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Hail the Heaven Born Prince of Peace!And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God inthe highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!” - Luke 2: 13, 14

Christmas greetings in the Name of the heaven born Prince of peace, Jesus Christ!

(Philippians 4:7) – God’ssupernatural peace surpassesnatural understanding. The wordShalom also means unity andaccord; it can therefore be achievedthrough a cordial relationship withGod and also with His everycreation. No one can live inisolation. The more wecompartmentalise our lives, the morewe distort God-intended peace. But,when we live in unity in spite of ourdifferences, with the spirit ofacceptance, Shalom pervades ourday-to-day living.

Another thing that often standsbetween us and Shalom is fear.We fear sickness, uncertainty, abroken relationship, financialconstraint and such, which keep usfrom reaching God-given peace.Virgin Mary feared when she heardan angel saying she would bear a sonin her womb through the Holy Spirit.Joseph was frightened when he heardabout his fiancée being with child.

ow can we have peace whenwe are surrounded by gloomysituations in every realm of our

daily living – sickness, war, naturalcalamities and economic crisis?Is peace utopian? For many, peaceseems to be an unattainable desire.However, dear friends, such dismalcircumstances can no longer deny usthe Christmas hope for peace and goodwill toward all humanity. During the birthof Christ, people experiencedpeace-less situations because ofspiritual bankruptcy, moral deformity,political oppression as well as socialmarginalisation. Yet, God restoredpeace which He promised, by sendingHis only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, whowould be called 'The Prince of Peace'.

The Hebrew word for peace is Shalom,which is widely understood as peace ofGod that would be experienced at thepersonal, communal and national level,in the midst of every possible lifestruggle. The apostle Paul calls this the"peace that surpasses all understanding"

The shepherds were terrified whenthey saw the angel…but, the birthof Christ brought joy and peace intheir lives, because they identifiedthemselves with the Prince ofPeace, Jesus Christ.

Herod was also disturbed, but in adifferent sense, when he heardabout the birth of Jesus, because hehad separated his life from thesource of eternal peace.

Jesus said, “I have said this to you,so that in me you may have peace.In the world you face persecution.But take courage; I have conqueredthe world!” (John 16: 33). May theheaven-born Prince of Peace enableus to experience His absolute peace,Shalom, in our lives.

Wishing you a joyful Christmasand a fruitful New Year,

Rev. Ananthi Arputha MaryHead, Chaplaincy

Vol.No.54. No.25 FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY DECEMBER 19, 2016

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Short Course in Clinical Tropical Medicine for Doctors

Hospital Day 2016 - Valedictory Ceremony

The Department of Infectious Diseases, in collaboration with thedepartments of Wellcome Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, hostedthe Tenth International Short Course in Clinical Tropical Medicinefrom 21st November to 3rd December, 2016, at IDTRC. Twenty fivestudents including 15 from outside the country attended the two-week-long course which offered lectures, clinical bedside sessions andlaboratory practicals in bacteriology, virology, parasitology andmycology. Expertise was offered by international faculty from theUniversity of Oxford, UK, University of Liverpool, UK, McGill University, Canada, Haukeland University andCenter of Geographic Medicine & Tropical Diseases, Norway, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, NanyangTechnological University, Singapore, University of OTAGO, New Zealand and NIMHANS, Bangalore.Faculty from the departments of Wellcome Microbiology, Clinical Microbiology, Virology, Child Health III,Neurology, Neurosurgery, Dermatology, SLRTC Karigiri, CHAD and Infectious Diseases contributed actively tothe learning process. This course was initiated in 2007 and has so far trained 90 Indian and 172 internationalstudents in the different aspects of Tropical Medicine.A Travel Medicine Workshop was also organised on 26th November, 2016 for nurses and physicians. TravelMedicine, which is just emerging in India, is a specialty dedicated to assessing risk for travelers and offering counselto them with regard to prevention of illnesses and injury. Data is now available in geo-sentinel and other travelnetworks with regard to returning travelers. With increasingly cheap travel options being available and peoplebecoming more adventurous, this is a specialty with increasing relevance and importance.

The Valedictory function of Hospital Day 2016 was held on Dec 14 in the Norman Auditorium. Dr.C.E. Eapen,Medical Superintendent welcomed the gathering and said that he enjoyed visiting all the stalls. Dr. Sunil Chandy,Director thanked each department who put up stalls for their enthusiasm, dedication and innovation.Mrs.Jasmine Anand, Mr.Sadhu, Dr.Ivan James and Mr.Joshua gave feedback on their experiences during theHospital Day and highlighted on the joy of working together. Students from various schools visited the stalls andasked several questions pertaining to health and illness. The cultural programmes organized on December 2nd and 3rd

