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Personal Passion Drives Gift to the Hematology Department
Amid uncertainty and chaos, Dr. Sarah Alexander (Batch ’60), and her husband, C.J. Alexander, a Ph.D chemist, made agenerous gift to the Hematology Department at CMC for DNA and RNA
CMC Alumni Come Together for their Alma Mater
In response to an appeal by CMC Director, J.V. Peter, alumni batches are presently and quickly organizing to help mitigate financial hardships brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. While CMC
CMC Director Update on the Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dear Friends, We appreciate enormously the prayers, goodwill and support of all our friends. So many of you have sent in letters of encouragement, contributed financially, prayed for us continually,
How Social Distancing Has Brought Us Closer Together
In every part of the world, the desire to protect our own wellbeing and that of our families has created a newfound imperative for social distancing. As an added benefit,
2020 GOTC Reflections by Dr. Margaret Kumar (CON Batch ’63), President of the North American Alumni Association
The 2020 GOTC was originally scheduled to take place in Minneapolis, MN with Alex and Priya (Mariam) Alexander (Batch ‘88) and their team of CMC Graduates in the area as
CMC Opens One-of-a-Kind Dr. Ida Belle Scudder Assisted Living Center
On September 16, 2020, CMC organized a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at its newly completed Assisted Living Center, at which the North American Alumni Association, the Scudder Family, and CMC’s many
At the Forefront of the Fight Against COVID-19: Dr. Priya Abraham (Batch ’81)
In November 2019, just two months before the first coronavirus case was detected in India, Dr. Priya Abraham was appointed as the Director of the National Institute of Virology (NIV)
CMC doctors implant heart valve through jugular vein
A team of cardiologists of the Christian Medical College (CMC) Hospital, Vellore, has used a novel percutaneous route to implant a pulmonary valve in a 54-year-old woman from Puducherry. The
When Business as Usual Isn’t Working, Look to Nonprofits for Inspiration
“In the Covid-era, businesses must — and will — play an essential role in dealing with the hardships created by the pandemic. But to do so, they must also recognize
Primary care for India’s urban dwellers living in informal settlements during the COVID-19 pandemic: The experience of the Christian Medical College, Vellore, Department of Family Medicine
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire global community. By August 2020, India had seen over 2.8 million cases and 55,000 deaths. COVID-19 disproportionally affects India’s 81 million people living in urban
Personal Experience at CMC Inspires Launch of GoFundMe Campaign for CMC Health Workers
In 2018 Sujata Srinivasan, daughter of a CMC patient, personally witnessed the compassionate care that defines CMC. The experience left a lasting impression that inspired her to start a GoFundMe
Remaining Mission True: A Conversation with Peter Greer, Hope International
In light of creating new partnerships and remaining true to the founding mission of Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore, Dr. Chandra Singh, Associate Director at CMC reached out to
Newly Awarded ASHA Grant will Support an Advanced Simulation Training Center at CMC
Once again, the Vellore CMC Foundation has been awarded a Grant from USAID ASHA (American Schools and Hospitals Abroad)! The funds awarded, $430,939, will be utilized to purchase the equipment
As India Faces a Rapid and Extreme Surge in Coronavirus Cases, CMC Again Rises to the Challenge
After initially appearing to have curbed the spread of the coronavirus, India, the world’s second most populous nation, has struggled to cope with what is now considered the fastest-expanding outbreak.
