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Special Prayers : December 04 - 10, 2016

Community Health and CHAD :Dr. Jasmin Helan N. and StaffMrs. Rajeswari Siva and Staff

New Life Centre: Dr. Kuryan George and Staff

United Methodist Church of America, USACouncil Member : Dr. A. Roop Kumar

Voluntary Health Association of IndiaCouncil Member : Mr. Alok Mukhopadhyay

Vellore CMC Foundation, Inc.Council Members : Ms. Katherine D. Guenther

Dr. Honorine Ward

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:14

Sunday Services : December 11, 2016

6.00 pm : Scudder AuditoriumDr. Abraham Joseph

6.30 pm : Hospital ChapelHospital Carol Service

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Obituaries :Mrs. Lilly Pandiaraj, mother-in-law ofMr. Andrew Babu, Head of PhysiotherapyUnit and mother of Mrs. Jeya Rahael,B.Sc.(N) batch of 1987 on 28th November, 2016.

Mrs. Aruna Ruth Hansdak mother ofDr. Samuel George Hansdak, Professor,Medicine Unit-IV and mother-in-law ofDr. Hema Paul, Asst. Physician & HICCOfficer on 28th November, 2016.

Our thoughts and prayers are with thebereaved members of the families at this timeof grief and loss.

he Department of ColorectalSurgery, in collaboration withthe Departments of Radiation

Oncology and Medical Oncology,conducted the 7th Continuing MedicalEducation programme in colorectalsurgery. The academic deliberationswere spread over three days, 17th to19th November, 2016. The theme forthis year’s conference was BalancingOutcomes in the Management ofLow Rectal Cancer – OncologicalResults and Quality of Life. Theconference was attended by more than50 delegates from across the countryand more than 10 eminent faculty fromIndia and abroad, who have an

interest and vast experience in themanagement of low rectal cancer.The faculty from the UnitedKingdom, Australia, Sri Lanka andBrazil brought in new ideasand perspectives, in improvingoncological and functionaloutcomes.

The first day’s discussions, after aquick recapitulation of the historyand evolution of management ofrectal cancer, focused on reviewingits current status and the evidencethat supports it.

he departments of Cardiology,Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical

Care and Anaesthesia worked togethertowards performing the firstventricular tachycardia ablationinvolving activation mapping withECMO (Extracorporeal MembraneOxygenation) support in Asia.

The patient had suffered amyocardial infarction in 1997,leaving him with a scar and poorventricular function. Abnormalpassage of current through thisscar resulted in his suffering fromrecurrent ventricular tachycardia atthe rates of 230-250bpm.

The best way to treat this wouldinvolve mapping the abnormalcircuits while the patient was inVT – activation mapping.

We welcome:Dr. Lilly Varghese, Professor, Obstetrics &Gynaecology Unit-II, on her return fromsabbatical leave.

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The following day, discussions were focused on newer surgical techniques, such as robotic surgery and trans-analtotal mesorectal excision. New treatment paradigms such as watchful observation after chemoradiation were alsodiscussed. The need for better understanding of the molecular basis of tumour behaviour, to enable individualisationof treatment was emphasised as a future perspective.There were extensive discussions and debates during the mock MDT sessions on all three days. These MDTsessions further emphasised the need for a multimodal approach in individualising treatment for low rectal cancer.Another highlight of the CME was a rectal cancer contouring workshop for postgraduates on the second day,organised by the Department of Radiation Oncology. The workshop began with sessions on pelvic anatomy,radiological description of pelvic and rectal anatomy, followed by a brief class on contouring guidelines in rectal cancer.Postgraduates and delegates had the opportunity to practice contouring on laptops loaded with the Varian software andCT images. Parallel sessions in medical and radiation oncology emphasised the role and future of newer techniques suchas bone sparing IMRT and intensification of concurrent chemo irradiation in selected group of patients.The three-day conference, awarded with 25 credit points by Anna University, was packed with informative lecturesand an exhaustive overview of existing evidence and literature. The academic content of the conference and thehospitality at the institution was well appreciated by faculty and delegates alike.

This however, is not possible, as the high ventricular rate in a patient with ventricular dysfunction would severelycompromise perfusion to the brain and other vital organs. Activation mapping was made possible with the ECMOcircuit, which ensured vital organ perfusion while the patient was in VT.