evenings were well appreciated by the local public & staff.Drs. Anil Kuruvilla, C.E. Eapen, Premila Lee and Mr. Ebenezer Sundarraj who were the judges for the event werespecially thanked. Speaking on behalf of the judges, Dr. Anil Kuruvilla said that all departments had put in a lot ofeffort to organize the stalls that were interesting and educative. Our gratitude to the nurses, doctors & support stafffor organizing the Hospital Day stalls despite the short time and bad weather.Winners List:Clinical Department Category: Haematology, Cardiology and Medical Oncology; Radiation TherapyPara Clinical Department Category: Microbiology, Anatomy, Pharmacology & Clinical Pharmacology; CytogeneticsSupport Services Category: CMC Rescue Team, Medical Nursing and Lifestyle stall; CHRIS card (OP services)Non-Medical: Electrical and DietarySpecial Prizes Category: Paediatrics, Community Health, Obstetrics, HLRS and Health check up stallMost Popular Stall (evaluated based on online feedback by the public and school children): Department of AnatomyAll participants in the stalls for Hospital Day 2016 will be given certificates that can be collected from MS Office onMonday December19, 2016.

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Congratulations!

• Dr. Gagandeep Kang, Professor, Wellcome Trust Research Laboratory, Division of GastrointestinalSciences was awarded the Infosys Prize in life sciences for the year 2016, for her pioneering contributions tounderstanding the natural history of rotavirus and other infectious diseases that are important both globally and inIndia.• Dr. D.J. Christopher, Professor and Head of Pulmonary Medicine, was nominated as member of the India TBconsortium, under the aegis of ICMR, by the Director General of Health Services.• Dr. Edwin Stephen, Professor and Head, Vascular Surgery, was awarded the FRCS Degree by the RoyalCollege of Surgeons, Glasgow.• At the National Conference of Indian Rheumatology Association 2016, held in Kerala from 24th to 27th November,2016:Dr. Ruchika Goel, Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, was honoured withthe Zydus Oration.Dr. Avanish Jha and Dr. Jayastu, Postgraduates, Medicine, were runners-up in the Dr. S.D. Deodhar,Postgraduate Intercollegiate Rheumatology Quiz.• Trainees and faculty of CMC won the following prizes at the National Conference, NAPCON 2016, held inMumbai between 24th and 27th November:Poster: Respiratory Infections - 1st prize - Dr. Rohit K.O. (final year MD)Poster: Miscellaneous - 1st prize - Dr. Shahir Afshan (final year Post Doctoral Fellow)Paper: Interstitial Lung Diseases - 2nd prize - Dr. Avinash A. Nair (final year MD)Paper: Critical Care - 2nd prize - Dr. Dinesh Prabhu (Asst. Prof).• The students of College of Nursing participated in the Intercollegiate Sports Meet organised by the Tamil NaduDr. MGR Medical University at JKK Nataraja Sreesakthimayeil Institute of Nursing & Research, Namakkal, on25th and 26th November, 2016.Ms. Upasana, IV yr B.Sc.(N) won the first prize in shuttle badminton.The college team represented by Ms. Jinu Jose, IV yr B.Sc.(N), Ms. Jibi Jose, IV yr B.Sc.(N), Ms. RejinRomi, III yr B.Sc.(N) and Ms. Krupamol Thomas, II yr B.Sc.(N) won the third prize in the 4x100m relay.

Retirement

Upcoming Event

Diabetes Foot Care and Footwear Training Programme for DoctorsThe Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism will be organising a Foot Care and Footwear TrainingProgramme for Doctors from 3rd to 6thJanuary, 2017 (4-day programme) with practical and theoreticalintonation, followed by assessment.The course is recognised by the Dr. MGR Medical University for 30 CME credit points. Certificates willbe awarded on completion.For registration details and dates, contact: Mrs. Bharathi - 98943 17506 / 0416-228-3156.Who can apply: MD General Medicine / MS General Surgeons / MD Family Medicine / Diabetologist /Endocrinologist / Community Health.e-mail: insulin05cmc@gmail.comCourse Fee: Rs.5,500/- (Inclusive of Course Materials, Lunch and Refreshments).

Having completed 39 years of service, Mrs. C. Manimozhi, Sr. Secretary, Obstetrics & GynaecologyUnit-II, retired on 20th November, 2016. She joined CMC on 2nd September, 1977.Her husband, Mr.Chokkanadan is a retired Manager from South Eastern Roadways and they areblessed with a daughter.

The CMC Community appreciates her many years of dedicated services to the institution andwishes her a fulfilling retired life.

