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We invite you to join us on Friday, May 19th at 10:00 am EST for the fourth lecture in our 75th-anniversary series. Guest speaker Sujata Srinivasan will discuss her upcoming book, 'Forged by Flame', which celebrates the life of CMC alumna, Dr. Rachel Chacko: vellorecmc.org/events/virtual-lecture-series-with-sujata-srinivasan/
You're Invited: A Virtual Lecture with Sujata Srinivasan - May 19th
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'Forged by Flame' - the Challenge of Being a Woman in Medicine in India in the Mid 20th Century Dear Friend, We invite you to join us on Friday, May 19th at 10:00 am EST for the fourth lecture in our
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Join us: 5th Annual Ecumenical Leadership Forum - May 11th
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Strengthening the Church Through Historical Relationships and Mutual Ministries of Compassion PLEASE JOIN US This year is a very important milestone in the history of the Vellore Christian Medical Col
Join us this Friday for part two of our three-part Virtual Lecture series on CMC's Commitment to Excellence in Healthcare. conta.cc/3KayfAZ
You're invited: A Virtual Lecture with Dr. Anna Pulimood - April 21, 2023
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Impact of CMC’s Education Experience on the Health and Wellbeing of India Dear Friend, We invite you to join us on Friday, April 21st at 10:00 am EDT for part two of our three-part series on CMC's C...
Join us tomorrow for the second lecture in our 75th-anniversary series. Guest speakers Susan Swanson and Dr. Reena George will engage in a historical discussion on "The Legacy of the Scudder Family and Their Passion for Missionary Work". us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XYqX67fjS1u-uxAaK4oXgg![]()
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“Service to Others” encapsulates how Dr. John Scudder and his wife Harriet approached their community in 1836 when they first arrived in India. Following them, the Scudder family embarked upon pioneering medical mission work, including the founding of CMC Vellore by Dr. Ida S. Scudder. Today, the family keeps their rich history alive through The Scudder Association Foundation and their continued partnership with CMC. ![]()
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Susan Swanson, a trained historian, is the great-granddaughter of Dr. Silas Scudder, founder of Scudder Memorial Hospital in Ranipet, India. She currently serves on the Board of the Scudder Association Foundation as Chair of Indian Grants. Susan also previously served on the Vellore CMC Foundation Board in the mid-1980s. ![]()
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After several years as a consultant radiation oncologist in the department started by Dr. Ida B. Scudder at Vellore, Dr. Reena George (Batch '85) trained in palliative medicine at Oxford with Dr. Robert Twycross. Returning to Vellore, she started the Palliative Care Unit in CMC in 2004, serving there until 2019. She also served as the first editor of the online Indian Journal of Palliative Care. Reena currently heads the Department of Continuing Medical Education and the CMC Archives. Her book, One Step at a Time (Roli Press, 2018) traces the vocational calls, choices, and struggles that led to the birth of the Christian Medical College Vellore. ![]()
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Register to join: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XYqX67fjS1u-uxAaK4oXgg
Happy International Women's Day! ![]()
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120+ years ago, Dr. Ida S. Scudder built an institution for women by women. Her vision was to provide compassionate, quality care for all women regardless of religion or social standing. Dr. Ida has since inspired countless women who have worked tirelessly for CMC and have contributed greatly to science and healthcare, not only for women but for everyone in India and globally. ![]()
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We are proud to have been built on the courage, determination, humility, and passion of so many remarkable women! #EmbraceEquity #iwd2023![]()
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Who inspires you to be a leader and a voice for equal opportunity for all?
Patient Care – COVID-19 Response – CMC Vellore readies 400-bed COVID-19 Care Facility at its new campus in Kannigapuram
Research – Christian Medical College, CMC, Vellore – Over 30,000 babies in India die each year from Rotor Virus – that was until CMC unique approach to research lead to the development of a vaccine.
Our History – Christian Medical College, CMC, Vellore – In this video you will see the moment that inspired a young woman to establish a Christian medical mission in Southern India over a 100 years ago.