Docs Try New Stem Cell Therapy to Help Children with ‘Brittle Bones’
Chennai: When Devi’s baby was just 45 days old, he fractured his leg. There was no external cause or injury, it just happened on its own, says Devi, a homemaker
Coronavirus: Serum Institute gets approval for phase 2 and 3 human trials of Oxford vaccine
The Drug Controller General of India on Sunday granted permission to the Serum Institute of India in Pune to conduct phase two and three human clinical trials of the coronavirus
CMC Goes For Non-Invasive Ventilation to Treat Severe Cases
Christian Medical College (CMC) has opened an exclusive ward to manage severe cases of COVID-19 with a non-invasive respiratory support method. Under the non-invasive ventilation (NIV), oxygen is delivered under
TN Gov’t and CMC Vellore’s Protocol to Treat COVID-19 Patients Receives Praise
The Tamil Nadu government and the Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore received praise for their treatment of COVID-19 patients from Dr PV Ramesh, who is Additional Chief Secretary to the
Covid-19 Patient Gets Double Lung Transplant, Offering Hope for Others
CMC Alumnus Dr. Ankit Bharat (Batch ’97) led the team at Northwestern University that performed a lifesaving double lung transplant for a 20-year old COVID-19 patient in Chicago. Read the
Foundation Chair Shares Thoughts About Recent Visit to CMC
During the last week of January, Dr. Philip Ninan, Board Chair, represented the Vellore CMC Foundation at CMC’s Council Meeting in Vellore. This afforded him an opportunity to meet with
A NEW CMC MILESTONE: Chittoor Campus Granted Provisional Affiliation for the College of Nursing
On November 21, 2019, CMC was granted a provisional affiliation for the College of Nursing located on the Chittoor campus to start a Bachelor of Science degree program during the
ASHA Partners Meeting – February 2020
This year’s American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) Partners Meeting was held on February 18 – 19, 2020. Theannual meeting, held in Washington DC, was dedicated to the theme “Financing
Small Drawing, Big Dreams
My story is a humble one – I’m the daughter of two fiercely honest and unbelievably diligent people with outstanding qualities which I imbibed. Growing up, I was fortunate to
Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future
One hundred and twenty years ago, CMC founder Dr. Ida S. Scudder responded to a calling to care for the underserved. Driven by her vision to provide compassionate, quality care
‘Backtrack Vocals’ Creates Virtual Stage Bringing Joy to CMC’s Global Community
Backtrack Vocals, a 5-person pop vocal group based in New York City, used their exciting arrangements of some familiar tunes to showcase each of their top-notch vocal (and beatboxing) abilities while performing
Level 1 Trauma & Specialty Medicine Center Opening
Kannigapuram, Tamil NaduJune 24, 2020 @ 11:00am
RCA Women’s Breakfast
(Virtual) New York, New YorkApril 22, 2020 @ 9:00 am EDT
Edison Pastoral Prayer Gathering
(Virtual) New York, New YorkMay 7, 2020 @ 6:00 pm EDT
Chairman’s Campaign: Honoring Our Past, Building the Future
As we pay tribute to Dr. Ida Scudder during the 150th anniversary of her birth, and celebrate the accomplishments of the extraordinary institution she founded, we also look to the
CMC Follows Government’s Lead in its Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world at an alarming rate, the Christian Medical College, Vellore is taking aggressive action to prepare for the pandemic and ensure that care
Support Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation While You Shop!
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Dr. Priya Abraham (Batch ’81) is working to keep our communities healthy and safe.
Dr. Priya Abraham, who heads the National Institute of Virology in Pune, and her team have successfully isolated the SARS-CoV-2 virus, enabling scientists to work on vaccine candidates and drug research.
CMC’s Department of Urology Becomes Key Beneficiary of the Estate of Post-Graduate Alumnus, Dr. I.C. Vernon Netto
Retired urologist and CMC post-graduate alumnus, Dr. Vernon Netto passed away recently in Virginia at the age of 83. He is survived by a loving family and many dear friends.
CMC, Scudder Family, and Reformed Church in America Reunite at RCA Mission 2020
Members of the Vellore CMC Foundation staff and board (John Riehl, Deepika Srivastava, and Dr. James Taylor) were active participants at the Reformed Church in America’s (RCA’s), Global Mission 2020
Vellore CMC Foundation & Scudder Association Foundation Together Attend RCA Mission 2020
Members of the Vellore CMC Foundation staff and board (John Riehl, Deepika Srivastava, and Dr. James Taylor) were active participants at the Reformed Church in America’s (RCA’s), Global Mission 2020
2019 Year In Review
Through the generosity of CMC alumni, the Scudder family, friends, and faith community, the Foundation continued to provide transformational support to CMC and to its many programs in support of
Dr. C. Solomon (Batch ’73) Never Turns Down a Patient
In Gadag, India, Dr. Solomon best is known for seeing his patients 24/7 at the CSI Basel Mission Hospital. New Indian Express featured a story about Dr. Solomon and his