Special Prayers : December 18 - 24, 2016

Kolhapur Church CouncilCouncil Members: Rev.David Balwant Samudre

Dr. Shashikant K. Kurane

Director, Miraj Medical CentreCouncil Member: Dr. Nathaniel SaseMizo Presbyterian Church SynodCouncil Members: Dr. L.H. Thanga Singson

Rev. P.C. PachhlingaHospital: Synod Hospital, Durtlang,

Mizoram

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4CMC PROMOTIONS OFFICENew E-mail ID: cmc.promotionsoffice@cmcvellore.ac.in

Situations Vacant

Sunday Services : December 25, 20166.00 pm : Scudder Auditorium

Rev. Rajdeep Samal6.30 pm : Hospital Chapel

Rev. Hamar B Lyngkhoi

Memoranda:The Department of Radiotherapy willhenceforth function as three units.Dr. Selvamani B., Professor of Radiotherapywill continue as Head of the Department ofRadiotherapy till 16th July, 2018.Dr. Thomas Samuel Ram, Professor ofRadiotherapy is appointed Acting Head ofRadiotherapy Unit-I with effect from9th December, 2016.

Dr. Simon Pradeep Pavamani, Professor ofRadiotherapy, will continue as Acting Head ofRadiotherapy Unit-II.Dr. Selvamani B., Professor of Radiotherapyis appointed Head of Radiotherapy Unit-IIIfor a four-year term, with effect from9th December, 2016.

1. Assistant Professor with MD / DNB (General Medicine) for the Medical I.C.USalary scale: As per institutional rules.Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability).

2. Registrar (Non PG) with MBBS for the Department of Obstetrics &Gynaecology Unit –II Salary: Rs.19,250/- (Consolidated).Accommodation provided (Partly Furnished, Depending on availability).Apply with bio-data, certificates and testimonial copies with contact phonenumber, email ID & address with pincode to the Principal, Christian MedicalCollege, Bagayam, Vellore-632 002, email: princi@cmcvellore.ac.in on orbefore December 24, 2016 for Item 1 and December 31, 2016 for Item 2.

3. Senior Programmer Gr.V (Project) for RUHSA DepartmentQualifications: MCA / B.Tech / B.E (Computer Science) / MS in Computer Science.Preference will be given to those who have completed 1 year as Programmer Traineein CMC. Salary: Rs.20,000/- (Consolidated pay). Age limit: 35 years.Job description: Project Work in RUHSA.

4. Staff III Laboratory Auxillary for the Department of TransfusionMedicine & ImmunohaematologyQualifications: Graduate + One year Inservice training as Laboratory Auxillary.Age limit: 35 years. Salary scale: As per institutional rules.Job description: The person will be responsible for blood and other samplecollection in OP and Wards. They will also be posted in sections for specimencollection related work.Applications to be done only through online application system.Please log on to http://www.cmch-vellore.edu Link: “Vacancies”.Note: Only online applications will be accepted; Hard copies will not be accepted.Applications will close on December 26, 2016 for Item 3 and January 02, 2017for Item 4.

5. Administrative Assistant for the Missions Office / DepartmentMinimum qualification: Degree related to Medical Science and Hospital Management.Age limit: Below 35 years. Consolidated salary: Rs.15,000/-Accomodation not provided.Apply with bio-data, certificates and testimonial copies with contact phonenumber, email ID & address with pincode to the Associate Director (Missions), Christian Medical College,Vellore-632 004, email: missionsoffice@cmcvellore.ac.in on or before December 26, 2016 for Item 5.

6. Schieffelin Institute of Health - Research and Leprosy Centre, Karigiri – 632 106 invites applications for the postof Warden required for Shanthigramam, a Home for Leprosy treated persons rejected by their families, adjacent toS.I.H-R & LC, Karigiri. Qualifications: Spinster or a person without any encumbrance preferred.Male or female can apply. Nurses also can apply. Above 30 and below 60 years of age.Free boarding and lodging provided. Salary according to qualification and experience.Job includes taking care of the residents, maintaining home accounts and other daily routine.Apply with bio-data along with photocopies of certificates and testimonials addressed to the Chairman, Shanthigramam,C/o. S.I.H - R & LC., Karigiri – 632 106.7. Schieffelin Institute of Health - Research and Leprosy Centre, Karigiri – 632 106 invites applications for thefollowing posts: (a) Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (b) General Physician (c) OphthalmologistQualification: MD / DNB / DGO (for items a & b) MS / DO (for item c).

8. Schieffelin Institute of Health - Research and Leprosy Centre, Karigiri – 632 106 invites applications for thefollowing post of Salesman for Rubber UnitQualification : Graduate - full time course (Not Distance Education) with minimum 3 years experience. Age: below 30 years.Only male candidates need to apply.Apply with bio-data along with photocopies of certificates and a demand draft for Rs.50/- in favour of “SIH-R&LC.,Karigiri” addressed to the Director, SIH-R&LC., Karigiri, Pin - 632 106 (Please refer website: www.karigiri.org).Last date for receipt of applications: 24th December 2016 for Items 7(a), 7(b), 7(c) and 8.