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Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

About
The Department of Medicine was founded in 1948, pioneered by Dr. P. Kutumbiah, Dr. K.I. Vythilingam and Dr. P. Koshy. The department has a rich history dating back to about 116 years of caring and 68 years of training postgraduate to serve mankind. There are not many post-graduate training programmes in their country that can claim such a heritage.

The department is strongly committed to teaching and research that places the development of medical knowledge and practice into broader social and cultural contexts of India. In recent years, the field of medicine has undergone an important transformation. Although the study of the development of scientific and medical knowledge remains crucial to the field, the changing dynamic nature of scientific and medical practices, the experiences of health and illness, as well as the history of health policies have modified the department over the years and are strongly reflected in the research and teaching aspects of the program.

Alka Ganesh, Over the last few years itself, Intensive care, Infectious Diseases, Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Toxicology have developed within the department and have found their own paths to develop even further. This department was built on the ‘shoulders of giants’ who rightfully accepted the call to serve in this institution. Pioneers such as Kutumbiah, Vythilingam and P.Koshy strived to live up to the institution's ideals reiterated in its motto: “Not to be ministered unto, but to minister” and played a major role in the establishment of the unique ethos of the hospital where the patient's interests override all others. There are several other torchbearers who have not only kept the flame burning but also added to its brightness such as Satyabama Johnson, Dr. Benjamin Mani Pulimood, Dr.Dr. T.S Koshy, Dr. Lily John, Dr. A.M.Cherian, Dr.Dr. Dilip Mathai, Dr.George John and Dr. Kurien Thomas.

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