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75th Anniversary Virtual Lecture Series: “Forged by Flame” – The Challenge of Being a Woman in Medicine in India in the Mid-20th Century

The Vellore Christian Medical College (CMC) Foundation continued its 75th Anniversary celebration through the 4th virtual lecture titled “Forged by Flame – The Challenge of Being a Woman in Medicine …

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75th Anniversary Virtual Lecture Series: Impact of CMC’s Education Experience on the Health and Wellbeing of India

On April 21st the Vellore Christian Medical College (CMC) Foundation launched “Impact of CMC’s Education Experience on the Health and well-being of India”, part two of the three-part virtual lecture …

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75th Anniversary Virtual Lecture Series: The Legacy of the Scudder Family & their Passion for Missionary Work

In the spirit of celebrating the Vellore Christian Medical College (CMC) Foundation’s 75th Anniversary, the Foundation hosted its second virtual event titled “The Legacy of the Scudder Family and their …

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75th Anniversary Virtual Lecture Series: How CMC’s Research is Impacting India’s Health and Well-Being

Part one of a three-part series, “How CMC’s Research is Impacting India’s Health and Well-Being” is a 25-minute virtual lecture that offers the personal perspective of CMC-trained physician-scientist, Dr. Gagandeep …

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“The Challenge & Charm of Research with the People ” – Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration Delivered by Dr. Abhay Bang

Every year, the Christian Medical College Vellore (CMC), together with the Vellore CMC Foundation, honors Dr. Ida S. Scudder’s legacy by recognizing an individual (or couple) who exemplify her courage, …

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Foundation Hosts Uplifting Humanity-Themed Gala, Shines Light on the Selfless Achievements of CMC Founder, Dr. Ida Scudder

It was an evening highlighted by the presence of CBS Broadcast Journalist, Lesley Stahl, and NPR’s award-winning legal affairs correspondent, Nina Totenberg. At the Foundation’s 2022 Gala, we paid tribute …

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Fairfax Financial Holdings, Quess Corp and CMC Vellore Partner to Open 350-Bed Pediatric Specialty Center on CMC’s New Ranipet Campus

On Friday, May 6, 2022, Fairfax Financial Holdings, along with its business services provider Quess Corp, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, to …

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President’s Year-in-Review

The Foundation and CMC have once again been selected by USAID as an American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) grant recipient, a federally funded program that supports infrastructure and capital improvement initiatives. The FY2020 ASHA Grant will support the use of robotics and Artificial Intelligence to help improve physical rehabilitation for people with disabilities.

“Rekindle: Sisterships in Mission” Event Held in Partnership with RCA

On Thursday, Dec. 9th the Women’s Transformation and Leadership ministry from the Reformed Church in America (RCA) in collaboration with the Vellore Christian Medical College (CMC) Foundation held a virtual celebration entitled “Rekindle: Sisterships in Mission”. The RCA Women’s Leadership group including Reverend Liz Testa, Coordinator for Women’s Transformation and Leadership, helped to design and host this global mission event for hope. The evening’s program highlighted the season of Advent, Dr. Ida Scudder’s 151st birthday, and CMC’s endeavor to construct a maternity hospital in the Jawadhi Hills region of south India.