The procedure was preceded by a week of planning and troubleshooting by Dr. Raj, Dr. Binila, Dr. Vinayak Shuklaand Dr. John Roshan. The Medical Gas team led by Mr. Josam Titus helped improvise the available facility toprovide the required support. Dr. Korah and Dr. Alpha Mathew provided access to connect the ECMO circuitary.The Anaesthesia team comprising Dr. Raj, Dr. Kirubakaran and Dr. Varsha, closely monitored the vitals andensured that there was adequate cerebral oxygenation all through the procedure. Dr. Binila and Dr. Ebor ran theECMO circuit to precision, titrating it to maintain appropriate haemodynamics. The perfusion team led byMr. Shankar helped ensure smooth flow through the ECMO circuitary. The procedure was performed by Dr. JohnRoshan, ably supported by Dr. Anandaroop and Dr. Sirish; Cardiac technicians Mr. Stanley and Mr. Monik and thenursing team led by Ms. Joyce.

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Children’s Day, was celebrated in a special programme organised by thePaediatric Department on 14th November, 2016. Child patients, with the help oftheir parents, and nurses of the ‘Q’ Ward costumed to represent the diverseculture of the country and entertained the gathering. Musical and dramaticperformances were put up by student nurses for the children as well. The childrenwere then awarded with prizes from various competitions held prior to Children’sDay, and as per tradition, planted roses along with the administrators.

Director, Dr. Sunil Chandy was present at the programme along with AssociateDirector, Dr. Anil Kuruvilla, Nursing Superintendent, Dr. Premila Lee and DeputyDean, Dr. Vinitha Ravindran. He observed in his address to the assembly that adults

often forget to be forgiving and united like children,adding that there is much to learn from them,especially given today’s divided society.The organising committee comprising staff andstudent nurses were pleased with the turnout of about 200, all of whom found theprogramme delightful.

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Congratulations!• Dr. Anna Simon, Professor, Child Health Unit-I was awarded the FRCP degree by the Royal College ofPhysicians, Edinburg.

• Dr. Anjali Lepcha, Professor, ENT-IV, won the silver medal and second prize for Consultant’s Surgical VideoPresentation at the 25th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Otology held from 18th to 20th

November, 2016 at Kozhikode, Kerala.

• Mr. Mohammed Azharuddin KO, Associate Research Officer, Neurochemistry Laboratory, Department ofNeurological Sciences, was awarded the Best Poster Award at the 85th Annual Meeting of the Society of BiologicalChemists (India) and the Symposium Theme - Innovations in Biological Research on Health and Diseases heldat the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore (21st – 24th November, 2016). The posterpresentation was titled 'Common Parasite Antigens Induce a Cancerous Milieu in Cells of the Brain'. This study hasbeen carried out under the guidance of Dr. Prabhakaran V.

• The following candidates were successful in the Postgraduate Diploma Examination held in October 2016:D.A.: Dr. Chitra Padmanabhan; Dr. Snigdha Reddy K.; Dr. Joe H. Paulson; Dr. Roshan K. Kurien and Dr. Anandan Samuel.D.O.: Dr. Akshya P.; D.G.O.: Dr. Sarin Varghese; D.C.H.: Dr. Shwetha Ann Philip.

• The following candidates were successful in the Postgraduate MD / MS Examination held in October 2016:MD MS - April 2016 session (Passed out candidates)

55th National Pharmacy Week Observed

The Department of Pharmacy organised the 55th National Pharmacy Week from20th to 26th November, 2016. The theme for this year was Pharmacists for aHealthy India: Role in Prevention and Management Of Diabetes. This broughtto the fore the importance of Pharmacy in health and disease, safe and proper useof drugs, especially anti-diabetic drugs, proper storage and so on. Variouscompetitions pertaining to the theme were organised through the week, thatincluded poster design, slogan writing (Tamil and English), Essay writing

(Tamil and English) and a quiz programme for healthcare professionals, patients and the public. Approximately300 persons participated in these events.

