthopaedics (1 every 6 months)
Spinal Disorders Surgery 2 years 2
Pathology
Cytogenetics* MD/DNB Pathology/Anatomy 1
Laboratory Haematology MD/DNB Pathology/MD Transfusion Medicine 2 years 2
Neuropathology MD Pathology 1
Molecular Pathology MD Pathology / Biochemistry 1 year 1
Paediatrics
Developmental Paediatrics 2
Pediatric Infectious Diseases 2
2 years
Paediatric Intensive Care 4
Paediatric Nephrology* 1
MD/DNB Paediatrics
Paediatric Emergency Medicine 1 year 2
Paediatric Hemato-Oncology 2 years 2
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Pharmacology
Applied Pharmacokinetics MD Pharmacology 1 year 1
Psychiatry
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry MD / DNB Psychiatry 2 years 2
Radiology
Cardiovascular & Thoracic Imaging 1 year 1
Paediatric Radiology 1 year 1
Abdominal Radiology 1 year 1
MD/DNB Radiology
Diagnostic Neuroradiology 1 year 1
Head and Neck Radiology 1 year 1
Musculoskeletal Radiology 1 year 1
Respiratory Medicine
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology MD/DNB Respiratory Medicine/ General Medi-
cine/Paediatrics 2
2 years
Pulmonology MD/DNB Respiratory Medicine/ General Medicine 4
Rheumatology
Advanced Arthritis, Rheumatism & Autoimmunity (for-
merly known as Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology) MD/DNB General Medicine/Paediatrics 2 years 3

Surgery
Colorectal Surgery MS/DNB General Surgery 2 years 1
Head & Neck Surgery including Microvascular Recon-
structive Surgery 2 years 1
MS/DNB General Surgery/ENT
Upper GI & Bariatric Surgery MS/DNB General Surgery or MCh/DNB GI Surgery 2 years 2
Phlebology MS/DNB General Surgery /MD /DNB Dermatology/ 1 year 1
Radiology
NOTE: POSTGRADUATE COURSES IN THIS INSTITUTION ARE FULL-TIME IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMMES AND MEDICAL
PRACTICE OUTSIDE THE INSTITUTION IS STRICTLY NOT PERMITTED.
All the listed Fellowship courses are ‘skills development programmes’ and should not be considered equivalent / replacement of National
Medical Commission recognized courses.
* Courses affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University
# Subject to change
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Post Doctoral Fellowship in Cardiac Advanced Clinical Anesthesia and

Anaesthesia Peri-operative medicine
The Department of Anaesthesia, offers opportunities Advanced Clinical Anaesthesia is an emerging
for those interested in advanced cardio-thoracic specialty in Anaesthesia that emphasizes the care
anaesthesia training. The cardiothoracic department of high risk patients and high risk procedures.
does about 1300 surgeries every year, which include Peri-operative medicine emphasizes the care of
250 cases of congenital heart surgeries, 900 adult patients from the time surgery is contemplated
cardiac surgeries and about 300 lung surgeries. In until full recovery. Anesthesiologists are uniquely
addition around 300 cases in cardiac catheterization positioned to touch each phase of this pathway of
labs are done. care. If the graduate is not exposed to all surgical
specialty procedures or patients with varying co-
The one year Fellowship programme in cardiac
morbidities, during their years of training, it can
anaesthesia is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR.
affect his/her level of confidence before embarking
Medical University. The candidates will get training
on independent practice.
in both adult, paediatric TEE, invasive monitoring
including pulmonary artery catheters. The trainees This one year fellowship course is being offered by the
will rotate through CTVS operating rooms, CTVS ICU department of Anaesthesia, Christian Medical College
and Cardiology. Candidates get exposure to thoracic & Hospital, Vellore. We anesthetize about 35-40,000
surgery cases like VATS, lobectomy, pneumonectomy elective cases and 11000 emergency cases every year
& procedures like DLT, bronchial blockers, fiber optic which also includes anesthesia in remote locations.
bronchosopy. We do both on pump and off pump The fellow, on a rotational basis, will be assigned
procedures and have a minimally invasive cardiac to work in theaters that include surgical oncology
surgery (MICS) program. surgeries, hepatobiliary surgeries, bariatric
We do fast tracking of our congenital heart disease surgeries, major genitourinary surgeries, head and
cases using ultrasound guided paravertebral neck surgeries, reconstructive plastic surgery, ENT,
blocks. In addition, the candidate will get trained including airway surgeries, joint replacement and
in ultrasound, trans thoracic and trans esophageal spine surgeries, high risk obstetrics and trauma. The
echo. We run a yearly perioperative echo course and fellow will also spend 2 weeks each in cardiothoracic,
thoracic anaesthesia CME, from which the candidates neurosurgery and paediatrics. The remote location
benefit. We have regular academic schedule with case anaesthesia services include provision of anesthesia
discussions and echo rounds weekly. for patients in radiology suite for MRI, CT, US guided
procedures, Interventional Radiology, Gastroscopy
Cardiology program involves diagnostic and
suite, Radiation therapy, Cardiac catheterization
therapeutic interventions like Transcatheter
suite, ECT in department of Psychiatry. The fellow
aortic and other valve interventions, arch EVAR
will have opportunities to train in management of
and pulmonary thrombectomy. Candidates will
difficult airway including the usage of alternative
get one month exposure in cardiology, CCU and
devices such as the intubating laryngeal mask,
transthoracic Echo training.
bronchoscope, and video laryngoscope, rigid
Candidates will be given the opportunity to attend bronchoscopes and jet ventilation. The fellow will
a research methodology course. They are required be involved in the pre-anesthetic clinic for pre-
to do research work, which will be presented in the operative assessment and planning which allows
IACTA conference and be sent to a peer-reviewed him/her to acquire experience and expertise in
journal. systematic preoperative evaluation, cardiac and
pulmonary risk assessment and preoperative
On completion of the course, the candidates will
optimisation. They will be exposed to ultrasound
have a university exit exam which includes clinical
guided regional anaesthesia in both elective and
examination and VIVA VOCE. The candidate needs
emergency theaters. Fellows will also participate in
to submit a clinical and echo-cardiography logbook
running the acute pain services on a rotational basis.
which will enable them to take FTEE exams.
Eligibility: MD/DNB Anaesthesia The fellow also has the opportunity to participate in
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attend one National/state conference or workshop. 250 ablations are done every year, 70 of which are
This fellowship with structured rotation in all complex and involve 3-D mapping technology. The
specialty cases will help to foster clinical excellence unit has to its credit several firsts in the country,
in the peri-operative management of a broad range of like the first oesophageal EP study in neonates,
surgical cases and non-surgical invasive procedures. the first ICD lead extraction using the Tight rail
device, the first VT ablation involving activation
Eligibility: MD/DNB Anaesthesia.
Candidates should bring a letter from the Head of the mapping done with ECMO support, the first zero
Department of training institute along with logbook and fluoroscopy AVNRT and VT ablation. The team
portfolio, for the interview. comprises two Professors one of whom is the first
Duration: 1 year
in the country with a paediatric electrophysiology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical fellowship, an Associate Professor, and an Assistant
Cardiac Electrophysiology Professor. The unit has excellent support facilities
that include Holter, Head-Up Tilt Testing, Device
The Cardiac Pacing Service was made available by
Clinic, Medical Genetics, Radiology, Nuclear
the Cardiology Department at Christian Medical
Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Thoracic
College Vellore in the late seventies. The service
Surgery back up.
started with single-chamber devices that were
initially implanted by the cardiothoracic surgeons. The academic activities include weekly journal and
This later moved on to dual-chamber devices, EP tracing rounds. Periodic visits to the anatomy
resynchronization therapy, and most recently into and bioengineering departments are done to better
conduction system pacing. In 2009, a committed, understand cardiac anatomy and for equipment
well-trained Cardiac Electrophysiology unit was development. During the fellowship, candidates
formed. Since then, the unit has systematically are trained to manage cardiac arrhythmias
added a dedicated catheterization lab, device in the out-patient and in-patient blocks and
follow-up clinic, 3-D mapping technology, and Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device follow-up
complex ablation procedures to the services. Over (programming of devices and trouble-shooting).
325 device implantations are performed every year, Fellows will be expected to work on and publish
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level conference while actively taking part in the

departmental research activity. The training is
progressively incremental supervised ‘hands-
on.’ Fellows will initially achieve proficiency in
arrhythmia ECG/CIED tracing interpretation
besides learning to perform simple ablations,
pacemaker, and ICD implantations. Fellows will
subsequently learn to perform complex ablations
and CRT implants. The fellowship degree is
awarded on passing the exit examination after
completion of the 1-year course.
Eligibility: DM/DNB Cardiology
Duration: 1 year

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Critical Care

Medicine
Critical Care Medicine (also known as Intensive
Care) is a hybrid specialty blending the knowledge
and skills of internal medicine, respiratory medicine
and anaesthesiology. In critical care, patients with
life threatening illness resulting in organ failure Working amidst young, energetic and enthusiastic
are supported with either or all of the following: intensivists at the end of the training, the trainees
ventilation, inotropes, and dialysis. will be ready to become individual intensivists.

The demand for Critical Care is rising and with The skills acquired also include ‘soft skills’ like
increase in expectant age of the population, multiple communication and administration. An exit exam is
co-morbidities, road accidents and invasive conducted by the Christian Medical College, Vellore
interventions, demand will continue to increase. for the award of the Fellowship.
Intensive Care is still short of trained personnel in Eligibility: MD/DNB Anaesthesia/General Medicine/
spite of university recognised training courses. Pulmonary Medicine/Emergency Medicine/General
Surgery (MS / DNB)
The two year in-service Fellowship course involves Duration: 2 years
rotations in Medical, Surgical, Neurosciences and
Paediatric ICUs, Radiology, Echocardiography,
Advanced Training in Oral and
Dialysis among others. In total, there are 76 ICU
Maxillofacial Surgery
beds and another 120 ICU beds will be added when
the new state of the art campus slated to be the nodal The objective of this course is to train Oral &
trauma Center opens later this year. The department Maxillo-Facial surgeons to develop competence
is staffed by full time intensivists with anaesthetic, in clinical decision making and necessary surgical
medical and respiratory medicine background. The skills. The fellowship involves a 2 year period of
course ensures adequate exposure to management in-service training. The post has academic, service
of various types of critical illness, with hands- and teaching responsibilities, within the role of
on experience in airway management, invasive a specialist senior registrar. Candidates have the
line placements, ultrasound and echocardiogram, opportunity to work with allied specialties such
advanced ventilation, bronchoscopy, renal support as Head and Neck, Surgical Oncology, Radiation
etc. There is also a great opportunity for research. therapy, ENT, peripheral hospital maxillofacial
The department is currently recognised for 5 seats departments & Emergency Medicine.
in DM critical care under the Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Competence training is through a process of clinical
Medical University.
mentoring and surgical apprenticeship. Trainees
Courses run by the department include BASIC and maintain a log book & have periodic assessments
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treatment planning, surgery & teaching of highly specialized training in the diagnosis and
junior staff. Academic activities such as journal management of complex medical dermatological
reviews, clinical meetings and publication are conditions. The training includes components
encouraged. Training includes documentation and of evidence based management in diseases with
maintenance of the case profiles, for presentation systemic manifestations and the ability to exercise
of comprehensive clinical management of all cases this expertise in academic and community settings.
seen. Clinical research through audit/basic research
The Department of Dermatology offers ambulatory
is a course requirement.
and in-patient services for all diseases affecting the
Eligibility: MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) skin and mucosae, and systemic diseases with skin
Duration: 2 years
manifestations. The unit has an annual strength of
60,000 outpatients, 450 inpatients, and 2500 inpatient
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric consultations. The department conducts the
Dermatology following special clinics – infectious disease clinic,
Paediatric Dermatology is affiliated to Unit 1 and is tropical dermatology clinic, autoimmune bullous
an integral part of the clinical services and academic disorders clinic, psoriasis clinic, haematology-
programme. Currently the Paediatric Dermatology dermatology clinic. The unit is also part of the skin
clinics functions four times a week along with cancer multidisciplinary clinic which caters to the
special clinics for cutaneous vascular malformation, needs of patients with difficult to treat skin cancer.
epidermolysis bullosa, vitiligo, psoriasis and The fellow will participate actively in the general
genodermatoses. We see an average of 1000 Dermatology and special clinics run by the
paediatric outpatients per month in the clinic and 40- department, attend the skin cancer MDT and
50 in-patient consultations. In addition, dermatology interdepartmental medical consultations for the
related paediatric emergencies are seen by the inpatients. It will also give an opportunity to
paediatric dermatology fellow or junior resident and attend various academic interdisciplinary activities
the attending “on call’ consultant on a daily basis. including Tropical Dermatology – Infectious
The Paediatric Dermatology Fellowship course is Disease meeting, Dermatopathology and Clinical
a one-year training programme. The fellowship Microbiology sessions, etc. The fellow will receive
programme is structured to give the candidate adequate exposure and training in epidemiology and
a robust broad based training in core Paediatric research methodology. During the tenure, the fellow
Dermatology and allied specialties of Paediatric is expected to complete a scientific research project.
Infectious disease, Rheumatology, Clinical Genetics An exit exam will be conducted by Christian Medical
and the Cytogenetics department. The candidate is College, Vellore for the award of the Fellowship.
also trained in common dermatology related surgical This program is unique and first of its kind and will
procedures. The programme includes bedside equip the young dermatologist to be proficient in
teaching as well as in-service, hands-on training. managing all complex medical dermatology.
Eligibility: MD/DNB (Dermatology) Eligibility: MD/DNB Dermatology,Venereology & Leprosy
Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Advanced Post Doctoral Fellowship in

Medical Dermatology Dermatosurgery
The Department of Dermatology, Venereology & The Department of Dermatology unit 2 offers
Leprosy Unit 2 offers an opportunity for training opportunity for Dermatosurgery training. This
in Advanced Medical Dermatology. Medical Fellowship is a one year program that will allow
Dermatology has been recognized as a subspecialty dermatologists to receive specialized training in
of Dermatology mainly in the UK and the USA the field of dermatosurgery. Dermatosurgery is
for improving the care of patients whose skin a relatively new specialty. Significant advances
diseases or therapies have substantial systemic in dermatosurgery have taken place during the
consequences. This fellowship is a one year in-service last decade, making it difficult to have a thorough
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course. The Department of Dermatology at CMC has opportunities to gain some experience in performing
state of the art LASER equipment and experienced euglycaemic- hyperinsulinemic clamp studies and
staff in the field of dermatosurgery. state-of-the-art molecular laboratory techniques.
The collaborative research work with Karolinska,
The dermatosurgery fellow will participate actively
Albert Einstein Medical College (New York) and
in the cosmetic dermatology clinic and also be
involved in the various basic and specialized Copenhagen University gives the post graduates
dermatosurgical procedures like cryotherapy, an insight into basic science research in diabetes
chemical peels, skin and nerve biopsies, follicular mellitus. Field work and outreach programmes are
unit extraction and transplantation, platelet an integral part.
rich plasma, electrolysis, skin rejuvenation, There will be a theory and practical examination
microneedling, botulinum toxin. The fellow will be at the end of the fellowship programme, minimum
trained in various acne scar surgeries and vitiligo marks of 50% should be secured in both for
surgeries and receive training in the use of fractional successful completion and certification.
and surgical CO2 laser, long pulsed and Q switched Eligibility: MD / DNB General Medicine
NdYAG lasers. The fellow will also participate in Duration: 1 year
various departmental academic activities.
During the tenure, the fellow is expected to complete Post Doctoral Fellowship in Audio
a scientific research project. An exit exam will be Vestibular Diseases
conducted by the Christian Medical College, Vellore Audio vestibular sciences is an upcoming specialty in
for the award of the Fellowship. ENT which offers great scope for future practice. It is
Eligibility: MD/DNB (Dermatology) concerned with the clinical evaluation, investigation,
Duration: 1 year
diagnosis and management of adults and children
with disorders of balance, hearing and tinnitus. This
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Diabetology post-doctoral fellowship programme is the first of its
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Diabetology is a one kind in India and has been running successfully in
year course for M.D./ DNB Medicine graduates. our institution since 2013. It is aimed at delivering
The department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and the broadest spectrum of clinical training in the audio
Metabolism of CMC Vellore, has intensified its vestibular specialty so that young ENT surgeons
activities in clinical spheres, training and research have the confidence and skills to provide holistic and
for the past decade and is now considered to be one modern treatment for these conditions in both rural
of the leaders in training and research in diabetes in and urban settings independently.
India. We have a well-equipped audiovestibular lab
Over a period of one year, the fellows receive with more than 10 audiologists and speech
rigorous training aimed at inpatient and outpatient pathologists to support our team. Facilities for
management of patients with diabetes presenting advanced audiological and vestibular diagnostic
with micro and macrovascular complications, as well tests are available and trainees will have hands-on
as infections related to diabetes mellitus. The unique opportunity to learn how to perform and interpret
features of our fellowship course includes exhaustive these tests. The ENT department also has well
training in the integrated management of diabetes foot equipped outpatient, inpatient and operation theatre
problems, the adult young diabetes clinic, gestational facilities which will enable overall development of
diabetes clinic and the ophthalmology clinic. There clinical skills.
are also compulsory rotations in departments of Course Structure: This is a full-time in-service
Clinical Biochemistry and Nephrology to understand training of two years duration, the first year being
the basics of laboratory tests for diabetes mellitus and pre-training and the second year is registered with
nuances of diabetes management in patients with
the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. The
chronic kidney disease.
trainee is exposed to clinical cases, diagnostic
In addition to comprehensive clinical training, tests and actively participates in interventional
research work in relation to a clinical or basic procedures, surgeries and academics. The trainee
science project is mandatory. The fellows also have is expected to complete a scientific research project

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during the course. Before completion an exit

practical exam is conducted by the University.
Eligibility: MS/DNB ENT
Duration: 2 years

Post Doctoral Fellowship in ENT-Head &

Neck-Skull Base Surgery
Head & Neck - Skull Base Surgery is a subspecialty
of ENT that deals with the diagnosis, evaluation
and management of skull base diseases, especially
tumours. The current basic training in ENT does not disease and disorders of hearing. This post-doctoral
adequately prepare an ENT surgeon to deal with fellowship programme in Implant Otology is
the comprehensive management of these tumours. offered only by few centers in India, though this is a
Specialized training and surgical expertise with well- recognized subspecialty of ENT in developed
an ENT perspective of preserving physiological countries. It is aimed to deliver specialized clinical
functions present in the access pathway, is required training in Otology by training young ENT surgeons
for management of these diseases. to deal with otological problems effectively in our
country. The purpose of this two-year training
This two year fellowship in Skull Base Surgery programme is to provide a holistic training in
conducted by the ENT-1 unit, has open, microscopic otology and subsequently in Implant otology
and endoscopic skull base approaches as the main including cochlear implants and bone anchored
area of focus. There are multiple corridors of hearing implants in children as well as in adults.
approach in skull base surgery and this fellowship
focuses on four of them – Expanded Endoscopic The ENT Department at CMCH has postgraduate
Approaches, Trans Maxillofacial & Trans Mandibular programmes running since several decades. There
approaches, Lateral Microsurgical & Trans Otic are twenty full time faculty in ENT and we have an
approaches, and Trans Cervical approaches. The intake of eight postgraduate trainees per year, in our
head and neck surgery component of this fellowship department. The department caters for more than
is limited to training in transcervical approaches to 80,000 patients a year, with various ear, nose and
the skull base. Training in skull base reconstruction throat problems. We do more than 1400 ear surgeries
techniques is a vital part of this fellowship. and 30-40 Cochlear Implants per year. We have a
well-established Audiology department for pre-op
The strength of the fellowship is its multidisciplinary evaluation and post-op rehabilitation of these patients
approach & team work. Besides working in ENT- as well as a well-run universal hospital based neonatal
1, candidates work closely with the Neurosurgery hearing screening programme. The first year of the
and Head and Neck surgery departments. ENT-1 course is pre-training when fellows concentrate on
has associations with two apex skull base surgery surgical skills in otology and in the second year the
centres – UPMC, Pittsburgh and Ugo Fisch candidate will be registered with the Tamil Nadu
international microsurgical foundation, Zurich. The Dr. MGR Medical University and move on to more
unit closely follows the philosophy and techniques specialised implant surgeries. At the end of the second
of these centres for the practice of skull base surgery. year the candidate has to pass the exit exam and also
Candidates learn clinical skills, operative techniques submit a completed research thesis, after which the
and research methodology through this fellowship. ‘Fellowship in Implant Otology’ is awarded.
Eligibility: MS/DNB ENT Eligibility: MS/DNB ENT
Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Implantation Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric

Otology Otorhinolaryngology
Otology sub-specialty is a branch of ENT concerned Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology is a main branch
with the prevention, investigation, diagnosis of ENT. The Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology
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advanced training in paediatric otolaryngology.

Most of children with ENT disease receive care by
general Otorhinolaryngologists. It has also been
noted that paediatric ENT disorders constitute
25%-30% of all pathological ENT conditions.
These are often diagnosed late, reasons being
various, including lack of clinical skill of the
Otorhinolaryngologist and application of newer
diagnostic tools. Otorhinolaryngology residency
programmes can provide training in paediatric
otorhinolaryngological diseases only to a certain
level, and not advanced training, within the existing provide hands-on training in handling common
setup in most of the teaching centres. rhinological problems. Candidates are exposed
to advanced techniques for treatment of sinus
The Department of ENT at CMC has a busy
and anterior skull base lesions, using powered
outpatient service, catering for more than 70,000
instrumentation and endoscopic techniques.
patients a year, of which more than one fourth are
Candidates will independently run the Nose and
children. We do complex surgeries for children
Sinus Clinic in the second year. Candidates are also
under the paediatric division of ENT. Therefore,
expected to perform lab work, organize Pathology
this paediatric otorhinolaryngology fellowship
and Radiology meetings, attend to inpatient
programme is aimed to provide advanced training
consultations, attend Tumor Board and rhinology
in paediatric otorhinolaryngology. This Fellowship
emergencies, make regular oral presentations, and
programme, presently, is not available elsewhere
write up papers for publication. Each candidate is
in India. CMC would be the first to offer this
expected to work on a dissertation. There is an exit
programme.
examination (theory and practical) at the end of the
This two year programme is run by department of course. University approval for the course has been
ENT, Head & Neck Surgery, Speech and Hearing at received in 2018.
Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore. The Eligibility: MS/DNB ENT
first year is pre-training and the second year is registered Duration: 2 years
with MGR Medical University, at the end of which
the ‘Fellowship in Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology’ Post Doctoral Fellowship in Laryngology
would be awarded to the candidate. and Phonosurgery
Eligibility: MS/DNB ENT
Duration: 2 years Laryngology and phoniatrics is an important yet
often overlooked subspecialty of ENT surgical
training programme. A study conducted in the UK
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Rhinology
concluded that head and neck experience alone did
The ENT Department offers a post-doctoral not provide trainees with adequate laryngology
fellowship in Rhinology to provide candidates related training.
with a broad experience in surgical and evaluative
This course aims to provide excellence in diagnosis
Rhinology. Rhinology is an area of ENT that involves
and management of voice and its disorders, along
the study of diseases of the nose and paranasal
with airway, swallowing and laryngeal cancers,
sinuses, as well as adjacent areas like the anterior
recognizing the void in this area during E.N.T
skull base and nasopharynx. Specialised training is
postgraduate training. This two-year Fellowship
required in the evaluation and surgical management
programme is the first of its kind in India.
of both simple and complex rhinological diseases
using modern techniques. Scope
The aim of the course is to train dedicated, skilled This specialized postdoctoral course includes
rhinologists to improve current standards of patient exposure to the full range of laryngology and
care in this field. The course aims to familiarise the phonosurgery as follows:
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2. Professional voice care Specific objectives for the Fellowship:

3. Neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the
1. Understanding basic physics and principles of
larynx
Endoscopy.
4. Swallowing disorders
2. Understanding principles, techniques and
5. Disorders of the upper airway including airway
complications of conscious sedation/analgesia.
stenosis 3. Acquiring technical skills in performing diagnosis
Clinical exposure: trainees work along with and therapeutic ERCP, Endoscopic ultrasound,
residents, faculty and collaborative services in balloon assisted enteroscopy, interpreting findngs as
managing voice, swallowing, and airway disorders. well as recognizing and treating complications.
They perform office based injection laryngoplasty, 4. Performing and interpreting esophageal and
and botulinum toxin injection. ano-rectal manometry.
5. Performing and interpreting Video capsule
Surgery: exposure to endolaryngeal procedures like
Endoscopy and ambulatory pH-metry.
direct laryngoscopy, microsuspension laryngoscopy,
6. Performing and interpreting hydrogen breath
phonomicrosurgery for benign lesions and laryngeal
test.
framework procedures, Transoral and open
7. Acquiring knowledge of reprocessing and
surgeries for cancer larynx and laryngotracheal
maintenance of endoscopes and accessories.
stenosis.
This course starts on Sept 15th every year.
Research: sound clinical and basic science Eligibility: DM/DNB Medical Gastroenterology. A candidate
research with the Laryngology faculty, with goals who has appeared for the DM exam is eligible to apply, but
of presenting the work at national meetings and registration for the course will be only on 15th September 2020.
Duration: 1 year
publishing their findings.
Teaching: training and teaching of medical students
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Bone Marrow
and residents during the laryngology rotation.
and Stem Cell Transplantation
The purpose of this fellowship training would Stem cell transplantation is a component of the
be to provide a holistic approach to clinical care superspecialty training in both Clinical Hematology
and research in Laryngology in general and and Medical Oncology. However, the field has
Phonosurgery in particular. advanced significantly and it is increasingly
Eligibility: MS/DNB ENT; Preference: 2 years recognized that for those who intend on continuing
postqualification ENT experience (academic/ active
to do stem cell transplants after their training are
supervised practice)
Duration: 2 years inadequately equipped with the existing training
programmes. It is widely recognized that an
additional two years of training and experience is
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Advanced
required to make post doctoral candidates competent
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
to carry out stem cell transplantation independently.
The advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
At the department of Haematology, Christian
Fellowship is designed to provide comprehensive
Medical College we have had a stem cell transplant
training and acquisition of skills in diagnostic and
programme since 1986. We are currently the largest
therapeutic endoscopy procedures. The course
stem cell transplant programme in the country and
helps in integration of endoscopy in diagnosis and
do about 100 allogeneic and 40 autologous stem
management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary
cell transplants a year. The support systems and
disorders. The course is meant for a person who is
personnel for this programme are well established.
already well versed in basic endoscopic procedures.
The fellowship programme encompasses all aspects of
On completing the course, the Gastrointestinal stem cell transplant, from disease specific risk benefit
Endoscopy Fellow will have had comprehensive assessment, optimizing conditioning and GVHD
training in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy prophylaxis regimens, management of infections,
procedures, develop ability to work as part of a apheresis and cryopreservation, molecular, blood
multidisciplinary team and will have appreciation bank and laboratory training relevant to this field
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opportunities. Significant experience is gained in the

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical
management of acute and chronic complications post
Haematology
transplantation. At the end of this training period the
candidate will be able to independently run a large There are limited options for structured
transplant programme. It is our endeavour to ensure superspecialty training in Clinical Hematology
that our students succeed and towards this we within the country. The Department of Haematology
maintain our mentorship with logistic and continuing at Christian Medical College, Vellore is the largest
training programmes even after the course is dedicated Hematology programme in the country.
completed. Considering the current requirements in There are ninety inpatient beds at any given time
this country and the lack of trained physicians in this and approximately 250 stem cell transplants are
field, we are confident that at the end of this training done every year under this department. Based on
programme there will be no dearth of opportunities the available clinical material and well established
for the candidate to continue work in this area. and adequate teaching staff in the department,
we are offering a two year Clinical Hematology
Eligibility: DM/DNB Clinical Haematology/Medical Oncology
Duration: 1 year Fellowship programme for those who are interested
in learning how to manage hematological disorders.

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Molecular This programme would be very useful for post
Haematology graduate students who are interested in this
specialty and are likely to work in smaller hospitals,
This course is designed to provide a foundation mission hospitals wherein they will be the primary
in molecular genetics of haematological disorders. contact for patients who present with hematological
Basic concepts and principles are covered in the disorders. This training is not meant to replace the
theory component. The laboratory component robust 3 year training programme in DM Clinical
focuses on techniques integral to current Haematology which will certify them as practicing
developments in molecular genetics. The fellows hematologists. We are confident that the training they
spend the first year predominantly in training and receive over this two year period will help them in
a second research year in which they undertake a diagnosing and managing common hematological
project under the supervision of a mentor. Suitable illnesses that they are likely to encounter in their
candidates may get an opportunity to register for routine clinical practice.
Ph.D after successful completion of the course. Eligibility: MD/DNB General Medicine/Paediatrics/Family
Medicine/ Geriatrics/Radiotherapy/DCH (Paediatrics)
Learning objectives for the course: Duration: 2 years
1. The ability to supervise and direct the operations
of a clinical molecular diagnostic laboratory
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical
2. Technical experience and knowledge in quality
Genetics
control and quality assurance procedures
3. Broad knowledge of basic molecular biology Clinical Genetics is a branch of Medical Genetics
and genetics which involves direct patient care. This course aims
4. Application of DNA techniques in the diagnosis to provide competence in providing comprehensive
of inherited and acquired haematological disorders diagnostic, treatment, management and counseling
5. Ability to perform a variety of molecular services for individuals and families at risk for
diagnostic assays clinical disorders with a genetic basis. Pedigree
6. An understanding of the heterogeneity, analysis, syndrome search, plan for genetic tests and
variability, and natural history of haematological genetic counselling are the highlights. All age group
disorders patients are seen.
7. Diagnostic and interpretive skills in a wide The Unit sees patients in the outpatient clinic under
range of clinical molecular genetics the Medical Genetics Clinic. Patients seen include
8. Ability to develop hypothesis and develop those with intellectual disabilities, chromosomal,
experiments in a research project single gene disorders, preconceptional genetic
Eligibility: MD/DNB Pathology counselling and for prenatal diagnosis. The
Duration: 2 years multispecialty clinics are held in areas of perinatal

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medicine, neuromuscular genetic disorders and programme with a nine month posting in Geriatrics.
genodermatosis disorders. Consultations are seen Candidates are posted in related specialities for the
every day with a wide range of referred cases. The rest of the course duration.
Unit has a molecular laboratory where diagnostic
At the end of this course, the Fellow should be able
(including prenatal diagnosis), DNA Banking,
to:
interpretation of genetic results, variant analysis
• do a comprehensive geriatric assessment on
and research work is carried out along with genetic
patients in outpatient and inpatient settings
counselling. The Unit has regular interdepartmental
• recognise and address geriatric syndromes and
meetings as well as departmental seminars and
emergencies appropriately
journal clubs. Telemedicine case discussions are held
• prescribe drugs rationally and give a
regularly. This two year postdoctoral fellowship will
comprehensive care plan to patients and their
provide ample opportunities for training in clinical
relatives
and research aspects in Clinical Genetics and all
• plan an effective, individualised discharge
branches of Medicine.
programme/follow up for each patient
Eligibility: MD/DNB in Paediatrics, Medicine, Anatomy, • plan out preventive strategies for problems faced
Pathology, Biochemistry, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, MS/
by the patient in the community
DNB in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Duration: two years • participate in promotive and rehabilitative
programmes in the community
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Emergency Regular appraisals ensure that short term goals
Medicine are met, and teaching includes interactive lectures,
seminars and journal clubs. Assessment is both
This is a one year in-service training for post graduate
formative and summative, and will include a project
doctors interested in handling acute medical
and the compilation of a log book.
emergencies and early management of trauma. The
training experience would be predominantly in the Eligibility: MD/DNB Geriatric Medicine, General Medicine,
Family Medicine
department of Emergency Medicine, a 50-bedded
Duration: 1 year
independent clinical unit which handles about 240-
300 adult emergencies every day. About 20 cases of
medico-legally significant trauma are registered daily.
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neurocritical
The curriculum includes rotations in the divisions
Care
of Critical Care Medicine, as well as Paediatric Neurocritical care is a highly specialized and rapidly
Emergency Department. This Post-Doctoral growing branch of Critical Care, and Christian
Fellowship course is recognized and certified by The Medical College is one of the earliest institutes to
Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. establish it as a separate division of Critical Care
and to offer a fellowship in Neurocritical care. This
Selected candidates will be paid a consolidated
course provides the candidate with a comprehensive
monthly stipend and provided accommodation
exposure to all aspects of Neurocritical care.
within the CMC Campus, subject to availability.
During the tenure, trainees are expected to complete The management of neurotrauma is integral to
a scientific research project and qualify in theory neurocritical care, and the division has 16 beds
and clinical examinations at the end of one year. dedicated to trauma. Management is based on
Eligibility: MD General Medicine, MD General Surgery, MD brain trauma foundation guidelines and includes
Anaesthesiology, MS Orthopaedics, MD Pulmonary Medicine routine intracranial pressure monitoring. There
Duration: 1 year is a busy neurosurgery programme in CMC and
postoperative management of neurosurgical
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Geriatric patients is one of the key functions of the Neuro ICU.
Medicine Candidates have extensive exposure to postsurgical
care and management of complications of various
The Geriatric Medicine Fellowship course is offered
cranial and spine procedures.
to doctors who have completed an MD or DNB in
Geriatric Medicine, General Medicine or Family There is also an active Neurology department,
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acute neurological emergencies. A wide spectrum with interventional radiology, interventional

of cases, including strokes, neuromuscular diseases cardiology, vascular surgery and urology for this
and paediatric neurology cases are routinely dialysis-access related academic venture. Hence
managed in the ICU. a good exposure and hands-on experience in all
procedures can be expected in a short interval,
Transcranial Doppler and ultrasound based decision
under close supervision.
making is part of standard care in the Neuro ICU.
Declaration of brain death for organ donation and Nephrologists or physicians working in dialysis and
maintenance of potential donors is also a part of the nephrology units, who wish to acquire or enhance
routine. their nephrology interventional skills are invited to
apply for this 6 months’ fellowship.
In addition to experience in the Neuro ICU,
candidates are also posted in Neuroanaesthesia, Eligibility: DM / DNB Nephrology / MD General Medicine /
Paediatrics equivalent with 6 months work experience in a
Neurophysiology and Neuroradiology. Completion dialysis unit or handling nephrology practice
of a research project and presentation in annual Duration: 6 months
critical care conference is essential to qualify for
exit exam. The exit exam consists of a theory and Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric
practical exam, and passing in each is compulsory. Neurology
Eligibility: MD/DNB General Medicine / Anaesthesia /
Pulmonary Medicine / MCh Neurosurgery / DM Neurology
Paediatric Neurology services in Christian Medical
Duration: 1 year College commenced under the multidisciplinary
department of Neurological Sciences in the year 2007.
Since then it has grown steadily and now caters to more
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Interventional
than 12000 children in the outpatient department and
Nephrology
more than 500 inpatients annually. The main strength
Interventional Nephrology is an emerging of the department lies in its support services from
subspecialty dealing with insertion of tunnelled adult Neurology, Neurosurgery, Medical Genetics,
venous dialysis catheters for patients undergoing Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR), Child
hemodialysis, percutaneous insertion of chronic & Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP), Developmental
peritoneal dialysis catheters, percutaneous Paediatrics, Paediatric Neuroradiology, Dietetics
endovascular procedures for management of and Clinical Pharmacology. Neurological Sciences
vascular access dysfunction, peritoneal dialysis being a wellestablished speciality, through the
repositioning, ultrasound-guided renal biopsy, electrophysiology lab, neurochemistry and
arterio-venous fistula access planning, etc. A trained neuropathology have expanded their services to also
nephrologist ensures the ideal management of renal include children with neurological disorders. This has
patients with effectiveness and safety at a much resulted in catering to a wide variety of neurological
lower cost. disorders in children namely neuroinfections,
The Department of Nephrology at CMC Vellore neurogenetic disorders, neurometabolic disorders,
is a high volume tertiary care unit with training neuromuscular disorders, stroke, neuroimmunology
programme for Nephrology Postgraduates and neurodevelopmental disorders. The unit runs
already in place. The Fellowship in Interventional multidisciplinary meetings for selection of candidates
Nephrology aims to train nephrologists with for epilepsy surgery and for optimal management of
necessary skills in interventions required in neurometabolic disorders. The unit also liaises with
Nephrology practice. Trainees receive handson centres both in the country and abroad for optimal
experience in learning to planning of vascular management.
access (with assistance) and their interventions, The course aims to provide exposure to neurologic
insertion of dialysis catheters (both temporary and disorders in children, obtain expertise in appropriate
tunnelled) as well as their removal, percutaneous use of specialty procedures (including neuroimaging
tunnelled cuffed PD catheter placement and and electrophysiologic studies) in the evaluation
removal, PD catheter repositioning (by an and management of neurologic diseases. Adequate
innovative technique described by us), kidney rotations are provided in related specialties like
biopsies, etc. The department is collaborating Medical Genetics, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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and Developmental Pediatrics. spine and the spinal cord. The fellowship will
Eligibility: MD or DNB in Paediatrics also expose the candidate to different types of
Duration: 2 years spinal instrumentation as well as to techniques of
spinal decompression and stabilization without
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neurosurgery instrumentation. The candidate will gain by
Spine exposure to neurosurgical procedures being
performed under electrophysiological monitoring.
The division of Neurosurgery functions under the
The fellowship will also provide opportunities in
integrated Department of Neurological Sciences that
clinical as well as laboratory based research. The
has Neurology, Neurochemistry, Neurophysiology
programme has been designed to provide training
and Neuropathology divisions. The department was
in neurosurgical skills with additional rotations in
established in 1949 and strives to maintain high quality
Neuropathology and Intensive care.
standards in patient care, management and research.
Accommodation and remuneration will be provided
This fellowship will expose the candidate to
as per institutional rules..
management of pathologies of the spine and spinal
cord. These include deformity correction, management Eligibility: M.Ch/DNB in Neurosurgery in an institution
recognized by the National Medical Commission, degree
of spondylotic and degenerative diseases of the spine
obtained within the last five years
as well as tumours of the spine and the spinal cord. Duration: 1 year
The fellowship will also expose the candidate to
different types of spinal instrumentation as well as to
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Skull Base
techniques of spinal decompression and stabilization
Neurosurgery
without instrumentation. The candidate will gain
by exposure to neurosurgical procedures being The division of Neurosurgery functions under the
performed under electrophysiological monitoring. integrated Department of Neurological Sciences that
The fellowship will also provide opportunities in has Neurology, Neurochemistry, Neurophysiology
clinical as well as laboratory based research. The and Neuropathology divisions. The department
programme has been designed to provide training was established in 1949 and strives to maintain high
in neurosurgical skills with additional rotations in quality standards in patient care, management and
Neuropathology and Intensive care. research. Skull base surgery has developed into a
Accommodation and remuneration will be provided distinct subspecialty over the last two decades.
as per institutional rules. This two year fellowship is aimed at providing
Eligibility: M.Ch/DNB in Neurosurgery in an institution advanced training in the nuances of management
recognized by the National Medical Commission, degree of patients with skull base lesions from clinical
obtained within the last five years
Duration: 1 year diagnosis, radiological interpretation, preoperative
planning, intra and postoperative management
as well as adjuvant therapy and follow up. The
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric
fellowship will also provide opportunities in clinical
Neurosurgery
as well as laboratory based research in the field of
The division of Neurosurgery functions under the skull base neurosurgery. The programme has been
integrated Department of Neurological Sciences that designed to provide training in neurosurgical skills
has Neurology, Neurochemistry, Neurophysiology with rotations in Neuropathology and Intensive care
and Neuropathology divisions. The department to obtain an overview of management of patients
was established in 1949 and strives to maintain high with skull base lesions.
quality standards in patient care, management and
research. Accommodation and remuneration will be provided
as per institutional rules.
This fellowship will expose the candidate to
Eligibility: M.Ch/DNB in Neurosurgery in an institution
management of pathologies of the spine and
recognized by the National Medical Commission, degree
spinal cord. These include deformity correction, obtained within the last five years
management of spondylotic and degenerative Duration: 1 year
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Post Doctoral Fellowship in Gynaec ICU, Palliative care, Radiation Oncology, Medical
Oncology Oncology, Urology and Colorectal surgery. Those in
the MCh course also have a 2-week elective posting
The department of Gynaecologic Oncology runs
in an external institution offering similar training, in
a 2-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship course and a
order to get a different perspective.
3-year MCh course. These courses aim to produce
competent specialists who deal with cancers of Fellowship (through CMC exam and interviews)
the female reproductive tract. The course trains Eligibility: MD/MS/DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology
doctors to recognize the health needs in India Duration: 2 years
and carry out their professional obligations in an
MCh (through NEET exam)
ethical, competent and compassionate manner. Eligibility: MD/MS/DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Trainees are enabled to master the knowledge and Duration: 3 years
skills to manage women with genital cancers and
become aware of contemporary developments in Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric
Gynaecologic Oncology. Orthopaedics
The major components of the competency based CMC Vellore is the first academic institution in the
training are: country to have a separate Paediatric Orthopaedic
• Theoretical knowledge in the basic and applied department offering M.Ch in Paediatric
science of Gynaecologic Oncology Orthopaedics apart from the existing Post-Doctoral
• Preventive oncology Fellowship Courses in Paediatric Orthopaedics.
• Practical and clinical skills in the management of The unit caters to more than 16,000 out patients
patients with gynaecologic cancers and 1300 inpatients annually. Over 1500 surgeries
• Research methodology, project work and and 300 day care surgeries are performed in a year.
scientific publication
The conditions managed by the unit are varied and
• Attitudes, communication skills and patient
include trauma, limb deficiencies, cerebral palsy,
counselling
congenital abnormalities, dysplasias, tumours and
Peripheral postings are in Epidemiology & neuromuscular diseases. Specialized multi-specialty
Biostatistics, Anatomy & Pathology, Surgical clinics are held once a week for children with

