Dr. Anila Korula Retires

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1 Vol.No.54. No.26 FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY DECEMBER 26, 2016 The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him,to the one who seeks him. Lamentations 3:25 Dr. Anila Korula Retires D r. Anila Korula completed her MBBS from the Madras Medical College and joined our institution in 1981 as a post graduate trainee in the Norman Institute of Pathology. She continued to work in the department upon completion of her post graduate training in 1984 and served in CMC for over 32 years. Dr. Korula was the Head of the Department of Pathology from 2006 to 2010, during which time she initiated the setting up of the Molecular Pathology and FISH laboratories. Dr. Korula is a highly skilled renal pathologist who has been involved in the reporting of kidney biopsies including kidney transplant biopsies for the past 26 years. Several pathologists who are recognised as able renal pathologists elsewhere, have been trained by her. Her other areas of interest include cardiac, lung and paediatric pathology, in which she gained experience during her time in Australia and New Zealand from 1987 to 1989, and later, in She has been involved in teaching Pathology to under-graduate and postgraduate students throughout her time in the department. She has supervised and actively participated in the postgraduate teaching programmes held daily in the Department of Pathology. She has also held weekly inter-departmental sessions for D.M. Nephrology trainees and consultants, and has been a faculty at several nephropathology meetings, workshops and slide seminars both within and outside our institution, as well as in the recent lung carcinoma preceptorship workshop. She was earlier involved in organising the Pathology teaching programme for paramedical students. Dr. Korula has guided and mentored M.D. and D.M. postgraduates in their theses and university examinations. She has been an undergraduate and postgraduate examiner in CMC and other medical colleges in Chennai affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. Dr. Korula has published several articles in reputed journals, both national as well as international. She has recently authored a book, Renal biopsy Interpretation: Current Perspectives which will be a valuable resource for pathology and nephrology trainees and faculty who are involved in this discipline. Dr. Anila is a meticulous histopathologist with an eye for detail. Her patient and persistent approach to diagnostic histopathology has inspired many of her younger colleagues. Her professionalism and her continuing and eager interest in keeping abreast of the latest developments in the various branches of histopathology are noteworthy. Her expertise in nephropathology and cardiovascular and pulmonary pathology will be sorely missed. She has a deep faith and has nurtured and supported many of her colleagues. She has managed a perfect work-life balance and her heart lies at the centre of her loving family. Dr. Anila s husband, Dr. Roy Korula retired a few years ago as the Head of Thoracic Surgery. Her son and daughter-in-law, Drs. Prithish and Sophy Korula, from the 1998 M.B.B.S. batch are both faculty in CMC. Her daughter, Ashika and husband Harsha Mathew are settled in Kerala. We praise and thank God for her commitment to our institution and wish her good health and much happiness as she begins another phase of life. 1

2 Christmas and New Year Message from the Director's Desk I remember last year we had to call off our Christmas celebrations to express solidarity with the victims of Chennai floods. This year too, we are saddened by the passing of our late chief minister and the devastation left behind by the cyclone few days ago. The transition to a cashless culture is a new experience which has come this Christmas season. In this wet and wilted environment, what is it we must feel and do this Christmas in 2016? There were none to rest the night. Finally, Mary delivered in an outhouse with the mouldy odour of hay and animal fur. It was an environment of constraints in different ways. those in pain, shelter to the displaced and comfort to those who need a good word. Even as we celebrate the joys of Christmas, let us be mindful of those in the slums, orphanages, old age homes, and jails in and around Vellore. If we can make one visit to one of these areas this Christmas and share a cake with them, their faces will light up. It s an act that will trigger a cascade of care and concern in us in the long term, they say. In yuletide spirit: the Christmas theme as characterised by the Laundry and Electrical Departments. Yet, the birth of Jesus was one that heralded hope. The angels joined in chorus to assure peace and goodwill to men by appearing to the shepherds who were poor people. Much like the patients we cater to. Celestial signs were given to the wise men who homed into Bethlehem following the Come to think of it, two thousand years star. They joined in the celebration That may be the best way to ago, a baby was born in much the same too because in their own lives, there celebrate Christmas Wishing milieu. It was the most difficult of was an anticipation of a messiah. every staff and student a joyous circumstances a newborn would Christmas and a bright, sunny and desire. Under the dictates of a Herod, Christmas in 2016, is different because prosperous New Year. a census taking had forced Mary and of the circumstances. But it is still a Joseph to travel on a donkey-back for season of hope. We must continue to Dr. Sunil Chandy quite a distance. Fatigue and thirst bring hope to the hopeless, relief to would have prompted Joseph to knock on the doors of many inns. 2