An exhibition was held for the benefit of the public and patients, to create awarenessabout the safe and proper use of drugs. Theexhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Karthikeyan,Assistant Director, Drugs Control Office, Vellore Zone.Drugs Inspectors Mrs. Mahalakshmi, Ms. Saranya andMrs. Manimegalai graced the occasion. AssociateDirector, Dr. Anil Kuruvilla and the NursingSuperintendent, Dr. Premila Lee offered their

felicitation on the occasion. The Pharmacy Week was concluded with a valedictory function, during which prizewinners of competitions were awarded.

M.D. General Medicine Dr. Joseph S. and Dr. Sheba Meriam ThomasM.D. Paediatrics Dr. Priyanka Vandana Sukesh PandeM.D. Pathology Dr. Preethi MoraisM.D. Respiratory Medicine Dr. Sapan KumarM.D. Transfusion Medicine Dr. Parmatma Prasad TripathiM.S. Obstetrics & Gynaecology Dr. Tobey Ann MarcusM.S. Ophthalmology Dr. Bindu ThomasM.S. Orthopaedics Dr. Anand A.and Dr. Elvis Benjamin

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1. Assistant Professor Gr.II with M.S. (Orthopaedics) for the Paediatric Orthopaedics UnitSalary scale: As per institutional rules. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability).

2. Assistant Physician Gr.II for the Department of Accident & Emergency MedicineQualification: MD (Geriatrics) with Two Year Fellowship in Accident & Emergency Medicine.Salary scale: As per institutional rules. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability).

3. Registrar (Non PG) with MBBS / Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy for theDepartment of Dermatology Unit-ISalary : As per institutional rules. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability).Apply with bio-data, certificates and testimonial copies, contact phone number, email ID & address with pincode tothe Principal, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore - 632 002. email: princi@cmcvellore.ac.inon or before December 10, 2016 for Items 1, 2 and December 17, 2016 for Item 3.

4. Applications are invited for the following positions under the project entitled "Novel Approaches toHaematological Disorders (NAHD)" to work in the areas of gene therapy and induced Pluripotent Stem Cell(iPSC) technology:(a) Junior Research Fellow for the Centre for Stem Cell Research Job code: 1166Qualification: M.Sc. in Life Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks is essential. Preference will be given to thecandidates with CSIR / UGC / DBT / ICMR Junior Research Fellowships.Mode of appointment: Project mode. Salary: As per institutional rules. Accommodation not provided.

(b) Scientist for the Centre for Stem Cell Research Job code: 1168Qualification: Ph.D., in life sciences with 3-5 years post-doctoral research experience in iPSC technology.Mode of appointment: Project mode. Salary: As per institutional rules. Accommodation not provided.Interested candidates should download the application from the website (http://www.cscr.in/research-opportunities.php) and send the completed applications either by soft copy Email to: cscredu@cmcvellore.ac.inor by hard copy to The Principal, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore - 632 002, on or before December 19,2016 for Items 4(a) and 4(b).Note: Please mention the Job Code in the application form / email. The application / email without Job Codewill not be accepted.

5. Associate Research Officer for the Department of Pulmonary Medicine Job code:1169Qualification: M.Sc. Microbiology / M.Sc. Biotechnology. Mode of appointment: Project mode.Consolidated salary: Rs.20,000/- p.m. Accommodation not provided.Apply with bio-data, certificates and testimonial copies, contact phone number, email ID & address with pincode tothe Principal, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore - 632 002. email: princi.hr@cmcvellore.ac.inon or before December 17, 2016 for Item 5.Note: Please mention the Job Code in the application form / email. The application / email without Job Codewill not be accepted.

6. Civil Engineer (Project Mode) with B.Tech. / B.E/ Diploma in Civil Engineering qualification is requiredfor construction of Service and Teaching Facility at CMC Kannigapuram CampusPreference will be given to candidates with adequate experience.Consolidated salary: As per institutional rules.

7. Staff II Developmental Therapist for the Department of Developmental PaediatricsQualifications: B.Sc. Science subject with PG Diploma in Clinical Child Development or equivalent.Salary: As per institutional rules. Accommodation not provided. Age limit: 35 years.

Applications to be done only through online application system. Please log on to http://www.cmch-vellore.eduLink: “Vacancies”. Note: Only online applications will be accepted; Hard copies will not be accepted.Applications will close on December 12, 2016 for Item 6 and December 19, 2016 for Item 7.

Situations Vacant