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cerebral palsy, tumours and club foot. A state of the Post Doctoral Fellowship in Spinal
art movement analysis laboratory is also envisaged Disorders Surgery
to optimize our care for children with cerebral palsy
The Spinal Disorders Surgery Unit has been
this year.
functioning for nearly 20 years, initially as a
The surgical skills gained in addition to basic subspecialty under Orthopaedic Surgery Unit
paediatric orthopaedic training, include use of I from 2001. Since 2009 we started working as
fine power instruments, latest implants, custom an independent sub-unit and an independent
made tumor prosthesis and operating microscopes. department from 1st November 2020. From its
Facility for research is immense and this includes an inception, more than 9500 surgeries have been done.
Nearly 5888 new patients with spinal symptoms are
animal lab and stem cell research facility. There are
seen in the OPD annually. These include a spectrum
a number of ongoing internal and external (national
of patients with infective, degenerative, traumatic,
and international) funded research projects. The
neoplastic and developmental deformities. Over 750
fellows are encouraged to conduct research projects
spinal surgeries are carried out every year. There are
and a dissertation is mandatory for the course. The 4 consultants (3 professors, 1 associate professor)
2 year fellowship course is recognised by the Dr. apart from post-doctoral fellows and Orthopaedic
MGR Tamilnadu Medical University. postgraduate residents in the unit. The Unit has well
Short Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics - for equipped theatre facilities. The teaching programme
a 6 months period - has also been started aimed at includes regular outpatient and bedside teaching
and planning. Paper presentation and journal
surgeons working at mission/peripheral hospitals
reading are done every week. The staff and fellows
with exposure to common conditions encountered
are actively involved in scientific studies towards
by them in their day to day practice. The candidates
presentation at conferences and publication in
are encouraged to do a research project during the
journals.
course.
The 2 year Spinal Fellowship course is tailored to
Eligibility: M.S. Orthopaedics, Dip. NB Orthopaedics
train Orthopaedic surgeons with a passion for
Duration: 2 years (Short Fellowship: 6 months)
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This includes clinical examination and diagnosis, recurrent abortions, infertility and cancer. In many
investigations, planning of surgery, execution cancers, especially leukaemias, identification of
of surgical procedures, post-operative care and chromosomal abnormalities is essential for making
rehabilitation. They are assigned responsibilities a diagnosis, planning specific treatment and
in the emergency department, outpatient services determining prognosis. Cytogenetic analysis is also
and wards. They participate in a variety of spinal an important component of prenatal diagnosis.
surgeries and are trained in the basics of various
Fellows are actively involved in all aspects of tissue
instrumentation techniques. Fellows will maintain
processing including cell culture, harvesting, and
a surgical log book and complete post-doctoral
analysis of chromosomes by light and fluorescence
dissertation. Fellows are also required to present
microscopy. The laboratory handles samples
scientific papers at regional and national spinal
from peripheral blood, bone marrow, amniotic
conferences.
fluid, and solid tissues such as chorionic villus,
Eligibility: MS / DNB Orthopaedics
products of conception, tumours and skin, for
Duration: 2 years
conventional cytogenetic as well as fluorescence
in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis. Cytogenetic
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Cytogenetics testing for chromosome breakage syndromes is
Degree awarded by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical also performed. In addition, there will be a basic
University exposure to molecular genomic techniques such as
DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR),
This is a two-year in-service training programme
microarray analysis, and sequencing methods.
in a diagnostic cytogenomics laboratory, which
Fellows also participate in the teaching programme
deals with the identification of chromosomal
for student technicians.
abnormalities. Chromosomal abnormalities
are an important cause of genetic disease, and Upon completion of the course, fellows will be
are seen in a variety of conditions such as mental familiar with the morphology of normal and
retardation, dysmorphism, delayed or abnormal abnormal chromosomes and be able to describe
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chromosomal and genomic abnormalities as per Post Doctoral Fellowship in

the most current International System for Human Neuropathology
Cytogenomic Nomenclature (ISCN), in order to
The Fellowship Programme in Neuropathology
write comprehensive reports. They will also be
provides two years of intensive in-service training
able to process specimens, handle equipment and
in neuropathology. The programme emphasizes the
trouble-shoot when necessary in order to run a
development of diagnostic skills and the ability to
diagnostic cytogenetics service ably.
synthesize clinico-pathological correlations.
Eligibility: MD/DNB Pathology/Anatomy
Duration: 2 years Specific objectives for the course are:
1. Development of skills in diagnostic
neuropathology of surgical cases.
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Laboratory 2. Interpretation of lesions by light and
Haematology immunohistochemistry.
The Post Doctoral Fellowship in Laboratory 3. Training in muscle enzyme histochemistry,
Haematology equips pathologists to provide immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostic
high quality patient care services. As a laboratory techniques.
that offers support to a wide variety of clinical There is a large volume of neurosurgical specimens,
services ranging from neonatology to transplant about 2000 per year. This includes brain and
haematology, there are excellent training spinal cord tumours, skeletal muscle biopsies
opportunities via exposure to a wide spectrum of and peripheral nerve biopsies. Fellows examine
clinical disorders and the role of the laboratory in all specimens and sign out with an attending
providing diagnostic services. Besides analysis of physician. During the programme, fellows develop
peripheral blood and bone marrow, haemostasis and maintain close relationships with neurology,
and relevant practice of transfusion medicine and neurosurgery and neuroradiology services.
Immunogenetics, the candidate also rotates through The balance of clinical and research activities
other related specialties like anatomic pathology for each fellow is based on the individual’s
and molecular haematology. previous training and development of diagnostic
There is exposure to laboratory management skills. The research opportunities include
including quality systems and automation. Besides participation in active studies of neuro-oncology,
routine lab haematology services, diagnosis and and neuromuscular disorders. Fellows are
classification of haematological malignancies based also involved in planning and participating in
on peripheral blood and bone marrow studies forms a departmental and interdepartmental conferences
and in teaching. Fellows are evaluated periodically
significant part of the training which is augmented by
throughout the entire programme, maintain a log
training on immunopheno typing by flow cytometer,
book and have a formal exit exam at the end of the
molecular typing and karyotyping. Training
programme.
also helps familiarize with tools to characterize
haemoglobinopathies and red cell disorders. The Fellowship is certified by the Christian Medical
College, Vellore.
The special haemostasis lab caters to the diagnostic
Eligibility: MD Pathology
and therapeutic monitoring of patients with rare
Duration: 2 years
and common coagulation, platelet and thrombotic
disorders. With more than 25000 blood donations
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Pediatric
a year and various types of blood components
Infectious Disease
production, the candidate also has opportunities to
train in donor management as well as rational blood This fulltime 2-year Fellowship in Pediatric
use based on guidelines. An exit exam is conducted Infectious Diseases under the Department of
at the end of two years. Paediatrics, one of the first in the country, is intended
to train paediatricians to develop and employ
Eligibility: MD / DNB Pathology
Duration: 2 years strategies to diagnose, treat, and prevent infectious
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Although childhood infections account for a very closely with departments of Pediatric Neurology,
large proportion of paediatric illness, the formal Genetics, Pediatric ENT, Paediatric Orthopaedics,
subspecialty of pediatric infectious diseases is Pediatric Ophthalmology, Child Psychiatry, Physical
relatively new. The global increase in antimicrobial medicine and Rehabilitation, Neonatology and
resistance, new virulence mechanisms in established Paediatrics, in providing a multispecialty support to a
pathogens, interventions such as transplants that child with developmental needs.
lead to longer hospital stay and prolonged antibiotic
usage, with a concomitant increase in hospital- The need for this Fellowship Programme
acquired infections and multidrug resistance Developmental Paediatrics is an emerging field and
necessitate formal training in the field of pediatric is of vital importance. It is estimated that nearly
infectious diseases. 10% of children born in the country are likely to
have a developmental need during their childhood.
This program trains pediatricians to function as This fellowship programme is thus an effort to
experts in the diagnosis and management of: equip paediatricians in clinical skills of diagnosis,
• community-acquired and hospital-acquired neurodevelopmental assessment, interventions for
childhood infections promoting development and learning in childhood,
• infections in immunocompromised and and in modifying the environment to optimize the
transplant patients child’s potential.
• tropical infections and vector-borne diseases
Course details
Training is imparted through clinical mentoring and
This is a two year residential course offered in a
apprenticeship. The Fellows have service, academic
modular format with specific learning objectives
and teaching responsibilities, in the role of a specialist
and regular assignments. Interim and final
senior registrar. He/she will be actively involved
assessments are both written and clinical. The
with both inpatient and ambulatory care of children
fellows are expected to submit a dissertation during
with infections, and make diagnoses and treatment
their period of training.
plans under supervision, for specialist consultations
from medical and surgical units all over the hospital. The learning modules will cover the following core
Fellows also spend time in Hospital Infection Control, disciplines:
Clinical Microbiology and Virology and attend Developmental Neurology, Developmental
institutional research methodology courses. Morphology, Developmental Physiology,
We expect our Fellows, at the end of their training, to Developmental Psychology and Developmental
function as Pediatric Infectious Diseases consultants Therapy. Emphasis is laid on skills in communication,
and experts, as well as specialists in Hospital counselling, debriefing, personal development and
Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship epidemiology of developmental disorders.
programs, focusing on rational antibiotic usage in Eligibility: MD/DNB Paediatrics
Duration: 2 years
childhood infections.
Eligibility: MD/DNB Paediatrics
Duration: 2 years Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric
Intensive Care
Post Doctoral Fellowship in The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit of Christian
Developmental Paediatrics Medical College, Vellore offers a two year Post
The Developmental Paediatrics Unit, under the Doctoral Fellowship course in Paediatric Intensive
Department of Paediatrics is the first of its kind Care and is an accredited centre of training for
in the country, dedicated to looking after children the College of Paediatric Critical Care(CPCC) ,
with developmental needs. The Unit has a multi- which is the Academic body of Indian Academy of
Paediatrics -Intensive Care Chapter.
disciplinary team which comprises Developmental
Paediatricians, Psychologists, Occupational therapists, The training programme is a two-year in-service
Early Interventionists, Speech Language Pathologists, training programme and those selected would
Nurses and Special educators. Research is a vital be eligible to enroll for IFPCCM/IDPCCM of
component of the activities of the Unit. The Unit works the College (CPCC). This programme ensures

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adequate exposure to achieve clinical excellence 25% are surgical patients including paediatric renal,
in the management of critically ill children by Liver transplants, burns and polytrauma.
providing a combination of cognitive knowledge, Eligibility: MD/DNB Paediatrics
clinical and hands-on training in procedural skills. Duration: 2 years
The candidates may be posted in different critical For further details please contact: picu@cmcvellore.ac.in

care settings including Paediatric ICU, Paediatric

emergency, Paediatric anaesthesia, Neonatology and Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric
Paediatric Cardiac ICU during the course period. Nephrology
We use simulation based learning as a teaching tool In recent years there has been an increasing demand
and conduct simulation courses & workshops to for specialized care of children with kidney diseases.
enhance the skills. The goal of this course is to provide training in
Paediatric Critical Care at CMC is a 23 bedded Paediatric Nephrology to Paediatricians to enable
unit which includes a high dependency unit (12 them to provide medical care to infants and
beds), with an around 2200 admissions per year. children with renal and genitourinary disorders.
We ventilate about 1100 patients annually which During training, a satisfactory degree of expertise
includes about 450 non-invasive ventilation. This will be obtained in both inpatient and outpatient
Unit provides advanced intensive care including environments, regarding the aetiology, clinical
conventional ventilation, high frequency oscillatory features and diagnosis of congenital and acquired
ventilation and renal replacement therapy(SLED/ renal diseases, using appropriate investigations, by
CRRT). All the critical care beds are equipped imaging tests of function and histology.
with advanced respiratory support and invasive Trainees acquire skills for the performance and
hemodynamic monitoring devices. About 250 interpretation of urinalysis, renal biopsy, renal
complex congenital cardiac surgeries are done per imaging (including nuclear imaging) and basic
year by our Cardio-thoracic team and these patients tests of glomerular and tubular function. Skills
are managed by PICU team at Cardiac ICU. We are acquired for application of peritoneal dialysis
also have facilities for ECMO. While majority of and related techniques, together with peritoneal
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Trainees also acquire knowledge of the indications centre of training for the “Society of Trauma and
and management of surgical interventions in Emergency Paediatrics”
the urinary tract. He/she will gain expertise in
Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM), under the
the therapy for End Stage Renal Disease, viz
Department of Paediatrics is a relatively young
haemodialysis and CAPD. Trainees are involved
specialty in Paediatrics. The Paediatric Emergency
in preparation of a child for Renal Transplant,
department is one of the largest & busiest unit in
management of the child after the surgery and
the country which has 32 in-patient beds where
follow up care thereafter.
8 beds are absolutely dedicated for advanced
The first year of training will focus on acquiring resuscitation of sick children age less than 16 yrs.
knowledge and skills in General Nephrology. The PEM bed occupancy is 100% throughout the year
second year will provide training in Advanced and sometimes children even get discharged
Nephrology for expertise in Dialysis and Transplant. from here after a short stay. In a busy month, the
Development of a research project, presentation registration goes beyond 3000 and this is expected
of papers and publications are other goals of this to increase further. As 80% of our children are
programme. Acquiring of skills in decision making critically ill and need some kind of resuscitation on
and critical thinking will ensure that the student is arrival, the burden of procedure is tremendous and
competent and confident to manage most clinical we perform about 5000 in a month, including life-
conditions on completion of the course. saving resuscitation.
Eligibility: MD / DNB Paediatrics
Course plan:
Duration: 2 years
This Post Doctoral Fellowship will be a one year
residential programme, where paediatricians will
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric learn to treat children with impending cardio
Emergency Medicine respiratory arrest, life threatening illness, multi organ
The Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Dept. Of dysfunction state and who need special support
Paediatrics of Christian Medical College, Vellore by artificial means of their survival. There will be
offers one-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship course in emphasis on hands-on training of various kinds
Paediatric Emergency Medicine and is an accredited of resuscitation, advanced airway management,

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management of children with severe respiratory publishing their projects. Fellows are encouraged to
distress & failure, various kinds of fluid resuscitation, present at scientific meetings.
management of various types of shock, correction
Remuneration and accommodation is as per
of electrolyte imbalance, CPAP & ventilatory
institutional rules. A formal exit exam consisting
management, point of care bed side emergency
of both theory and clinical is conducted. The post
ultrasound, debriefing skills, communication skills,
doctoral fellowship is awarded by the Christian
counselling skills and research/publication skills.
Medical College.
Eligibility: MD/DNB – Paediatrics
Duration: 1 Year Eligibility: MD/DNB Psychiatry
Duration: 2 years

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Child and

Adolescent Psychiatry Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric
Endocrinology
Child and adolescent psychiatry is a relatively new
branch and this Fellowship is a full time, intensive, The Paediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism Unit at
inservice programme designed to prepare specialists the Christian Medical College, Vellore was established
in the required clinical, research and managerial in the year 1985. The sub-speciality takes care of
skills in the discipline. many diverse and complex endocrine disorders and
inborn errors of metabolism in children and delivers
The goal is to train psychiatrists in the diagnosis
comprehensive Type 1 DM care. Currently this unit
and bio-psychosocial management of children &
has trained personnel, established multidisciplinary
adolescents with psychiatric disorders as well as
team and the necessary infrastructure to provide
developmental disorders with mental health concerns.
comprehensive care to children with a wide range
It helps psychiatrists to recognize the importance
of endocrine disorders from all over India and few
of child and adolescent psychiatry in the context of
neighbouring countries. The Unit currently caters to
health needs of the community and national priorities.
around 10,000 outpatients/year, 270 inpatients/year,
It enables them to practice the specialty ethically and
600 day care/ dynamic testing and 500 Type I Diabetes
in step with the principles of contemporary health
patients. We also have been successfully conducting
care and function as effective leaders of a health team
a Neonatal Thyroid Screening programme since 2001.
engaged in health care, research or training.
Although the experiential learning will predominantly The aim of this 2 year post doctoral fellowship
be in the child and adolescent psychiatry unit, programme in Paediatric endocrinology is to provide
exposure in allied specialties like paediatric neurology, paediatricians with a firm foundation in clinical
developmental paediatrics, paediatric endocrinology, paediatric endocrinology, methodological skills
paediatric oncology, community paediatrics as well in clinical investigation, public health awareness
as physical medicine and rehabilitation is part of the programmes and research, relevant to the disease
training. These rotations will enhance the trainees spectrum in our country, that are deemed necessary
understanding of various physical illnesses that for the competent care of children both at secondary
can present with psychiatric manifestations and the and tertiary levels of the health care delivery system.
mental health needs of various physical illnesses Trainees will also acquire adequate knowledge
among children and adolescents. in the various diagnostic tests used in paediatric
endocrinology; the principles of various techniques,
The institution as well as the child and adolescent
their limitations and their interpretation.
psychiatry unit is one of the few centres in the
country with excellent infrastructure for biological, Trainees would develop the prerequisites for their
psychological and family related investigations, continuing contribution as a clinical specialist,
assessments and management. Academic sessions teacher and scientist capable of providing
like grand rounds, seminars, journal clubs, case comprehensive unsupervised medical care of
presentations, and interdepartmental clinical the highest order to children with endocrine and
meetings are conducted every week. Candidates metabolic disorders.
receive adequate exposure to research methodology, Eligibility: MD/DNB in Paediatrics
basic statistics and paper writing skills to enable Duration: 2 years

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Post Doctoral Fellowships in Radiology also provide an enriching peer to peer learning
experience. The exhaustive and diverse workload
Significant advances have taken place in Imaging and
gives the candidates the necessary experience to
Image-Guided Intervention during the last decade,
gain confidence in different modalities by the end
making it difficult to complete thorough training
of one year of training. An integrated PACS (picture
in all modalities and sub-specialties, during the
archiving and communication system) with a wide
post-graduate Radiology course. A candidate with
of spectrum of cases spanning over the past two
experience after post-graduate qualification will be
decades enables a steep learning curve through
given preference for the fellowship courses we offer.
enhanced self-learning opportunities.
The course will provide an in-depth experience
The Head and Neck Imaging Fellowship gives the
in all aspects of imaging for candidates who have
candidate experience in performing and reporting
completed a formal residency training in diagnostic
Ultrasound, CT and MRI of the head and neck region.
radiology.
CMC has all sub-specialties of Otorhinolaryngology
Our department is well equipped with conventional including head and neck surgeons, skull
X-ray machines, 15 ultrasound scanners, 4 MR scanners base surgeons, cochlear implant specialists,
(three 1.5 Tesla and one 3 Tesla), 3 CT scanners, a audiovestibular specialists and rhinologists. Hence,
mammography unit and 2 DSA units, with staff the candidate will get exposure to various cases and
experienced in various modalities. In one year (2017- interact with clinicians in various multidisciplinary
2018), 807929 studies were performed, including more meetings to get holistic head and neck imaging
than 3824 angiographic studies and procedures, 55773 training. The candidate will also be encouraged to
CT scans, 46109 MRI scans, 6584 guided procedures perform USG, and CT guided biopsy/drainage of
and 5552 operating theatre procedures. neck lesions and observe interventions related to
neck lesions.
The department is also well-staffed with experienced
faculty members with extensive experience. They are The Diagnostic Neuroradiology Fellowship offers
widely published and recognized at various local, training in reporting and performing scans (CT, MRI
national, and international levels. Junior faculty and Doppler) of the Central Nervous system in adult
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advanced MR imaging including MRS, fMRI, MR The Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship

perfusion, DTI, CT angiography and CT perfusion. offers training in both high-resolution diagnostic
A number of interactive interdepartmental meetings imaging and interventional procedures of the
with departments such as Neurology, Neurosurgery musculoskeletal system. The diagnostic imaging
and Paediatric Neurology provides further added includes high-resolution imaging of joints, including
value to the course. injuries, arthritis, and various other pathologies.
It also includes imaging of peripheral nerve and
The Abdominal Imaging Fellowship offers
brachial plexus, bone and soft tissue tumors,
candidates a one-year training in abdominal
muscle disorders, whole-body MRI, imaging with
radiology, including gastrointestinal and
specialized metal reduction techniques to evaluate
genitourinary imaging. This will cover conventional
post-operative cases with metallic implants in-
imaging, including fluoroscopy, ultrasonography,
situ and evaluation of musculoskeletal diseases
cross-sectional imaging such as CT, MRI, and
with novel MRI techniques including functional
advanced imaging and ultrasound and CT guide
and metabolic techniques like diffusion tensor
procedures. Candidates will strengthen their
imaging, cartilage imaging, perfusion imaging. The
diagnostic and clinical skills by participation in
musculoskeletal interventional procedures comprise
journal clubs and multidisciplinary team meetings of image-guided joint injections and aspirations,
with departments such as hepatobiliary surgery, bone and soft tissue biopsies. The candidate will have
gastroenterology, clinical hepatology, urology, the opportunity to interact with all subspecialties in
colorectal surgery, gynaec-oncology etc. various multidisciplinary meetings, interacting with
The Cardiothoracic Radiology Fellowship gives departments such as orthopedics (including sports
the candidate an in-depth exposure to the State-of- medicine and oncology specialists), rheumatology,
the-Art Imaging and reporting in cardio-thoracic pediatric orthopedics, etc. to obtain a holistic training
cases. The cardiac imaging includes ECG gated CT in musculoskeletal imaging.
cardiac for congenital heart diseases, CT coronary All fellows are encouraged to do a project, attend
angiogram, pre planning CT for TAVI, MRI a national conference and submit at least one
cardiac studies for both congenital and acquired publication by the end of his/her training period.
conditions including viability, adenosine stress test Daily department teaching programs include
and cardiomyopathies. In the domain of thoracic journal club, paper presentations and film reading
imaging, in addition to HRCT thorax, contrast sessions. Maintenance of a logbook is mandatory.
enhanced CT thorax, CT pulmonary angiogram, Candidates will work as post-doctoral trainees with
MRI thorax including cine MRI are routinely remuneration and accommodation as per the rules
performed. The candidate will gain exposure to of the Institution. A formal exit exam consisting of
the excellent clinical spectrum and will be taking both theory and practical will be conducted at the
an active role in multi-disciplinary team meetings end of the course.
which includes interacting with teams such as Eligibility: MD/DNB in Radiology
cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, pulmonology, Duration and No. of seats for each course: see Table 2.4
etc. The feedback from clinical teams adds to the
core value of this course. Post Doctoral Fellowship in Allergy,
The Paediatric Radiology Fellowship gives the Asthma and Immunology
candidate significant imaging exposure to Paediatric The Fellowship in Asthma, Allergy and Immunology
sub-specialities, like Paediatric Orthopaedics, is designed to prepare specialists to provide
Oncology, Endocrinology, Neonatology, ICU and expert medical care for patients with allergic and
otorhinolaryngology. The candidate will get exposure immunologic disorders. Fellows are trained to acquire
to and report a wide spectrum of cases in all sub- skills to work as consultants in teaching institutions
specialities, utilizing both conventional modalities and other academic and speciality centres. While
such as fluoroscopy and advanced cross-sectional Fellows develop specific competencies primarily in
imaging and interact with specialists at numerous the care of adult patients, they also get exposure to
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Course details trainees are offered the opportunity to train in

The training runs parallel with the pulmonology bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, chest ultrasound, sleep
programme, covering patient care activities, a range medicine, pulmonary physiology, lung function
of departmental academic and inter departmental testing and critical care. Trainees are posted to the
meetings, journal clubs, teaching of undergraduates critical care and rheumatology departments.
and research activities. It is mandatory to perform Eligibility: MD / DNB Respiratory Medicine / General Medicine
a research project and submit a PG dissertation, as Duration: 2 years
well as write up one case report for publication, for
successful completion of the programme. Post Doctoral Fellowship in Advanced
The department has a state of the art pulmonary Arthritis, Rheumatism & Autoimmunity
function lab (including FeNO, bronchoprovocation The Department of Clinical Immunology and
test and impulse oscillometry) and an allergy lab Rheumatology caters to over 50,000 outpatients
where allergy skin testing, food challenges, drug every year.
challenges, allergen immunotherapy, sputum
The case-mix covers the entire gamut of systemic
inflammometry and aerobiology are done. Fellows
are also posted to the Dermatology, Paediatric autoimmune rheumatic diseases in our country,
Allergy, ENT and Ophthalmology departments. including SLE, Sjogren’s syndrome, Overlap
connective tissue diseases, vasculitic disorders,
As a part of the programme, Fellows are also rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, etc.
be enrolled in “Diploma in Allergy and Asthma
Inpatient management, interdepartmental
(DAA)” which is a distance education programme
consultations, procedures such as intra-articular
conducted in collaboration with International
injections, pulse therapy, biological therapy and
Asthma Services, USA, endorsed by the American
biopsies (salivary gland/muscle and nerve), are
Association of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
done every day.
(AAAAI), University of Colorado, USA.
Eligibility: MD / DNB Respiratory Medicine / General The department has musculoskeletal sonography,
Medicine / Paediatrics extremity MRI (C-scan) machine, Nailfold Video
Duration: 2 years Capillaroscopy and Real time PCR; the trainee
will have an exposure to all these equipments. We
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Pulmonology have introduced a full range of autoantibodies for
The Fellowship in Pulmonology is designed to equip services. Trainees are also posted in the service
specialists to provide expert care for patients with laboratory & our research laboratory (since 2012) to
the whole spectrum of respiratory problems seen in understand the principles, steps, interpretation &
the country. Fellows are trained to acquire the skills troubleshooting, by a first-hand feel of the tests.
to work as consultants in teaching institutions and We have regular teaching sessions including
academic respiratory practices within and outside journal clubs, case presentations, seminars/
the country, in the field of pulmonology. paper reading, interdepartmental sessions with
Radiology, Pathology and vascular surgery. All
Course details
trainees are encouraged & required to undertake
The training covers patient care activities, a range
of departmental academic and interdepartmental research projects and publications are mandatory
meetings, journal clubs, teaching of undergraduates for receiving the Fellowship.
and research. The department attracts referred The course is organised into four semesters, with
patients from various parts of the country, with a each semester having higher focus on specific
range of complex pulmonary problems, to provide the aspects of training. Assessments are done at the
platform for clinical training. The department has state end of each semester. During the course the trainees
of the art pulmonary function lab and bronchoscopy undergo modules on Musculoskeletal ultrasound,
suite; which is among the best in the country. extremity MRI and video capillaroscopy which are
The sleep lab and sonology service completes built in into the course.
the range of investigative back up within the Eligibility: MD / DNB General Medicine / Paediatrics
department. Apart from general pulmonology, Duration: 2 years

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Post Doctoral Fellowship in Colorectal

Surgery
The department of Surgery Unit 2 handles all the
specialized colorectal surgery in the department
of surgery. The unit runs a 2 year Post-doctoral
Fellowship, tailored to train surgeons in the
specialty of colo-rectal surgery. Fellows are trained
in all aspects of the specialty including diagnosis,
investigation, multidisciplinary planning, execution
of various surgical procedures, postoperative
care and continuing outpatient management and
surveillance.
Fellows are exposed to a variety of colorectal surgical
operations including laparoscopic colon and rectal
resections, transanal resection of low rectal lesions,
sphincter preserving resections for low rectal
cancer, anal sphincter reconstruction and restorative
proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis.
The fellowship also includes training to perform
colonoscopy and anal manometry. Fellows are
required to maintain a log of all diagnostic procedures
and surgical operations they are involved in.
Eligibility: MS/DNB (General Surgery) salivary malignancies). Emphasis is given to learn
Duration: 2 Years reconstruction, ranging from local flaps to micro
vascular free flaps. On an average, the department
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Head & performs 500 Head and Neck cancer surgeries, 50
Neck Surgery including Microvascular micro vascular flaps, 100 pedicled flaps, and 80 local
Reconstructive Surgery flaps per year.

The speciality of Head and Neck Surgery covers a Course Structure

wide spectrum of diseases from benign to malignant. Fellows hold a nodal position in the treatment
Globally there is an upsurge in the incidence of Head & planning along with participating in the specialty
Neck cancers especially in our country. These patients
related academic schedule. The fellow is expected
come usually from a low socio-economic background.
to coordinate the multidisciplinary Head and Neck
Generally, in India these patients are managed by Cancer Tumour Board and surgical departmental
surgeons from varying backgrounds, including, meetings, including Grand Rounds, Morbidity
ENT, General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Maxillo and Mortality Conferences, Head and Neck
facial surgery and Plastic Surgery. Apart from Oncology Rounds, Head and Neck Club, Head
M.Ch (Head and Neck Surgery) training available and Neck conferences. Trainees are posted in
at 4 centres in India, there are very few organized specialty peripheral postings including mandatory
fellowship programmes for head and neck surgical workshops for 32 weeks. They also attend micro
training including reconstruction, which has vascular course (Ethicon Inst., Chennai) and
never been a component of the available training research protocol course (CMC, Vellore) free of
programmes. charge. The candidate is expected to complete a
This fellowship trains surgeons from an ENT / research as part of thesis and present the results at
General Surgery background of training, to manage the National Conference.
head and neck malignancies (from oral cavity to Eligibility: MS/DNB (General Surgery/ENT)
Larynx, laryngo-pharynx, including thyroid and Duration: 2 Years

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consisting of MCQs and a practical examination

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Phlebology
component. The curriculum and training is tailored
Venous disorders are more common than arterial such that the candidate will become proficient in
disorders. About 70% of the cases that present to the surgical management of the common as well as
the out-patient clinic of our department have some complex upper GI surgical problems.
form of the disease – varicose veins, venous ulcer/s, Eligibility: MS / DNB General Surgery or
deep vein disorders, vascular malformation/s, etc. MCh / DNB GI Surgery
This one year Post-Doctoral Fellowship, for general Duration: 2 years
surgeons, provides the candidate a wide exposure
in the way venous disorders need to be managed. Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric
The course involves hands-on experience in Anaesthesia
open and endovascular techniques, ultrasound
Paediatric anaesthesia is a growing speciality and
examination and wound care management.
is contributing towards better understanding of
At completion of the course candidates are able to physiology and pharmacodynamics resulting in
manage most cases independently and would have overall improvement of the outcome of paediatric
published his/her research experience in a journal/s. surgeries.
Eligibility: MS/DNB General Surgery; MD/DNB
Department of Anaesthesia is providing quality
Dermatology; MD/DNB Radiology
Duration: 1 year anaesthesia services to paediatric patients ranging
from preterm low birth weight babies to adolescents.
We provide anaesthesia for paediatric surgeries
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Upper GI and
like urogenital, laparoscopic, endoscopic, ENT,
Bariatric Surgery
Orthopaedic, reconstructive surgeries thoracic,
This surgical fellowship course is designed to neurosurgical, cardiac, plastic, rehabilitative and rare
provide a structured educational and training procedures like EXIT. We also provide anaesthesia
experience necessary to achieve expertise in for remote locations such as MRI, CT, DSA, USG
the understanding, diagnosis and management biopsy and cardiac catheterisation. Department of
(including the necessary surgical skills) of diseases anaesthesia anaesthetised 20,000 children (both for
of the Upper GI tract, including Bariatric Surgery. intervention and diagnostic) and performed 500+
The training period will offer exposure to the entire regional blocks in 2018-2019.
spectrum of Upper GI malignancies and corrosive We strongly believe in ERAS and understand
injuries of the oesophagus and stomach. Training in that good pain management is an important
the other specialty procedures such as laparoscopic component of ERAS. We provide a wide range of
anti-reflux procedures, laparoscopic repair of hiatal regional nerve blocks which includes both central
hernia, laparoscopic Heller’s myotomy, laparoscopic neuraxial block and peripheral nerve blocks e.g.
hernia repairs and surgery for gastrointestinal stromal epidural, TAP, rectus sheath block, inguinal nerve
tumours, neuro endocrine tumours of the upper GIT block, paravertebral block, upper limb and lower
will also be provided. In addition to this, the candidate limb blocks with catheters. Regional blocks are
will have exposure to the multi disciplinary bariatric emphasised in our unit. Our unit is equipped
surgical team, involving medical endocrinologists, with advanced equipment like FOB#2.0, #2.8, #3.6,
pulmonologists,dietary, psychiatry, occupational CMAC with regular and straight blade and other
therapy and anaesthesia departments. However, difficult airway equipment. We emphasise the use
the focus of the Fellowship training will be on the of ultrasound not only for securing lines but also as
multidisciplinary management of malignant diseases point of care modality.
of the Upper GI tract.
We strongly believe that a good clinician
The course will be offered to candidates who have
should contribute towards research and further
passed MCh or DNB Surgical Gastroenterology (or)
development of speciality thus we encourage
MS/DNB General Surgery. Training will be hands
the fellows to conduct prospective studies and
on, graded and supervised.
present them at national or international forum.
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methodology course during the course of the simulation-based teaching. Additionally, there will
fellowship. Candidates will be rotated to Neonatal be access to major journals and textbooks, in our well
ICU, PICU, Paediatric casualty and post-operative stocked library, association with societies, namely,
pain management team. ESRA, ASRA, NYSORA, AORA, and resources to
Eligibility: MD/DNB (Anaesthesia) prepare for the internationally acclaimed EDRA
Duration: 1 year exam. On completion, fellows will appear for the
university exit exam. Certainly, it will be beneficial
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Nerve Block & to train at our quaternary level, service-oriented,
Pain Management century old institution, for a lasting wholistic
healthcare experience.
In recent times, there is a resurgence of interest in
Eligibility: MD/DNB (Anaesthesia)
the art and science of regional anaesthesia and pain
Duration: 1 year
medicine, fast evolved from the first nerve block by
William S. Halsted in 1884, to the current golden
age, with the advent of ultrasound, improving
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Molecular
technical skills to demonstrate novel blocks. Regional
Pathology
anaesthesia plays a pivotal role in perioperative The developments in the field of molecular biology
outcome through effective multimodal, opioid- have revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment
sparing, acute pain management, prevention of of many different diseases. Rapid technological
chronic pain states and reduces the incidence of advances have helped to increase the speed and
cancer recurrence, making it safe and essential. performance of various molecular assays thereby
Growing evidence points out to its wide spectrum reducing turnaround time, in turn translating to
utility, including local wound infiltration, fascial providing better clinical services. Most pathology
plane blocks, intravenous lignocaine infusions and laboratories have also incorporated these techniques
central neuraxial block, single injection or continuous into their routine services requiring well trained
infusion with catheter placement techniques. Having staff to deliver quality diagnostics. Therefore, the
this knowledge and skill is an asset to acquire and need for trained individuals in this area has also
master for every practicing perioperativist. This become acute. This one-year course in molecular
fellowship, affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. pathology is designed to train individuals to be
Medical University, strives to achieve this goal. competent in basic molecular techniques, provide
exposure to newer molecular technologies and
The foundation of the course, will be aimed at
interpretative aspects in the context of solid tumor
anatomy, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology and
testing with an emphasis on molecular markers
delivering high quality service, including, research,
relevant to lung, colorectal cancers, sarcomas,
leadership and management, applicable to regional
gliomas and lymphomas. EGFR (both tissue based
anaesthesia, focusing on hands-on training in
and using circulating tumor DNA), Extended RAS,
peripheral nerve stimulation, ultrasound, cadaveric
Microsatellity instability, clonality and methylation
workshops and masterclasses. The Department of
assay are some of the assays the candidate will
Anaesthesia, covers all subspecialties, in 47 operating
perform.
rooms, average of 180-200 cases per day, soon scaling
up to 85 theatres with the upcoming new orthopaedic, Specific objectives: To provide hands-on training
super speciality and trauma centre. in basic molecular techniques including PCR, RT
PCR, real-time PCR, Sanger’s sequencing, MLPA
The fellows will maintain a logbook, be rotated in
and FISH, with emphasis on troubleshooting and
every clinical area, with their practical proficiency
interpretation. Observation and exposure to newer
evaluated through online and offline academic
techniques like the Next Generation Sequencing
forums. Furthermore, the research work will
(NGS) and droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) are aimed
be expected to be published in a peer-reviewed
at orienting the candidate to high-end techniques
journal and presented at national and international
that are gradually becoming mainstream.
conferences. We have a wide range of state of the
art equipment to aid this, including, ultrasound Course structure: This will be a one-year course, that
machine, echogenic nerve stimulating and locating will focus on strengthening skills at the work bench
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molecular diagnostics. The candidate will get to fellows will be given graded responsibility in patient
observe newer techniques including Next Generation care, academic activities and research.
sequencing and droplet digital PCR formats. The
Fellows are evaluated periodically throughout the
candidate will undertake a small research project, to
entire programme, maintain a log book and have a
be completed in three months. The course will also
formal central exit exam conducted by IAP at the
provide for rotational postings to other labs in the
end of the programme.
institution that offer molecular services.
Eligibility: MD/DNB in Paediatrics
Eligibility: MD Pathology (Indian Nationals only) Duration: 2 years
Duration: 1 year

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Molecular

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Pathology
Haematology-Oncology (IAP)
The developments in the field of molecular biology
The fellowship program in Paediatric Hematology-
have revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment
Oncology is a two year in-service training as per the
of many different diseases. Rapid technological
Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP). The aim of
advances have helped to increase the speed and
this course is to provide training to Paediatricians
performance of various molecular assays thereby
to enable them to deliver excellent medical care to
reducing turnaround time, in turn translating to
infants and children with malignancies and blood
providing better clinical services. Most pathology
diseases.
laboratories have also incorporated these
Course objectives techniques into their routine services requiring
The student will be equipped with adequate basic well trained staff to deliver quality diagnostics.
and applied knowledge to be able to Therefore, the need for trained individuals in
this area has also become acute. This one-year
• Diagnose and provide comprehensive care to course in molecular pathology is designed to train
children with cancer and blood diseases. individuals to be competent in basic molecular
• Carry out all necessary diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, provide exposure to newer molecular
procedures as required for the care of these children. technologies and interpretative aspects in the
• Counsel patients and parents with empathy context of solid tumor testing with an emphasis
and compassion about the diagnosis, treatment on molecular markers relevant to lung, colorectal
strategies, prognosis, special circumstances such as cancers, sarcomas, gliomas and lymphomas. EGFR
end of life care and bereavement. (both tissue based and using circulating tumor
• Understand the importance of social and DNA), Extended RAS, Microsatellity instability,
behavioural support needed by patients and clonality and methylation assay are some of the
families. assays the candidate will perform.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team required
in the management of children with blood diseases Specific objectives: To provide hands-on training
and cancer. in basic molecular techniques including PCR, RT
• Conduct teaching sessions, bedside clinics, PCR, real-time PCR, Sanger’s sequencing, MLPA
seminars and lectures and FISH, with emphasis on troubleshooting and
• Develop skills in medical ethics and design and interpretation. Observation and exposure to newer
execute research projects techniques like the Next Generation Sequencing
• Publish a paper in a peer reviewed journal and (NGS) and droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) are aimed
present posters/oral papers in a national conference. at orienting the candidate to high-end techniques
Paediatric Haematology-Oncology (PHO) specialty that are gradually becoming mainstream.
of Division of Child Health was started in 1985 Course structure: This will be a one-year course, that
and is currently a fully fledged subspecialty which will focus on strengthening skills at the work bench
caters to over 12000 outpatients and close to 2000 by performing all the basic techniques required for
inpatients annually. The unit has a well established molecular diagnostics. The candidate will get to
academic program and works closely with the multi- observe newer techniques including Next Generation
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PD) modelling, which incorporates statistical

and pharmacokinetic knowledge into developing
models is done to assist dosing decisions and
revalidate traditional doses.
Using supervised bench training, lectures and
mentoring, this course aims to train Pharmacologists to:
• Develop and validate assays using HPLC and
LC-MS/MS – Laboratory techniques
• Understand the fundamental concepts of Clinical
Pharmacokinetics and its application in TDM, to
assist in dose individualization
• Understand the potential of PK/PD modelling in
research and patient management.
Although there is an increasing awareness of the
utility of TDM in clinical settings, very few centres
in India incorporate TDM as an integral part of
patient care and postgraduates receive little hands
on training during the course. Candidates who
complete this course will have the knowledge, skills
candidate will undertake a small research project, to and confidence to develop TDM in other centres.
be completed in three months. The course will also
Eligibility: MD Pharmacology
provide for rotational postings to other labs in the Duration: 1 year
institution that offer molecular services.
Eligibility: MD Pathology (Indian Nationals only)
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Acute Care
Duration: 1 year
Pediatrics
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Applied Acute care management of seriously ill child is an
Pharmacokinetics essential component to reduce the unacceptably
high under-five mortality rate in our country. Acute
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Applied Care Pediatrics is a very challenging subspecialty,
Pharmacokinetics is offered by the Department of where one has to acquire new skills and knowledge
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology. The to care for acutely ill children apart from the basic
department has been involved in a unique aspect principles of Pediatrics. Such training can be done
of patient care in the hospital - Therapeutic Drug only in specialized centers. This fellowship training
Monitoring (TDM), for the past 19 years. TDM equips a Pediatrician to confidently manage critically
involves the measurement of drug concentration ill children of all age groups who need a timely and
from body fluids and this information is interpreted a quick response in assessment and management.
using pharmacokinetic principles. The laboratory The curriculum is designed in such a way that the
assays have been developed with high-tech training given enable the trainee to achieve the
sensitive equipment such as high performance necessary expertise to confidently handle acute care
liquid chromatography and LC-MS/MS, both of issues of children including newborn. The trainees
which require technical and skilled expertise. are posted in Pediatric Emergency (4.5 months),
We offer patients pre-test counseling prior to blood Pediatric ICU (4.5 months) and Neonatal ICU (3
sampling, interpretation of patient results and advice months).
on dose individualization as per clinical outcome Eligibility: MD / DNB Pediatrics
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2.5 DISTANCE EDUCATION Diploma in Allergy & Asthma (DAA)

PROGRAMMES Diploma in Allergy & Asthma (DAA) is a year-long
List of Distance Education Programmes offered distance learning programme, in the subspecialty of
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. It is conducted by the
Course Duration Christian Medical College, Vellore, in collaboration
Post Graduate Diploma in Allergy and Asthma (DAA) 1 year with the International Asthma Services (IAS) - a U.S
based charitable organization dedicated to patient
Certificate in General Dentistry (CGD) by Distance 1 year
and physician education. Twenty candidates are
Education unit and Dental Unit 1
admitted to this programme each year.
Diploma in Hospital Administration (DHA) 1 year
The DAA course includes four mandatory contact
Distance Fellowship in Diabetes Management 1 year sessions: one week of Personal Contact Sessions
(DFID) - Dept. of Endocrinology, Diabetes and
every quarter, at the CMC Hospital, Vellore. During
Metabolism and & Distance Education Unit
the contact programme, lectures are delivered by
Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (PGDFM) – 18 overseas faculty (mainly from the USA), national
for fresh MBBS graduates – Medical Education Unit months
and CMC faculty. There is hands on training on the
Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (PGDFM) 2 years practical aspects of allergy - skin testing, spirometry,
- Distance Education Unit etc. Physicians who complete the programme
Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatrics (PGDG) - 1 year would confidently be able to clinically evaluate a
Geriatric dept and Distance Education Unit patient with allergic disease, plan the appropriate
Post Graduate Diploma in Christian Bioethics- 1 year investigation, perform and interpret allergen skin
Distance Learning Programme testing and spirometric lung function testing and
Distance Education Fellowship in Hypertension 6 months
institute the appropriate treatment. They are also
taught the principles of allergen immunotherapy.
Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (PGDMH) - 1 year
Basic teaching covers physiology, basics of clinical
Distance Education Unit
epidemiology and research. While the focus of
Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Medicine 1 year clinical training is on respiratory allergies such as
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ocular, skin and food allergies are also covered. The Eligibility Criteria
Diploma in Allergy & Asthma (DAA) is awarded This course is open to both Indian citizens residing
jointly by CMC and IAS after successful completion and working in India
of the course and the final examination.
1. A valid BDS degree
Eligibility 2. A valid DCI registration.
Candidates with an MD degree or DNB or PG No. of seats:
diploma in TB & Chest/Respiratory diseases/ 30 per year
Paediatrics/General Medicine are eligible to apply.
Candidates with an MBBS qualification with a Course Duration:
proven track record of academic practice of 2 years One Year
in allergy and asthma may also be considered, at
the discretion of the selection committee. These Application and Prospectus
candidates should provide evidence of their You can get further details at our website: http://
experience when they apply. courses.cmcdistedu.org/ or email us at info@
cmcdistedu.org.
Application Form: can be downloaded from the
following website address:
Diploma in Hospital Administration (DHA)
http://www.cmcvellore.ac.in/jobs&train/DAA/ – Distance Education Programme
main.html
The staff of small hospitals faces big challenges from
rising patient expectations, expanding regulatory
Certificate in General Dentistry
requirements and the rapid pace of change in
A large number of BDS graduates come out of the healthcare. On-the-job training and experience
portals of dental colleges every year. This is adding may not be enough for them. To address this, the
to the already huge network of dentists in practice or Christian Medical College Vellore (CMC) has joined
academia across the country. There is consequently hands with the Christian Medical Association of
a lot of professional competition because of the India (CMAI) to introduce a blended learning
concentration of dental practices in urban areas. programme designed for employees of mission
In spite of this struggle, dental practices providing hospitals: Diploma in Hospital Administration.
ethical, patient centred and competent care will The course will help them acquire the knowledge
continue to attract patients. and skills needed to become efficient managers and
Unfortunately, dental education has tended to leaders while continuing to serve their institutions.
focus on academic and specialty based education It will help them to integrate theoretical and
but dentists on graduation feel a lack of practical scientific frameworks with their own experience in
skills required for integrated dental practice. There order to implement best practices in their hospitals.
is therefore a need for dentists to learn relevant They will develop the confidence and ability to deal
knowledge, essential skills and appropriate with a range of management issues.
attitudes which will give them the confidence and
competence required for good dental practice. Objectives
• To provide a recognized and respected
Course Objectives qualification in hospital administration for mission
It is intended to serve as a foundation course for those hospital staff.
planning to later go into general dental practice, • To provide basic theoretical background for best
take up a specialty (MDS) or obtain more advanced practices in the healthcare field.
skills in general dentistry through the Fellowship in • To cover all the regular duties and responsibilities
General Dentistry Course (FGD). It is expected that associated with running a small hospital.
candidates doing the course will be able to handle at
least 70 % of the cases expected to be seen in general Eligibility
dental practice. It reduces their need to refer patients • Basic qualifications: 12*/Diploma Nurse/any
to specialist practices which end up being expensive accredited bachelor’s or post graduate degree (case
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• Minimum two years’ experience in hospitals /

Distance Fellowship in Diabetes
health industry
Management (DFID)
• All candidates must be sponsored by an
employer/hospital. Diabetes Mellitus has become a public health
• This programme is especially for mission problem with more than 15% of the Indian urban
hospital staff willing to acquire knowledge and population above the age of 30 years afflicted with
develop their career. this disease. Though the cost burden to the nation
is not exactly known, the morbidity and mortality
Programme structure of this condition is now comparable to tuberculosis.
One year distance learning programme with contact It is therefore necessary to create a physician who
classes for 2 weeks in the month of September/ becomes a “one window operation” for care of those
October at CMC Vellore. with diabetes. This way an average patient does
not have to go to a tertiary care institution or to an
Student intake per year: 30 (maximum).
endocrinologist, reducing expenditure on a chronic
Accreditation & Certification: CMC & CMAI disease which has the potential to haemorrhage
their meagre income.
Admission
Student selection will be finalized by the Eligibility criteria
programme director (HOD, the Department of There is no entrance examination for this course.
Hospital Management Studies and Staff Training
1. Doctors with MD/DNB in General Medicine/
and Development) and CMAI representative and
Internal Medicine/Family Medicine
the candidates may be interviewed over phone if
2. Doctors who have completed the Post Graduate
required.
Diploma in Family Medicine (PGDFM) from CMC,
Teaching methodology Vellore
• Guided self-study using printed and electronic 3. Must have MCI / state medical council
materials registration
• Mandatory contact classes will be held in CMC 4. Doctors with MRCGP
Vellore during the month of September for 2 weeks 5. Doctors with MDGP (General Practice) from
between 08:00 am to 5:00 pm (8 hours). Nepal/ FCGP from SAARC Countries
• Visits to various departments and hospitals for 6. NRI, Foreign nationals can also apply.
observation and to foster understanding of problems 7. Preference will be given to
related to hospitals to different sizes and natures. • Women candidates.
• 8 subjects will be handled through class room • Candidates working in Government set up/
teaching during the CMC contact classes. Mission Hospitals/remote rural areas
• Candidates between 35-50 years of age.
Modules Covered: Duration
Semester I: Basic Principles of Management, Basic This is a one year ‘blended learning course’ involving
Medical Terminology, Basic Accounting and Finance, both self-learning, as well as a hands-on component
Managing Patient Care and Hospital Facilities in the form of contact programmes.
Semester II: Human Resources Management,
Maximum no. of seats
Hospital Governance and Statutory Requirements,
75
Materials Management, Hospital Information
Systems (Medical Records Management & Data Contact programme
Base Management) Two contact programmes for a total of nine days, at
CMC, Vellore. The contact programs are of hybrid
For further details contact: The Department of
nature: both online and onsite face to face sessions
Hospital Management Studies & Staff Training and
will be conducted. The onsite (face to face) session will
Development, Christian Medical College, Vellore
be held, subject to the relaxation of travel and other
632004, Tamil Nadu
corona pandemic related regulations stipulated by
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Application form and prospectus to submit a project work which should be a service
You can get further details at our website: http:// improvement project to improve the local needs of
courses.cmcdistedu.org/ or email us at info@ the hospital. Successful candidates will be awarded
cmcdistedu.org. The application form for this course with PGDFM certificate from our institution.
is likely to be available by April of the current year. However, this course is not recognized by MCI
and Dr. MGR Medical University, hence transcripts
Post Graduate Diploma in Family or verifications will NOT be issued under any
Medicine (PGDFM) circumstances.

(Awarded by the Christian Medical College, Vellore) For more details please go to:http://www.cmch-
vellore.edu/sites/med/pgdfm.html.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine
(PGDFM) course is a diploma awarded by CMC,
Post Graduate Diploma in Family
Vellore for the MBBS graduates who finished their
Medicine (PGDFM-Family Medicine)
MBBS course within the last ten years with the
aim to help graduates equip themselves to deliver (Distance Education Unit)
secondary level healthcare while also availing of its There are close to 2,50,000 General Practitioners
educational opportunities. (GPs) in India who have no access to postgraduate
This 18 month distance education course with three education. Since the government has not mandated
contact programs usually commences from 1st continuous education for physicians, most GPs do
April every year and ends on 30th September the not take much effort to remain up-to-date with the
following year. This course consists of 27 Distance developments in medical education. The lack of
Learning Modules, provided with an online continuous updating of the knowledge and skills
formative e-assessment at the end of each module. by these GPs has led to a situation where there are
Every student is expected to maintain a logbook excessive referrals because they are not confident
to document the procedures/clinical skills done in handling cases with the slightest complication.
in their service obligation hospitals. As part of this Many patients, therefore, end up visiting multi-
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are very high. No wonder, in a World Bank study courses.cmcdistedu.org/ or email us at info@
done in the year 2004, it was found that the private cmcdistedu.org. The application form for this course
health care sector was responsible for drowning will be available by June of this year.
many below the poverty line! A ‘Family Physician’
is a multi-competent specialist who not only Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatrics
provides the point of first contact, but also provides (PGDG)
the continuum of care. The number of ‘Family
India is in a phase of demographic transition and
Physicians’ - doctors satisfying the above definition
the geriatric population is burgeoning. Care of
- in the Indian sub-continent is grossly inadequate
the elderly in need of medical attention is often
to cater to the huge population.
fragmented among multiple “specialists”, as
Objective these patients have multiple co-morbidities and
The objective of the PGDFM (FAMILY MED.) psychosocial issues. Therefore, there is an urgent
programme is to build the capacity of GPs and need to produce physicians who not only understand
enable them to manage more cases so that referral the unique health problems in the elderly, but
becomes less necessary - hence the motto: ‘Refer possess a repertoire of clinical competencies to deal
less, Resolve more’. The ultimate beneficiaries of with them. Geriatrics is the only “speciality” which
the programme will be patients from the financially knits these myriad physical, psychosocial, financial
weaker sections of the population, especially those and emotional problems in each individual together
from rural areas. Thus, the programme leads to a into a tapestry, which still remains beautiful. With
win-win situation for the patients and the GPs, as inputs from Allied Health and Nursing faculty, the
the former find a one- window solution, while the doctor is able to help the elderly in the autumn of
latter (who would have become multi-competent) their lives.
find a much larger scope for their practice.
Objectives
Eligibility Criteria • To provide comprehensive health care and
• Valid MBBS Degree rehabilitation to the elderly
• Indians working abroad may also apply • Be competent to make changes in the community
• Women candidates will be given preference leading to a better life for the elderly
• Candidates working in rural areas will be given Eligibility Criteria
preference 1. Valid MBBS degree certificate
2. All candidates must possess a valid MCI/ State
Duration Medical Council registration
This is a two-year ‘blended learning course’ involving 3. SAARC, NRI, Foreign nationals can also apply.
both self-learning, as well as a hands-on component
in the form of contact programmes Duration:
This is a one year ‘blended learning course’ involving
Maximum no. of seats: both self-learning, as well as a hands-on component
300 per year in the form of contact programmes.
Contact programme: Maximum no. of seats:
Three contact programmes (each 11 days duration) 50 seats per year
consist of both online and onsite teaching
methodology. The contact programs are of hybrid Contact programme:
nature: both online and onsite face to face sessions Two contact programmes for a total of ten days at
will be conducted. The onsite (face to face) session Christian Medical College, Vellore. The contact
will be held, subject to the relaxation of travel programs will be held, subject to the relaxation
and other corona pandemic related regulations of travel and other corona pandemic related
stipulated by the government and our institute regulations stipulated by the government and our
(CMC) periodically. institute (CMC) periodically.

Application and Prospectus Application and Prospectus

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courses.cmcdistedu.org/ or email us at info@ • Opportunities to be observers in ethics

cmcdistedu.org. The application form for this course committees
will be available by April of this year.
Student intake per batch
30 (maximum)
Post Graduate Diploma in Christian
Bioethics- Distance Learning Programme Selection: Based on student interview by faculty
from Department of Bioethics, CMC, Vellore and
With the development of modern medicine and TCB
overt technological advancements, unprecedented Certification: CMC, Vellore & TCB
ethical challenges have been emerging. While there
seems to be better treatment options with the latest Course content- The following modules will be cov-
ered in detail over the duration of the course
technologies, over the years, unethical medical
1. Biblical Foundations of Ethics
practices have been on the increase, contributing to
2. Philosophy and Theories of Bioethics
commercialization of clinical practice and bringing
3. Evolution of Bioethics
disrepute to the medical profession. Medical practice
4. Indian Context
has almost become a technocracy, distancing from
5. Professionalism
the foundational values and principles of clinical
practice. In this context, we see a great need to 6. Clinical Ethics
offer a Post Graduate Diploma in Christian 7. Global and Public Health Ethics
Bioethics, upholding dignity of all human beings 8. Research Ethics
and sacredness of human life in the Spirit of Jesus 9. Agents of Change
Christ. This course is being jointly offered by the 10. Capstone Project
Christian Medical College Vellore (CMC) and The For further details, please contact
Centre for Bioethics, New Delhi (TCB).
Department of Hospital Management Studies,
Eligibility Staff Training & Development, CMC Vellore
This course is designed for healthcare professionals, Phone: 0416-2286098/6099
lawyers, theologians, management professionals
and others with a keen interest in Christian Bioethics
Distance Education Fellowship in
meeting the minimum qualification requirements.
Hypertension (DFIH)
• B.Sc./Diploma AHS
The population of India is passing through a
• MBBS / B.Sc. Nursing
phase of ‘epidemiological transition’ wherein
• LLB/ B.Th / B.Div
communicable diseases are being replaced by
• PGDHA / FHA / MHA / BBA or MBA
noncommunicable diseases as major causes of death
(Healthcare Administration)
and disability. Hypertension is one among them.
Programme structure and teaching methodology With a prevalence close to 30%, hypertension is now
This two year distance learning course comprises of an entity not just confined to specialist clinics alone,
a learner centred problem solving curriculum with but to every generalist. While physicians, surgeons,
nine interactive modules and a capstone project obstetricians, internists and even paediatricians are
will also be part of the course, requiring students likely to encounter hypertension in their patients
to utilize their knowledge for practical workplace more frequently, the general practitioner will
situations involving ethical issues. The course increasingly be called upon to diagnose and manage
content will be disseminated through hypertension. Awareness regarding the diagnosis,
treatment and recent advances has therefore become
• Guided self-study on blended learning very important.
platform – part self-study and part contact classes
• Three six day mandatory contact class sessions Hypertension has become a focus of intense clinical,
to be held at CMC, Vellore conducted by intramural epidemiological and laboratory research. The
and extramural expert faculty from CMC Vellore volume of data and information available is so large
and TCB New Delhi that it is not possible for a practitioner to search
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Modules such as this therefore bring concise Objectives

updated information to the table of the practitioner. This one year program uses many teaching-learning
Not only does the reader get a bird’s eye view, the techniques to make adult learning both stimulating
course also provides an interactive method to study and interesting – contact classes include interactive
the clinical dilemmas that one faces. lectures, clinics, skills development, group activities
This module on hypertension put together by and assessments. Assessments will be both formative
Distance Education Cell at CMC Vellore is unique in and summative in nature. Formative assessments
that it is detailed and at the same time presents the will include online assignments and quizzes as part
topics in an easily readable, simple format. of the interactive online modules, participation in
online discussion forums, assessments during the
Duration of the course: 6 months contact programs as well as successful completion
Contact Programme: 1 week of a project. Summative assessments include both
Venue of the Contact Programme: CMC, Vellore theory and practical examination at the end of the
Fees: 15,000/- (subject to revision) course. The course also has a strong component
Study materials: 12 modules in 2 volumes of ethics, values, and social responsibility. All this
You may download the Application form and enables the doctor at the periphery to recognize
Prospectus from our website: www.cmch-vellore. mental health presentations early and deal with
edu and click on “Education/Admissions”. them, as much as possible, at the grass-root level.
Establishment of a primary care mental health team
Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health
(PGDMH) One of the core objectives of this course is to create
primary care mental health teams. It is for this
The latest national mental health survey (2016) reason that every doctor has been asked to enroll
suggests that 10% of India’s population (about 120 along with another graduate. To achieve the goal
million people) is struggling with various common of creating mental health teams, the course has
mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, been specifically designed to foster team building.
while 0.8% (about 10 million people) has severe Course materials have been appropriately designed
mental disorders such as psychosis and bipolar to meet the learning needs of both the doctors and
disorder. India also bears the burden of having the the mental health workers.
highest number of suicides in the world, and an
ever-increasing crisis of addictions. To deal with Non-pharmacological strategies, which are time-
this massive problem, the country has barely 4000 consuming, are very important in the management
psychiatrists, and most of them work in urban areas of mental health problems. These can be effectively
(especially in the south) or in academic institutions. administered by appropriately trained non-
Whole districts exist without a single trained doctor graduates as well. Therefore, an integrated
psychiatrist. It is impossible for this small group management plan that involves a doctor and a
of trained professionals with MCI-recognised mental health worker will greatly benefit patients in
degrees to meet the mental health needs of this vast primary care settings where specialist care is scarce
country. In addition, the current undergraduate or unavailable.
MBBS curriculum gives almost no emphasis at
Eligibility Criteria
all on this major health care sector, which is soon
• This course is open to both Indian citizens and
predicted to become the leading cause of health-
foreign nationals
related morbidity worldwide. Therefore, there
• All candidates must possess a valid MBBS
is an urgent need to empower practicing general
degree certificate or equivalent. (Provisional MBBS
and family medicine practitioners with the skills
certificates shall not be considered / accepted).
to identify and handle mental health issues in their
Candidates possessing higher degrees, diplomas, or
practice. With this one year diploma in mental
fellowships can also apply.
health, we can help to increase the pool of trained
• All candidates must possess a valid MCI/ State
manpower in the country so as to deliver cost-
Medical Council registration.
effective, expert care to patients struggling with
• Foreign candidates should be registered with
mental health issues.
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• All candidates must bring along a non-MBBS According to a study, persons with disabilities are
graduate in any field with an interest in (or more likely to be victims of violence or rape, less
attached to) medical/mental health work (examples likely to obtain access to healthcare facilities, social
could include social worker, nurse, occupational justice, legal protection and preventive care. After
therapist, physiotherapist, public relations person, cost, the lack of services in the local area is the second
psychologist, chaplain/pastor, etc). Any graduate most frequent reason for people with disabilities not
degree holder is eligible (but must possess a valid using health facilities.
degree certificate and should be comfortable in
written and spoken English). Objectives
• Applicants, please note that the above criteria In order to target the poor people with disabilities in
are mandatory for admission to the course. remote and rural areas, it is quite crucial to train various
levels of health care providers in rehabilitation care.
Duration:
This will further enable creating and strengthening
This is a one year ‘blended learning course’ involving
the mini rehab setups. Practicing general physicians
both self-learning, as well as a hands-on component
with an MBBS degree are primarily to be upgraded in
in the form of contact programmes
rehabilitation skills so that scientific, evidence based
Maximum no. of seats: medicine can be appropriately administered to this
30 pairs (MBBS doctors and Mental Health Workers) section of vulnerable people.
This one year program uses many teaching-learning
Contact programme: techniques to make adult learning both stimulating
Two contact programmes for a total of 12 days. First and interesting – contact classes include interactive
contract program at CMC vellore and the second lectures, clinics, skills development, group activities
contact program at a CMC network hospital. The and assessments. Assessments will be both formative
contact programs are of hybrid nature: both online and summative in nature. Formative assessments
and onsite face to face sessions will be conducted. will include online assignments and quizzes as part
The onsite (face to face) session will be held, subject of the interactive online modules, participation in
to the relaxation of travel and other corona pandemic online discussion forums, assessments during the
related regulations stipulated by the government and contact programs as well as successful completion
our institute (CMC) periodically. of a project. Summative assessments include both
theory and practical examination at the end of the
Application and Prospectus
course. The course also has a strong component
You can get further details at our website: http://
of ethics, values, and social responsibility. All this
courses.cmcdistedu.org/ or email us at info@
enables the doctor at the periphery to recognize the
cmcdistedu.org. The application form for this course
patients with disabilities early and provide care for
is likely to be available by June of this year.
them, as much as possible, at the grass-root level.

Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Eligibility Criteria:

Medicine (PGDRM) This course is open only to Indian citizens residing
and working in India.
Preamble:
In India, around 26.8 million people are disabled • All candidates must possess a valid MBBS
as per the 2011 census. This number is estimated degree certificate or equivalent. (Provisional MBBS
to be around 65 million in 2018. Around 70% (18.7 certificates shall not be considered/accepted).
million) people with disabilities are living in the Candidates possessing higher degrees, diplomas, or
rural areas. Locomotor disability and multiple fellowships can also apply.
disabilities are more in rural and remote areas than • All candidates must possess a valid MCI/ State
urban regions. The percentage of disabled to total Medical Council registration.
population in India has also increased considerably • All candidates must bring along a non-MBBS
compared to the previous decade. Only 36.3% of the graduate in any field who has an interest in medical/
disabled population is employed primarily because rehabilitation work. Any graduate degree holder is
they were not properly rehabilitated and motivated. eligible (but must possess a valid degree certificate and
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Applicants, please note that the above criteria are second contact program at 2 of the CMC network’s
mandatory for admission to the course. rural mission hospital. The contact programs are of
hybrid nature: both online and onsite face to face
The Doctor is the primary applicant for the course.
sessions will be conducted. The onsite (face to face)
Duration: session will be held, subject to the relaxation of travel
This is a one year ‘blended learning course’ involving and other corona pandemic related regulations
both self-learning, as well as a hands-on component stipulated by the government and our institute
in the form of contact programmes (CMC) periodically.

Maximum no. of seats: Application and Prospectus

30 pairs (MBBS graduate along with Rehabilitation You can get further details at our website: http://
Assistant). courses.cmcdistedu.org/ or email us at info@
cmcdistedu.org. The application form for this course
Contact programme: is likely to be available by Feb of this year.
Two contact programmes for a total of 12 days. First
contract program will be held at CMC vellore and the

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3. Nursing

3.1 UNDERGRADUATE NURSING at the end of each year during the course. The
Diploma is awarded by the BNESIB, NL CMAI and
PROGRAMMES is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.

3.1.1 Diploma in General Nursing and Eligibility for Admission

Midwifery
10 +2 with English and must have
The Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Minimum obtained a minimum of 40% at the
programme includes a three year course and one year qualification qualifying examination and English
training as a junior staff nurse. The student intake is for application individually from any recognized board.
100 per year. The core subjects in First Year include However, science is preferable.
Biological Sciences, Behavioural Science, Nursing Between 17–35 years by 31st
*Age limit
Foundations inclusive of Bioethics, Community December in the year of admission*
Health Nursing, English and Computer Education. Only unmarried men and women are
*Marital Status
The Second Year subjects of study include Medical- eligible to apply*
* Age and marital status are exempted for those who have com-
Surgical Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and
pleted ANM / MPHW programme.
Child Health Nursing. The subjects in Third Year
include Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing, Candidates are admitted once in a year.
Community Health Nursing, Nursing Education,
Basis of Admission
Research, Professional Trends and Adjustments,
1. Selection is based on merit: Step I will be a
Administration and Ward Management. Students
Computer Based Test (CBT) (see Annexure III of
appear for examinations conducted by the Board of
Bulletin), followed by Step II with assessment of
Nursing Education of the Nurses’ League, Christian
skills and knowledge for short-listed candidates,
Medical Association of India (South India Branch)
which will assess the candidate’s aptitude and
interest towards the healing ministry. Motivation
and suitability to undertake the nursing programme
in the Christian Medical College, Vellore are also
assessed. For Christian candidates applying under
the Minority Network Category, a written test in
Bible Knowledge will be a part of the tests at Vellore
during Step II. Admission to the programme for the
year is subject to being found medically fit by the
Medical Board of Christian Medical College, Vellore.
2. THE DECISION OF THE SELECTION
COMMITTEE IS FINAL.
3. The final distribution of seats will be as
follows:

Female Male
Total
Category candidates candidates
All India Open 7 2 9
Minority Network
Category & CMC 83 8 91
Best outgoing Nursing student - Diploma
Vellore Staff quota
 Christian Medical College, Vellore

4. Certification to the Minority Network per the guidelines under Section 1.15.
Category b. All candidates admitted to the programme will
have to undertake a service obligation to work in
a. Certification to the Minority Network Category
an area of need for a period of TWO years after
will be as per the guidelines under Section 1.14.
completion of the course.
b. College of Nursing Certification to the Minority
c. Minority Network candidates may be
Network. The College of Nursing offers certification
transferred to serve all or part of their service
to the Minority Network Category to eligible
obligation in some other mission hospital in India if
Christian candidates. Those who desire College
such a need arises.
of Nursing Certification to the Minority Network
d. The candidates chosen under the open category
category should fill the application form for
will serve in areas of need identified by the Christian
certification (Annexure V of the Bulletin) and send
Medical College, Vellore.
to the following address so as to reach not later than
the date mentioned in the Admission bulletin 2021. Registration for Admission
THE REGISTRAR, Candidates selected for admission into the programme
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, will be required to register by paying the prescribed
VELLORE – 632002, TAMIL NADU fee and completing other admission formalities.
c. Applying for certification to the Minority Submission of all original certificates is mandatory at
Network category does not guarantee the the time of registration for the programme. Admission
certification, selection to the programme or financial to the programme will continue to be provisional until
assistance. No further correspondence regarding approved by the Board of Nursing Education of the
this will be entertained. Christian Medical College, Nurses’ League, Christian Medical Association of
Vellore has the right to post any of its Minority India (South India Branch).
Network candidates to any Department of the
Christian Medical College at the discretion of the
3.1.2 BSc Degree in Nursing, Christian
Dean, College of Nursing, based on the need.
Medical College, Vellore, Town Campus
5. Service Obligation:
The BSc Nursing programme is designed to enable
a. Service obligation for the candidates will be as students to get a wider understanding of nursing

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examination (10 +2). There is 5% relaxation for

admission to all the SC/ST candidates.
2. Candidates should have passed in all subjects of
the qualifying examination of the Higher Secondary
Certificate Examination (Academic) conducted by
The Tamil Nadu State Board or any other equivalent
examination in one and the same attempt in the
subjects.
3. The minimum age for admission shall be 17
years as on 31st December of the year in which
admission is sought. The maximum age limit is
30 years and is relaxed up to 35 years for SC/ST
candidates.
4. Only unmarried women candidates are eligible
to apply.
5. The selected candidates must produce an
Eligibility Certificate from The Tamil Nadu Dr.
M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai at the time of
Best outgoing Nursing student - BSc
registration for admission.
6. Candidates shall be medically fit.
based on scientific principles and clinical experience. 7. Candidates are admitted once in a year.
The annual intake of students is 100. The programme Please check the relevant admission bulletin on the
includes a four year course and one year training as CMC website for updated information.
junior staff nurse. It is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr.
M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. Students have Basis of Admission
to appear for University examinations at the end of 1. Selection is based on merit. Step I will be
each year during the course. The course includes Computer Based Test (CBT) (see Annexure III of
basic sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Bulletin) followed by Step II, with assessment of
Microbiology and Nutrition), Nursing Foundation skills and knowledge for short-listed candidates,
inclusive of Bioethics, Psychology, English and which will assess the candidate’s aptitude and
Computer Applications in the first year. interest towards nursing. Motivation and suitability
The second year focuses mainly on General Medical to undertake the nursing programme in the
Surgical Nursing and an Introduction to Community Christian Medical College, Vellore is also assessed.
Health Nursing. Subjects like Sociology, Genetics, For Christian candidates applying under the
Pharmacology, Pathology, Communication and Minority Network Category, a written test in Bible
Education Technology are also covered in this year. Knowledge will be part of the tests at Vellore during
The third year deals with specialties in Medical Step II. Admission to the programme for the year is
Surgical Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental subject to being found medically fit by the Medical
Health Nursing and Nursing Research. Board of Christian Medical College, Vellore.

The first half of fourth year is spent on Midwifery 2. THE DECISION OF THE SELECTION
and Obstetrical Nursing, Community Health COMMITTEE IS FINAL.
Nursing and Management of Nursing Services & 3. The final distribution of seats will be as follows:
Education. The second half of the fourth year is a
rotating internship in all the areas of Nursing. All India Open 15 (including 3 for SC/
ST)
Eligibility for Admission
Minority Network Category & 85
1. Candidate should have passed in the subjects
CMC Vellore Staff quota
of Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) and English
individually and must have obtained a minimum of The candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Tribes
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form and a photocopy of the certificate of proof issued 3.1.3 BSc Degree in Nursing, Christian
by the Deputy Tahsildar or the District Magistrate Medical College Vellore, Chittoor Campus
MUST be enclosed. The original of this certificate is
The BSc Nursing Programme is designed to enable
required at the time of registration for Step II.
students to get a wider understanding of Nursing
4. Certification to the Minority Network
based on scientific principles and clinical experience.
Category:
The annual intake of students is 50. The programme
a. Certification to the Minority Network Category includes a four year course and one year training as
will be as per the guidelines under Section 1.14. junior staff nurse. It is affiliated to Dr. NTR University
b. Undergraduate College Certification for of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Christians to the Minority Network Category: Students have to appear for University examinations
Christian candidates who are not certified to the at the end of each year during the course.
Minority Network Category by the CMC Vellore
The course includes basic sciences (Anatomy,
Association or Council members may apply to
Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and
be considered under the Undergraduate College
Nutrition), Nursing Foundation inclusive of
Certification for Christians to the Minority Network
Bioethics, Psychology, English and Computer
category, which will be as per guidelines under
Application in the first year.
Section 1.14.1.
c. Applying for certification to the Minority The second year focuses mainly on General Medical
Network Category does not guarantee the Surgical Nursing and an Introduction to Community
certification, selection to the programme or financial Health Nursing. Subjects like Sociology, Genetics,
assistance. No further correspondence regarding Pharmacology, Pathology, Communication and
this will be entertained. Christian Medical College, Education Technology are also taught in this year.
Vellore has the right to post any of its Minority The third year deals with specialities in Medical
Network category candidates to any department of Surgical Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental
the Christian Medical College at the discretion of Health Nursing and Midwifery and Obstetrical
the Dean, College of Nursing, based on the need. Nursing, Nursing Research and Statistics.
5. Service Obligation: The first half of fourth year deals with Midwifery
a. Service obligation for the candidates will be as and Obstetrical Nursing, Community Health
per guidelines under Section 1.15. Nursing, Management of Nursing Services and
b. All candidates admitted to the programme Education. The second half of the fourth year is a
will have to undertake a service obligation to work rotating internship in all the areas of Nursing.
in an area of need for a period of TWO years after
Eligibility for Admission
completion.
1. Candidates should be of Indian Nationality or
c. Minority Network Category candidates may
Persons of Indian Origin.
be transferred to serve all or part of their service
2. Candidates should have passed the qualifying
obligation in some other mission hospital in India if
examination after a period of 12 years of
such a need arises.
schooling/10+2 years in the subjects of Physics,
d. The candidates chosen under the open category
Chemistry, Biology /(Botany and Zoology) and
will serve in areas of need identified by the Christian
English individually from any recognised Board
Medical College, Vellore.
obtaining a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in
Registration for Admission PCB at the qualifying examination. There is 5%
Candidates selected for admission into the relaxation in PCB aggregate marks for admission of
programme will be required to register by paying SC/ST candidates.
the prescribed fee and completing other admission 3. Candidates should have passed in all subjects of
formalities. Submission of all original certificates the qualifying examinations (10 +2) from recognised
is mandatory at the time of registration for the Board under AISSSCE/ CBSE/ ICSE/ SSCE /HSCE
programme. Admission to the programme will or any other equivalent examinations in one and the
continue to be provisional until approved by The same attempt.
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years at the time of admission or on or before 31st

December of the year of admission. The maximum
age limit is 30 years and is relaxed up to 35 years for
SC/ST candidates.
5. Only unmarried women are eligible to apply.
6. Candidates shall be medically fit.
7. Candidates are admitted once in a year.
Please check the relevant admission bulletin on the
CMC website for updated information.

Basis of Admission
1. Selection is based on merit. Step I will be
Computer Based Test (CBT) (see Annexure III of Best outgoing Nursing student - PB BSc
bulletin) followed by Step II, with assessment of
skills and knowledge for short-listed candidates, 3. The final distribution of seats will be as
which will assess the candidate’s aptitude and follows:
interest towards nursing. Motivation and suitability
All India Open 7 (including 3 for SC/ ST)
to undertake the nursing programme in the Christian
Medical College Vellore, Chittoor Campus is also Minority Network Category
assessed. For Christian students applying under & CMC Vellore Staff quota 43
the Minority Network category, a written test in The candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/
Bible Knowledge will be part of the tests at Chittoor Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) should indicate this on the
during Step II. Admission to the programme for the BSc application form and a photocopy of the certificate
year is subject to being found medically fit by the obtained from Government of Andhra Pradesh
Medical Board of Christian Medical College Vellore, / Telangana in the prescribed form issued by the
Chittoor Campus. concerned Authority and its attested English translation
2. THE DECISION OF THE SELECTION must be enclosed. The original of this certificate is
COMMITTEE IS FINAL. required at the time of Registration for step II.
4. Certification to the Minority Network
Category:
a. Certification to the Minority Network Category
will be as per the guidelines under section 1.14
b. Undergraduate College Certification for
Christians to the Minority Network Category:
Christian candidates who are not certified to the
Minority Network Category by the CMC Vellore
Association or Council members may apply to
be considered under the Undergraduate College
Recommendation for Christians to the Minority
Network category, which will be as per guidelines
under Section 1.14.1.
c. Applying for certification to the Minority
Network Category does not guarantee the
certification, selection to the programme or financial
assistance. No further correspondence regarding
this will be entertained. Christian Medical College
Vellore, Chittoor Campus has the right to post any
of its Minority Network Category candidates to any
Department of the Christian Medical College Vellore,
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Network Hospitals at the discretion of the Principal, equivalent there to, with a minimum of 55%
College of Nursing, based on the need. aggregate marks.
2. Registered with the State Registration Council
4. Service Obligation
for Nursing and Midwifery / alternate course
a. Service Obligation for the candidates will be as
approved by Indian Nursing Council for a similar
per guidelines under section 1.15.
duration in lieu of Midwifery. Male candidates who
b. All candidates admitted to the programme
do not possess Midwifery registration certificate are
will have to undertake a service obligation to work
not eligible to apply for M.Sc.(N)–Obstetrics and
in an area of need for a period of TWO years after
Gynaecological Nursing and Community Health
completion.
Nursing, irrespective of experience in the area.
c. Minority Network category candidates may
3. Minimum one year of work experience in a
be transferred to serve all or part of their service
hospital or in a College or in a School of Nursing or
obligation in some other mission hospital in India if
in a Community Health Programme from the date
such a need arises.
of registration in the State Nursing Council after
d. The candidates chosen under the open category
B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Honors) in Nursing (or) after
will serve in areas of need identified by the Christian
/ prior to Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (regular stream).
Medical College Vellore, Chittoor Campus.
4. Candidate shall be medically fit.
Registration for Admission
Basis of Admission
Candidates selected for admission into the programme
1. Selection is based on merit. The selection process
will be required to register by paying the prescribed
starts with Step I-Computer Based Test (CBT). Step-
fee and completing other admission formalities.
I process involves taking the General Paper AND /
Submission of all original certificates is mandatory at
OR Speciality Paper.
the time of registration for the programme. Admission
to the programme will continue to be provisional until • The General paper will consist of single choice
approved by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, questions from Medical Surgical, Paediatrics,
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Community Health and
Psychiatric Nursing.
3.2 NURSING POSTGRADUATE • The Speciality paper will consist of single choice
COURSES(DIPLOMA,DEGREE AND questions specific to each of the five specialities.
FELLOWSHIPS) The type of paper available according to the
preference/s is explained below:
3.2.1 M.Sc. Degree in Nursing
Preference Type of Paper
This programme prepares candidates for Only one The candidate can take either the
leadership positions in nursing education, practice, preference General paper OR the respective
management and research. This programme Speciality paper as per the
requires full time attendance. preference.

Programme No. of Seats Two The candidate can take either the
preferences General paper alone for both the
M.Sc.(N) (Medical Surgical) 10 specialities OR General paper
for one preference and Speciality
M.Sc.(N) (Paediatrics) 5 paper for the other preference.
M.Sc.(N) (Obstetrics &Gynaecology) 5 However, the candidate cannot take TWO Speciality
M.Sc.(N) (Community Health) 5 papers.
M.Sc.(N) (/ Psychiatry) 4 1. THE DECISION OF THE SELECTION
COMMITTEE IS FINAL
Eligibility for Admission 2. Step I will be followed by Step II for shortlisted
The candidates should have candidates where medical check-up, personal
1. Passed the qualification of B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. interviews and assessment of knowledge and skills
(Honors) in Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing by are conducted.
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, 3. At least 60% of the seats in each Speciality are
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Lamp lighting Ceremony, Nursing Students

There shall be a 10% reservation of seats under the • The candidates selected through Supplementary
Institutional Preference category for candidates Selection will be only under open category.
fulfilling the eligibility for admission • The dates for Supplementary Selection, if
4. Institutional Preference seats will revert to conducted, will be displayed in the admission page
Minority Network Category if eligible candidates of the website.
are not available.
5. Weightage is given to candidates who have 3.2.2 Post Basic BSc Nursing Programme
served in areas of need.
This two year programme aims to upgrade the
6. Admission to the Programme for the year is
Diplomates (GNMs) and prepares them to assume
subject to being found medically fit by the Medical
responsibilities as competent practitioners, nurse
Board of Christian Medical College, Vellore.
educators and supervisors in clinical/ public health
7. Service obligation for the Minority Network
settings. This programme requires full time attendance.
candidates will be as per the guidelines under
Section 3.2.5.
Eligibility for Admission
Registration for admission details are explained in The candidate should have:
Section 3.2.6. 1. Passed Higher Secondary / Senior Secondary
/ Intermediate / 10+2 / an equivalent examination
Supplementary Selection recognized by the University / 10 +1 in or before the
• A supplementary selection may be conducted for year 1986.
M.Sc. Nursing, if the specified number of seats is not 2. Passed the qualification of Diploma in General
filled in any of the specialities. Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course.
• In such an event, candidates who have cleared 3. Permanent registration certificate with the State
Step-I with General paper and have not been Registration Council for Nursing and Midwifery/
selected for the specialities chosen will become alternate course approved by Indian Nursing
eligible for Supplementary Selection. Council for a similar duration in lieu of Midwifery,
• Selection of candidates will be based on personal in any one of the following areas:
interview and performance in special tests to assess • OT Techniques
clinical skills. • Ophthalmic Nursing

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Nursing Students’ Hostel, inaugurated on 22 Jan 2016

• Leprosy Nursing fulfilling the eligibility for admission. Institutional

• TB Nursing Preference seats will revert to Minority Network
• Psychiatric Nursing category if eligible candidates are not available.
• Neurological and Neuro Surgical Nursing 5. Weightage is given to candidates who have
• Community Health Nursing served in areas of need.
• Cancer Nursing 6. Admission to the Programme for the year is
• Orthopedic Nursing subject to being found medically fit by the Medical
4. Candidates shall be medically fit. Board of Christian Medical College, Vellore.
5. Candidates are admitted once in a year. 7. Service obligation for the Minority Network
candidates will be as per the guidelines under
Basis of Admission Section 3.2.5.
1. Selection is based on merit. The selection
process starts with Step I- Computer Based Test Registration for admission details are explained in
(CBT) consisting of the general paper. The general Section 3.2.6.
paper will consist of questions from Medical Surgical,
Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaeocology, Community 3.2.3 Post Basic Diploma in Nursing
Health and Psychiatric Nursing. This is followed The one-year Post Basic Diploma programmes in
by Step II for shortlisted candidates where medical nursing are designed to prepare registered nurses to
check-up and personal interviews are conducted. acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in specialized
2. THE DECISION OF THE SELECTION areas of nursing. It aims to prepare them to function
COMMITTEE IS FINAL effectively as caregivers / nurse supervisors in
3. The number of seats is 50. Among the total seats, the respective clinical settings. These programmes
at least 75% of the seats are reserved for Minority require fulltime attendance. The course includes
Network Category candidates. Foundations of Nursing, Speciality Nursing,
4. There shall be a 10% reservation of seats under Nursing Management, Education and Research.
the Institutional Preference category for candidates

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Registration for admission details are explained in

Programme No. of seats
Section 3.2.6.
Cardiothoracic Nursing* 15
Critical Care Nursing* 20 Post Basic Diploma in Cardio Thoracic
Emergency and Disaster Nursing* 20 Nursing
Neonatal Nursing* 15 This programme is designed to train registered
Neurology Nursing* 15 nurses to provide advance quality care to patients
Oncology Nursing* 20 with Cardio Thoracic disorders and their families.
The programme will equip the nurses with
Operation Room Nursing* 15
specialized knowledge and skills required for the
Psychiatric Nursing* 20 treatment of cardiovascular problems with surgery,
Orthopaedic& Rehabilitation Nursing* 20 medication, and lifestyle recommendations and
Gerontological Nursing* 10
management of a cardio-thoracic unit.

Renal Nursing** 4
Post Basic Diploma in Neuro Science
Burns Nursing** 4 Nursing
* Recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC)
This programme prepares registered nurses with
** Course conducted by College of Nursing
specialized knowledge, skills and attitude in
Eligibility for Admission providing advanced quality care to patients with
The candidate should have neurological disorders. Students under taking
1. Passed the qualification of Diploma in General this course have the opportunity to apply theory
Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course / B.Sc. to practice during clinical placements in the areas
Nursing / B.Sc. (Honors) in Nursing / Post Basic of Neuro Intensive Care, Neuro medicine and
B.Sc. Nursing. Neurosurgery. Through the learning experiences,
2. Registered with the State Nursing Council students develop clinical judgement, problem
for Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course solving, and communication and team skills
(applicable to male candidates). necessary to care for patients with complex
3. Minimum one year of work experience in any neuroscience conditions.
clinical area in the hospital or in the community.
4. Candidates shall be medically fit.
Post Basic Diploma in Operation Room
5. Candidates are admitted once in a year.
(O.R.) Nursing
Basis of Admission This programme is designed to provide care
1. Selection is based on merit. The selection and support to patients before, during and after
process starts with Step I-Computer Based Test (CBT) surgery. The advances in surgical procedures and
consisting of the general paper. This is followed by technologies have played a pivotal role in prognosis
Step II for shortlisted candidates where medical and health care outcomes. This calls for trained
check-up and personal interviews are conducted. nurses in operation theatres who are well-informed
2. THE DECISION OF THE SELECTION about such advances and skilled in using them. The
COMMITTEE IS FINAL specially trained nurses in OR Nursing play a key
3. At least 50% of the seats in each speciality are role in the effective functioning of a perioperative
reserved for Minority Network candidates provided team. The course also enables the students to acquire
they fulfil the criteria for admission. knowledge of anaesthesia.
4. Weightage is given to candidates who have
served in areas of need.
Post Basic Diploma in Critical Care
5. Admission to the programme for the year is
subject to being found medically fit by the Medical
Nursing
Board of Christian Medical College, Vellore. This programme aims at enabling registered nursing
6. Service obligation for the Minority Network professionals to develop and apply advanced nursing
candidates will be as per the guidelines under care knowledge and skills for providing comprehensive
Section 3.2.5.

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nursing care to critically ill patients in intensive care following trauma, tumours, chronic degenerative
settings. It covers various specialties of Surgery, illness and other associated illnesses. Since nurses
Medicine, Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurosciences, play a key role in the rehabilitation process, the
Haematology, Obstetrics, Neonatology, Paediatrics course will train the nurses to provide guidance and
and Accident and Emergency. The programme equips counseling to patients and families to promote and
the nurses to vigilantly monitor, assess and treat the maintain health and quality of life.
critically ill, while providing education and support to
their families. Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing
This programme is designed to prepare specially
Post Basic Diploma in Gerontological
trained Oncology Nurses who can provide
Nursing
competent care to patients with cancer in a safe and
This programme is designed to strengthen and effective care environment. The advanced theoretical
develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of knowledge, critical thinking and specialist skills
nurses caring for the older adult. The course required of an oncology nurse are met by this course
also equips nurses to educate and support the that offers opportunities to gain specific oncologic
concerned families, caregivers and communities at nursing competencies, administer radiation and
primary, secondary and tertiary levels of care. The chemotherapies, provide follow-up monitoring,
programme exposes the students to gerontological rehabilitation and terminal care.
considerations in the medical, surgical, psychiatry,
neurology and community areas.
Post Basic Diploma in Neonatal Nursing
This programme provides nurses with the skills
Post Basic Diploma in Orthopaedic and
and knowledge to practice safely and competently
Rehabilitation Nursing
in a variety of neonatal nursing settings, with sick
This programme equips nurses to care for patients and convalescing infants. Through the teaching and
experiencing musculoskeletal problems. The course learning experiences, students develop expertise
is designed to train nurses to assess, diagnose, treat in caring for babies and their families affected by
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ranging from wound management and trauma

response to disaster preparedness. Since the acuity
of patients, complexity of care and degree of
technological interventions in emergency settings
are variable, students learn to perform accurate
assessments, anticipate and prioritise patient
care and manage effectively in a busy, fast paced
and stressful environment. The course provides
nurses with opportunities to work as part of the
emergency medical team in an effort to assist
patients facing traumatic injuries and sudden
serious illnesses. The students get experience in
the Emergency services and also in the Medical,
Surgical, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Trauma, Orthopaedics, Neuro, Psychiatry, Burns
and Intensive care areas.

Post Basic Diploma in Renal Nursing

This programme is designed to equip nurses
with the theory and skills necessary to provide
evidence based, quality care to patients with renal
disorders. The course provides opportunities to
understand the complex kidney diseases, work
with inter disciplinary team and gain specific skills
areas in which the training is provided include
to care for patients who require ongoing care or
Labour room, postnatal wards, New-born units,
life-sustaining treatment. They learn about dialysis,
Paediatric surgery, NICU, and community / follow
renal transplantation, and other treatment methods
up services/ clinics.
which will enable them to manage chronic illnesses
and impact quality-of-life and end-of-life care for
Post Basic Diploma in Psychiatric/Mental
renal patients. The students are posted in the renal
Health Nursing
units, Medical surgical units, Operation room,
This programme is designed to prepare nurses with Medical and Pediatric ICUs, Dialysis and Renal
specialized knowledge and skills in preventive, Transplant units.
promotive and rehabilitative aspects of Psychiatric
and Mental Health care. The course includes Post Basic Diploma in Burn Nursing
training in in-depth mental health assessment,
interventions, counseling models, therapeutic This programme equips nurses to gain knowledge
relationships, and family and community of advanced technologies and practices in burn
partnerships. It equips nurses to help patients care and provide comprehensive and holistic care
with psychiatric disorders and developmental to patients with burn injuries in emergent, acute
and / or cognitive difficulties, function at their and in recovery phases. The course provides
maximum potential, thus playing an important learning experiences in first aid management, burn
role in advancing the mental health and well-being assessment, fluid resuscitation, airway and wound
of individuals, families and communities. management, surgical intervention, skin substitutes,
burn rehabilitation, burn prevention and education.
It enables nurses to address not only the issues of
Post Basic Diploma in Emergency and
patients’ physical well-being, but also the emotional
Disaster Nursing
and psychological trauma of the patients and their
This programme is designed to equip nurses to be families.
competent in life-saving interventions, problem
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candidates will be as per the guidelines under

3.2.4 Fellowships in Nursing
Section 3.2.5.
This programme is designed to prepare registered
Registration for admission details are explained in
graduate nurses for advanced nursing practice
Section 3.2.6.
in various specialities. This one year programme
requires full time attendance and is offered by the Fellowship in Family Nurse Practice
institution in the following specialties: This programme is designed to prepare registered
nurses for advanced nursing practice as family
Programme No. of
seats nurse practitioners. A family nurse practitioner in
collaboration with a physician provides primary
Fellowship in Family Nurse Practice 4
health care services across the life span in community
Fellowship in Haematology Nursing 4 and ambulatory care settings. The candidate should
Fellowship in Respiratory Nursing 4 be a Registered Nurse and Midwife to apply for this
Fellowship in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing 4 programme.

Eligibility for Admission Fellowship in Haematology Nursing

The Candidate should have This programme is designed to prepare registered
1. Passed the qualification of B.Sc. Nursing /B.Sc. nurses for advanced nursing practice in haematology.
(Honors) in Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing It aims to prepare registered nurses in collaboration
degree of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical with the physician to provide specialized health
University, Chennai or any other University care to patients with haematological disorders of all
accepted as equivalent there to. ages in hospital settings.
2. Registered with the State Nursing Council
Fellowship in Respiratory Nursing
for Nursing and Midwifery or alternate course
This programme is designed to prepare registered
(applicable to male candidates).
nurses for advanced nursing practice in respiratory
3. Minimum one year of work experience r in any
care. It aims to prepare registered nurses in
clinical area in the hospital or in the community.
collaboration with the physician to provide
4. Candidates shall be medically fit.
specialized health care to patients with respiratory
5. Candidates are admitted once in a year
disorders of all ages in hospital settings.
Basis of Admission
Fellowship in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing
1. Selection is based on merit. Step I will be
This programme is designed to prepare registered
Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of a general
nurses for advanced nursing practice in paediatric
paper subjects followed by Step II which includes
critical care. It aims to prepare registered nurses
personal interviews. The general paper will consist
in collaboration with the physician to provide
of questions from Medical Surgical, Pediatrics,
specialized health care to critically ill children in the
Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Community Health and
hospital settings. Candidates applying for this course
Psychiatric Nursing
should have a minimum one year of experience as
2. THE DECISION OF THE SELECTION
a Nurse in the Paediatric wards / Neonatology unit
COMMITTEE IS FINAL
after B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Honours) in Nursing /
3. At least 50% of the seats in each speciality
after (or) prior to Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
are reserved for Minority Network candidates,
provided they fulfil the criteria for admission.
4. Weightage is given to candidates who have 3.2.5 Service Obligation for Postgraduate,
served in areas of need including Christian Medical Post Basic Degree, Post Basic Diploma
College, Vellore. and Fellowship Nursing Programmes
5. Admission to the programme for the year Service Obligation
is subject to being found medically fit by the CMC upholds the value that its alumni will
Medical Board of Christian Medical College, commit themselves to the service of the poor
Vellore. and marginalized. Towards this end, the cost of
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First batch of Students at College of Nursing CMC Vellore, Chittoor campus

being burdened financially. The Minority Network Chennai at the time of registration for admission.
candidates will have to undertake a service Admission to these two programmes continues to
obligation for TWO years, to serve the Minority be provisional until approved by The Tamil Nadu
Network agency after completion of the programme. Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.

Registration for Admission Admission to the Post Basic Diploma Nursing

Candidates selected for admission into the programme continues to be provisional until
programmes will be required to register for the same approved by the Board of Nursing Education of
on payment of the prescribed fee and completing the Nurses’ League, Christian Medical Association
admission formalities. Submission of all original of India (South India Branch) for the courses
certificates at the time of registration for the course recognized by the same.
is mandatory. All the selected candidates for M.Sc. At successful completion of the Fellowship in
Degree in Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc.in Nursing Nursing programme, the candidates will be
must produce the Eligibility certificate from awarded the certificate from the College of Nursing,
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Christian Medical College, Vellore.

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4. Allied Health Sciences

4.1 GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION studies. The tests and interview will assess the
candidate’s character, motivation and suitability
TO ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES for the allied health profession, and studies at the
Eligibility for Admission Christian Medical College, Vellore. During this process
Candidates should have passed the Higher Secondary the aptitude of the candidate for the healing ministry,
Certificate Examination (Academic) conducted by willingness to serve in remote mission hospitals and a
the Tamil Nadu State Board or any other equivalent sense of compassion for the suffering will be assessed.
examination with the following subjects: English, Admission to the programme for the year is subject
Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and to being certified medically fit by the Medical Board
Zoology). Candidates applying for Bachelor of of the Christian Medical College, Vellore.
Prosthetics & Orthotics, and Diploma in Optometry
Recommendation to the Minority Network will
should have a minimum of 40% marks, and for
be as per the guidelines under section 1.14 of this
those applying for Diploma in Urology Technology
prospectus.
should have a minimum of 50% marks in English,
Physics, Chemistry & Biology. THE DECISION OF THE SELECTION COMMITIEE
IS FINAL.
Candidates should have completed the age of 17
years at the time of admission or should complete Registration for Admission
the said age on or before 31st December of the said Those finally selected for admission after interviews
year, and the maximum limit is 40 years for AHS and tests will be required to register for the course
Degree courses (Exception: Age limit for BASLP by paying the tuition fee and completing other
course alone is up to 25 years). admission formalities. Students should submit their
certificates in original. (Admission to the degree
Basis for Admission courses will continue to be provisional until approval
Selection is based on merit. A preliminary by the Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University).
Computerbased, Step -1 test (see Annexure III of the
admission bulletin), followed by Step-2 test (practical Dress Code
tests and interview) for short-listed candidates, will Uniform as specified will be compulsory during the
assess the candidate’s ability to undertake medical course.
 Christian Medical College, Vellore

4.2 DEGREE COURSES

(Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University)
Please check the relevant admission bulletin on the CMC website for updated information.
Course No. of seats Duration
Open Minority Network Total* Course Internship
category & CMC
Vellore Staff Quota
BSc Accident & Emergency Care Technology 2 6 8 3 yrs 1 yr
Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology 1 5 6 3 yrs 1 yr
BSc Cardiac Technology 2 5 7 3 yrs 1 yr
BSc Cardio Pulmonary Perfusion Care Technology 1 2 3 3 yrs 1 yr
BSc Critical Care Technology 2 8 10 3 yrs 1 yr
BSc Dialysis Technology 2 5 7 3 yrs 1 yr
BSc Medical Laboratory Technology (BSc MLT) 2 10 12 3 yrs 1 yr
BSc Medical Record Science (BMRSc) 1 5 6 3 yrs 1 yr
BSc Medical Sociology 1 4 5 3 yrs 1 yr
BSc Neuro-Electrophysiology 1 4 5 3 yrs 1 yr
BSc Nuclear Medicine Technology 1 3 4 3 yrs 1 yr
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) 2 8 10 4 yrs 6 months
BSc Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology 1 6 7 3 yr 1 yr
Bachelor of Optometry (B Optom) 2 8 10 3 yrs 1 yr
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) 2 8 10 4 yrs 6 months
Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics 1 4 5 4 yrs 6 months
BSc Radiography & Imaging Technology 2 8 10 3 yrs 1 yr
BSc Radiotherapy Technology 1 3 4 3 yrs 1 yr
BSc Respiratory Therapy 1 5 6 3 yrs 1 yr
Entrance test (Step 1): Science based paper
* Variable depending on guidelines

Bachelor of Science in Accident and

Emergency Care Technology
The Accident and Emergency Care Technology
course is a three year course which trains candidates
in Emergency Medicine with technical knowledge
and skills to become the first responders to all
emergencies. They are taught knowledge and skills
to help victims of emergencies within and outside
the hospital. Training experience is predominantly
in the department of Emergency Medicine, which
is a 50 bedded Unit which handles approximately
240-300 adult medical, surgical emergencies and
paediatric trauma. Peripheral postings include
Critical Care Units, Cardiology, Paediatric
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Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Duration

Language Pathology Four years (6 semesters plus 1 year internship).

(Approved by Rehabilitation Council of India)

Bachelor of Science in Cardiac
Technology
This course is designed to provide broad-based
theoretical knowledge and up-to-date technical
training that is relevant to current cardiac clinical
practice. The areas in which training is provided
include electrocardiography, treadmill stress testing,
24-hour ambulatory ECG monitoring (Holter), 24
hour blood pressure monitoring (Ambulatory BP)
and cardiac catheterization laboratory technology
and electro physiology. The course includes theory
classes, practical “hands on” training and periodic
evaluations. Candidates successfully completing
the course will be adequately equipped to
independently provide technical assistance at any
This specialty deals with the study of normal &
advanced cardiac centre.
abnormal functioning of the auditory system,
the speech production mechanism, and language
Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary
processing. This field has connections to a number
Perfusion Care Technology
of other disciplines, including anatomy, physiology,
psychology, linguistics, medicine, and education.
Students pursuing a degree in this field are also
introduced to both basic and applied research
and to its various clinical applications. A person
possessing such a degree can work as an audiologist
diagnosing hearing problems, fitting hearing aids,
working with cochlear implant recipients and voice
and language disorders. They can also apply for
higher studies like MASLP and eventually PhD.

Eligibility
1. Admission to B.ASLP is open to candidates who
have passed the 10+2 examination or an equivalent
examination conducted by the Pre University Board
of Education of the respective State Governments, A perfusionist is highly skilled medical professional,
securing a minimum of 50% marks considered as qualified by academic and clinical education who
equivalent thereto by the MGR University. operates the heart lung machine (extra corporeal
circulation equipment) when it is necessary to
2. According to the current regulations of the RCI temporarily replace the patient’s circulatory and
(Rehabilitation Council of India), candidates who respiratory function. While operating the heart lung
have obtained a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) machine during open heart surgery, the perfusionist
in the PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ is responsible for monitoring the altered circulatory
Biology group or combinations thereof), in their process, taking appropriate measures when abnormal
II PUC or qualifying examination are eligible for situations arise and keeping both the surgeon
admission, out of which Physics and Chemistry and anesthetist fully informed of the patient’s
are compulsory. The third subject can be Biology/ condition. The perfusionist is also responsible for
Mathematics/Computer Science /Statistics/Electronics the administration of the blood products, anesthetic
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Perfusionists thus are an integral part of cardiac

surgical team and are competent in the management
of perfusion related equipment like ECMO (Extra
Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation) and IABP
(Intra Aortic Balloon Pump). The specialty now
encompasses management of critically ill patients on
ECMO of whose care, perfusionists are key members.
The field of perfusion technology is regarded by many
as a very demanding vocation requiring maturity,
dedication, integrity, discipline and a mechanical
aptitude.
Classes include Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry,
Pathology, Basics of Microbiology, Principles of The course covers Anatomy, Physiology and
Perfusion Technology and later in the course, Pharmacology related to critically ill patients, with
introduction to surgery, sterilization techniques, special reference to respiratory and cardiovascular
cardiopulmonary bypass and perfusion technology. systems. It includes theoretical and practical skills
Employment opportunities are abundant in India needed to manage patinets in ICU with emphasis
and abroad. on equipment and monitoring devices as well as
learning about diseases and problems affecting
critically ill patientswith plenty of “hands-on”
Bachelor of Science in Critical Care
experience. Student exposure and rotations include
Technology
Operation Theatre, pulmonary function laboratory,
Critical Care Medicine is a field that deals with Bronchoscopy suite, Physiotherapy, in addition
critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs). to Surgical, Neurological, Medical and Paediatric
ICUs admit the sickest patients in the hospital. ICUs. Students are also given opportunities to
Saving such patients depends on the quality of perform research projects during their course. Job
work carried out by the specially trained “Critical opportunities are plenty as most hospitals have ICUs,
Care Team”, which comprises of doctors, nurses and requiring critical care therapists who undoubtedly
Critical Care Therapists. Critical Care Therapists, are an integral part of the health care team.
also called respiratory therapists, form an integral
part of the Critical Care Team. This field is very
Bachelor of Science in Dialysis
rewarding because often patients who are about to
Technology
die are given another chance at life.
The Bachelor of Science degree course in Dialysis
Duties of critical care therapists include direct
Technology is designed to provide broad based
patient care such as commencing and maintaining
and up to date theoretical and practical technical
patients on various forms of life support including
training relevant to current dialysis clinical
ventilation and cardiavascular support. Patient care
practice. This includes training in haemo-dialysis,
also includes teaching and supervising breathing
peritoneal dialysis, slow low efficiency dialysis
exercises, performing chest physiotherapy,
assisting procedures like endotracheal intubation,
bronchoscopy, insertion of central and arterial line,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, etc Therapist also
are in charge of maintaining advanced equipment
used for monitoring and therapy related to critically
ill patients such as those used for airway devices
bronchoscopes, ventilators, electrocardiogram
machines and arterial blood gas machines. These
skilled personnel need to be trained adequately and
this three-year course is recognized by The Tamil
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and continuous Renal Replacement Therapy,

plasmapheresis [including double filtered
plasmapheresis] and home dialysis. Candidates
are trained in wholesome renal care for patients
with chronic kidney disease.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory

Technology (BSc MLT)
Laboratory services are essential for diagnosis and
study of various diseases. Laboratory science has
been advancing rapidly and CMC has developed

and treatment of illnesses, their classification and

codification using international classification of
diseases
b. Systems of scientific documentation, storage,
information search and retrieval, manually as well
as with the help of computers
c. Data collection and statistical analysis to assist
in management of hospital operations, research,
policy, etc.
d. Statutory laws and medico-legal aspects related
to patient care and documentation
e. The impact of changing trends such as health
insurance, telemedicine, data mining, etc.
appropriate laboratory facilities and Technologist
CMC has a well-established Medical Records
Training Programmes needed. Competent
department recognized nationally and
technologists with advanced scientific knowledge
internationally, offering formal training since 1962
and skill are needed in all branches of laboratory
with graduates placed nationally and internationally.
technology. In response to this, the Bachelor of
The BMRSc is a 3 year under-graduate degree course
Science degree Programme in Medical Laboratory
affiliated to the Tamil Dr. MGR Medical University,
Technology, affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R.
Chennai, followed by one year of compulsory
Medical University, Chennai, was started in 1993.
internship. Service obligation after completing
internship is as per institutional policy
Bachelor of Science in Medical Record
With the many changes in healthcare, there are
Science (BMRSc)
increasing career opportunities such as Medical
Medical Records Science (also called Health Record Librarian, Health Information Manager,
Information Science) is an established field, dealing Quality Control Manager, Clinic Co-ordinator,
with the management of the documentation of Coder, Clinical Data Specialist, Patient Information
a patient’s history and treatment: its systematic Co-ordinator, Research Data Analyst.
collection, storage and timely retrieval, and with its
analysis for patient care, research, statistics, policy,
Bachelor of Science in Medical Sociology
finance, medico-legal issues, etc. Medical Records
professionals are responsible to work with clinicians, Medical Sociology involves studying health and
healthcare professionals and administrators to illness behavior and the social structure of systems
develop, strengthen and maintain systems that which deliver health care services. What makes
enable the above. medical sociology important is the critical role social
factors play in determining or influencing the health
The course includes of individuals, groups, and the larger society. It is a
a. Relevant basic sciences, symptoms, pathology well-recognized field that offers great preparation

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Bachelor of Science in Neuro-

Electrophysiology
The Neurology Division of the Department of
Neurological Sciences is a state of the art department
with the full complement of Adult Neurology,
Pediatric Neurology and an all encompassing
Neurophysiology laboratory with EEG, EEG
Telemetry, NCV/ EMG with Quantitative EMG,
SFEMG, Tremorogram, Autonomic laboratory with
Finopres and Tilt Table, Transcranial Magnetic
Stimulator, Sleep Studies and TCD.

for graduates in the health-related professions. A

bachelor’s degree course in Medical sociology can
be a stepping stone to various careers, including
hospital and health administration and management.
Medical Sociologists are interested in the
qualitative experiences of patients, often working
at the boundaries of public health, social work,
demography and gerontology, to explore
phenomena at the intersection of the social and
clinical sciences. Persons with a background in
medical sociology work in hospitals, nursing
homes, or social service agencies, which provide
assistance to those with medical problems and
disabilities. They are also employed as providers
of social support for patients, family intervention
specialists, hospice/palliative care workers,
personnel specialists, public relations officers,
health project managers, coordinators of hospital The Adult and Pediatric Neurology units run the
volunteers and research assistants. The health care DM programme, Postdoctoral Fellowship course
industry has recently recognized the importance of in Pediatric Neurology and B.Sc course in Neuro-
posting medical sociologists in hospitals for better Electrophysiology. The group works closely
health care and they are appointed as Counselors, with the basic sciences group - Neurochemistry,
Medical Sociologists in Hospitals. Graduates of Neuropathology, Neurophysiology and
B.Sc. Medical Sociology are eligible to apply for the Neuroradiology. We have a well-equipped
Masters Degree course in Medical Sociology, M.B.A. Neurocritical care unit with thrombolysis,
in Health Systems Management and Masters in immunotherapy including PLEX. It is a quaternary
Hospital/Health Administration etc. referral center for the country, where complex
neurological problems are referred for expert
Duration opinion and management. We have an Active Stroke
3 years followed by one year of compulsory Service with genetic testing being offered for young
internship in CMC, Vellore PLUS one year service stroke diagnostics, Epilepsy Clinic, Stroke Clinic and
obligation in Minority Network organization if the Neuromuscular Clinic, which are multidisciplinary
candidate is recommended to Minority Network, clinics, as well as a Neuro-metabolic and Cerebral
or in the organization identified by CMC if the Palsy Clinic. The new discipline being initiated
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Neuropsychology Complement. There is good bed regarding the amount and type of radio-nuclides
to bench, and bench to bed research and there are that is received, used and discarded.
grants from the DBT, international clinical trials on
When preparing radio pharmaceuticals,
stroke rehabilitation and gene therapy in DMD.
technologists adhere to safety standards that keep
the chance of radiation exposure as low as possible
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine to staff and patients.
Technology
The course is designed to enable students to
Nuclear Medicine Technology is the medical acquire knowledge and skill in Medical Radio
speciality concerned with the use of small amounts Isotope Technology, so that after passing the final
of radioactive material for the diagnosis of various examination and completing internship, they can
diseases and treatment of a few diseases. Nuclear function as qualified technologists in Nuclear
Medicine scans reveal biological processes that take Medicine departments.
place at cellular and sub¬cellular level and are now
The course is intended to help students to:
accepted as an integral part of molecular imaging.
1. Acquire adequate knowledge of the basic
Technologists apply the art and skill of diagnostic
medical subjects in the practice of radiography and
imaging and treatment through safe and effective
medical imaging.
use of radionuclides. They participate in the daily
operation of the Nuclear Medicine department under 2. Develop skill and knowledge of various
the supervision of Nuclear Medicine physicians. Nuclear Medicine Imaging and therapy procedures.
This training helps in acquiring adequate knowledge 3. Acquire knowledge in Radiochemistry, Applied
and technical skills for the use of sophisticated physics, Radiation physics and equipment physics.
instrumentation such as gamma cameras, thyroid
4. Develop an attitude of compassion and concern.
uptake probes, and PET scanner, dedicated software
to generate digital images, and preparation of
radio¬pharmaceuticals, as applied to investigate a
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)
wide variety of disease processes. It also includes Occupational therapy (OT) is a patient-centred
maintaining patient records and documents health profession concerned with promoting health

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and well-being through occupations. Occupations procedures required for administering anaesthesia
include purposeful and meaningful activities and in setting up the anaesthetic and monitoring
that people need to, want to and are expected equipment in the operation theatre. They are also
to do, such as activities of daily living, work, involved with regular maintenance and upkeep of
education and social participation. Occupational the anaesthetic equipment and monitoring devices.
Therapists (OTs) work with people facing physical, The three year course is aimed at giving trainees a
psychological and social challenges, focusing on comprehensive overview of anatomy, physiology,
problem identification and treatment as well as the biochemistry, pharmacology, microbiology, medicine,
ways in which those conditions impact a person’s general nursing principles, sterilization techniques
life. Interventions can be used to establish a capacity and ethics. They are also exposed to work in the
that was not previously present, restore a capacity Intensive Care Units, palliative care and emergency
to the former level, maintain ability for as long as rooms. Trainees are taught the basics of anaesthetic
possible or prevent a difficulty from occurring. management in specialities such as obstetrics,
Teaching in OT focuses on classroom lectures, paediatrics, neurosurgery, cardiac, orthopaedic and
supplemented by clinical placements involving general surgery and given ample practical experience
direct contact with patients. During the first year, in all these areas. They are exposed to anaesthesia
the students gain knowledge in basic sciences like services outside the regular operating rooms, as in
Anatomy and Physiology, in addition to basic radiology suite, cardiac catheterisation laboratory,
concepts related to OT. During the second year endoscopy room, electroconvulsive therapy suite, day
they learn about the various conditions causing care theatre etc. They also undergo training in Basic Life
dysfunction and the respective assessment methods. Support, airway management in emergency situations
The third year is aimed at learning OT for various and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation. On successful
neurological, psychiatric, and paediatric conditions. completion of the course, the trainees will be competent
In the fourth year students learn to demonstrate to assist the anaesthesiologists during routine
an understanding of OT in rehabilitation, basics of anaesthesia practice and in emergency scenarios.
research and administration related to OT. During
internship, interns are required to integrate the Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom)
knowledge gained over the four years of study into
Eyes add beauty and the vital function of VISION to
independent assessment and intervention. After the human body. The science of Vision (Optometry)
gaining the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Degree, deals with the skill to identify vision related problems
an Occupational therapist can work in hospitals, and the technology to combat it. The magic of vision
rehabilitation centres, special or main stream schools, is often taken for granted, until things go wrong.
private clinics, geriatric homes or industries. Optometry is a field that deals with the in-depth study
of the eye, vision and diseases that affect the eye.
Bachelor of Sciences in Operation Theatre Optometrists (Vision Scientists) are a crucial part of the
and Anaesthesia Technology eye care network that is currently fighting blindness in
The specialty of anaesthesia has advanced
tremendously both scientifically and
technologically. Increasing complexity of the
surgical procedures, expanding patient population
ranging from newborn babies to geriatric patients
and sophistication of equipment and techniques
required to provide anaesthesia demands that the
technological assistance required for this field is
more specialized. The learning and understanding
of anaesthesia technology has to keep pace with the
advancement of the science of anaesthesiology.
The operation theatre and anaesthesia technologist
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INVOLVE NIGHT DUTIES.

On completing the course, you can choose to be
a Clinical (patient related) Optometrist, a Vision
Research Scientist, teach in a College of Optometry
or be a private entrepreneur owning an optical
showroom. Options for higher study through
Masters, PhD and Post-doctoral positions exist
nationally and internationally. The career guidance
networking structure provided by the faculty and
alumni of the programme will be there to help you
discover your dream.
For more details, please log on to www.
optometrycmcvellore.com

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned
with identifying and maximizing quality of life
and movement potential within the spheres of
promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment/
intervention and rehabilitation.
The physiotherapist is trained in the physical
procedures required in the rehabilitation of conditions
such as hemiplegia, paraplegia, head injury, cerebral
palsy, orthopaedic conditions like fractures, joint
replacements, sports injuries and in the care of
patients admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
and those who undergo cardiac and lung surgery.
the world. From researching solutions to preventing
Those who have the passion to better the lives of
childhood blindness, to high energy laser technology
the ‘differently abled’ would be ideally suited for
in treating myopia, the optometrist plays a key role.
this professional training programme. The course
We aim to produce highly skilled and compassionate comprises of exclusive classroom teaching and
optometrists who care about the patients they serve, demonstration in the first year and clinical teaching
the communities in which they practice and have a in the subsequent years. Learning by doing is given
passion for research. high emphasis.

If you have a people friendly sense (this is NOT A Subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise therapy,
LAB BASED profession) with good communication Electrotherapy, Biomechanics, Manual therapy and
skills, can get along well as a team, have the drive to Clinical Orthopaedics are an integral part of the
evolve holistically (curricular and extracurricular) curriculum. At the end of the course the student will
and a dedication to reduce India’s current blindness be equipped with the knowledge and skills in the use
percentage - consider being an Optometrist (Vision of physical agents, as well as principles, to treat and
alleviate pain and disability caused by various illnesses.
Scientist).
This is a well-established field in healthcare.
A strong believer in HOLISTIC education, the
Postgraduate Specialization in orthopaedics,
Optometry (Vision Science) programme provides
paediatrics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, sports,
space and time for sports, dance, music, art, religion
oncology, and community physiotherapy are
and intercollegiate optometry contests- on campus
available in other centres in India and abroad. CMC
and off campus.
is also offering the postgraduate degree program in
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as polio, amputation, rheumatoid arthritis, cerebral

palsy, diabetes, stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal
cord lesions, congenital malformations etc. After
successful completion of the course, the candidate
will be eligible to work in hospitals, rehabilitation
centres or institutes, trauma centres and various
private companies in India and abroad. Avenues for
higher studies & research in the area of Prosthetics
and Orthotics are available.
Lateral entry directly into 3rd year is only for
diploma holders in Prosthetics & Orthotics from
RCI recognized institutes, with minimum of 3 years
work experience after the completion of Diploma in
Prosthetics & Orthotics.

Bachelor of Science in Radiography &

Imaging Technology
in specific topics of interest can also be pursued by
This course is offered by the Department of
students to reach greater heights and set new trends
Radiology, under the auspices of The Tamil Nadu
in Rehabilitation.
Dr MGR Medical University. All modalities in
Radiology are covered in a schedule over 3 years,
Bachelor in Prosthetics & Orthotics (BPO) with assessments every year. Classes are taken
(Recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India, RCI, by dedicated teachers according to a schedule
New Delhi) (radiographers, radiologists, physicists, sometimes
doctors of other specialties). The department
Bachelor in Prosthetics & Orthotics course offers
currently has 107 doctors and 113 radiographers.
training in the field of rehabilitation of locomotor
disability, by the making of Prostheses and Each student is posted for an adequate time period
Orthoses for persons with disability. This evidence in all modalities. While being posted in plain
based theory and practical, hands-on course helps X-ray, Barium and Intravenous Urography rooms,
students to understand the human body and the student is taught and supervised by staff and
design appliances with theoretical knowledge of allowed to independently use the machines when
he/she is ready to handle the same. In the CT scan
biomechanics, materials and engineering principles.
and MRI rooms, adequate exposure is given, as
It also includes prescription, design, fabrication, these are crucial tests being done in investigating
fitting and alignment of all Orthopaedic devices. The difficult problems. The DSA machine (which helps
practical sessions include clinical examination and in studying blood vessels and various ducts) is also
evaluation of patients as part of the rehabilitation handled by the staff students, who are exposed to
team, in order to assess, prescribe, fabricate, check state of the art equipment.
and follow up appropriate devices.
The students have common anatomy, physiology
An examination will be conducted at the end of each and ethics theory classes with other paramedical
year, both in theory and practical. The qualified P&O students. During internship, students are encouraged
professional plays a major role in the rehabilitation to perform investigations under supervision.
of persons with disability, and in making clinical
At the end of this course, job opportunities are
decisions. The other aspects include management available for students in India as well as abroad. Being
& supervision, training and teaching, community an important area in diagnosis and decision making,
services etc. an individual who has done this course would have
Once qualified, a prosthetist or an orthotist can work flexibility in a well equipped department. For further
in collaboration with other healthcare professionals training, it is possible for the student to apply for a
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Our department, in addition to Digital Radiography During this course, students will learn about
and Computed Radiography, has the Picture Archiving human anatomy and physiology, various types of
& Computerised System by which all investigations cancers, patient care, radiographic techniques and
are immediately available on computers for doctors different radiotherapy treatment techniques in
to see across the hospital. We have 15 ultrasound addition to basic radiation physics and the physics
and Doppler machines, 3 CT machines and 4 MRI and technology of radiotherapy equipment. This
machines (three 1.5T and one 3T). course also provides invaluable practical experience
Students benefit from doing the course in our which includes hands-on use of the radiotherapy
institution as there is a large volume of work in all equipment mentioned above. Students interact
areas and exposure to all kind of imaging modalities, closely with the team of radiographers, radiation
being done with excellent supervision. oncologists, medical physicists and nurses which
immensely helps in enhancing practical knowledge,
skill and expertise.
Bachelor of Science in Radiotherapy
Technology
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory
Radiation Therapy is the medical use of ionizing
Therapy
radiation, generally as part of cancer treatment,
to destroy the tumour cells and spare the normal Respiratory therapists specialize in the evaluation,
tissues. High-energy x-rays and gamma rays treatment, education and rehabilitation of patients
generated from sophisticated equipment such with respiratory diseases. They play an important
as Medical Linear Accelerators, Telecobalt and role in the team that provides respiratory care
Highdose rate Brachytherapy remote after¬loading under the supervision of a physician. The strength
machines are used to treat cancer patients of respiratory therapists lies in the use of evidence
by various radiotherapy techniques such as based clinical practice guidelines, allowing them
Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Three to develop, recommend and implement effective
dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT), care plans. In collaboration with physicians they
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Brachytherapy and many can develop disease-based clinical pathways, and
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physician. They could work in pulmonary function

labs, bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy suites, sleep
labs and ICUs. Respiratory therapists are versatile
members of the health care delivery system.

Bachelor of Business Administration

(BBA) – Hospital Administration
“Programme jointly managed by Auxilium College
(autonomous) and CMC Vellore, degree awarded by
Thiruvalluvar University”

Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospital

Administration) is a 3 year full time course offered
by Auxilium College, Vellore, with assistance from
the Department of Hospital Management Studies &
Staff Training and Development, CMC, Vellore, with
the degree awarded by Thiruvallauvar University,
Vellore.
the quality of the clinical work in the outpatient area, This course is intended exclusively for young
the pulmonary medicine wards, the Pulmonary
women wanting to pursue careers dealing with
Function Lab, the Sleep lab and the Bronchoscopy
operation and administration of healthcare
suite. They acquire the skills to supervise and help
setups. This degree prepares students to manage
the patients with problems relating to the use of
finances, human resources, and daily operations of
various inhaler devices and various respiratory
therapy procedures. They help in the management hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other related
of chronic diseases such as COPD, Bronchiectasis, organizations.
Interstitial Lung Disease, Sleep Apnoea, Asthma Classes will be handled by faculty from both
and allergies and would be familiar with Bronchial Auxilium College & CMC (former & present staff)
Hygiene Therapy and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. for hospital and health system related subjects, with
They gain the ability to work with respiratory
the advantage of integrating theory and practical
equipments such as oxygen concentrators,
knowledge. To get a better exposure to hospital
mechanical ventilators, pulse oximeters and cardiac
setups, this course consist of 3 months internship,
monitors. Part of their training is in the Intensive
during which students will be posted at various
Care Unit (ICU) where they learn to help in the
management of patients on ventilators. They become hospitals in Vellore and its surroundings, to acquire
conversant with all kinds of basic and advanced hands-on experience.
lung function testing including Spirometry, The students after finishing this course, could be
measurement of lung Volumes, Diffusing capacity, recruited in hospitals, or pursue a post graduate
Body Plethysmography, Bronchoprovocation
degree in any field of hospital and health systems
testing, Cardio Pulmonary exercise testing and
management.
Allergen Skin Testing. They learn to perform sleep
studies and assist in diagnostic and therapeutic Student intake: 70 per year
Eligibility criteria: 10+2 passed from a recognized board.
bronchoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures. They
Currently applicable only for women candidates.
also become trained in patient education with Duration: three years
regard to respiratory diseases. Admission: Admission shall be handled by Auxilium
College. Application shall be obtained from Auxilium College.
The need for respiratory therapists is growing due
Selection of candidates through management activity and
to a large increase in respiratory diseases. This personal interviews which will be held at Auxilium College,
training would equip trainees to fit in to various with panel members from both institutes (CMC, Vellore and
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4.3 DIPLOMA COURSES

The table below gives the list of AHS Diploma courses offered, distribution of seats & duration of the courses.
Please check the relevant admission bulletin on the CMC website for up to date information. The Allied Health
Diploma courses are offered by the Christian Medical College Vellore Association and the Certificate/Diploma
granted is, by the institute. The course is not affiliated to any University or Statutory body.

No. of seats Duration

Name of the course Open Minority Network Total Course Internship
category category & CMC Vellore duration
Staff Quota
Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology# (Affiliated to CMAI) 4 11 15 2 yrs 1 year

Diploma in Dermatology Laboratory Technology#@ (Affiliated to CMAI) 1 1 2 1 yr -

Diploma in Hand and Leprosy Physiotherapy Technology# (Council of CMC 3 3 6 2 yrs 6 months
Vellore Association)
Diploma in Hospital Equipment Maintenance* (Council of CMC Vellore 2 2 4 1 yr 6 months
Association)
Diploma in Radiodiagnosis Technology ( MRT)# (Affiliated to CMAI) 1 5 6 2 yrs -

Diploma in Optometry# (Council of CMC Vellore Association)/ CMAI 3 3 6 2 yrs -

Diploma in Hospital Sterilization Technology (Affiliated to CMAI)# 4 4 8 1.5 yrs 6 months

Diploma in Urology Technology# (Affiliated to CMAI) 1 1 2 2 yrs -

Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology (Chittoor Campus)# (Affiliated to 2 2 4 2 yrs 1 year

CMAI)
Diploma in Hospital Sterilization Technology (Chittoor Campus)# (Affiliated 1 1 2 1.5 yrs 6 months
to CMAI)
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (Chittoor Campus)# ( Affiliated 2 2 4 2 yrs 1 year
to CMAI)
Diploma in Optometry (Chittoor Campus)# (Affiliated to CMAI) 2 2 4 2 yrs -

# Entrance Test – Science based paper

@ Eligibility – Diploma in MLT *Eligibility-Diploma in Engineering/ Bio-medical Engineering; Entrance Test - Speciality paper
Courses are affiliated with appropriate national and regulatory bodies as specifically mentioned with each course, in
the table. All admissions are provisional pending approval by the regulatory bodies.

Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology catheterisation laboratory. They are also involved

with the maintenance and upkeep of anaesthetic
(Awarded by the Christian Medical Association of India)
and monitoring equipments.
The speciality of Anaesthesiology has advanced
The course covers basic anatomy, physiology,
tremendously in the recent years. With increasing
pharmacology, microbiology, general nursing
complexity of surgical procedures, specialized
principles, sterilization techniques and basics of
anesthetic equipment and techniques are being
anaesthetic management, over a period of two years
used to provide anaesthesia. The anesthesiologist
and a year of internship. Students are trained in Basic
therefore requires a competent and skilled assistant.
Life Support, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and
The anaesthesia technologist assists in various assisting in emergency situations. On completion
aspects of perioperative care, such as setting up of the course, they will be able to support the
the anaesthetic and monitoring equipment and anaesthesiologist and facilitate better perioperative
various procedures required for anaesthesia, care for patients.
both inside the operating theatre and in remote Eligibility: Pass at 10+2 level in English, Physics, Chemistry
locations such as radiology suites and the cardiac and Biology

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Diploma in Hand and Leprosy

Physiotherapy Technology
(Awarded by the Christian Medical College Vellore
Association)
In India there is an ever increasing need for
specialized care with hand therapy for mutilated
injuries of the hand, neglected burns, nerve injuries,
infection, stiffness, leprosy, arthritic conditions,
brachial plexus injuries and birth palsies in children.
All these conditions require accurate pre and post-
operative assessment and devoted after-care by
technical personnel whether treated by conservative
or surgical methods. The need for Hand Therapy
and Leprosy physiotherapy technical staff, to
Diploma in Dermatology Laboratory become part of the Hand Care Team is a growing
Technology demand.

(Awarded by the Christian Medical Association of India) Hand Care was pioneered in Vellore by the
legendary Dr. Paul Wilson Brand. Many technical
The Department of Dermatology, Venereology
staff who have passed out after their training in
and Leprosy has introduced the 1 year Diploma in
CMC Vellore are working at other private & public
Dermatology Laboratory Technology course which
health centres all over India. The Dr. Paul Brand
is specially designed to give additional knowledge
Centre for Hand Surgery, Leprosy Reconstructive
and skills in tests pertaining to Dermatology,
Surgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery (HLRS)
Venereology and Leprosy to those who have done
nurtures, educates and inculcates the science
a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
This will equip them to strengthen laboratory
services in Mission hospitals and other centres with
Dermatology services.
We do an average of 18,000 laboratory tests per
year. The course provides training in Dermatology,
Venereology and Leprosy laboratory techniques and
tests, which will also give proficiency in performing
and reading slit skin smears to detect M. Leprae and
Leishmania. The principles of sterilization, care of
microscopes and instrumentation are reiterated.
The students are also posted in Microbiology,
Clinical and General Pathology departments of
CMC and SLRTC, Karigiri, to gain additional skills.
They will also get hands on training on preparation
of media and stains in microbiology department
and to perform culture tests in mycology lab. They
will have postings in Parasitology and Virology
laboratories and will be trained to do tests to detect
parasites and rapid tests in HIV respectively. The and art of Hand and Leprosy physiotherapy and
Dermatology faculty of CMC are involved in their other peripheral nerve physiotherapy to students
training and evaluation. The fee structure will be as aspiring to rehabilitate the hands of individuals in
per CMAI guidelines. all sections of the community. Basic instruction and
Eligibility: Pass at 10+2 level in English, Physics, Chemistry extensive practical training in therapy techniques of
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Training in Basic Sociology, Basic Health Psychology,

Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology
Essential Leprosy (Dermatology), Basic & Regional
(Radiodiagnosis)
Anatomy, Basic Physiology, Microbiology,
Pathology, Basic Surgical Aspects, Wound & (Awarded by the Christian Medical Association of India)
Tissue Healing in Hand, Basic Surgical Nursing,
Ophthalmology related to Leprosy, Physiotherapy
principles and Hand Rehabilitation, Clinical
Orthopaedic and Clinical Neurology centered on
the hand, is imparted.
The students on completion of this course should
be able to work in institutions in centres where
patients with hand and peripheral nerve problems
are treated, and where Orthopaedic departments
are available. As technical personnel they will be
equipped to work in hospitals under the direct
supervision of doctors or physiotherapists.
Eligibility: Pass at 10+2 level in English, Physics, Chemistry
and Biology
Diagnostic and interventional radiology plays a
very vital role in patient care in any modern hospital.
Diploma in Hospital Equipment This two-year Diploma course trains a person to be
Maintenance a Radiologic Technologist, who is an Allied Health
(Awarded by the Christian Medical College Vellore medical professional, with previous students having
Association) obtained good positions around the world. This
course has been started in the year 1954 recognised
This Course is run by the Engineering Departments
by Christian Medical Association of India (CMAI).
of CMC, namely, Bio Medical Engineering, Electrical
For further training, it is possible for the student to
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering , and Air
apply for a Bachelor via lateral entry, in the Tamil
Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering. This
Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai.
is a one year course, followed by 6 months of
apprenticeship. This course is designed to impart training and
practical experience in taking x-rays (radiographs)
As CMCH is a large multispecialty, tertiary
of the human body using basic x-ray equipments
care hospital, with a variety of machinery and
and other special modalities such as CT and
infrastructure in the field of Engineering. The
MRI. The Department of Radiodiagnosis in
students get a very good exposure in this field. When
CMC is wellequipped with advanced imaging
the basic engineering knowledge is complemented
modalities and a fully fledged Picture Archival and
by work exposure and actual life experiences, it
Communication System. The radiology images in
gives the students an edge to be upgraded in their
the hospital are stored and distributed digitally
qualification.
using computer networks (filmless radiology).
This training is an opportunity for the students to
The department is well equipped with state of
see much of the theory which they have learned
the art equipment ranging from basic digital
utilised in practical application. This will empower radiography units to sophisticated CT, MRI and
them in the field of Hospital Engineering as well angiography suites. The students are posted
as other Engineering fields. Basic theory is taught, and trained to operate all these equipment, with
along with practical sessions. classes taken by dedicated teachers (radiographers,
Eligibility: Diploma in any of the engineering disciplines radiologists, physicists, sometimes doctors of other
of Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or Biomedical
specialties). The department has 113 radiographers,
Engineering. Work experience is an added advantage for
better understanding. 107 radiologists and 42 student radiographers.
Eligibility: Pass at 10+2 level in English, Physics, Chemistry
and Biology or Botany/Zoology

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supply and is carried out by a Central Sterile Supply

Diploma in Optometry & (Ophthalmic
Department (CSSD), staffed by technicians trained to
Technology*)
carry out these activities. This course aims to provide
(Awarded by the CMC Vellore Association/*Christian the knowledge and practical training required for a
Medical Association of India) Hospital Sterilization Technician capable of running
Optometry is a branch of Vision Science that a central sterile supply or operation theatre sterile
deals with the study of the eye and its optics & supply service.
function. Students are trained at the department of Keeping in mind the above objective, the syllabus
of this two-year course, divided into four semesters,
consists of lectures and practical hands-on training
in sterilization techniques. The final semester teaches
workplace safety, legal and ethical issues, regulatory
requirements, protocols and other administrative
skills to complement the theoretical and practical
knowledge required to function as a competent
sterilization technician. Examinations, both theory
and practical, will be conducted at the end of each
year. A six-month internship will provide exposure
to work in smaller setups as well. Research during
the course is encouraged.
After completion of the diploma in Hospital
Sterilization Technology, it is expected that the
candidate will be suitable for employment in a
Ophthalmology in the field of vision science, in the
central sterile supply department or a theatre sterile
study and diagnosis of various types of refractive
supply unit, in health care organisations in India and
errors and eye diseases. The course includes hands
overseas. The diploma is awarded by the Christian
on training in specialties like contact lenses, low
Medical College Vellore Association.
vision aids, ophthalmic instruments and assisting
an ophthalmologist. Opportunities following Eligibility: Pass at (10+2) level in science with Physics,
Chemistry, and Biology or Botany/Zoology.
the completion of the course include being an
Please check Table 4.3 for available seats
Optometrist, Clinical Assistant, employment in Eye
Hospitals and setting up own Optical Showrooms.
There are opportunities to do Bachelors, Masters and Diploma in Urology Technology
PhD programmes as well. (Awarded by the Christian Medical Association of India)
Eligibility for Diploma in Optometry and Ophthalmic
Urology Technology Course is a two year programme
Technology (awarded by CMAI): Pass at 10+2 level or
its equivalent, with 50% aggregate in English, Physics, at Christian Medical College under the auspices of
Chemistry and Biology. Christian Medical Association of India. The objectives
Please check Table 4.3 for available seats of the course are to acquire knowledge of basic
human biology relevant to urology, and to acquire
Diploma in Hospital Sterilisation skills related to technical aspects of the functioning
Technology and maintenance of instruments & equipments used
in Urology. Students gain kills related to assisting
(Awarded by the Christian Medical College Vellore
urological procedures in the operation theatre
Association)
and clinic. The subjects taught in the first year are
All hospitals, nursing homes and clinics providing Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry, Pathology,
diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical services require Pharmacology, Microbiology and sterilization
sterile instruments, articles and materials. The techniques, Nutrition, Ethical and Legal practice,
provision of sterile supplies is a comprehensive patient care & hospital practice. The subjects
process involving cleaning, inspecting, packing, taught in the second year are Urology technology -
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presentations, Physics, Genetics, medical electronics,

Diploma in Medical Laboratory
allied specialties and office administration. At the
Technology (Chittoor Campus)
end of two years, an examination is held for the
Diploma in Urology Technology. Laboratory Technology is a health profession
which deals with the identification, treatment and
Eligibility: Pass at (10+2) level in science with English,
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Botany/Zoology with a prevention of diseases with the help of clinical
minimum aggregrate of 35%. laboratory tests. These professionals assist doctors,
scientists and research specialists in diagnosing
The following courses, affiliated to CMAI, are conducted by diseases, thereby providing effective treatment
Christian Medical College at the Chittoor Campus: for patients. About 70% of medical decisions are
based on laboratory reports for which having a well
Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology trained professional in a good laboratory setup, is of
(Chittoor Campus) utmost importance.
Recent advances in critical care medicine have A Medical Laboratory Technologist will be required
enabled major surgeries to be performed on very to work with a number of Automated Analysers
sick patients. These surgeries require skilled and manual machines, which require a high level of
anaesthesia and postoperative care. It has now been skill and expertise.
recognized that anaesthesiologists require trained
help to handle these procedures. In recognition The DMLT is approved by CMAI (Christian Medical
of this, the Indian Society of Anaesthetists plan to Association of India) and is one of its leading
courses. This course, started by CMAI in 1927, was
implement “minimum standards for patient care,”
the first medical technicians’ course conducted in
which makes it mandatory for an anaesthetist to
India. On completion of this diploma course, many
have a skilled assistant for at least the start and end
universities offer an opportunity to do the BSc
of every anaesthetic procedure.
course in two years, by lateral entry.
The course will cover basic Anatomy, Physiology
The laboratory on the Chittoor campus has
and Pharmacology especially with respect to air
equipment which classifies it as one of the best in
way management and relevant medication. An
southern Andhra Pradesh.
introduction to sterile techniques, management of
emergency situations including cardiopulmonary The programme aims at achieving the following
resuscitation and understanding of equipment used objectives:
in the operation room will be an essential part of • To provide skill - oriented training to students
the course. The Chittoor campus has state of the art and thus create skilled professionals who will be
operation theatres and senior consultants in charge. able to manage and work in a variety of medical
laboratory settings.
All students will undergo one year compulsory
• To understand the importance of providing
internship.
reliable laboratory service to enable the medical team
to provide effective quality care at minimal cost.
Location
All students will undergo one year of compulsory
Most of the training will be held in Chittoor, with a few
internship. The Diploma Certificate will only be
in the Vellore campus. Only limited accommodation
issued after the completion of the internship.
is available, exclusively for outstation students.
Institutional transport is available between the
Vellore hospital campus and Chittoor campus.
Eligibility for diploma courses (CMC Vellore’s Chittoor
campus): Pass in 10 +2 examinations or its equivalent in
Science Stream (PCB). Minimum marks obtained should
have been at least 40% aggregate (35% for SC/ST). A good
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4.4. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA & FELLOWSHIP COURSES

Course Name Eligibility Type of Duration No. of
paper seats
PG Dip in Assisted BSc with Zoology/Biochemistry/ Microbiology / Medical Laboratory Science 1.5 years+ 6 1
Reproductive Technology Technology form a recognised University. months internship
PG Dip in Cardiac BSc with English and any Science subject as main subject from a Science 2 years + 1 year 4
Technology recognised University. internship
PG Dip in Clinical Pastoral BTh or BD Degree of Serampore University or its recognised Specialty- 1 year 5
Counselling (Affiliated to equivalent OR any degree (eg. B.A. or B.Sc. or B.Com or BBA) with counselling
Serampore University) three years of involvement in some form of lay ministry of the
Church. No age limit.
PG Dip in Community Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree in a health discipline from any Non-science 1 year 4
Health Management recognised University OR Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree in
any discipline from any recognised University with 1 year experience
of working in development projects, hospital or health programs.
PG Dip in Cytogenetics BSc with 1st class In Physics/Chemistry/Botany/ Zoology/ Science 2 years 2
Biochemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology or BSc MLT from a
recognised University
PG Dip in Dietetics BSc Home Science or BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics form a Specialty- 1 year + 6 months 4
recognised University Dietetics internship
PG Dip in Genetic Diagnosis BSc with 1st class In Botany/Zoology/Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Science 2 years 2
Tech. Microbiology form a recognised University
PG Dip in Health Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree in any discipline from any Non-science 1 year 4
Economics, Policy & recognised University with 1 year experience of working in hospital,
Financial Management health projects, NGOs and Government programs.
PG Dip in Histo- Pass with minimum 5O% marks in BSc MLT, BSc with Biology or Science 1 year + 1 year 2
pathological Lab. Botany/Zoology or Biochemistry or Microbiology as main subject; internship
Technology (Affiliated to or BSc Physics or Chemistry as main, with Botany or Zoology as
CMAI) ancillary form a recognised University
PG Dip in Hospital Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline, from a recognised University. Non-science 11 months + 5 15
Administration (Affiliated months internship
to TISS)
PG Dip in Medical BSc with English as the medium of instruction and Biology (Botany/ Science 1.5 years + 6 6
Microbiology (Affiliated to Zoology) as main subject, BSc MLT, BSc Microbiology as main or months internship
CMAI) ancillary subject, from a recognised University. Students who have a
post- graduate degree need not apply.
Fellowship in Antimicrobial Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) form a recognised University Specialty 1 year 2
Stewardship for Clinical
Pharmacists
Fellowship in Hospital Theologically qualified and ordained pastors Interview 1 year 3
Chaplaincy

Awarded by the Christian Medical College Vellore Association

These courses are affiliated with appropriate national and regulatory bodies specifically mentioned un-
der each course. All admissions are provisional pending approval by the regulatory bodies. Some of these
are affiliated to Universities and the Christian Medical Association of India, but many of the PG diplomas
are awarded by the Christian Medical College, Vellore Association. Approximate fee structures are given
in Annexure I.

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PG Diploma in Assisted Reproductive PG Diploma in Cardiac Technology

Technology (Awarded by the Christian Medical College Vellore
Infertility treatment has been rapidly evolving. Association)
The Department of Reproductive Medicine in
CMC hospital, Vellore offers services in all aspects
of assisted reproduction. Assisted reproductive
technology (ART) collectively refers to the various
laboratory procedures performed in the treatment
of the infertile couple. This includes handling of
human oocytes (eggs), sperm and embryos. The
laboratory plays a central role in a reproductive
medicine unit. The services provided include
semen analysis, preparation and cryo-preservation
techniques together with In-Vitro Fertilization
(IVF) techniques, such as oocyte insemination,
embryo culture, Intra- Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection
(ICSI), blastocyst culture & transfer, embryo
cryopreservation and laser assisted hatching.

This course is designed to provide broad-based

and up-to-date technical training that is relevant to
current cardiac clinical practice. The areas in which
training is provided include electrocardiography,
treadmill stress testing, 24-hour ambulatory
ECG monitoring (Holter), cardiac catheterization
laboratory technology and electrophysiology. The
course includes theory classes, practical “hands
on” training and periodic evaluations. Candidates
successfully completing the course will be
adequately equipped to independently provide
technical assistance at any advanced cardiac centre.
Eligibility: BSc with English and any Science subject as
main subject.
Duration: 2 years followed by 1 year of internship
This two year PG Diploma in ART aims to train
the candidate in laboratory services required PG Diploma in Clinical Pastoral
for diagnosis and treatment of infertile couples. Counselling
Candidates will be encouraged to develop skills
and also learn theoretical aspects of the subject. (Affiliated to the Serampore University)
An understanding of the ethical aspects of IVF This Programme is intended to:
technology will be part of programme. Internal • Provide an understanding of healing and
assessment will be made at the end of the first year wholeness from a Christian perspective
and exit exam will be conducted at 1½ years’ time. • Provide an awareness of and sensitivity to the
Eligibility: BSc with Zoology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/ various areas of need for healing
Medical Laboratory Technology. Age not more than 30 • Provide an inter-disciplinary approach in dealing
years.
with issues in healing
Duration: 1.5 years+ 6 months internship • Impart skills in Pastoral care and counselling
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sensitivity to relate oneself to those in need is on development of leadership skills and basic
competencies in monitoring and evaluation.
• Develop and enhance the inner strength and
potential required for personal growth The course uses sound pedagogical principles
• Help recognise and utilize spiritual resources and a wide variety of teaching methods including
• Help understand the Biblical vision of the group-work, discussions, field-visits, exercises,
Church as the Healing Community and thereby games, videos, lectures, that make the course
enter creatively the Healing Ministry of the Church participatory, interesting and meaningful. RUHSA
• Emphasize the centrality of Christ while being department of CMC Vellore has a rich experience
sensitive to the religious plurality and spiritual in working for social and economic development of
traditions of India. the community. The KV Kuppam block served by
Eligibility: BTh or BD Degree of Serampore University or its RUHSA has developed over time with sustained
recognised equivalent or any degree (eg. B.A. or B.Sc. or inputs and facilitation by the department. The field
B.Com or BBA) with three years of involvement in some form site therefore is the perfect place for students to get
of lay ministry of the Church.
an in -depth first hand exposure to what works in
Duration: 1 year community development and how they should
go about doing this. An integral part of the course
PG Diploma in Community Health is the field exposure and practicum, providing an
Management (PGDCHM) opportunity for effective self-directed learning.
Graduates of this program are placed in NGOs and
(Awarded by the Christian Medical College Vellore
Government program management positions.
Association)
Eligibility: Undergraduate or postgraduate level qualification
in a health related discipline, or undergraduate or
postgraduate in any discipline with one year work experience
in development projects, hospitals or health programs.
Duration: 1 year

PG Diploma in Cytogenetics
(Awarded by the Christian Medical College Vellore
Association)
The two-year diploma in cytogenetic technology
is awarded by the Christian Medical College,
Vellore. This is an in-service training programme
for candidates who have completed B.Sc. in
biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, chemistry,
genetics, medical laboratory technology,
The PGDCHM is a one-year, hands-on training microbiology or zoology with a first class. Ability to
designed to develop individuals to manage understand English is essential.
community based health and development projects.
Cytogenetics is the study of chromosomes.
This course responds to the need and demand for
Abnormalities of chromosomes may be seen in a
competent and committed personnel in health
variety of disorders, including intellectual disability,
program management.
delayed or abnormal development, disordered
The course uses a modular structure with 10 modules sexual development, infertility, recurrent abortions,
over one year. In this course, concepts in health and and leukemia and other cancers. Chromosomal
disease, basic epidemiology, public health issues analysis is helpful to make an accurate diagnosis,
in India, community organization, mobilisation predict outcome and plan treatment. It can also be
and empowerment are taught. The course focuses used for prenatal diagnosis of some diseases.
on developing management skills to manage
Using supervised bench training and lectures, this
human, financial and environmental resources for
programme aims to train cytogenetic technologists to:
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using a microscope, computer and software relevant

for chromosomal analysis.
• Obtain chromosomes from blood, bone marrow,
amniotic fluid and solid tissues, including chorionic
villus, products of conception, tumours and skin.
• Prepare reagents, use and maintain equipment
required for cytogenetic analysis.
• Use appropriate cytogenomic terminology as per
current international guidelines.
They are also exposed to fluorescence in situ
hybridization (FISH) analysis which is used to detect
specific changes in DNA, and the steps involved in
basic molecular and genomic techniques such as DNA
extraction and polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
There is an increasing awareness of the usefulness of
cytogenomic analysis in medical practice. However,
there are relatively few people with such skills.
programme for candidates who aspire to become
Candidates who completed the course successfully
registered dieticians.
have been employed in cytogenomic, cell culture
and molecular genetics laboratories in India, as well P.G. Diploma in Dietetics Course is a one year
as overseas. inservice training programme followed by six
Eligibility: BSc with 1st class in Chemistry / Botany / months of compulsory internship. The focus is
Zoology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology or on practical aspects, hands on experience and
Medical Laboratory Technology. exposure to real life situations. Emphasis is placed
Duration: 2 years on clinical dietetics and management of food service
in hospitals. The course inculcates in students
PG Diploma in Dietetics the art and science of medical nutrition therapy,
fundamentals of organization and management of
(Awarded by the Christian Medical College Vellore
food service in hospitals.
Association)
Employment opportunities: Graduates can work
Dietetics is an applied health science which involves
as clinical dieticians in hospitals or dieticians in
translating the sciences of nutrition and food to
health centres, schools, multinational companies,
promote good health. In short, it is Nutrition, Food
& Health! Dieticians are highly valued healthcare corporates, star hotels, factories, sports and health
professionals. They assist individuals and families clubs; as clinical nutritionists in nutraceutical
in choosing nutritious food in health or disease, companies and as research dieticians in government
supervise preparation and service of food in groups, and non-government institutes. They may also
develop modified diets and participate in nutrition work as private diet consultants after clearing the
research. Registered Dietician board examination conducted
by the Indian Dietetic Association.
The Department of Dietetics at Christian Medical
Eligibility: BSc Home Science/ BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics
College is a clinical support department which offers
food service to patients. Diet counselling is given for Duration: 1 year + 6 months internship
all patients, both hospitalized as well as outpatients,
who require medical nutrition therapy. Teaching PG Diploma in Genetic Diagnosis
nursing students, as well as other health care team Technology
members in nutrition and dietetics is a core function.
(Awarded by the Christian Medical College Vellore
The department is actively engaged in collaborative
Association)
research, public awareness and nutrition programmes.
It is recognized by the Indian Dietetic Association for This course was started in 2008 by the Department
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graduates of life sciences who wish to learn more wide variety of teaching methods including group-
about techniques used in molecular and cell biology work, discussions, field-visits, exercises, games,
laboratories. This course equips a science graduate videos, lectures that make the course participatory,
with the necessary skills to function independently interesting and meaningful. The course is delivered
in a molecular biology laboratory. by a team of experts in RUHSA, community
The programme has didactic lectures but also health department of CMC Vellore that has a rich
concentrates on hands on learning of a range of experience in working for social and economic
molecular biology techniques. This includes DNA development of the community, as well as experts
and RNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction in economics, finance and hospital management
(PCR), gelelectrophoresis, restriction fragment studies. An integral part of the course is the field
length polymorphisms, various techniques involved exposure to various departments in CMC and
in screening for mutations, reverse transcriptase practicum, providing an opportunity foreffective
PCR, quantitative PCR and DNA sequencing. self-directed learning.
Students learn about cell culture techniques,
The course is suited to graduates from health- related
microscopy and imaging. They are also involved in
disciplines and backgrounds that intend to further a
learning about flow cytometry for blood samples for
career in health economics- evaluations of programs
cancers and stem cells.
and policies, health technology assessments and
While the first year is used for learning these financial management of health systems as health
techniques, in the second year they will be able administrators, public health researchers and
to perform these techniques on their own so as to community health specialists. Typically students find
understand their principles better and become place as researchers, financial planners and managers
confident with independent functioning in a in health departments, private health facilities or
supervised environment. government and development agencies.
Apart from this, the students are also expected Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree or a direct Masters in any
to attend departmental seminars and make discipline, from any recognised University.
presentations during these sessions. Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: BSc with 1st class in Botany / Zoology /
Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology
PG Diploma in Histopathological
Duration: 2 years Laboratory Technology
(Awarded by the Christian Medical Association of India)
PG Diploma in Health Economics, Policy
& Financial Management (PGHEPFM) This is a one year course intended to train students
in processing tissues and staining of sections for
(Awarded by the Christian Medical College Vellore
microscopic examination, autopsy techniques and
Association)
preservation and mounting of specimens for display
The PGDHEFM is a one-year training designed to in pathology museums. They are also trained in
develop individuals to use economic principles in cytological methods which are widely used in the
planning, decision making and evaluation of health early detection of cancer in pathology laboratories
programs and policies. This course responds to and cancer hospitals.
the need for health professionals trained to apply
economics principles for decision making in health The examination at the end of the course is
care and program management. conducted by the Laboratory Training Committee of
the Christian Medical Association of India leading
The course uses a modular structure and has 5
to the Post Graduate Diploma in Histopathological
modules taught over the year. In this course basic
laboratory Technology (awarded by CMAI).
economic principles are applied to budgeting,
decision making for resource allocation, program Eligibility: Pass with minimum 5O% marks, in BSc MLT/
BSc with Biology or Botany/Zoology or Biochemistry or
evaluation, planning for programs and in clinical Microbiology as main subject/BSc Physics or Chemistry as
research. main, with Botany or Zoology as ancillary.
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provide excellent laboratory support for patient care.

PG Diploma in Hospital Administration
This course is designed to produce professionally
(PGDHA)
excellent technologists. It provides training in the
Programme jointly managed by Tata Institute of Social identification of bacterial and fungal pathogens
Sciences (TISS) and CMC, causing disease in man, with a brief exposure to
Diploma awarded by TISS diagnostic methods for viral and parasitic agents.

Hospitals are highly complex organizations, Besides helping to diagnose infectious diseases
irrespective of size. They provide a broad range of by organism isolation, diagnosis is also made
medical services, products (mainly pharmaceuticals) by various serological tests to detect antibodies
and offer hospitality services. There is a need for against the infections agents. In addition, molecular
efficient administrators who can plan, coordinate techniques to identify the DNA/RNA of bacteria
and manage hospitals to ensure smooth and efficient and their resistant genes are used for rapid and
delivery of healthcare services. accurate diagnosis.

Recognizing the need for quality training for The trainees also acquire the skill to carry out
comprehensive knowledge and experience in the antimicrobial susceptibility tests, which reveal the
administration and operation of any level hospital, drug or combination of drugs which would be best
the Department of Hospital Management Studies suited for treatment. Training in common serological
& Staff Training and Development, CMC, in procedures is also imparted in the course. Organized
collaboration with TISS Mumbai, offers PGDHA, lectures, practical sessions and demonstrations, as
a one-year full-time course. This is followed by a well as supervised bench training opportunities are
5 months compulsory internship without stipend. offered during the course.
Students will also have additional inputs from This is not a post graduate degree programme. It
Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), primarily enables a trained candidate to work as a
Chennai. technologist in laboratory settings.
Modules covered: Core skills for Hospital Eligibility: BSc with English as the medium of instruction
and Biology (Botany/Zoology) as main subject/ BSc MLT/
Administrators; Principles of Management;
BSc Microbiology as main or ancillary subject, from a
Organizational Behaviour; Finance in Healthcare; recognised University. Students who have a post-graduate
Materials and Equipment Management; Managing degree need not apply.
Patient Care; Research, Statistics and Operations Duration: 1.5 years + 6 months internship
Research; Human Resource Management;
Epidemiology & Public Health; Planning and
Fellowship in Antimicrobial Stewardship
managing hospital facilities; Quality Management
for Clinical Pharmacists
and Legal Issues. Students are exposed to various
field visits to the hospital departments, which The Fellowship in Antimicrobial Stewardship for
give them practical experience of day-to-day Pharmacists is an initiative by the Department
management issues and techniques in both clinical of Infectious diseases (ID) to provide clinical
and support departments. pharmacists with training and expertise to establish
their position as an integral part of the infection
Eligibility: Graduates in any discipline, preferably with
one year working experience in a hospital. Preference control and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) team.
will be given to those who are from mission hospitals and The Pharm D programme in India is an intensive
have assurance of a job on their return. A good working graduate programme involving five years academic
knowledge of English is necessary.
and 1-year clinical training. Above 6000 pharmacists
Duration: One year plus 5 months compulsory internship graduate each year that play integral roles in
(without stipend)
healthcare systems across the country.

PG Diploma in Medical Microbiology India does not have any specialization program for
pharmacists in the field of infectious diseases. In the
(Awarded by the Christian Medical Association of India) current scenario of emerging antibiotic resistance
The Microbiology laboratory is an NABL accredited in Indian settings, the need for pharmacists
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Stewardship (AMS) is essential. The program aims Fellowship in Hospital Chaplaincy

to train the fellows to implement interventions
(Awarded by the Christian Medical College Vellore
to improve patient care, minimize resistance and
Association)
cost and prolong the longevity of antimicrobials.
This fellowship is tailored to the needs of India There is a growing awareness of the need for
taking into account the spectrum of antimicrobial counselling in different disciplines today, This
resistance, health care infrastructure, regulatory Fellowship programme is designed to particularly
policies and stewardship needs of the healthcare meet the need of pastors of churches to equip them
systems in the country. The pharmacists will be with special skills in counselling and pastoral
trained in the fields of microbiology, pharmacology, ministry among the sick and suffering. However,
pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and the programme also provides needed skills for
management of infectious diseases and thereby the broader healing ministry in the context of
develop skills needed to establish an antimicrobial schools, colleges, industries, institutions and
stewardship program. Therefore this program is organizations. ‘Learning through doing’ is the
the first of its kind in the country aiming to be a general method of this programme. Sufficient
model for pharmacist driven AMS in a low and supervision from senior chaplain teachers and
middle income country like India. peer group learning and periodical lectures from
faculty of different disciplines are the main feature
The Department of Infectious Diseases been
of this programme.
instrumental in popularizing infectious diseases as
a separate subspecialty in India. The department It is expected that those who finish this fellowship
runs various programs in the field like Post-Doctoral will best be equipped to serve as counsellors or
Fellowship clinical training program in infectious chaplains in hospitals, communities, schools,
diseases, DM in Infectious diseases, Global health colleges, industries or other institutions. A stipend
and humanitarian medicine and Fellowship in which covers basic living expenses is provided.
general infectious diseases for clinicians. The Admission is by special interview at CMC, Vellore.
curriculum comprises of didactic lectures and In addition to the fees, candidates must be in a
electives and practical hands on training in the ward position to meet expenses for study programmes
and ICU settings. The fellowship is a comprehensive organized in other hospitals.
one year programme accredited by Christian Eligibility: Theologically qualified and ordained pastors
Medical College, Vellore.
Duration: 1 year
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4.5. Masters Courses

Course Name Eligibility Type of Duration No. of

paper seats
Master of B.P.T Degree awarded by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical Specialty 2 years 3
Physiotherapy University or any other University recognized as equivalent
(Orthopaedics) thereto by the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Master of Hospital MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BNYS / BUMS / BSMS or Specialty 2 years 10
Administration (MHA) B.E. Biomedical Engineering / B.Tech Biotechnology or B.Sc (N)
/ B. Pharmacy / BPT or
BBA and BHA in Hospital Administration or B.Sc. Allied Health
Sciences (any) or
B.Sc. (Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Chemistry
/ Physics / Botany / Zoology)
MSc Clinical Nutrition B.Sc. Nutrition Dietetics, Food Service Management / B.Sc. Specialty 2 years + 5
Food Science and Nutrition / B.Sc. Clinical Nutritioin & Dietetics
6 months
Food Service Management & Dietetics / B.Sc. Home Science
residential
(with majors in Nutrition and Dietetics) / B.Sc. Human Science
internship
(with majors in Nutrition and Dietetics) / B.Sc., Clinical
Nutrition (with majors in Nutrition and Dietetics)
MSc Nuclear Medicine BSc in Nuclear Medicine Technology / BSc Life Science with Specialty 2 years 2
Technology* DMRT
MSc Bioethics MBBS/M.Sc (Nursing)/MOT/MPT/BDS/AYUSH Bachelor’s Specialty 2 years 5
Degrees
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level Programme with an aim to develop hospital

Master of Physiotherapy (Orthopaedics)
administrators with required knowledge, skills and
The MPT Orthopaedics course was started in values to manage hospitals effectively with a spirit
2016. This programme develops clinical acumen, of compassionate service and ethical leadership.
patient care, clinical reasoning and the ability
At the end of this course students will
of candidates to plan physiotherapy treatment
• Be qualified hospital administrators with a strong
using current evidence. Christian Medical College,
theoretical foundation, an exposure to research and
Vellore offers our postgraduate physiotherapy
practical experience of hospital operations in a
students, excellent clinical learning from direct
patient care, Orthopaedic teams, and specialized renowned hospital.
labs. The forte of the Christian Medical College, • Exhibit enhanced skills especially in decision-
Vellore has always been the utmost priority given making, financial analysis, interpersonal
to patient care and hands-on clinical learning. MPT relationships, etc.
Orthopaedics students also have the opportunity • Understand the legal and ethical environment
to rotate in Orthopaedic subspecialties like of hospitals and how this relates to employment
Spine surgery, Paediatric Ortho, Orthopaedic practices, systems, and behaviour.
Oncology, and Hand Surgery in addition to the • Be able to apply the principles of effective self-
outpatient section and inpatient wards of Physical management, teamwork, and leadership in team,
Medicine and Rehabilitation. They take part in intra-hospital, and inter- hospital environments.
grand rounds, clinical discussions, pre and post- • Be enabled to contribute in developing hospital
operative meetings, journal club meetings and case related policies and practices in relevant context.
presentations. Course content: As prescribed by the Tamil Nadu
Students enrolled in Master in Physiotherapy – Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
Orthopaedics course, have to conduct a supervised
research project, as part of the curriculum. Student MSc Clinical Nutrition
research projects are encouraged at CMC Vellore.
Awarded by: The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical
Research activities are funded by the Institutional
University, Chennai
Fluid Research Grant, with statistical support
from the Department of Biostatistics. Postgraduate Clinical nutrition is an applied health science
students will also be given the opportunity to which involves translating the science of nutrition
showcase their research activities in national and and food to promote good health. In short, it is
state Physiotherapy forums. Nutrition, Food and Health. Clinical Nutritionists
are highly valued healthcare professionals. They
Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) assist individuals and family in choosing nutritious
food in health or disease, develop modified diets
Healthcare is one of the most challenging as well
and participate in nutrition research.
as the fastest growing sectors not only in India but
also throughout the world. In India it has developed The Department of Dietetics at Christian Medical
remarkably in the last decade. A growing public College is a clinical support department which offers
awareness of health coupled with an increase in food services to patients, diet counselling for both
disposable income for many people has stimulated hospitalized patients as well as out-patients requiring
a demand not only for excellent healthcare medical nutrition therapy. Teaching nursing students
professionals and hospitals but also for well-trained as well as other healthcare team members in nutrition
managers. This in turn has generated a need for good and dietetics is a core function. The department is
quality courses and teaching institutes specializing actively engaged in collaborative research, public
in administration of hospitals and health systems. awareness and nutrition programs. It is recognized
by the Indian Dietetic Association for registered
MHA is a two-year full-time degree course offered
dietitian internship training program for candidates
by CMC through the Department of Hospital
who aspire to become registered dietitians.
Management Studies & Staff Training and
Development with affiliation from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition is a two year in-service
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compulsory residential internship. The focus is on Students participate in the daily operation of the
practical aspects, hands on experience and exposure Nuclear Medicine department under the supervision
to real life situations. Emphasis is placed on clinical of Radiation Safety Officer and Nuclear Medicine
dietetics and management of food services in physicians. The course also includes maintaining
hospitals. The course inculcates in students the art and patient records and documents regarding the amount
science of medical nutrition therapy, fundamentals and type of radio-nuclides that is received, used and
of organization and management of food services in discarded. When preparing radio pharmaceuticals,
hospitals. The course is designed for students with a technologists adhere to safety standards that keep
bachelor’s degree in nutrition who want to embark the chance of radiation exposure as low as possible
on a career as a registered dietitian. to staff and patients.

Employment opportunities: Post graduates can

Master of Science (Bioethics)
work as clinical dietitians in hospitals or dietitians
in health centers, schools, multinational companies, Bioethics has become an integral part of medical
corporates, star hotels, factories, sports and health education, training, services and research. Research
clubs; as clinical nutritionists in nutraceutical ethics has become increasingly important with India
companies and as research dietitians in government being a hub for clinical research. Newer technology
and non-government institutes. They may also work in medicine has introduced new moral questions for
as freelancers after clearing the Registered Dietitian debate. The advent of increasing privatization and
corporatization of medical care has introduced new
Board examination conducted by the Indian Dietetic
dilemmas in ethics. The medical professional of
Association.
tomorrow will need to be equipped with attitudes
and skills to deal with this challenging environment.
MSc Nuclear Medicine Technology The quantum of teaching in ethics in the current
Awarded by: The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical medical undergraduate and post-graduate training
University, Chennai is grossly inadequate for meeting these challenges.
There is therefore the need to create a band of
Nuclear Medicine Technology is the medical speciality
professionals who can enhance the quality of
concerned with the use of small amounts of radioactive
education and research in bioethics. Currently the
material for the diagnosis of various diseases and
courses which are offered are few.
treatment of a few diseases. Nuclear Medicine scans
reveal biological processes that take place at cellular and Objective of the Course
subcellular level and are now accepted as an integral The objective of M.Sc. Bio-Ethics Program is to
part of molecular imaging. Technologists apply the art promote knowledge in Bioethics. The Programme
and skill of diagnostic imaging and treatment through aims to train medical, nursing and allied health
safe and effective use of radionuclides. professionals so as to equip them with knowledge
This course will and skills to:
e. analyze cases in a clinical environment.
1. Help in acquiring adequate knowledge f. be a competent IRB member.
and technical skills for the use of sophisticated g. Be an efficient teacher of Bio Ethics.
instrumentation such as gamma cameras, thyroid h. conduct research on the Bio ethics
uptake probes, PET scanner, cyclotron, dedicated
software to generate digital images, and preparation Examinations
of radiopharmaceuticals, as applied to patient care The duration of the M.Sc. (Bioethics) course is two years
and the students should complete the course in 4 years,
2. Enrich their knowledge of medical physics,
failing which he/she will be discharged from the course.
molecular imaging and theranostics.
There shall be two examinations, one at the end of year
3. Develop research activities on newer 1 and the other at the end of the year 2. A candidate will
radiopharmaceuticals related to SPECT-CT, PET-CT be permitted to appear in year 2 examinations, only if
and Cyclotron he/she passes the year 1 subjects. A Dissertation must
be submitted by the candidate three months before the
4. Develop a compassionate approach towards
final and second year examinations.
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5. Masters & Doctoral Courses

Course Name Eligibility Type of Duration No. of
paper seats
MSc Biostatistics BSc Statistics as main branch, or BSc Degree in any subject with Specialty 2 years 8
Statistics as Ancillary/Allied
MSc Epidemiology MBBS/BDS/MPharm/MSc in Nursing/Biostatistics/ Statistics/ Specialty 2 years 8
Nutrition/Biochemistry/Anatomy/Physiology/ Pharmacology/
Microbiology and other medical related MScs/ BVSc/BAMS/BUMS/
BHMS/BSMS/ MPT/MOT/MPH.
MSc Medical Physics BSc with Physics as main subject with Mathematics as one of the Specialty 2 years 5
ancillary subjects. + 1 year
internship
Master of Public Health MBBS/BDS/BVSc/BSc. Nursing/BPT/BOT/Graduates of AYUSH courses/ Specialty 2 years 15
Pharmacy/Engineering/Postgraduates in Statistics/Biostatistics/
Demography/Population Studies/Nutrition/Sociology/Economics/
Psychology/Anthropology/Social Work/Management/Law.
Ph.D Programmes Contact the Principal or the departments concerned Specialty 2 years 5

MSc in Biostatistics MSc in Epidemiology

The MSc Biostatistics course in CMC is probably The importance of epidemiology in health related
the first of its kind in the country. Students have research, clinical decision making and community
been trained in the field of Biostatistics since health management is well recognized. Christian
1986. Biostatistics involves the development and Medical College, Vellore has been offering short
application of statistical techniques to scientific
courses in Epidemiology since 1986. Numerous
research in health-related fields, including medicine,
health professionals have so far undergone these
epidemiology and public health. The role of a
training programmes, most of them being faculty
biostatistician is vital in any medical research project
as well as in teaching biostatistics. Physicians and from various medical colleges. This institution has
scientists rely on trained biostatisticians to serve as initiated the Master’s degree in Epidemiology based
key members of their research teams. Biostatistics on the experience of conducting a large number of
students are guided by faculty members of the clinical and field studies. The course is recognised by
department whose research interests include design the Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University. This
and analysis of clinical trials, statistical methods in course is aimed at health professionals interested
epidemiology, sampling methods used in surveys, in clinical or population based research and in the
survival analysis, analysis of data subject to practice of community health. This course will also
‘missingness’ or missing data, time series analysis,
benefit teachers in various health related disciplines.
model selection, longitudinal data analyses and
Epidemiology is a quantitative science and involves
computer intensive statistics. Biostatisticians with
a fair amount of exposure to biostatistics and
advanced degrees can look forward to excellent
career opportunities in government, industry, and the use of computers. The MSc. programme also
academia. Recent graduates have found positions equips the candidate with basic skills in healthcare
with employers as diverse as pharmaceutical management, demography, relevant areas of
companies, medical colleges, university research behavioural sciences and health economics.
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This postgraduate degree programme trains

MSc in Medical Physics
physics graduates as professionally sound medical
Medical Physics is a health care profession physicists, with good academic knowledge and
that applies physics to medicine in areas such practical skills in the areas described. Core subjects
as Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology include Radiation Physics and Safety, Techniques,
and Nuclear Medicine. In the field of Radiation
Dosimetry, Imaging Physics, Nuclear Medicine
Oncology, Medical Physicists play a vital role in
Physics, Radiobiology and Anatomy and Physiology
planning the radiation treatment of cancer patients,
apart from Radiation Mathematics which also covers
using sophisticated treatment planning systems. In
computational packages such as C++ and MATLAB.
addition they commission, calibrate and perform
A project has to be carried out in the second year.
quality assurance tests on radiation delivery
equipment, such as linear accelerators, telecobalt On completion of this course one can expect to be
and brachytherapy units, to ensure accurate and employed in a hospital, university or a research
safe delivery of radiation. In Diagnostic Radiology, institute, and have the option of pursuing research
Medical Physicists have the responsibility of ensuring and doctoral studies both in India and abroad.
the quality and safety of imaging modalities, such as
Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Master of Public Health (MPH)
Imaging (MRI) fluoroscopy, digital radiography,
mammography and ultrasound. Nuclear Medicine This 2 year full time course is affiliated to Sree
Physicists are responsible for the management and Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and
use of unsealed radioactive sources for diagnosis Technology (SCTMST), Thiruvananthapuram. This
and therapy, including Single Photon Emission course is designed to build on the outstanding track
Computed Tomography (SPECT) and Positron record of CMC Vellore as an institution providing
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a well developed system of community-based care occurs regularly throughout the course, upon
that has evolved with it. A multidisciplinary faculty completion of each module.
and a supporting team of public health/social
For further course details, please check the website
scientists from the institution aim to train public
of the Community Health Department:
health specialists for roles in both private and public
www.cmch-vellore.edu/Departments
sectors. The faculty span primary, secondary and
tertiary care levels and have a proven track record PhD Programmes
of involvement in public health activities.
The following departments are recognised by the
By the end of the course, the student should be able Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai,
to: to conduct Ph.D. programmes:
• Plan, implement and evaluate public health
programmes Anatomy, Bio-chemistry, Clinical Biochemistry,
• Design, conduct and analyse research involving Physiology, Community Medicine, Medical Bio-
public health problems Statistics, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Paediatrics,
• Function confidently as a public health manager Microbiology, Virology, Pathology, Orthopaedic &
at a district level. Accident Surgery, Clinical Haematology, Neuro-
Sciences, Endocrinology, Gastro-Intestinal Sciences,
Core course subjects are taught in the first year with Radiology, Medical – Physics, Reproductive
a mix of both theorectical and practical learning Medicine, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, and Clinical
experiences. Teaching methods include lectures, Immunology & Rheumatology.
discussions, seminars, assignments, exercises,
community work for data collection, analysis, and In addition, certain departments such as the
visits to public health administrative facilities as Bioengineering department are recognised by Sree Chitra
well as areas of need. The second year will include Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology
and Thiruvalluvar University to conduct research
a few modules, a two month internship with an
programmes leading to the award of PhD degree.
organization involved in public health and a project
chosen in agreement with a named supervisor Please contact the Principal office (Research) 0416-
leading to submission of a dissertation. Assessment 2284294, e-mail: researchothers@cmcvellore.ac.in.

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MBA in Hospital and Health Systems • Project Work

Management (HHSM) • Digital Learning
• Continuous Assessment
MBA (HHSM) is a 4 semester Work Integrated
Learning Programme conducted in collaboration Eligibility: Employed professionals in the healthcare
with Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), industry, holding an MBBS degree/ Integrated
Pilani, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore First Degree of BITS or its equivalent with at least
and Bombay Hospital, Mumbai. 60% aggregate marks, and minimum one year of
relevant work experience are eligible to apply to this
This course provides a unique opportunity to
programme.
experience firsthand administration and allow
participants to learn firsthand how to efficiently run This programme is designed for
the day-to-day operations and manage the various • Doctors, Dentists, and other Medical
functions of a large hospital. The programme professionals working in Public/Private/Non-
emphasizes on Experiential Learning that allows profit hospitals and managing their own hospitals.
learners to apply concepts learnt in classroom in • Para-Medical and Non-medical professionals
simulated and real work situations through: working in the healthcare industry.
• Hospital immersion sessions of 7 - 10 days each Admission: Application is usually advertised twice
at CMC Vellore and Bombay Hospital during 3rd a year from BITS (online) in March/April and
semester. October/November. Further information could
• Simulation & Modeling exercises be obtained by visiting the BITS website: https://
• Case Studies and Assignments bitspilani- wilp.ac.in

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MS Bioengineering M.Tech. Clinical Engineering and PhD.

Medical Devices
Awarded by: SCTIMST. Trivandrum.
Awarded by: IIT-Madras & SCTIMST,
The academic programme in Bioengineering leads
Thiruvananthapuram
to the degree of Master of Science in Bioengineering,
under the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical This programme is jointly conducted by the three
Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram institutions, Indian Institute of Technology- Madras,
(SCTIMST-TVM is an Institute of National Importance, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences
Govt. of India). The department of Bioengineering and Technology-Thiruvanathapuram and Christian
works closely with several other departments in Medical College-Vellore, with students spending
CMC. The current work ranges across physiological prescribed durations in each institution. All
candidates must have an engineering undergraduate
measurements, systems modelling, prostheses
degree. The aim of the M.Tech. Clinical Engineering
design, biomechanical analysis, rehabilitation
programme is to train engineers to design
engineering, quantitative movement analysis and
instruments and also manage and ensure the safe
biomedical signal processing. Lectures and seminar
and effective use of technology in hospitals and
based courses on Transducers and Instrumentation,
health care delivery points.
Imaging Systems, Physiological Systems, Signal
Processing, Rehabilitation Engineering, etc., form The M.Tech. Programme includes clinical projects and
part of the basic training. the course is 2 years in duration. In the first semester
of the programme the students are at IITMadras
The MS Bioengineering is a specialized engineering where they take courses in engineering, molecular
programme with emphasis on research. The biology, and management. In the second semester
candidates undertake a research project over a the students are at CMC, Vellore where they take
period of one year. Students interact closely with at courses in engineering, physiology, anatomy, clinical
least one of the clinical or basic science departments visits and a clinical project. The third semester is at
to formulate a research question. This degree equips SCTIMST, undergoing courses in medical devices
the students to apply quantitative and engineering and biomedical technology. In the fourth semester,
methods to solve healthcare problems. Career a project is undertaken. All students will be jointly
prospects include academic research and teaching guided by engineering and medical faculty.
careers, as well as research and development in the The Ph.D Medical Devices program has basic
medical devices industry. courses at IIT-Madras and CMC-Vellore to prepare
Eligibility: All aspiring candidates should have an the students for research with a clinical orientation.
undergraduate degree in engineering, preferably Students will select an area of research and conduct
Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Computer research with supervisors in at least two out of the
Science or equivalent. three institutions.

All applicants should have written the Graduate Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech/Recognized four year
Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) within the course; on the basis of GATE subject (AE, CE, CH,
last 5 years, in a relevant engineering subject. CS, EC, EE, IN, IT, ME, MT) and score.
Admissions are administratively handled by
Admissions: Please keep checking our website for
the office of the IIT-Madras and selection is by a
admission schedule. An interview of short-listed
committee comprising members from all three
candidates for the MS programme will be conducted
institutions. Please keep checking our website for
to select suitable candidates.
admission schedule.
Faculty List
Medical College

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Faculty - Medical College

Accident & Emergency
Paul Prabhakar Abhilash MBBS, MD Professor
Priya G MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Gina Maryann Chandy MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Sivanandan A MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Sandeep Nathanael David MBBS, MD Assistant Professor

Anaesthesiology
Sajan Philip George MBBS, DA, MD Professor
Raj S. MBBS, MD Professor
Ekta Rai MBBS, MD Professor
Tony Thomson Chandy MBBS, DA, MD Professor
Ms.Anita Shirley Joselyn MBBS, DA, MD Professor
Sathish Kumar D MBBS, DA, MD Professor
Ms. Aparna Williams MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Chitra S. MBBS, DA, MD Professor
Balaji K MBBS, DA, MD Professor
Ms. Suma Mary Thampi MBBS, DA, MD Professor
Ms.Serina Ruth Salins MBBS, DA, DNB Professor
Kirubakaran MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Gladdy George MBBS, DA, DNB Associate Professor
Rahul Pillai MBBS, DA, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Smitha Elizabeth George MBBS, DA, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Jyothi Avula MBBS, DA, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Leah Raju George MBBS, DA, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Meghna S David MBBS, DA, MD Associate Professor
Jerry Joseph J. MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Smithamol P B MBBS, DA, DNB Assistant Professor
Aparanjit Paul MBBS, DA, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Susan Thomas MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Sunimal Bhaggien MBBS, DA, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Divya Isac MBBS, DA, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Bernice Theodore Y MBBS, DA, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. A V Varsha (CTICU) MBBS, DA, MD, DNB, PDF Assistant Professor
Ben Babu Kurien (CTICU) MBBS, MD, PDF Assistant Professor
Amit Mathew MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Sudha Naveen Kumar MBBS, DA, DNB Assistant Professor
Anand Babu Medidi MBBS, DA, MD Assistant Professor
Jacob Chandy MBBS, DA, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Anju Sarah Thomas MBBS, DA, MD Assistant Professor
Philip Amitav Vikram Kalindi MBBS, DA, MD Assistant Professor
Sam Jenkins S MBBS, DA, MD, DNB Assistant Professor
Ms. Ann Sumin Toms MBBS, DA, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Ruth Namratha Mannam MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Roshan K Kurien MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Chris Maria Joseph MBBS, MD, PDF Assistant Professor
Ishaan Suniara MBBS, MD Senior Resident

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Ms. Aliena Sharon P MBBS, MD Senior Resident

Noble E. Cherian MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Andrew Solomon MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Mary George MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Sheetal Babu MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Reshma Vithayathil MBBS, MD, PDF Senior Resident
Ms. Nirupama Arulappan MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Durga Prasad Sekhar MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Gayathri S R MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Keecheril Rebecca Jacob MBBS, MD Senior Resident Gr.III
Pradeep Daniel Katumalla MBBS, MD (Appeared) Senior Resident Gr.IV
Ms. Praisy Nesamani P MBBS, DA Senior Resident Gr.V
Satish Krishna S MBBS, DA Senior Resident Gr.V
Ms. Sanjana Roshini Balan MBBS, DA Senior Resident Gr.V
Ms. Mary Prisca Vaz W MBBS, DA Senior Resident Gr.V
Ms. Rebecca Shalini Lionel MBBS, DA Senior Resident Gr.V
Anil Tharakan MBBS, DA Senior Resident Gr.V

Neuro Anaesthesia
Ms.Ramamani M. MBBS, DA, MD Physician / Sr. Reg. PG
Ms.Georgene Singh MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Ms. Karen Ruby Lionel MBBS,DA,MD Associate Professor
Ms. Liby G. Pappachan MBBS, DA, MD Associate Professor

Anatomy
Ms.Bina Isaac MBBS, MS Professor
Ms.Suganthy J. MBBS, MS, DNB, Ph.D Professor
Ms.Tripti Meriel Jacob MBBS, M.S. Professor
Deepak Vinod Francis MBBS, M.S. Professor
Ms. Priyanka Daniel MBBS, MS Associate Professor
Ms. Supraja Srivastsava MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Pauline Shanthi P MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
John K Mathew MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Aby S Charles MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Jenny Jacob MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Femina Sam J P MBBS, MD Senior Resident

Biochemistry
Ms.Molly Jacob MBBS, MD, PhD, MNASc, FRCPath Professor
Ms.Premila Abraham MSc, PhD Professor
Joe Varghese MBBS, MD Professor
Anand. R MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Muthuraman N MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Prakash. S S MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Jagadish R MBBS, MD, DNB Assistant Professor
Padmanaban V MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. B. Vijayalekshmi MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Peter Monica MBBS, MD Senior Resident

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Bioengineering
Suresh Roland Devasahayam BE, MS, PhD Professor
Sivakumar Balasubramanian BTech, Mtech, PhD Professor

Biostatistics
Antonisamy B. MSc, PhD, FRSS Professor
Prasanna Samuel MSc, PhD Associate Professor (NM)
Ms.Grace Rebekah MSc, PhD Tutor
Ms.Tunny Sebastian MSc, M.Phil, PhD Lecturer (NM) Gr.I
Ms. Mahasampath Gowri S MSc Lecturer (NM) Gr.II
Ms. Reka K MSc Lecturer (NM) Gr.III
Bijesh Kumar Yadav MSc Sr. Demonstrator Gr.IV
Ms. Thenmozhi M MSc Sr. Demonstrator Gr.IV
Ms. Jansi Rani. N MSc Sr. Demonstrator Gr.IV
Ms. Maya P.G. MSc Sr. Demonstrator Gr.IV

Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery

Vinayak Shukla MBBS, MS, MCh, DNB Professor
Roy Thankachen MBBS, MS, MCh Professor
Madhu Andrew Philip MBBS, DNB, MCh Professor
Alpha Mathew Kavunkal MBBS, MS, MCh Professor
Korah T. Kuruvila MBBS, MS, MCh Professor
Birla Roy Gnanamuthu MBBS, MS, MCh Professor
Ravi Shankar MBBS, MS, MCh Associate Professor
Vinay M. Rao MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor
Shalom Sylvester Andugala MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor
Deepak Narayanan A MBBS, DNB, MCh Assistant Professor
Santhosh R Benjamin MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor
Rijoy K.P MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor
Raj Kumar J MBBS, MS (Gen.Surg) Asst.Surg.I / Sr.Registrar PG
Nishok David MBBS, MS (Gen.Surg) Asst.Surg.II / Sr.Registrar PG

Cardiology
George Joseph MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Paul V George MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Oommen K. George MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Viji Samuel Thomson MBBS, MD, DM Professor
John Roshan Jacob MBBS, MD, DM Professor
David Chase MBBS,MD, DM Professor
John Jose MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Anoop George Alex MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor
P Sirish Chandra Srinath MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor
Nathaniel Samson MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor
Sharath Babu N.M MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor
Perla Harsha Teja MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Jesu Krupa S MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Arpudh Michael Anandaraj MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor

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Augustin Devasahayam MBBS, DNB, DM Assistant Professor

Pratheesh George Mathew MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Anand M MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Physician
Abraham Speedie MBBS, MD, DNB, DM Assistant Professor
Thomas Varughese Attumalil MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Ganthala Paul Kiran MBBS, MD, DM Senior Resident Gr.I
Dhiraj Singh MBBS, MD, DM Senior Resident Gr.I
Aditya John Binu MBBS, MD (Gen. Med.) Asst. Physician Gr.II / Sr. Reg (PG)

Chaplaincy
Rev T Arul Dhas MSc, BD, DPC PhD (Edin) Reader

Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology

Debasish Danda MBBS, MD, DM Professor
John Mathew MBBS, MD, DNB, DM Professor
Ms. Ruchika Goel MBBS, MD, FICIR, DM Associate Professor
Ashish Jacob Mathew MBBS, DNB, DM Associate Professor
Aswin M Nair MBBS, MD, FICIR, DM Associate Professor
Arvind G MBBS, MD, PDF, DM Assistant Professor
Shivraj Padiyar U MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Avanish Jha MBBS, MD (Gen. Med.) Asst. Physician Gr.II / Sr. Reg (PG)

Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology- Bio Medical Sciences

Jayakanthan.K MSc, Ph.D Associate Professor
Ms. Josna Joseph Ph.D Tutor

Clinical Biochemistry
Ms.Pamela Christudoss MSc, PhD Professor (NM)
Jayakumar Amirtharaj MSc, PhD Associate Professor (NM)
Arun Jose Nellickal MSc, PhD Lecturer Gr.I (NM)
Ms. Rosa Mariam Mathew MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms.Varghese Gracy MSc Sr. Lecturer Gr.I (NM)
Ms.Vanitha S. MSc Sr. Lecturer Gr.II (NM)
Ms.Janani Iswarya MSc Lecturer Gr.I (NM)
Yesudas Sudhakar MSc Lecturer Gr.II (NM)
Vijayakumar V MSc Senior Demonstrator (NM)
Chelladurai S MSc Senior Demonstrator (NM)
Ms. Miracle Magdelene Paul P M.Sc Senior Demonstrator (NM)

Clinical Haematology
Alok Srivastava MBBS, MD, FRCPA, FRACP Professor
Vikram Mathews MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Biju George MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Aby Abraham MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Ms. Anu Korula MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor
Anup J Devasia MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor
Ms. Fouzia N.A MBBS, DCH, DNB, DM Associate Professor
Kulkarni Uday Prakash MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor

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Arun Kumar MBBS, MD, PDF Assistant Professor of Path

Ms. Madhavi Maddali MBBS, MD, PDF Assistant Professor of Path
Ms. Sharon Anbumalar Lionel MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Sushil S MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Ms. Leenu Lizabeth Joseph MBBS, DCH, MD Assistant Physician Gr.I/ Sr.Reg. PG
Mithun Abraham Prakash MBBS, MD Assistant Physicain Gr.II/Sr. Rge. PG
Ms. Niveditha Ravindra MBBS, MD, DNB, PDF Senior Resident Gr. III

Clinical Haematology - Bio Medical Sciences

Ms. B. Poonkuzhali MSc, PhD Professor
R.V. Shaji MSc, PhD Professor
Ms. E. Eunice Sindhuvi MSc, Ph.D Professor
Ms. Nancy Beryl A MSc. (Bio.Tech), Ph.D Lecturer Gr.IV (NM)
Ms. Bexy Bensega B MSc Senior Demonstrator Gr.IV

Community Health
Kuryan George MBBS, MD, MSc, (Med.Informatics) Professor
Ms.Jasmine Helan MBBS, MD, DNB, (MAT. & C.H.) MPH Professor
Ms.Rita Caroline Isaac MBBS, MD, MPH Professor
Vinod Joseph Abraham MBBS, MD, MPH Professor
Ms.Shantidani Minz MBBS, MD, MPH Professor
Venkata Raghava M. MBBS, MD Professor
Jacob John MBBS, MD, PhD Professor
Sushil Mathew John MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Anuradha Rose MBBS, MD, MHSc (Bioethics) Professor
Ms. Ruby Angeline Pricilla. S MBBS, MD, DGO Professor
Biswajit Paul MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Anu Mary Oommen MBBS, MD Professor
Prashanth H.R. MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Divya Elizabeth Muliyil MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Kanagalakshmi MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Sam Marconi D MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Chella Sindhu K N MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Obed John Heber Antipas MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Anandanayagi MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Shalini J MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Madhu Mohan S MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Jackwin Sam Paul G MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Harsh MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Soumyajit Bose MBBS, MD Senior Resident

Continuing Medical Education

Ms. Reena Mary George MBBS, MD (RT), DNB, Dip.Pal.Med. Professor

Critical Care Medicine

Subramani. K MBBS, MD, DA, FRCA, CST, FANZCA, EDIC, FICCM Professor
Peter J.V. MBBS, MD, DNB, MAMS, FRACP, FJFICM,FCICM, Professor
M.Phil (Hos. & Health Sys. Management), FRCP
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Kishore Kumar Pichamuthu MBBS, MD, EDIC, DM Professor

Ms.Binila Chacko MBBS, MD, FCICM, DM Professor
Ms. Shalini Nair MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Shoma V. Rao MBBS, MD Professor
Pritish John korula MBBS, DA, MD Associate Professor
Thomas Isiah Sudarsan A MBBS, MD Assistant Physician
George Prashanth Kurian MBBS, DA, MD Assistant Physician
More Atul Ramachandra MBBS, MD Asst.Phy.Gr.I / Sr.Registrar (PG)
Ms. Lovely Thomas MBBS, DNB Asst.Phy.Gr.I /Sr.Registrar (PG)
Ashwin Oliver A MBBS, MD Asst.Phy.Gr.I /Sr.Registrar (PG)
Udhayachandhar R MBBS, MD, PDF Assistant Physician
Ms. Roshini Sharma MBBS, MD Assistant Physician
Manoj Job S B MBBS, MD Assistant Physician
Ms. Juliya Pearl J MBBS, MD Assistant Physician
Jasper Rathinam J MBBS, MD Assistant Physician
Ms. Rodrigues Joane MBBS, MD Assistant Physician
Joel Jasiel G MBBS, MD Asst. Physician Gr.II/Sr. Reg. (PG)
Mammen Philip Varghese MBBS, MD, PDF Senior Resident
Danoop Abraham varghese MBBS, MD Senior Resident
David Vincent MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Preethi Elizabeth Kuryan MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Tryphena Selwyn MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Dhanawade Vineet Subodh MBBS, MD Senior Resident

Cytogenetics
Ms.Vivi Miriam Srivastava MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Mary Purna Chacko MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Vandana Kamath MBBS, MD Associate Professor

Dental Surgery
Rabin Kurudamannil Chacko MDS, FDS FCPS Professor
Santosh Koshy MDS Professor
Jagadish Ebenezer MDS Professor
Sibu Simon. S MDS Professor
Arun Paul. S MDS Associate Professor
Ms. Soumya S.V MDS Associate Professor
Ms. Shini Susan Samuel MDS Associate Professor
Saurabh Kumar MDS Associate Professor
Daniel Sathiya Sundaram S MDS, PDF Assistant Professor
Ms. Jesija J S MDS Assistant Professor
Ms. Anu Jose MDS Assistant Physician
Ms. J lily MDS Senior Resident
Moses J MDS Senior Resident
Ajit C MDS Senior Resident Gr.III

Dermatology, Venerology & Leprosy

Ms. Susanne Alexander Pulimood MBBS, DD, MD Professor
Ms. Dincy Peter C.V. MBBS, MD Professor

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Ms. Leni George MBBS, DDVL, MD Professor

Ms. Dharshini S MBBS, DDVL, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Lydia Mathew MBBS,DDVL, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Mahabal Gauri Dinesh MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ankan Gupta MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Priya Sara Kuryan MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Anju George MBBS, MD, DNB Assistant Professor
Ms. Minu Jose Chiramel MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Megha Mariam George MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Anju Liya Thomas MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Sheethal K Jose MBBS, MD, PDF Senior Resident
Ms. Anu Sarah Philip MBBS, MD Senior Resident Gr.III
Ms. Chandana Shajil MBBS, MD Senior Resident III
Ms. Sowmiya M MBBS, DDVL Senior Resident Gr.V

Developmental Paediatrics
Samuel Philip Oommen MBBS, MD (Paed.), DNB Professor
Ms.Beena Koshy MBBS, MD (Paed.) Professor
Srinivasa Raghavan R MBBS, MD (Paed.) Assistant Professor
Murugan T.P MBBS, MD (Paed.) Assistant Professor
Ms. Sowmiya G MBBS, MD (Paed.) Senior Resident Gr.III
Ms.Reeba George MSc (App.Psy.) Sr. Lecturer (NM) I
Ms.Hannah Grace P M.A (Psy.) P.G.Dip (Psy) Lecturer Gr.I (NM)
Ms.Caroline Sanjeev Padankati M.A (Psy.) PGDMR (MR) Lecturer Gr.II (NM)
Ms. Preethi R MSc (SLP) Lecturer Gr.II (AHS)
Ms. Rachel Beulah Jansi Rani MSc. (Psy.) Lecturer Gr.III (NM)
Ms. Hannah Vinolia MA (Psy) Senior Demonstrator Gr.IV (NM)
Ms. Vinodha Sherin J BOT Tutor Gr.IV (OT)
Ms. Anu Jacinth Abraham BOT Tutor Gr.IV (OT)
Ms. Rhema Anu N BOT Occupational Therapist

Dietetics
Ms.Jayalakshmi S MSc (Food & Nutrition) Sel.Gr.Sr.Lecturer (NM)
Ms.Manimegalai MSc (FSM & Diet) Sr.Lecturer Gr.II (NM)
Ms.Jayalakshmi K MSc (FS&N) Lecturer Gr.I (NM)
Ms. Priya K MSc (F&N) Lecturer Gr.III (NM)

Distance Education
Ms. Jachin Daniel Raj MBBS, DNB (Fly.Med) Research Officer/Physician
Ms. Sahaya Anbarasi A MBBS, D.C.H. DNB (Fly.Med) Research Officer/Assistant Physician
Ms. Beulah Raji J MBBS, MD (Micro.) Assistant Physician
Johann Alex Ebenezer MBBS, DPM, MD (Psych) Assistant Physician

Endocrine Surgery
Paul M.J. MBBS, MS, DNB, Professor
Deepak Thomas Abraham MBBS, MS Professor
Anish Jacob Cherian MBBS, DNB, MCh Professor
Thomas Shawn Sam MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor

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Supriya Sen MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor

Varghese Thomas MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor

Endocrinology
Nihal Jacob Thomas MBBS, MD, DNB (Endo), MNAMS (Endo) FRACP Professor
(Endo), FRCP (Ed), FRCP (Glasg), FRCP (London)
Ph.D (Copenhagen)
Thomas V. Paul MBBS, MD, DNB (Endo) Professor
Ms. Asha H S MBBS, DNB (Gen. Med), DNB (Endo) Professor
Nitin Kapoor MBBS, MD, DM, ABBM (USA), PDF (Endo) Professor
Felix Jebasingh MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor
Ms. Kripa Elizabeth Cherian MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor

Endocrinology - Bio Medical Sciences

Aaron C MSc, PhD Lecturer Gr.I

Family Medicine
Sunil Abraham MBBS, DNB Professor
Prince Christopher R.H. MBBS, DNB Professor
Venkatesan. S MBBS, DNB Professor
Moses Kirubairaj MBBS, DNB Professor
Manjunath .K MBBS, DNB Professor
Ms. Dimple Madhukar Jamkandi MBBS, DNB Professor
Ms. Sajitha Parveen M.F MBBS, M.D (U.S.A) Associate Professor
Ms. Asha Elizabeth Mathew MBBS, DNB Assistant Professor
Ms. Santhosh Rani S MBBS, DNB Senior Resident Gr.III

Forensic Medicine
Ms. Mousumi Sen MBBS, MD (Forensic Med.) Professor
Latif Rajesh Johnson MBBS, MD (Forensic Med.) Assistant Professor
Ranjit Immanuel James P MBBS, MD (Forensic Med.) Assistant Professor
Daniel Manoj MBBS, MD (Forensic Med.) Assistant Professor

General Medicine
Abraham O.C. MBBS, MD, MPH Professor
Anand Zachariah MBBS, MD, DNB Professor
Samuel George Hansdak MBBS, MD Professor
Thambu David Sudarsanam MBBS, MD, DNB Professor
Ms.Sowmya Sathyendra MBBS, MD Professor
Reginald George Alex T. MBBS, DNB Professor
Ms.Ramya I. MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Sudha Jasmine MBBS, MD Professor
Ronald Albert Benton Carey MBBS, MD, DNB Professor
Ravikar Ralph MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Punitha J.V MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Turaka Vijay Prakash MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Tarun K George MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Vignesh Kumar C MBBS, MD Associate Professor

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Karthik G MBBS, MD Associate Professor

Ms. Tina George MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Audrin Lenin MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Muruga Bharathy K MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Divya Elizabeth Mathew MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Jonathan Arul Jeevan J MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
John Davis Prasad MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Zacharia Mathew C MBBS, DNB Assistant Professor
Jambugulam Mohan MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Josh Thomas Georgy MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Krupa George MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Vineeth Varghese Thomas MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Manna Sera Jacob MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Fibi Ninan K MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Nalini Sarah Newbigging MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Anju Susan Jacob MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Anna Paul MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Amita Jacob MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Sheba Meriam Thomas MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Nithin Babuji MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Amit Mandal MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Rohan T Thomas MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Shibu V Ignatious MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Esther Inbarani A MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Jennifer K MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Jacob Johnson C MBBS, MD Senior Resident Gr.III
Amith Balachandran MBBS, MD Senior Resident Gr.III
Dawn Kuruvilla MBBS, MD Senior Resident Gr.III
Nikhil Raju MBBS, MD Senior Resident Gr.III
Ms. Caroline Nandita E MBBS, MD Senior Resident Gr.IV

General Surgery
Mark Ranjan Jesudason MBBS, MS, DNB, FRCS (Ed.) Professor
Inian S. MBBS, MS,DNB, FRCS (Ed) Professor
Pranay Gaikwad MBBS, DNB, MNAMS Professor
Ms.Suchita Chase MBBS, MS Professor
Rohin Mittal MBBS, MS Professor
Yacob Myla MBBS, MS Associate Professor
Cecil T. Thomas MBBS, MS Associate Professor
Gigi Varghese MBBS, MS Associate Professor
Rajat Raghunath MBBS, MS Associate Professor
Ms. Beulah Roopavathana MBBS, MS Associate Professor
Vasanth Mark Samuel MBBS, MS Associate Professor
Suraj S MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Titus D.K MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Ajith John George MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Paul Trinity Stephen MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Negine Paul P MBBS, MS Assistant Professor

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Mithun Raam MBBS, MS Assistant Professor

Emmanuel L MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Coelho Victor Viay Frederick MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Senthilnathan K MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Swarna Azaria MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Rajeevan P.S MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Anoop Paul MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Arvind Gilbert J MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Gilbert Samuel Jebakumar MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Samuel Joseph Arthur MBBS, MS, PDF in Phlebology Assistant Professor
Shriyans Jain MBBS, MS Senior Resident
Nitin Paul Ambrose MBBS, MS Senior Resident
Arelly Samuel Paul Dhinakar MBBS, MS Senior Resident
Ms. Divvya M MBBS, MS Senior Resident
Sumit Singh MBBS, MS Senior Resident Gr. III

Genito-Urinary Surgery
Antony Devasia MBBS, MS, FRCSEd, MCh, FRCS Professor
Santosh Kumar MBBS, MS, MCh Professor
Chandrasingh J. MBBS, MS, MCh Professor
Rajiv Paul Mukha MBBS, MS, MCh Professor
Nirmal T J MBBS, MS, MCh Professor
Anuj Deep Dangi MBBS, MS, MCh Professor
Arun Jacob Philip George MBBS, MS, MCh Associate Professor
Rajadoss MBBS, MS, MCh Associate Professor
Partho Mukherjee MBBS, MS, MCh Associate Professor
Benedict Paul Samuel MBBS, MS, MCh Associate Professor
Selvin Theodore Jayanth. E MBBS, MS, MCh Associate Professor
Santhosh N MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor
Sudhindra J MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor
Abhilash Cheriyan MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor
Gregory Pathrose MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor
Ms. Sadanala Madhuri Evangeline MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor

Geriatrics
Prasad Mathews K. MBBS, MD, FRACP (Geriatrics) Professor
Ms.Surekha Viggeswarpu MBBS, MD Professor
Gopinath K.G. MBBS, MD (Geriatrics) Professor
Benny Paul Wilson MBBS, MD (Geriatrics) Associate Professor
Rakesh Mishra MBBS, MD (Geriatrics) Assistant Professor
Ms. Jini Chirackel Thomas MBBS, MD (Geriatrics) Assistant Professor
Stephen Varghese Samuel MBBS, MD (Geriatrics) Senior Resident

Gynaecologic Oncology
Ms.Rachel George Chandy MBBS, DGO, MD, PDF Professor
Ms.Anitha Thomas MBBS, DGO, MD, DNB, PDF,MCh Associate Professor
Ajit Sabastian MBBS, DGO, MS, PDF Associate Professor
Ms. Vinotha MBBS, DGO, DNB, MCh Associate Professor

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Ms. Dhanya Susan Thomas MBBS, MS, PDF Assistant Professor

Hand & Leprosy Reconstructive Surgery

Binu Prathap Thomas MBBS, D Orth, MS (Orth) PDFHS, Professor
Samuel Chandrasekhara Raj MBBS, D Orth, DNB(Orth.), PDFHS (USA), MCh Professor
Anil Mathew MBBS, D.Ortho, MS (Ortho), FHS Surgeon/Sr.Reg.PG
Kiran Sasi P MBBS, D.Orth. MS Assistant Professor
Sreekanth R MBBS, MS, (Ortho) Associate Professor
Kathir Joyson D.R MBBS, MS Assistant Surgeon

Head & Neck Surgery

Rajiv C Michael MBBS, DLO, MS Professor
Amit Jiwan Tirkey MBBS, MS Professor
Ms. Konduru Vidya MBBS, MS, PDF Assistant Professor
Suresh M MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Jeyashanth Riju J MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Mansi Agrawal MBBS, MS, PDF (H & N.S) Senior Resident Gr. III

Hepato Pancreato Billiary (HPB) Surgery

Philip Joseph MBBS, MS Professor
Ravish Sanghi Raju MBBS, MS, DNB, MCh Professor
Manbha L. Rymbai MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor
Ms. Aparna M MBBS, MS, PDF Assistant Professor

Hepatology
Eapen C.E. MBBS, MD, DM, DNB Professor
Uday George Zachariah MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Ashish Kumar Goel MBBS, MD. DM Professor
Leenath T.V MBBS, DCH, MD Asst.Phsician Gr.I/ Sr.Reg. PG
Vijay Alexander MBBS, MD Asst.Physician Gr.II / Sr.Reg. PG
Ms. Asisha Janeela M MBBS, MD Asst.Physician Gr.II / Sr.Reg. PG

Hospital Management Studies

Samuel N.J. David M.A (Eco), M.A (PM & IR), M.Sc., (Psy), MBA, Sr. Manager (Mgt. Studeis & H.R)
M.Phil (HHSM), DD

Infectious Diseases
Ms.Priscilla Rupali MBBS, MD, DTM&H Professor
George M. Varghese MBBS, MD, DNB Professor
Rajiv Karthik MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor
Ms. Divya Deodhar MBBS, MD, PDFID Associate Professor
Abi Manesh S MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor

Library
Azariah Jeba Kumar M Com, MLIS, CRNBM, M.Phil, PhD Sr.Librarian Gr I
Senthil Kumar R B.Sc (Lib & Info), M.L.I.S., M.Phil, PhD Sr. Librarian Gr.III
Samuel Raja D BA, MLIS, PGDLAN Sr. Librarian Gr.III

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Medical Gastroenterology
Joseph A.J. MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Ebby George Simon MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Amit Kumar Dutta MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Sudipta Dhar Chowdhury MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Reuben Thomas Kurien MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Deepu David MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor
Rajeeb Jaleel MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor
Anoop John MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor
Ajith Thomas MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Lalji Patel MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Ms. Vadivukkarasi T J MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Santhosh Kumar E MBBS, MD (Gen.Med) Asst.Phy Gr.I / Sr.Registrar (PG)
John Titus George MBBS, MD (Gen.Med) Asst.Phy Gr.II / Sr.Registrar (PG)

Medical Gastroenterology - Bio Medical Sciences

Santhosh S. M.Sc., Ph.D.(Bio.Med.Sci.) Lecturer Gr.I

Medical Genetics
Ms.Sumita Danda MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Sony MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Physician

Medical Genetics - Bio Medical Sciences

Ms. Rekha A MSc, Ph.D Tutor

Medical Oncology
Raju Titus Chacko MBBS, MD (Gen. Med) Professor
Ashish Singh MBBS, MD (Gen. Med), DM (Med. Onc.) Assistant Professor
Ms. Anjana Joel MBBS, MD (Gen. Med), DM (Med. Onc.) Assistant Professor
Ms. Divya Bala Thumaty MBBS, MD (Gen. Med) Assistant Physician
Ajoy Oommen John MBBS, MD (Gen. Med) Assistant Professor
Jerryes Pious Wesly MBBS, MD (RT) Senior Resident Gr.III

Medical Records
Ms.Santhi Elizabeth BA, BMRSc Sr.Sel. Gr. Tutor
Ms.Esther Kezia Patel BA, BMRSc, M.A (Eng.) Sr.Sel. Gr. Tutor

Microbiology
Ms.Gagandeep Kang MBBS, MD, MRC (Path), PhD Professor
Balaji V. MBBS, MD, PhD Professor
Ms. Joy Sarojini Michael MBBS, MD, FRC (Path) Professor
John Antony Jude Prakash MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Sitara Swarna Rao A MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Rani Diana Sahni MBBS, MD Professor
Binesh Lal Y MBBS, MD Professor
Sudhir Babji MBBS, MD Professor
Ms. Beula Subashini P. MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Marilyn Mary Ninan MBBS, MD Associate Professor

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Ms. Hema Paul MBBS, MD Assistant Physician

Ms. Susmitha Karunasree P MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Lydia Jennifer S MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Dhanalakshmi S MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Dilip Abraham MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Malathi M MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Tintu Varghese MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms.Promila Mohanraj MSc, Ph.D Lecturer (NM) Gr.I
Ms.Inbamalar Arulselvi MSc Lecturer (NM) Gr.III
Ms. Baby Abirami S MSc Lecturer (NM) Gr.III
Ms. Rosemol Varghese MSc Lecturer (NM) Gr.III

Neonatology
Kurien Anil Kuruvilla MBBS, MD (Paed), DCH, Mphil Professor
Santhanam Sridhar S. MBBS, DCH, DNB (Paed.) Professor
Manish Kumar MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor
Benjamin Jeyanth Ross MBBS, MD (Paed), DCH, SANTP, DM Associate Professor
Shanu Chandran MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Ms. Mintoo M Tergestina MBBS, DCH, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Ms. Cerene Evelyn S MBBS, DCH Senior Resident Gr.V
Ms. Hima BOT Tutor Gr.III (OT)
Ms. Suja Angelin C BOT Tutor Gr.IV (OT)

Nephrology
Santosh Varghese MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Vinoi George David MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Ms.Suceena Alexander MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Anna T. Valson MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Elenjickal Elias John MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Jeethu Joseph Eapen MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Athul Thomas MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Ms. Sabina Yusuf MBBS, MD, DNB Assistant Professor
Selvin Sundar Raj M MBBS, MD Asst. Phy.Gr.I / Sr.Reg. (PG)

Nephrology - Bio Medical Sciences

Vijayakumar T.S. MSc, M.Phil. PhD Sr. Scientist

Neurosurgery
Vedantam Rajshekhar MBBS, MCh Professor
Ari George Chacko MBBS, MCh Professor
Mathew Joseph MBBS, MCh Professor
Baylis Vivek Joseph MBBS, MCh Professor
Ranjit K. Moorthy MBBS, MCh Professor
Krishna Prabhu MBBS, MCh Professor
Bijesh R. MBBS, MS, MCh Professor
Edmond Jonathan G MBBS, MCh Associate Professor
Manish Baldia MBBS, MCh Associate Professor
Tony Varghese Panicker MBBS, MCh Assistant Professor

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Ms. Jeena Joseph MBBS, MS, MCh, DNB Assistant Professor

Ananth P Abraham MBBS, MCh Assistant Professor
Wilson Prashanth D Souza MBBS, MCh Assistant Professor
Ankush Gupta MBBS, MCh Senior Resident Gr.I

Neurology
Sanjit Aaron MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Vivek Mathew MBBS, MD, DM, DNB Professor
Ajith Sivadasan MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Prabhakar A.T MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor
Rohit Ninan Benjamin MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor
Shaikh Atif Iqbalahmed MBBS, DNB, DM Associate Professor
Arun Mathai Mani MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Aditya Vijayakrishnan Nair MBBS, MD, D.M Assistant Professor
Pullumpallil Thomas Alexander MBBS, MD, DM Assistant Professor
Ms. Angel Miraclin Jebakumari T MBBS, MD Assoc.Phy.Gr.II/Sr.Reg.PG
Ms. Deepti Bal MBBS, MD Assistant Physician
George Abraham Ninan MBBS, MD Assistant PhysicianGr.II/Sr.Reg.PG
Sajo Thomas MBBS, MD (Physio) Senior Resident

Paediatric Neurology
Ms.Maya Mary Mathew MBBS, MD (Paed), DCH, DM Professor
Karthik M. MBBS, MD, DM Professor
Ms. Sangeetha Y MBBS, MD, DNB, DM Professor

Neurological Sciences - Bio Medical Science

Srinivasa Babu K M.Sc., M.Phil., P.hd., Sr. Scientist / Professor
Christhunesa Soundarajan C M.Sc., (Bio-Chem), Ph.D, Professor (NM)
Prabhakaran V MSc., (Biochem), Ph.D, Associate Professor (NM)
R V Rajesh MSc., (Micro), Ph.D, Lecturer Gr.I (NM)
Ms. Mahalakshmi MSc, (Bio Chem), P.hd.,(Bio Chem.) Lecturer (NM) Gr.I
Anirudha Koshy George M.Sc., (Psych.) MPhil., (M.H & Social Psych.) Reader Gr.II (AH)
Raja Solomon M.Sc., (Biomed. Genetics) Senior Demonstrator (NM)

Nuclear Medicine
Regi Oommen MBBS, DMRT, MD, DRM Professor
Ms.Nylla Shanthly MBBS, DRM Physician
Ms.Julie Hephzibah MBBS, MD, DNB (RT), DNB (Nuclear Med.) Professor
David Mathew MBBS, DMRT, MD (RT) Assistant Professor
Ms. Saumya Sara Sunny MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Justin Benjamin MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Junita Rachel John MBBS, MD Senior Resident

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Ms.Annie Philip Villoth MBBS, DGO, MD Professor
Ms.Jiji Elizabeth Mathew MBBS, DGO, MD Professor
Ms.Jessie Lionel MBBS, DGO, MD, DNB Professor
Ms.Lilly Varghese MBBS, MD Professor

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Ms.Elsy Thomas MBBS, DGO, MD Professor

Ms.Manisha Madhai Beck MBBS, MD Professor
Santhosh Joseph Benjamin MBBS, MS Professor
Ms. Swati Rathore MBBS, MS Professor
Vaibhav Londhe MBBS, MD Professor
Ms. Anuja Abraham MBBS, DGO, MD Professor
Ms.Reeta Vijayaselvi. P.R MBBS, DGO, M.D Professor
Ms. Anne George Cherian MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Preethi R.N. MBBS, DGO, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Emily Divya Ebenezer MBBS, DGO, MS Associate Professor
Ms. Liji Sarah David MBBS, DGO, MD Associate Professor
Dibu Sam MBBS, DGO, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Beena K MBBS, DGO, MS Associate Professor
Ms. Kavitha Abraham MBBS, DGO, MS Associate Professor
Ms. Annie Prasanthi V MBBS, DGO, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Hilda Yenuberi MBBS, DGO, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Smitha Elizabeth Jacob MBBS, DGO, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Tobey Ann Marcus MBBS, DGO, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Varunashree N D MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Pushplata Kumari MBBS, DGO, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Richa Sasmita Tirkey MBBS, DGO, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Minakashi Kumari MBBS, DGO, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Tanusha Ruth Das MBBS, DGO, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Kruthika Benjamin MBBS, MS Senior Resident
Ms. Arathy Raj S L MBBS, MS Senior Resident
Ms. Kamala S MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Rebecca George MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Anita Shirley D MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Tanvi Gupta MBBS, DNB Senior Resident Gr.III
Ms. Kayalvizhi G MBBS, DGO Senior Resident Gr.V
Ms. Ashwini P V MBBS, DGO Senior Resident Gr.V

Ophthalmology
Braganza Andrew David MBBS, MS Professor
Lekha MaryAbraham MBBS, DO, DNB Professor
Ms.Sanita Mary George Korah MBBS, DO, MS Professor
Ms. Sheeja Susan John MBBS, DO, MS, FRCS Professor
Ms.Padma Paul MBBS, DO, MS, MPH Professor
Ms.Smitha Jasper MBBS, MS Professor
Ms.Arathi Simha MBBS, DO, MS Professor
Ms.Deepa John MBBS, DO, MS Professor
Saban Horo MBBS, MS Associate Professor
Jeyanth Suresh Rose MBBS, MS Associate Professor
Ms.Jayanthi Peter MBBS, DO, MS Associate Professor
Satheesh Solomon T Selvin MBBS, DO, MS Associate Professor
Ms.Anupriya Arthur MBBS, DO, MS Associate Professor
Ms.Anika Amritanand MBBS, MS. Associate Professor
Ms. Alo Sen MBBS, DO, MS Assistant Professor

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Ms. Deepthi Elizabeth Kurian MBBS, MS Assistant Professor

Talluri Jeevaratnam MBBS, DO, MS , DNB Assistant Surgeon
Ms. Lalgudi Sharmili Sekar MBBS, DO, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Prathibha Roy P MBBS, DO, MS Assistant Professor
Joel Antony Kavalakatt MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Deepa Jose MBBS, MS Senior Resident
Bharath Kumar K MBBS, MS Senior Resident Gr. III
Ms. Maria Priyanka T MBBS, MS Senior Resident Gr. III
Ms. Sureka P MBBS, DO Senior Resident Gr. V
Ms.Evon Selina Kujur BSc.(Clin.Opto), Dip.Opto Sel.Gr. (Tutor) Gr.II

Orthopaedics
Alfred Job Daniel MBBS, D Orth, MS, DNB Professor
Vijay T K Titus MBBS, D Orth, MS, DNB Professor
Vinoo Mathew Cherian MBBS, D Orth, MS, DNB Professor
Thilak S Jepegnanam MBBS, D Orth, MS Professor
Manasseh Nithyananth.J MBBS, D Orth, MS Professor
Pradeep Mathew Poonnoose MBBS, D.Orth.MS, DNB, DNB (PMR), Dip.Rehab. Professor
Anil Thomas Oommen MBBS, MS, DNB Professor
Sumant Samuel MBBS, MS Professor
Thomas Matthai MBBS, D Orth, MS Professor
Viju Daniel Varghese MBBS. D.Orth. MS Professor
Sandeep Albert MBBS,MS Associate Professor
Kaushik Bhowmick MBBS, D.Ortho. MS Associate Professor
Abel Livingston MBBS, MS Associate Professor
Dan Barnabas Inja MBBS, D.Orth. MS Associate Professor
Chandrasekaran. G MBBS, MS Associate Professor
Santhosh Kumar G MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Jeremy Bliss MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Chandy V J MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Hariharan T D MBBS, D.Ortho, MS Assistant Professor
Bhim Bahadur Harijan MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Anand A MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Roncy Savio Kuruvilla MBBS, DNB Assistant Professor
Pavan Kumar Reddy T MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Arun Shankar MBBS, D.Ortho, MS Assistant Professor
G Krupakaran MBBS, DNB Senior Resident
Jozy Timothy N MBBS, D. Ortho, DNB Senior Resident
Samuel Santhosh S MBBS, MS Senior Resident
Aby Joseph MBBS, MS Senior Resident Gr.III
Ms. Manisha J Kumar MBBS, D.Ortho, DNB Senior Resident Gr.III
Shriram S MBBS, MS Senior Resident Gr.III
Prasanth R MBBS, D.Ortho Senior Resident Gr.V
Eswar A R MBBS, D.Ortho Senior Resident Gr.V
Surendra Kumar Mutyala B N MBBS, D.Ortho Senior Resident Gr.V
Spine Surgery
Kenny Samuel David MBBS, MS Professor
Venkatesh K. MBBS, D Orth, DNB Professor

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Rohit Amritanand MBBS, MS Professor

Justin Arokia Raj S.V MBBS, D.Ortho. MS Associate Professor
Balaji B MBBS, MS Senior Resident
Vijay Alagar D MBBS, MS Assistant Professor

Paediatric Orthopaedics
Ms.Vrisha Madhuri MBBS, D Orth, MS, MCh (Orth) Professor
Thomas Palocaren MBBS, D Orth, M.S Professor
Abhay Gahukamble Deodas MBBS, D Orth, MS Professor
Deeptiman James MBBS, D.Ortho, MS Assistant Professor
Mula Jonathan Reddy MBBS, D.Ortho, DNB Senior Resident Gr.III

Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Speech & Hearing

Ms.Rupa V MBBS, DLO, MS Professor
Ms.Rita Ruby Anbuselvi A. MBBS, DLO, MS,DNB, FRCS (Glasg) Professor
Ajoy Mathew Varghese MBBS, MS Professor
Ms.Suma Susan Mathews MBBS, DLO, MS Professor
Regi Thomas MBBS, DLO, DNB Professor
Ms.Anjali Lepcha MBBS, MS, DNB Professor
Ms.Mary John MBBS, DLO, MS Professor
Regi Kurien MBBS, MS Professor
Ms.Lalee Varghese MBBS, DLO,MS, DNB Professor
Rajan Sundaresan MBBS, DLO, MS Professor
Ms. Ann Mary Augustine MBBS, DLO, MS Professor
Ms. Naina Emmanuel MBBS, DLO, MS Professor
Ms. Roshna Rose Paul MBBS, MS Professor
Ms. Lisa Mary Cherian MBBS,DLO,MS Associate Professor
Syed Kamran Asif MBBS, MS, PDF Assistant Professor
Ajay Philip MBBS, DLO, MS Assistant Professor
John Mathew MBBS, DLO, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Kati Blessi Sara MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Ranjeetha Racheal Inja MBBS, DLO, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Manju Deena Mammen MBBS, DLO, MS, PDF Assistant Professor
Rhesa Noel Veerabattini MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Habie Thomas Samuel MBBS, MS, PDF Assistant Professor
Justin Ebenezer Sargunaraj J MBBS, DLO, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Leah Thomas MBBS, MS Assistant Professor
Ms. Lisa Abraham MBBS, DLO, MS Senior Resident
Ms. Anu Alex MBBS, MS, PDF Senior Resident III
Ms. Nithya R MBBS, MS Senior Resident III
Ms. Joby Elizabeth Ninan MBBS, DLO, MS Senior Resident III
Rajat Basak MBBS, DNB Senior Resident III
Ms. Raga Panicker MBBS, MS Senior Resident III
Ms. Nithya Sara Mani MBBS, MS Senior Resident III
Ms. Vidya H MBBS, DLO, MS Senior Resident III
Ms. Monika M MBBS, DLO Senior Resident Gr. V
Sabarinath A MBBS, DLO Senior Resident Gr. V

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Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Speech & Hearing - Audiology Speech & Language Pathology
Ms. Swapna Sebastian MSc, Ph.D (Speech & Hearing) Professor (NM)
Philip Thomas MASLP Lecturer Gr.I (AH)
Ramanadham Thejesh MASLP Lecturer Gr.II (AH)

Paediatric Surgery
Immanuel Sampath Karl MBBS, MS, MCh Professor
John Mathai MBBS, MS, DNB, MCh Professor
Sundeep M.C. Kisku MBBS, MS, M.Ch Professor
Ravi Kishore B.S.S. MBBS, MS, M.Ch Professor
Bal Harshjeet Singh MBBS, MS, M.Ch Professor
Susan Jehangir Homi MBBS, MS, M.Ch Associate Professor
Jujju Jacob Kurian MBBS, MS, M.Ch Associate Professor
Tarun John Kochukaleekal Jacob MBBS, MS, M.Ch Associate Professor
John K Thomas MBBS, MS, M.Ch Assistant Professor
Vivek Samuel Gaikwad MBBS, MS, M.Ch Assistant Professor
Arun Kumar L MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor
Ashish Sam Samuel MBBS, MS Asst.Surgeon I / Sr.Reg. (PG)
Dinesh K BOT Tutor Gr.IV (OT)

Paediatrics
Ms.Anna Simon MBBS, MD, DCH, FRCP (ED) Professor
Ms.Indira Gupta MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Leni Grace Mathew MBBS, MD, DCH, MRCPCH Professor
Ms.Kala Ranjini Sundaravalli MBBS, MD, DCH Professor
Valsan Philip Verghese MBBS, MD , DCH Professor
Ms.Sneha Deena Varkki MBBS, DCH, DNB Professor
Satish Kumar T. MBBS, MD, DCH Professor
Ebor Jacob Gnananayagam J. MBBS, DCH, DNB Professor
Ms.Mona Matilda Baskar MBBS, MD, DCH, FIAM Professor
Ms.Sarah Mathai MBBS, DCH, DNB, Ph.D (Paeds.Auckland) Professor
Winsley Rose MBBS, MD Professor
Ms. Sophy Korula MBBS, DCH, MD Professor
Debasis Das Adhikari MBBS, DCH, DNB Professor
Ms.Anila Chacko MBBS, DCH, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Jolly Chandran MBBS, DCH, MD Associate Professor
Ms.Rikki Rorima Rongong MBBS, DCH, DNB Associate Professor
Anu Punnen K MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Deepthi Boddu MBBS, DNB, DM Associate Professor
Arul Premanand Lionel MBBS, DCH, DNB Associate Professor
Ms.Urmi Ghosh MBBS, DCH, DNB Associate Professor
Sidharth Totadri MBBS, MD, DM Associate Professor
MS. Roshini Julia Rajan MBBS, DNB Assistant Professor
Sathish Kumar L MBBS, DCH, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Magdalenal R MBBS, DCH, MD Assistant Professor
Georgie Mathew MBBS, MD, DM (Paed. Nephrology) Assistant Physician
Ms. Cherryl Tryphena B MBBS, DCH, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Priyanka Vandana Sukesh Pande MBBS, DCH, MD Assistant Professor

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Koshy Alan Valiaveetil MBBS, MD Assistant Professor

Ms. Esther A MBBS, DCH, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Hema N.S MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Chinta Annie Jyothirmaye MBBS, DCH, MD Assistant Professor
Madhan Kumar P MBBS, DCH, MD Assistant Professor
George Ipe Vettiyil MBBS, DCH, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Nithya S MBBS, DCH, MD Assistant Professor
Anish Sam George MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Praveen George Paul MBBS, DCH, MD Assistant Professor
A S Siva Prasad Vyasam MBBS, DCH, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Deepthi R V MBBS, MD, DM (Nephro) Assistant Professor
Ms. Priyanka Medhi MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Asha Jyothi Penugonda MBBS, DCH, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Reshmi Y S MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Lankala Pramitha MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Arun George MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Anish Abi Brillin MBBS, DCH, MD Senior Resident
Sachin George MBBS, DNB Senior Resident
Sanketh R MBBS, MD, PDF Senior Resident
Ms. Samantha Cheryl Kumar MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Abhishek Chakraborty MBBS, MD Senior Resident Gr. III
Suryaprakash T MBBS, MD Senior Resident Gr. III
Anish George Paul MBBS, MD Senior Resident Gr. III
Ms. Raja Rajeswari R MBBS, DCH Senior Resident Gr. V
Jenefer Pamalene Richard MBBS, DCH Senior Resident Gr. V
Ms. Madhuvanthi M MBBS, DCH Senior Resident Gr. V
Sushil Shankar Mangalam MBBS, DCH Senior Resident Gr. V
Varun S MBBS, DCH Senior Resident Gr.V
Jason Raymond J BOT Tutor Gr.IV (OT)

Palliative Care Unit

Ms.Jenifer Jeba S. MBBS, MD (RT) Professor
Ms. Bharathi Srilatha G MBBS, MD (RT) Senior Resident Gr.III
Ms. Sr. Jacquline Mary J MBBS, DNB (Family Medicine Senior Resident Gr.III
Ms. Susithra D N MBBS, DGO Senior Resident Gr.V
Ms. Annie Jacob MA (Psychology) Lecturer Gr.I (NM)

Pathology
Ms.Geeta Chacko MBBS, MD, Ph.D Professor
Ms.Anna B Pulimood MBBS, MD, Ph.D Professor
Ms.Marie Therese Manipadam MBBS, MD, DNB Professor
Ms.Meera Rajan Peter K. MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Anne Jennifer Priscilla MBBS, MD Professor
Ms. Dipti Masih MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Thomas Alex Kodiatte MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Elanthendral MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Telugu Ramesh Babu MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Smita Mary Matthai MBBS, DCP, MD, Assistant Professor

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Sanjeet Roy MBBS, MD Assistant Professor

Ms. Sherin Daniel MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Baitule Amey Madhav MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Shailaja Balakumar MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Ponmar Madhurima MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Kripa Mariam Varghese MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Savit B prabhu MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Vikram Raj G MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Santhosh Raj A MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Rima S MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Rijo Issac N P MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Sharon Milton MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Niranjani R MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Sherin Susheel Mathew MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Twisha Adhikari MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Preethi Mary Eapen MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Reshma Kurian MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Prisca Santhanam A MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Nirmal Daniel M MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Badrinath T MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Naina Mary Simon MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Hemanth Kumar R MBBS, MD Senior Resident

Pathology - Bio Medical Sciences

Ms. Rekha Pai M.Sc, Ph.D Professor (NM)
Dhananjayan S M.Sc Lecturer Gr.II (NM)

Pharmacology & Clinical Pharmacology

Jacob Peedicayil Abraham MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Binu Susan Mathew MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Margaret Shanthi MBBS, MD Professor
Sujith John Chandy MBBS, MD, Ph.D, FRCP (E) Professor
Ms.Ratna Prabha MBBS, MD Professor
Blessed Winston A. MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Sumith K Mathew MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Laxmi G MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Kiruthika K P MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Premila Magdalene Wilfred MBBS, MD Senior Resident

Pharmacology & Clinical Pharmacology - Bio Medical Sciences

Aniket Kumar MSc.(Med.Pharm.), Ph.D Lecturer Gr.I (NM)
Ms. Poornima S PhD Tutor (NM)

Pharmacy
Annadurai S. M Pharm, PhD (Pharm) FIC Professor
Reni Charles C. M Pharm Sr.Reader (AH)
Heber Rew Bright. B M Pharm Lecturer (AH) Gr.I
Pradeep Rajkumar L A M Pharm, FACP Lecturer (AH) Gr. I

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Gunaraj K M Pharm Lecturer (AH) Gr. I

Ms. Hema Jiji V M Pharm Lecturer (AH) Gr. II
Ms. Judith Basker Pharm.D Lecturer (AH) Gr. III

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

George Tharion MBBS, D.Orth, DPMR, DNB Professor
Ms.Raji Thomas MBBS, DPMR, MD, DNB Professor
Jacob George MBBS, DNB, MNAMS Professor
Ms.Judy Ann John MBBS, MD Professor
Henry Prakash MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Bobeena Rachel MBBS. MD Associate Professor
Prashanth H Chalageri MBBS, DPMR, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Jane Elizabeth Sajan MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Saraswathi Ramanathan MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Babeesh Chacko MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Dr. Naveen Cherian Thomas MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Sivaruban S MBBS, MD Assistant Physician
Thomas Anand Augustine MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. J. Veena Helen Mary MSc (Aud. & Speech) Lecturer (AH) Gr. I
Ms. Bindhu Synthia MASLP Lecturer (AH) Gr. I

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Bio Medical Sciences

Rajdeep Ojha BE,M.Tech, PhD Scientist Gr.IV

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Occupational Therapy

Ms.Lydia Edward Raj MSc.(OT) Sr. Reader (AH)
Sanjeev Manasseh Padankatti BSc, BOT, MOT, MA (Psy) Reader (AH) Gr.I
Samuel Kamalesh Kumar MOT, Reader (AH) Gr.II
Ms.Reema B. Samuel MOT, Reader (AH) Gr.II
Jerome Dany Praveen Raj MOT, Lecturer (AH) Gr.III
Ms. Julia Rachel J BOT Sel. Gr.I Tutor
Ms.Bhuvaneswari M. BOT Sel. Gr.II Tutor
Samuel Prasanna Vinoth Kumar BOT Tutor Gr. I
Ms.Sylvia P. BOT Tutor Gr. I
Earnest R. BOT Tutor Gr. I
Ms. Gnanajeeva Elizabeth Rani A BOT Tutor Gr.II
Ms. Aruna. R. BOT Tutor Gr.II
Ms. Priyadharshini BOT Tutor Gr.II
Ronald Thomvic Maradona J BOT Tutor Gr.II
Ms. Ann Patricia Catherine BOT Tutor Gr.II
Ms. Preethi Jasmine M BOT Tutor Gr.II
Augustin Amalraj J BOT Tutor Gr.III
Zebert De Zebulon P BOT Tutor Gr.III
Ms. Sneha Sara Sabu BOT Tutor Gr.III
Ms. Gayathri S BOT Tutor Gr.III
Tapan Kumar Paraseth BOT Tutor Gr.III
Ms. Ruth Kathrin D BOT Tutor Gr.IV
Ms. Deepalakshmi K BOT Tutor Gr.IV

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Ms. Merlin Sheeba Angelin S BOT Tutor Gr.IV

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

Andrew Babu Jayakumar BPT, MSc (PT) Sr. Reader (AH)
Samuel Kirubakaran D BPT, MPT Reader Gr.II
Ms.Merlyn.R BPT, MPT Reader Gr.II
Lenny Vasanthan T. BPT, MPT Lecturer (AH) Gr.I
Senthil Velkumar T. BPT, MPT Lecturer (AH) Gr.I
Ms.Winrose W. BPT, MPT Tutor Gr. I
Gopinath M. BPT Tutor Gr. I
Joshua Prem Kumar S BPT Tutor Gr. II
Samuel Vinod Kumar D. BPT Tutor Gr. II
Tyagraj P BPT Tutor Gr. II
Vanjeethkumar E. BPT Tutor Gr. II
Ms.Joanna Micraclin Popsi M BPT Tutor Gr. II
Pierre Edwin BPT Tutor Gr. II
Ms. Anitha. S BPT Tutor Gr. II
Yuvaraj. R BPT Tutor Gr. II
Ms. Maheswari V BPT Tutor Gr.III
Ms. Nivethanjali C BPT Tutor Gr.III
Ms. Andriya R BPT Tutor Gr.III
Peter Hudson BPT Tutor Gr.III
Ms. Sajida V BPT Tutor Gr.IV
Karthik A.S BPT Tutor Gr.IV
Giftson D BPT Tutor Gr.IV
Joy Christy G BPT Tutor Gr.IV
Ms. Vimala V BPT Tutor Gr.IV
Ms. Linda Blessy R BPT Tutor Gr.IV
R. Shadrack Ravindra Reddy BPT Tutor Gr.IV
Harold Princeton BPT Tutor Gr.IV

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Prosthetic & Orthotic Centre

Prachi Prava Pattnaik MPO Lecturer (AH) Gr.III

Physical Education
Balaganesan R. MA, M.Ped, PG DSM, NIS Dip.in Coaching, M.Phil Chief Physical Director
(Sports), Ph.D

Physiology
Ms.Sathya Subramani MBBS, MD, Ph.D Professor
Solomon Sathishkumar MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Elizabeth Tharion MBBS, MD Professor
Vinay Timothy Oommen MBBS, MD Professor
Anand Bhaskar MBBS, MD Professor
Ms. Elizabeth Vinod MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Neetu Prince MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Upasana Kachroo MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Anandit John Mathew MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Kawin Padmaja K MBBS, MD Senior Resident

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Physiology - Bio Medical Sciences

Ms. Silviya Rajakumari MSc, Ph.D Professor (NM)

Plastic Surgery & Reconstructive Surgery

Ashish Kumar Gupta MBBS, MS, MCh Professor
Kingsly Paul MBBS, MS, MCh Professor
Shashank Lamba MBBS, MS, MCh Professor
Gohil Amish Jayantilal MBBS, MS, MCh Associate Professor
Ms. Shwetha Agarwal MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor
Ebenezer J C Asirvatham MBBS, DNB, MCh Assistant Professor

Psychiatry
Paul Swamidhas Sudhakar R. MBBS, DPM, MD, DNB Professor
Ms.Deepa Ramaswamy MBBS, DPM, MD Professor
Ms.Mary Anju Kuruvilla MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Suja Kurian MBBS, DPM, MD Professor
Ms.Priya Mary Mammen MBBS, DPM, DNB Professor
Rajesh G. MBBS, DPM, MD, FRACP Professor
Dholakia Saumil MBBS, MD Professor
Thangadurai MBBS, DPM, DNB Professor
Ms.Satya Raj MBBS, MD, DPM, DNB, FRANCP Professor
Ms. Shonima A.V MBBS, DPM, MD Associate Professor
Arun. R MBBS, DPM, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Donae Elizabeth George MBBS, DPM, MD Associate Professor
Kattula Dheeraj MBBS, DPM, MD Assistant Professor
Stephen Amarjeet Jiwanmall MBBS, DPM, MD Associate Professor
Munaf B. Nandyal MBBS, DPM, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Abigail Ruth Gojer MBBS, DPM, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Jibi Achamma Jacob MBBS, DPM, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Srisudha B MBBS, DPM, MD Assistant Professor
Abhinav Chichra MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Abu Philip Varghese MBBS, DPM, MD Assistant Professor
Debanjan Mandal MBBS, DPM, MD Assistant Professor
Raviteja Innamuri MBBS, DPM, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Aiswarya R Nair MBBS, DPM, MD Assistant Professor
Naveen Kolloju MBBS, DPM, MD Assistant Professor
Yogendra Singh MBBS, DPM, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Arunima George MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Swetha Madhuri Chikkala MBBS, DPM, MD Assistant Professor
Jesson Paulson Illimottil MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Asha Charitha S S MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Rachna George MBBS, MD Senior Resident Gr.III
Ms. Nivedita Sudheer MBBS, MD Senior Resident Gr.III
Utkarsh Modi MBBS, DPM, DNB Senior Resident Gr.IV
Ms. Niji Rachel Varughese MBBS, MD Senior Resident Gr.IV
Hari Sharan N MBBS, DPM Senior Resident Gr.V
Sekar Samuvel MBBS, DPM Senior Resident Gr.V
Abishek S MBBS, DPM Senior Resident Gr.V

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Ms. Grace Christopher MBBS, DPM Senior Resident Gr. V

Ms. Munagapati Christina MBBS, DPM Senior Resident Gr.V
Sathish Kumar B MBBS, DPM Senior Resident Gr.V
Ms.Sushila Russell MA, M.Phil. Senior Reader (AH)
Mr. Joseph Noel M.Sc (Psy.), M.Phil Reader Gr.II (AH)
Ms. Sakshi Rai MA, M.Phil, P.hD Lecturer Gr. II
Ms.Jessie Augustin MSc (Psy.) Lecturer Gr.I (NM)
Ms. Merlin Thanka Jemi BOT, MSc, M.Phil (Clin. Psych) Lecturer (AHS) Gr.II
Ms. Mumtaj K MA, M.Phil Sel. Gr. Special Teacher
Ms. Carline Jebamalar Asir J MSc Lecturer Gr.II (NM)
Ms. Inbakammal M.Sc Lecturer Gr.III (NM)
Ms. Jayanthi D MRSc Special Teacher Gr.IV
Ms. Farah C J James BOT Tutor Gr. II (OT)
Anand Mattew Charles BOT Tutor Gr. II (OT)
Ms. Thamarai Selvi S BOT Tutor Gr. II (OT)
Joseph Thomas Raj Bedford BOT Tutor Gr. III (OT)
Ms. Priyadarshini A BOT Tutor Gr. III (OT)
Ms. Meghana C C BOT Tutor Gr. III (OT)
Madhan M BOT Tutor Gr. III (OT)
Ms. Elizabeth Mary Thomas BOT Tutor Gr. IV (OT)

Pulmonary Medicine
Christopher D.J. BSc, MBBS, DTCD, DNB, FCCP Professor
Balamugesh MBBS, MD, DM (Pulm.& Crit. Care) Professor
Barney Isaac MBBS, DTCD, DNB Professor
Ms. Priya MBBS, MD, DNB, PDF Assistant Professor
Jefferson Daniel J MBBS, MD Assistant Physician
Benjamin Earnest Willams MD (Physician), MD Senior Resident
Ms.Subashini K. BPT Tutor Gr.II
Andrew Franklin S BPT Tutor Gr.III

Respiratory Medicine
Ms.Richa Gupta MBBS, MD Professor
Avinash A Nair MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Sujith Thomas Chandy MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Deva Jedidiah MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Daisy Rosemary BPT Tutor Gr.II

Radiation Oncology
Ms.Subhashini John MBBS, DMRT, MD Professor
Ms.Selvamani B. MBBS, MD, DNB Professor
Simon Pradeep Pavamani MBBS, MD Professor
Thomas Samuel MBBS, MD Professor
Rajesh I. MBBS, DMRT, MD Professor
Rajesh B. MBBS, MD, DNB Professor
Balu Krishna. S MBBS, DMRT, MD Professor
Ms.Patricia MBBS, DMRT, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Jeba Karunya R MBBS, DMRT, MD Associate Professor

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Manu Mathew MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Arvind S MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Neenu Oilver John MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Vinitha T.C. MBBS, MD Senior Resident Gr. III
Ms. Swathi B MBBS, MD Senior Resident Gr. III
Sharief K Sidhique MBBS, DMRT, MD Senior Resident Gr. III
Waran Gautam Srinivas MBBS, MD (Appeared) Senior Resident Gr.IV
Malapati Sudharshan Gupta MBBS, DMRT Senior Resident Gr. V
Ms. Julia Priyadarshini Rao MBBS, DMRT Senior Resident Gr. V
Rabbi Jubus Raja R MBBS, DMRT Senior Resident Gr. V

Radiation Oncology - Medical Physics

Roshan Samuel Livingstone M.Sc. Ph.D. Professor
Devakumar D. MSc, Dip RP, Ph.D Associate Professor
Timothy Peace Balasingh.S MSc (Physics), Ph.D Lecturer Gr.I (NM)
Henry Finlay Godson M.Sc. Dip. RP, Ph.D Lecturer Gr.II (NM)
Ms.Retna Ponmalar Y. M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D Lecturer Gr.II (NM)
Ebenezer Suman Babu. S MSc (Physics) Ph.D Lecturer Gr.II (NM)
Sathish Kumar A. MSc (Medical Physics) Lecturer Gr.II (NM)
Jose Solomon Raj L MSc (Medical Physics) Lecturer Gr.III (NM)
Ms. Benedicta Pearlin R MSc (Medical Physics) Lecturer Gr.III (NM)

Radiodiagnosis
Gibikote Sridhar MBBS, DMRD, DNB Professor
Elizabeth Joseph MBBS, DMRD, DNB Professor
Ms.Anu Eapen MBBS, DMRD, DNB Professor
Ms. Jyoti Kumari Surekha MBBS, MD Professor
Aparna. I MBBS, DMRD, MD, FRCR Professor
Ms.Sniya Valsa Sudhakar MBBS, DNB Professor
Ms.Anuradha. C MBBS, DMRD, MD Professor
Betty Simon MBBS, DMRD, MD Professor
Leena R.V MBBS, DMRD, MD Professor
Ms.Anitha Jasper MBBS, DMRD, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Pavithra Ratna Mannam MBBS, DMRD, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Reetu Amrita John MBBS, DMRD, MD Assiociate Professor
Vanjare Harshad Arvind MBBS, DMRD, MD Assiociate Professor
Ms. Madhavi. K MBBS, DNB Assistant Professor
Jayavelu Hariram Prasad D MBBS, DMRD, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Soumya Susan Regi MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Fazil Moidu MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Reettika Chanda MBBS, DMRD, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Bernice Thamarai Selvi D MBBS, DMRD, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Mane Manisha Sheshrao MBBS, DMRD, MD Assistant Professor
Prateek Malik MBBS, DMRD, MD Assistant Professor
Antony Augustine MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Jayakrishnan J MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Sheena Prineethi G MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Aditya V A Gunturi MBBS, MD Assistant Professor

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Ms. Polavarapu Grace Rebecca MBBS, DMRD, MD Assistant Professor

Ms. Shalini Sahu MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Saket Ballabh MBBS, DMRD, DNB Assistant Professor
Ms. Aliva A Nayak MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Seelam Joshua Anand MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Mohd Abdul Khalid MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Amish P George MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Shweta Singh MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Adhishwari Priyadarshini Parhi MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Rosh Varghese Georgy MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Sri Lakshmi J P Rao G MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Vivil Vidya Rajkumar R MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ranjan Sharath Shetty MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Praveen Kumar G MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Ms. Aditi Dadsena MBBS, DNB Senior Resident
Matthew Monachen MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Anand A MBBS, MD Senior Resident
Tameem Ahmad Bhat MBBS, DNB, PDF Senior Resident
Ms. Parvathy Suresh K MBBS, DNB, PDF Senior Resident Gr.III
Anand Prajapati MBBS, DMRD Senior Resident Gr. V
Daniel Schwartz David MBBS, DMRD Senior Resident Gr. V
Marimuthu A MBBS, DMRD Senior Resident Gr. V
Manthreshwar P MBBS, DMRD Senior Resident Gr. V

Interventional Radiology
N K Shyamkumar MBBS, DMRD, DNB, FRCR, FRANZCR Professor
Vinu Moses MBBS, MD Professor
Munawwar Ahmed MBBS, MD Professor
Santhosh Babu K B MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Arul Arokia Sensan Babu MBBS, MD, PDF Assistant Professor

Reproductive Medicine
Ms.T.K. Aleyamma MBBS, DGO, MD,DNB (OG),PDF (RMU) Professor
Mohan Shashikant Kamath MBBS, MS.(OG),DNB.(OG),PDF (RMU) Professor
Ms. Treasa Joseph MBBS, MS, PDF Assistant Professor
Ms. Chinta Parimala MBBS, MS, PDF Senior Resident Gr.III
Ms. Ann Margaret Mangalaraj MSc (Micro) Sel.Gr.Sr.Lecturer (NM) Gr.I

Transfusion Medicine
Ms.Dolly Rose MBBS, MD Professor
Sukesh Chandran MBBS, DCP, MD, Dip NB, FRCPA (Haema) Professor
Joy John Mammen MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Mary Purna Chacko MBBS, MD Professor
Ms.Vandana Kamath MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms. Tulasi Geevar MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Nitty Skariah Mathews MBBS, MD Associate Professor
Ms.Arpana Palle MBBS, MD Assistant Professor
Ms. Dave Rutvi Gautam MBBS, MD, PDF Assistant Professor

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Snehil Kumar MBBS, MD Assistant Professor

Sam Arul Doss MSc, MBA Lecturer Gr.III (NM)
Gift Ajay Sam MSc Lecturer Gr.III (NM)
Ms. Ramya V MSc Lecturer Gr.III (NM)

Trauma Surgery
Sukria Nayak MBBS, MS Associate Professor
Michael Deodhar MBBS, MS Professor
Rajesh Joseph Selvakumar MBBS, MS Professor
Srujan Lam Sharma MBBS, MS Professor
Vignesh Kumar S MBBS, MS Professor

Vascular Surgery
Dheepak Selvaraj A. MBBS, MS, MRCS, MCh., Associate Professor
Prabhu Premkumar MBBS, MS, PGDHHM, MCh Associate Professor
Albert Abhinay Kota MBBS, MS, MCh Associate Professor
Vimalin Samuel MBBS, MS, MCh Assistant Professor
Joel Mathew John MBBS, MS Asst Surgeon Gr.I / Sr.Reg.PG

Virology
Ms.Priya Abraham MBBS, MD (Micro), PhD, FRCPath Professor
Ms.Asha Mary Abraham MBBS, MD (Micro), PhD Professor
Rajesh K. MBBS, MD (Micro), PhD Professor
Ms.Shoba Mammen MBBS, MD (Micro) Professor
Mahesh Moorthy MBBS, MD (Micro) Professor
Runal John Steve MBBS, MD (Micro) Assistant Professor
Ms. Divya Alex MBBS, MD (Micro) Asst.Physician Gr.II/Sr. Reg. (PG)

Virology - Bio Medical Sciences

John Fletcher MSc, Ph.D Professor (NM)

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Faculty - College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore, Town Campus

Affiliated to The Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
CHILD HEALTH NURSING
Ms. Ruma Nayak M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Mary Anbarasi Johnson M.Sc.N. Professor (On Sabbatical Leave)
Dr. Vinitha Ravindran M.Sc.N.,Ph.D. Professor
Ms. Margaret Manoharan M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Lilly Prasad M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Shanthi Gladston M.Sc.N. Associate Professor
Ms. Menaka Raghuraman M.Sc.N. Associate Professor
Ms. E. Deena M.Sc.N. Reader
Ms. Esther Kanthi M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer
Ms. Binitha K Joy B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Neena Thresya Joseph B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Jeslin Thomas B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Anu C. Kurian B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Nila Jasmine Prince V A B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Violet Bobby Rani B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Arul Mozhi N B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Mary Juliana B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Helina Leo B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Mercy Rethinavathi B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Ashadevi Ravi B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Koteeswari Sivakumar B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Sudha Dickon Thomas B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Anitha Easter Rani T B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Snekalatha B B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

Ms. Rajeswari Siva M.Sc.N., M. Phil. Professor
Dr. Vathsala Sadan M.Sc.N., Ph.D. Professor
Ms. Shandrila Immanuel M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Baby Saroja M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Sara Emma Rosalind M.Sc.N. Associate Professor
Ms. Prema N M.Sc.N. Reader
Ms. Jeba Terina S M.Sc.N. Reader
Ms. Priya Chandrasekar. M.Sc.N., F.F.N.P. Lecturer
Ms. Joy Priyadarshini J M.Sc.N. Lecturer
Ms. Irene Dorothy M.Sc.N., F.F.N.P. Junior Lecturer
Ms. Annie Sudha Jacob M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer
Ms. Gnana Soundari Ravi B.Sc.N., F.F.N.P. Tutor

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Ms. Beulah Santhakumari B.Sc.N. Tutor

Ms. Merlin Nixon B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Valliammal Murali B.Sc.N., F.F.N.P. Tutor
Mr. Julius John Samuel B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Sharmila Sundar Raj B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Kavitha Sathish B.Sc.N. Tutor (On Study Leave )
Ms. Nithila Jennifer Prudence B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Saral Jasmine E B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Liza L B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Anulin Blessy P.M B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Percis N.H B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Suganthi Evangeline V B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Anushya G B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Nancy Jenefa B.Sc.N. Tutor

CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION & RESEARCH

Dr. VinithaRavindran M.Sc.N., Ph.D. Professor
Ms. Ida Sweetlin Priyadarsini, A.R. M.Sc.N. Lecturer
Mr. Dinesh Kumar S M.Sc.N. Lecturer

CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT

Ms. Florence Ponnie B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Udayakumari Maran B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

ENGLISH
Ms. Shalini Getsy D M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil. Sr. Demonstrator

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
Ms. Emily Daniel M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Jeni Christal Vimala M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Angelin Esther A M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Jeslin Wills Rani M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer

Ms. Shakina Esther Rani M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer

Ms. Linda Victor B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Lydia Ranjitham Johnson B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Gladys Beulah, CH. B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Sharon Jeba Rani V B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Amala C Rajan B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Aneesha Babu B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Anju Ann Varghese B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Anju Sunny B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Anna Thomas B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Bulsari Spruha Rakesh B.Sc.N. Tutor

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Ms. Diya George B.Sc.N. Tutor

Ms. Prescilla S B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Priscilla D S B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Silpa Mohan B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Sudha Manogari M B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Supriya Praveen Kumar Lingala B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Yamima Sherpa B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Abiah Rachel S B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Jefflin C J B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Namitha Jenny B.Sc.N. Tutor

LIBRARY
Ms. Esther Aaron, B.A., M.L.I.S. Sr. Librarian
Mr. Daniel Rajkumar B.A., M.L.I.S. Assistant Librarian
Ms. B. Jerylene Mary Vanathi B.A., M.L.I.S. Assistant Librarian
Mr. John Kirubairaj B.Com., M.L.I.S. Assistant Librarian
Mr. N. Kantharuban B.Sc., M.L.I.S. Assistant Librarian
Mr. M. Palani B.Sc., M.L.I.S., M.Phil. Assistant Librarian

MATERNITY NURSING
Ms. Ebenezer Ellen Benjamin M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Alice Sony M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Anne Jarone M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Diana David M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Dorathy Devakirubai T M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Jenny S. M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. P. Mary Jennifer M.Sc.N. Reader
Ms. Mories Mary S. M.Sc.N. Lecturer
Ms. Jane Emily Beatrice I M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer
Ms. Prashanthi M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer
Ms. Jesna Joseph B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Riya Alexander B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Lakshmi Baskar B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Mona Saji B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Kumutham Ravi B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Gnanamani Deepak B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Mercy G. Jayaprakasam B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Jebaselvi W B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Sheeba Mabel L B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Devakirubai Reebath B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Leena Dorai Raj B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Princy Agnes Soundariya. B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

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Ms. Grace Mary E B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

Ms. Preethi Precilla B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

IDA SCUDDER WARD

Ms. Philomena Rachel D.P. B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

SHALOM HEALTH CLINIC

Ms. Mercy Menaga K.V. B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

OPHTHALMOLOGY
Ms. Sasikala Umesh M.Sc.N. Associate Professor
Ms. Subhashini Tennyson B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Hilda David B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Priscilla Rajkumar B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Vijayalakshmi J B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

MEDICAL NURSING

Ms. Ilavarasi Jesudoss M.Sc.N. Professor

Ms. Meenakshi Sekhar M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Sophia Vijayananthan M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Bharathy R M.Sc.N. Reader
Ms. Anita Kiruba Jayakumar M.Sc.N. Reader
Ms. Mary Jancy Joy M.Sc.N. Lecturer
Ms. Angeline Jeya Rani M.Sc.N. Lecturer
Ms. Hilda Mercy Priya M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer
Ms. Anbarasi C M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer
Ms. Petritia Jasmine B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Daisy Jeeva Priya B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Helen Priscilla D B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Anne Erica Johnson B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Sunitha P B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Komathi Jayasankar B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Thilagavathi M B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Selvarani Daniel B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Thamizhselvi Thulasi B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Usha Jaswin B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Jebagnanam Ebenezer B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING – SPECIALITY I

(Burns, Respiratory, Endocrinology, Urology and ENT)
Dr. Bala Seetharaman M.Sc.N., Ph.D. Professor
Ms. Regina Xavier M.Sc.N. Professor

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Ms. Alice Suresh Kumar M.Sc.N. Professor

Ms. Jabin Khaja M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Naomi Nancy S.W. M.Sc.N. Lecturer
Ms. Milka Sara Thomas B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Jessie Sharma B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Aruna A B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Gurubatham Christinal B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Kalaivani Gnanamani B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Cinthia Rachel Grace J B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Preethi Thabithal D B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Ramya G B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Jasmin Flora A B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Rani S B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Bharathi K B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Mercy Inbakumari B B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Vijayalakshmi A B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING – SPECIALITY II

(Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology)
Ms. JasminAnand, M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. RoselineRhenius, M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. J. Sumathy, M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Christinal Jebarani, B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Jeevitha J., B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Rosammal Durai, B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Shakila Murali, B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Josephine Florabai G, B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Mythili Baskaran, B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Vimala Selvaraj, B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Helen Amelita B, B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Helen Sophia K, B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Sally Cynthia J, B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING – SPECIALITY III

(Private & General wards – O Block)
Ms. Anandha Ruby Jacob M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Reena Santhosh M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Shalini Chandran M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Shaly Selva Grace E M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer
Ms. Yomika Tariang B.Sc.N. Tutor
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Ms. Mary Johnson B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

Ms. Sowmi Joseph B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. SuseelaRajkumar B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Phanny Vijay B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. KarthikeyiniInduraj B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Susamma Wesley B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Jemimah Samuel B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Silviarani R B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Leena Jared B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Maria Gracy John B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING – SPECIALITY IV

(Accident & Emergency Services, Radio Diagnosis and Out Patient Services)
Ms. Jeyalindha Christopher M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Sheeba Rani P M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Sheeba J M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer
Mr. Ruban David M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer
Ms. M. Sri Ranjani B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Hebsi Charles B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Rani Munusamy B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Velvizhi T. Giri B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Ruth Ruby Murray B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. SubadharsiniJesudos B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Paulin M. Reena R. B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Jenifer Christina D B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING – SPECIALITY V

(Operating Room)
Ms. Sheela Durai M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Sonia P. Abraham M.Sc.N. Professor (On Sabbatical Leave)
Ms. Thenmozhi Sundar M.Sc.N. Reader
Mr. Charles Sathiya Oli M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer
Ms. Malini Rachel C V M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer
Ms. Rachel Deva B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Delcy Charles B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Elizabeth Gurunathan B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Esther Samson B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Gnana Soundari S B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Kalavathi Ravirajan B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Kamakshi Munirathinam B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Kirubamani Michael B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
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Ms. Vijayalakshmi Kannan B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

Ms. Jothi S B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Daisy Mohan B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Sujatha Goldwin B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING – SPECIALITY VII

(Neurology, Trauma and PaediatricOrthopaedics)
Ms. Rebecca SumathiBai M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. J. Mercy M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Deborah Snegalatha V M.Sc.N. Lecturer
Ms. Shanthi M.Sc.N. Lecturer
Ms. Teena Margaret B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Mythili Elvis B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Monica Solomon B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Emimal Kennedy B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Priya Nandhini B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Latha E B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Parameswari R. Durai B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Princy Johanna J B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

NURSING SERVICE OFFICE

Ms. Priscilla Joseph B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Esther Agnes Anitha C. B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Sugitha Wills B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Mr. S. Naveena Krishnan M.Sc., B.P.Ed., B.Ed. Physical Director

PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
Dr. Manoranjitham S M.Sc.N., M.Sc.[GC]., Ph.D. Professor

Ms. Helen Sujatha Charles M.Sc.N., M.Phil. Professor

Ms. Santhi Lithiya Johnson M.Sc.N. Professor (On Sabbatical Leave)

Ms. Jeeva Sebastian M.Sc.N.,M.A.Psych., PGDGC. Reader
Ms. G. Aruna M.Sc.N. Reader
Mr. Dani Paul D M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer
Ms. Jencey A B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Punam Kumari B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Beulah Esther Angel B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Mr. Karunakaran K.P. B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Ebenezer Beulah S B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

PSYCHOLOGY
Dr. Preeti Tabitha Louis M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. Sr. Demonstrator

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SOCIOLOGY
Ms. Meenatchi Papanasam M.A. Sr. Demonstrator

SURGICAL NURSING
Dr. Premila Lee M.Sc.N., Ph.D. Professor
Ms. Ida Nirmal M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Asha Solomon M.Sc.N. Professor (On Study Leave)
Ms. Hepsi R. M.Sc.N. Reader
Ms. Angel Rajakumari R. M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer
Ms. Rini Wils M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer
Ms. Harini S M.Sc.N. Junior Lecturer
Ms. Jothi Priya Nixon M.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Anu Bharathi B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Benita Christina B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Jancy J B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Jaquilin James B.Sc.N. Tutor
Ms. Suganthi Grace B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Nivedhitha Johnson B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Beaula Rose J B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Jeenus Kalaivanan B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Priyadarshini K B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Ms. Tharani Sandhilyan B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

REHABILITATION
Ms. Priscilla Sam M.Sc.N. Professor
Ms. Nightingale J B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse
Mr. Isack M B.Sc.N. Charge Nurse

TAMIL
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College of Nursing, CMC Vellore, Chittoor Campus

Affiliated to Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Faculty
Ms. Rosaline Jayakaran M.Sc. N Professor
Ms. Florence Segaran M.Sc. N Professor
Ms. Nirmala Margaret P M.Sc. N Professor
Ms. Pastin Pushpa Rani M.Sc. N Associate Professor
Ms. Anbarasi Benjamin M.Sc. N Junior Lecturer
Ms. Preety Gaikwad M.Sc. N Junior Lecturer
Ms. Sophia J M.Sc. N Junior Lecturer
Ms. Nightingale M M.Sc. N Junior Lecturer
Ms. Sophia Pearcy B.Sc. N Tutor
Ms. Jonisha Banu B.Sc. N Tutor
Ms. Ruth D Immanuel B.Sc. N Tutor
Ms. SameekshyaLima B.Sc. N Tutor
Ms. DomathotiSamanthaRose B.Sc. N Tutor
Ms. Amalu Mathew B.Sc. N Tutor
Ms. Sengamalam Singaram BA Warden
Ms. Joice Mary J B.Sc. N Charge Nurse
Ms. Gideon Samuel Raj M B.Sc. N Charge Nurse
Ms. SangeethaSweety B.Sc. N Charge Nurse
Ms. Jasmine Joy B.Sc. N Charge Nurse
Ms. Monika K B.Sc. N Charge Nurse

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Annexure - I
FEE STRUCTURE (In Rupees)
The mission of Christian Medical College, Vellore is to provide quality education at affordable rates, so
that the beneficiaries will go out with the spirit of service. The Christian Medical College, Vellore has made
a conscious decision to charge only a nominal amount for each student which is summarized as follows:

MBBS Fee (in Rupees)

Tuition fee (per year) 3,000.00
One time College fee at admission 9,300.00
Other annual fee 23,605.00
One time payment to University 14,425.00
College Fee Total 50,330.00

Hostel charges -Deposits and advances Men 10,000.00

Women 8,000.00

Monthly bills Men (approx) 6,000.00

Women (approx) 6,000.00

MEDICAL POSTGRADUATE COURSES

Degree and Diploma

2 yr. Diploma 2 yr. Degree (Post Diploma) 3 yr. Degree

Tuition fee 800.00 800.00 1,200.00

One time establishment fee 20,000.00 20,000.00 30,000.00
University fee 1,20,834.00 1,35,610.00 1,35,610.00
Others 11,100.00 14,600.00 15,100.00
Total 1,52,734.00* 1,71,010.00 1,81,910.00
# THIS AMOUNT MUST BE PAID INITIALLY IN A SINGLE INSTALLMENT

DM/MCh Courses* Fee (in Rupees) DM/M.Ch M.Ch Neurosurgery 3 years M.Ch Neurosurgery 6 years

Tuition fee 1,500.00 1,500.00 3,000.00

One time establishment fee 30,000.00 30,000.00 60,000.00
University fee 1,60,126.00 1,66,026.00 1,60,896.00
Others 15,100.00 15,100.00 16,600.00
Total 2,06,726.00 2,12,626.00 2,40,496.00
* THIS AMOUNT MUST BE PAID INITIALLY IN A SINGLE INSTALLMENT

Post Graduate Fellowship Fee (In Rupees) 1 Year Course 2 Year Course
Tuition Fee 500.00 1,000.00
One time establishment Fee 10,500.00 21,000.00
Others 20,000.00 24,500.00
Total for other courses 31,000.00 46,500.00

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POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Fee (In Rupees) 1 Year Course 2 Year Course
Tuition Fee 500.00 1,000.00
One time establishment fee 13,500.00 23,000.00
University Registration / Application Fee# 6,000.00 6,000.00
Others 20,000.00 24,500.00
Total for university approved courses 40,000.00 54,500.00
Total for other courses 34,000.00 48,500.00
# ONLY FOR UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED COURSES

COLLEGE OF NURSING
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, VELLORE, TOWN CAMPUS
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery

Fee (in Rupees) First year Second year Third year

Tuition fee 350.00 250.00 250.00
Other Annual fees including uniform 12,180.00 7,690.00 7,690.00
BNE NL CMAI SIB fee Examination & Others 2,950.00 3,300.00 3,550.00
Hostel & Mess fee (Annual) 35,700.00 34,200.00 34,200.00
B.Sc. Nursing

Fee (in Rupees) First year Second year Third year Fourth year
Tuition fee 810.00 810.00 810.00 810.00
Other annual fee including uniform 21,580.00 8,990.00 7,140.00 8,690.00
University fee 9,650.00 4,350.00 4,400.00 4,950.00
Hostel & Mess fee (Annual) 35,700.00 34,200.00 34,200.00 34,200.00
M.Sc. Degree in Nursing
Fee (In Rupees) First year Second year
Tuition fees 1,000.00 1,000.00
Other annual fee 12,265.00 8,875.00
University fee 26,150.00 15,400.00
Hostel & Mess fee (Annual) 35,700.00 34,200.00
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Fee (in Rupees) First year Second year
Tuition fee 810.00 810.00
Other annual fee including uniform 10,345.00 9,485.00
University fee 13,400.00 6,450.00
Hostel & Mess fee (Annual) 35,700.00 34,200.00
Post Basic Diploma in Nursing
Fee (in Rupees) Recognized by institution Recognized by INC
Tuition fee 350.00 350.00

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Other annual fee 10,315.00 8,565.00

BNE NL CMAI SIB fee Examination & Others -- 6,250.00
Hostel & Mess fee (Annual) 35,700.00 35,700.00
Fellowship in Nursing
Fee (in Rupees) Family Nurse Practice Haematology Nursing & Respiratory Nursing
Tuition fee 1,000.00 1,000.00
Other annual fee 9,990.00 9,265.00
Hostel & Mess fee (Annual) 35,700.00 35,700.00

COLLEGE OF NURSING
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, VELLORE, CHITTOOR CAMPUS
B.Sc. Nursing

Fee (in Rupees) First year Second year

Tuition fee 810.00 810.00
Other annual fee including uniform 21,430.00 8,990.00
University fee 7,300.00 4,350.00
Hostel & Mess fee (Annual) 40,900.00 37,900.00

ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES - DEGREE COURSES

Degree courses BMRSc BOT BPT Other Degree courses
Tuition Fee (Yearly) 600.00 600.00 600.00 600.00
Annual fee 9,620.00 9,530.00 9,520.00 12,520.00
University Fee 9,860.00 10,950.00 10,960.00 8,860.00
Other one time fee 4,000.00 1,550.00 1,050.00 1,300.00
Total fee 24,080.00 22,630.00 22,130.00 23,280.00
Hostel Fee for all AHS degree courses
One time deposit 8,000.00
Yearly payment 14,500.00
4,000.00
Monthly bill

ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES - DIPLOMA COURSES

Course Tuition Fee Others Total
1st yr 2nd yr 1st yr 2nd yr 1st yr 2nd yr
Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology 200.00 200.00 3,576.00 3,104.00 3,776.00 3,304.00
Dermatology laboratory 300.00 - 6,544.00 - 6,844.00 -
Hand and Leprosy Physiotherapy Technology 200.00 200.00 4,048.00 3,104.00 4,248.00 3,304.00
Hospital Equipment Maintenance 300.00 - 4,774.00 - 5,074.00 -
Hospital Sterilization Technology 200.00 200.00 4,048.00 3,104.00 4,248.00 3,304.00
Medical Radiation Technology 300.00 300.00 5,600.00 5,364.00 5,900.00 5,664.00
Optometry 400.00 400.00 3,730.00 3,140.00 4,130.00 3,540.00
Urology Technology 300.00 300.00 4,656.00 4,184.00 4,956.00 4,484.00
HOSTEL FEE: ONE TIME DEPOSIT RS.8000/-, YEARLY PAYMENT RS.15,500/-, MONTHLY BILL RS.4000/-
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DIPLOMA COURSES – CHITTOOR CAMPUS

Course Tuition Fee Others Total
1st yr 2nd yr 1st yr 2nd yr 1st yr 2nd yr
Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology 200.00 200.00 3,576 3,104 3,776 3,304
Diploma in Laboratory Technology 300.00 300.00 6,544 5,364 6,844 5,664
Optometry 400.00 400.00 3,730 3,140 4,130 3,540
Hospital Sterilization Technology 200.00 200.00 4,048 3,104 4,248 3,304
HOSTEL FEE: ONE TIME DEPOSIT RS.8000/-, YEARLY PAYMENT RS.15,500/-, MONTHLY BILL RS.4000/-

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA AND FELLOWSHIP COURSES

Course Tuition Fee Others Total
1st yr 2nd yr 1st yr 2nd yr 1st yr 2nd yr
Assisted Reproductive Technology 600.00 600.00 4,120 3,648 4,720 4,248
Cardiac Technology 200.00 200.00 3,576 3,104 3,776 3,304
Clinical Pastoral Counselling 600.00 - 6,480 - 7,080 -
Cytogenetics 600.00 600.00 4,120 3,648 4,720 4,248
Dietetics 600.00 - 3,884 - 4,484 -
Genetic Diagnosis Technology 600.00 600.00 4,120 3,648 4,720 4,248
Health Economics, Policy & Financial Management 1,930.00 - 3,970 - 5,900 -
Health Management 1,500.00 - 5,816 - 7,316 -
Histopathological Lab technology 300.00 - 6,662 - 6,962 -
Hospital Administration 9,300.00 - 28,696 - 37,996 -
Medical Microbiology 600.00 6,834 7,434

Fellowship in Antimicrobial Stewardship for Clinical Pharmacists 1,500.00 - 9,474 - 10,974 -

Fellowship in Hospital Chaplaincy 600.00 - 2900 - 3500 -

HOSTEL FEE: ONE TIME DEPOSIT RS.8000/-, YEARLY PAYMENT RS.15,500/-, MONTHLY BILL RS.4000/-

MASTERS
One time payment
Courses Tuition Fee (per year) University Fee Others (per year) Total
on admission
Epidemiology 1,200.00 3,825.00 9,760.00 12,120.00 26,905.00
Biostatistics 1,200.00 3,825.00 9,785.00 8,170.00 22,980.00
Medical Physics 1,200.00 3,825.00 9,785.00 13,520.00 28,330.00
MPH First Year Rs.90,000.00, Second Yr Rs.40,000.00
MPT 1,200.00 3,825.00 9,810.00 9,120.00 23,955.00
MHA First Year Rs.75,000.00, Second Yr Rs.75,000.00
Clinical Nutrition 1,200.00 3,825.00 9,810.00 9,120.00 23,955.00
Nuclear Medicine 1,200.00 3,825.00 9,785.00 13,520.00 28,330.00
Bioethics 1,200.00 3,825.00 9,785.00 13,520.00 28,330.00
Hostel Fee is as for AHS Degree Courses.
The above amounts are indicative of expenses and the management reserves the right to revise the College & Hostel Fees from time
to time. Details of the fee mentioned above can be had on request from the Registrar ’s office Accountant. Scholarships are available after
admission for economically disadvantaged candidates.
Important: Hostel facility for PG Diploma and Master’s Degrees is subject to availability of accommodation.

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Annexure - II
Minority Network Christian Churches/
Organisations
Minority Network Christian Churches/Organisations that may recommend candidates for selection to
educational courses
Code Churches/Organisations Code Churches/Organisations
1. Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church 35. Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Assembly
4. Baptist Church of Mizoram 37. Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church ##
5. Chaldean Syrian Church of the East 38. Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Catholicate of the East @
6. Christian Assemblies in India 39. Marathi Mission
8. Church of North India, Nagpur Diocese 40. Marthoma Syrian Church of Malabar
9. Church of North India Synod – The Synodical Board of Health 41. Mennonite Medical Board of the Mennonite Church in
services # India.
12. C.S.I. Kanyakumari Diocese 42. Methodist Church in India
14. C.S.I. Karnataka Diocese Inter Diocesan Medical 43. Mizo Presbyterian Church Synod
Board
16. C.S.I. Madras Diocese 44. North Bank Baptist Christian Association
17. C.S.l. Madhya Kerala Diocese $ 45. Poona Christian Medical Association
18. C.S.I. Madurai-Ramnad Diocese 46. The Salvation Army India South Eastern Territory
20. C.S.I. North Kerala Diocese 48. The Salvation Army India Western Territory
21. C.S.I. Rayalaseema Diocese 50. Southern Asia Division of Seventh Day Adventists
22. C.S.I. South Kerala Diocese @ 51. Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church
23. C.S.I. Tiruchy-Tanjore Diocese 52. U.P. Regional Board of Health Services
24. C.S.I. Tirunelveli Diocese 53. The Leprosy Mission
25. C.S.I. Vellore Diocese $ 54. Christoffel Blinden Mission
26. Council of Baptist Churches in North East India 55. C.S.I. Jaffna Diocese
27. Council of Christian Hospitals 56. International Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention
28. Eastern Regional Board of Health Services 58. South East Asia Union Mission of SDA Singapore
29. Emmanuel Hospital Association 59. United Mission to Nepal
30. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Madhya Pradesh 60. Christian Medical College, Vellore
32. India Evangelical Lutheran Church 61. College of Nursing, CMC*
33. Inter Ashram Fellowship 62. Undergraduate College Recommendation for Christians**
34. Jeypore Evangelical Lutheran Church

@ Not eligible to recommend to Minority Network Category for MBBS course

* Recommends to Minority Network Category only for Diploma in Nursing course
** Recommends to Minority Network Category only for Group A courses
$ Sponsorship privileges suspended for the AHS Course - BSc Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology for the year 2021-2022.
# Sponsorship privileges suspended for the PG Diploma in Orthopaedics & PG Degree in M.S. Orthopaedics for the year 2021-2022.
## Sponsorship privileges suspended for the PG Degree – MD Psychiatry & PG Degree - M.S. Orthopaedics for the year 2021-2022.

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Annexure III
Basic Information for Undergraduate Student
Hostels
Men’s Hostel access until 6 pm with prior permission from the
General Secretary.
All men medical students of Christian Medical
All students will be required to provide contact
College, Vellore have their residence in the Men’s
address and phone number of a local guardian
Hostel. There is a security guard station at the
(if available) and parents. A list of various church
entrance of the Hostel. The hostel, otherwise known
services in Vellore along with contact information of
as the “Mansion of the Gods” is run by the Men’s
hostel residents attending will be available for the
Hostel Union (MHU). The MHU, with its elected
new hostel residents. Students are free to attend any
governing body is responsible for the day to day
church service of their choosing. Sunday services are
functioning of the hostel. The governing body, the
also held in various languages in the hospital chapel
resident warden and senior warden are available for
and in English in the college chapel. A weekly Bible
assistance at all times.
Study is also held in the Hostel Chapel for all hostel
Hostel is a place where you learn perhaps life’s most residents.
important lessons, and mould the man you become,
As part of the UGC rules, ragging of any kind is not
as such we take our hostel residents and Hostel
allowed in the hostel. If there are any such incidents,
extremely seriously. The facilities provided to all
the student can contact the hostel governing body
hostel residents in the rooms are a cot, table, chair,
members or the wardens for necessary action.
cupboard and ceiling fan. Other basic essentials and
appliances can be purchased from Hostel at the time
of admission. Women’s Hostel
The Hostel mess, which is also run by hostel The Women’s Hostel is the residence of all lady
residents, offers a wide variety of options on the medical students of Christian Medical College,
menu across both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Vellore. This ‘Paradise on Earth’ is a place
items, which is amongst the best in taste and quality. where everyone who enters its glorious portals
All hostel residents will be provided with mess bills are transformed from young girls to beautiful
every month and it is his responsibility to ensure independent women. The Women’s Hostel
that it is paid within the specified last date. Any Association (WHA) is run by the hostel residents
difficulty in paying fees should be brought to the themselves, with the help of the elected Governing
notice of the Hostel Treasurer, General Secretary. body who can be approached at any time for any
assistance. There are two hostel wardens- a resident
Common facilities for washing (including washing warden and a senior warden.
machine) and drying clothes are available. Clothes
can also be given to dhobis who come to the hostel. All lady medical students have to stay in the
Other facilities that are available are Hostel Chapel, Women’s Hostel and thus benefit from all the
Game Room, Hostel Gym, Library, Garden and TV/ experiences of a shared life in hostel. The facilities
Projector room. Aside from this there is always a available in the rooms are cot, table, chair, cupboard
vast plethora of Hostel activities, which create the and ceiling fan. Other basic essentials can be
Mansion’s vibrant culture and rich bonds. purchased from the hostel at the time of admission.
The food is provided in the hostel mess which runs
Free Wi-Fi facility is available in Hostel. Hostel by the dividing system which offers vegetarian, non-
doctors are always available to help in case of any vegetarian and mixed vegetarian menu. Common
illness. Men visitors are allowed to come after facilities for washing including washing machine
college hours with prior intimation to the General and drying are available. Clothes can also be given
Secretary. Lady visitors are only allowed outside to dhobis who come to the hostel.
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Other facilities that are available are recreation gymnasium. Wi-Fi facility is present throughout
room, gymnasium, library, dance room, music room, hostel. Food is provided in the hostel mess which
prayer room, reading room and a mini kitchen. runs by the dividing system and all students are
Wi-Fi facility is present throughout hostel. Hostel requested to eat from the mess. No cooking is
doctors are always available to help in case of any allowed in the hostel rooms. Students need to sign
illness. The curfew is to be strictly followed and no out of the mess if they are away from the hostel
student is allowed to stay out of hostel unless prior for more than a week. The information should be
permission is obtained from the General Secretary. conveyed to the mess manager to avoid wastage of
food. All students should pay the mess bills before
Men visitors are received only at the entrance and
the 10th of every month. Payments can be done
are not allowed in hostel. Parents and other family
through SBI collect or NEFT to the hostel account.
members can use the visitors’ room. In case of special
A caution deposit will be collected from the student
circumstances, lady guests can stay in the hostel for
during admission, for using hostel facilities.
up to a maximum of 3 days, with permission from
the General Secretary. All students should pay the During the first three months, all students should
mess bills within the specified last date, failure of be in the hostel by 9 pm. Students can go out during
which will result in fines. Any difficulty in paying weekends with prior permission from the Wardens.
fees should be brought to the notice of the hostel All students should provide contact address and
Treasurer/General Secretary/Wardens. phone number of local guardian (if available) and
parents. The visiting hours for the hostel are from
All students should provide contact address and
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Students who are not inmates
phone number of a local guardian (if available), and
are not allowed to enter the hostel premises. In
parents. A list of various church services in Vellore
special circumstances only male parent/ guardian
along with contact information of hostel residents
can stay in the hostel with prior permission from the
attending will be put up on the hostel notice board
Warden and General Secretary.
for guiding new students. Students are free to attend
any church service. Sunday services are also held Buses will be available from 7.00 am from Hostel to
in various languages in the hospital chapel and in Hospital and after 4.30 pm from Hospital to Hostel.
English in the college chapel. All students need to pay for using the transport
facilities. Students are free to attend any of the
As part of the UGC rules, ragging of any kind is not
churches in Vellore. Sunday services are also held in
allowed in the hostel. If there are any such incidents,
the hospital and college chapels.
the student can contact the hostel governing body
members or the wardens for necessary action. As part of the UGC rules, ragging of any kind is not
allowed in the hostel. If there are any such incidents,
Dorothy Joske Hostel the student can contact the hostel governing body
members or the warden/deputy warden for
The Dorothy Joske (DJ) Hostel is the residence of
necessary action.
male Allied Health Science students. Adequate
security is provided for the hostel. The hostel is
managed by the governing body elected by the
Fitch Memorial Women’s Hostel
inmates. The governing body, the resident warden To a life that contributes to introspection, character
and senior warden are available for assistance at development and cherished memories
all times. The facilities available in the rooms are
Where nights turn into morning with family who
cot, table, chair, cupboard and ceiling fan. Other
turn into friends, that’s hostel for us
basic essentials like bulb, bucket, mug, door lock,
bed sheets and mattress should be brought by the The Fitch Memorial Women’s Hostel, which
students at the time of admission. accommodates girls from 18 AHS degree courses, is
a student run hostel, situated in the serene and calm
Common facilities for washing (including washing
surroundings of the Bagayam campus. The hostel
machine) and drying clothes are available. Clothes
is spread across the campus as the main hostel,
can also be given to dhobis who come to the hostel.
extension houses, Mango road houses, AMP lodge
Other facilities that are available are recreation
and Shantinilayam hostel (for Diploma students).
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When you join hostel, here are the things you’re week. The students are allowed to visit their home
required to purchase: mattress, pillow, bucket during weekends, provided they submit letters to
and mug. We have a fully functional mess which the Warden. A student database is maintained by
provides three meals a day and evening snacks. the hostel administration, which is to be filled by
the parents/guardians during admission. When it
The timing of the college is from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm,
comes to academics the requirements of each course
which may differ from course to course. Bus facility
is unique and is taken care by their respective
is provided by the college for commute from the departments. Probably the best thing about hostel
hostel campus to the hospital. With regard to visiting is our prayer time, Monday through Friday, at 9 pm.
hours and days, male relatives are allowed to visit To sum it up, it’s an experience of a lifetime and we
from 7am to 9 pm in the visitors’ room, as for female are eagerly looking forward to those willing to take
relatives, they are allowed at any time provided up this venture.
prior information is given to the General Secretary
As part of the UGC rules, ragging of any kind is not
of the Hostel regarding either of the relatives.
allowed in the hostel. If there are any such incidents,
The campus is a secure environment with guards the student can contact the hostel governing body
at all times. Laundry services can be availed once a members or the wardens for necessary action.

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