3 Turning of the Sod at CMC's Kannigapuram Site Envisioned years ago, the Kannigapuram Services and Educational Facility of CMC broke ground at the site of construction on 20th December, 2016, in the presence of Director, Dr. Sunil Chandy, Associate Director (Admin) Dr. Anil Kuruvilla, Council Chairman, Dr. M.C. Matthew, Vice Chairman, Dr. Sanjeeth Peter, Medical Superintendent, Dr. C.E. Eapen, Principal, Dr. Anna Pulimood, Nursing Superintendent, Dr. Premila Lee, Dean, College of Nursing, Dr. Selva Titus Chacko, General Superintendent, Mr. Ebinezar Sunderraj. It was a time of looking back and looking ahead for the CMC community that gathered to prayerfully reflect on the project at hand. The need for this upcoming facility was felt particularly in 2005, during the directorship of Dr. George Chandy, when it was first addressed. At the ceremony celebrating this soon-to-be establishment, Dr. Sunil Chandy acknowledged that it was an emotional moment for the collective family of CMC, particularly those who have been directly responsible for carrying forward the plan. This is a statement from God that He continually engages with us, he said, speaking of the favour of the Almighty that brought about timely sanctions and goodwill ambassadors. He extended his thanks to the General and Medical Superintendent s offices, the staff of various support services and the Executive and Finance Committees, for staying dedicated to the undertaking. Dr. Chandy then urged the institution to be joyful of its pioneering accomplishments towards social welfare, thankful for the opportunities that have rendered CMC a substantial instrument in the healing ministry and prayerful concerning potential challenges that lay in its journey forward. Dr. M.C. Matthew and Dr. George Chandy, former Director of CMC, both key individuals in this project, turned the first sod, setting in motion the construction of what will soon be CMC s latest campus. Dr. Matthew expressed his hope that CMC will continue to transcend beyond its technological advancements and credentials to remain a testimony of God s work. Dr. George Chandy noted that CMC has reached the height of trust and legacy where, the more it expands, the more it will be flocked by people with needs. Dr. Sanjeeth Peter voiced his belief that this latest facility would represent three things: a dwelling place of the living God, an altar that nurtures all who approach it, and the centennial aggregate of the institution s services, student training, outreach and advocacy earned from patients. The CMC Kannigapuram facility is expected to be the model project for Tamil Nadu, in that the replication of its design within the state will be permitted. By the time the facility is erected, CMC will have seen its milestone of one hundred years of medical education. Founder's Day 2016 Citations of retired staff members were presented, as they were each honoured with a memento of appreciation. Comprehensive reports of their beginnings in CMC, accolades and initiatives contributed to the institution were read out by the appointing authorities, making for a representation of long-standing career curves. Founder s Day is observed in CMC on the birthday of Dr. Ida Scudder, in appreciation of services rendered by the retired staff of that year. This time, in remembrance of her 146th birthday, the programme took place on 21st December at the Ida Scudder Auditorium, where Dr. Anand Job, retired Head, ENT Department, presided as the guest of honour. Dr. Job in his address to the gathering, likened CMC s growth to that of a tree the seed of a single-bed dispensary in 1900 has now branched out into an extensive network of campuses owing to the dedication of its staff. Prize winners of various talent contests and sporting events were also awarded at the programme. The following special awards were presented to the individiuals listed below: Dr. Thomas Koshi Award: Mr. Prabhu Dass A., Sel. Gr.II Radiographer, Radiodiagnosis Continued on Page 4 3

4 Founder's Day 2016 Continued from page 3 K.M. Eapen Award: Mr. V. Herbert Jaiwanth Kumar, Sr. Gr.I Artisan, P & O Services Best Hospital Attendant Award: Mr. A. Purushothaman, Hospital Attendant Gr.I, CHAD Best Housekeeping Attendant Award: Mr. M. Subramani, HHKA Gr.I, Ophthalmology Dr. Ida B. Scudder Essay Competition Award: Dr. Riddhi Das Gupta, Assistant Professor, Endocrinology Mr. John Sehar Memorial Essay The chief guest, Dr.Anand Job Competition Award - English: Mr. Samson Varghese, Sr. Chaplain Gr.III, Chaplaincy Mr. John Sehar Memorial Essay Competition Award - Tamil: Mr. L. Rajabalan, Clerk Typist Gr.III, Directorate Following a word of response on behalf of the retired staff by Mr. V. Herbert Jaiwanth Kumar and a vote of thanks by Mr. Kumaresan D., Secretary, General Services Board, the evening drew to a close on yet another steadfast CMC tradition. The Ninth Professor Benjamin M Pulimood Oration The Department of Medicine and Infectious Diseases organised the 9 th Professor Benjamin M Pulimood Oration on 2nd December, Dr. Pulimood is remembered by the Department of Medicine, as a remarkable teacher and clinician, by his patients as a compassionate physician, and by the institution as an extraordinary person with impeccable moral and ethical values. Dr. O.C. Abraham welcomed the gathering to this programme and the Principal, Dr. Anna Pulimood and Director, Dr. Sunil Chandy offered felicitations. The topic chosen for this year s oration, Tuberculous meningitis, has perplexed clinicians for decades with regard to diagnosis and management and India has recorded the largest number of tuberculosis cases. Professor Guy Thwaites, Director, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU), Vietnam, was chosen to deliver this oration. Dr. Thwaites trained in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in the UK. The oration was much appreciated as evidenced by the packed Wheeler Hall. New Catheterisation Laboratory Dedicated The new Catheterisation Laboratory was dedicated for patient care in the old library area at the Cardiology Office on 13th December, This will replace the old mobile lab which used to be the Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab. engineering services, under whose constant supervision the turn key project was completed in a record time of one month, were also present at the programme. The dedication ceremony began with a word of prayer by Rev. Raja in the presence of the Director, Dr. Sunil Chandy, General Superintendent, Mr. Ebenezer Sundarraj, Medical Superintendent, Dr. C.E. Eapen, and Deputy Nursing Superintendent, Mrs. Florence Esther. Heads of Department and staff of all the supporting 4

5 Rehabilitation Institute Celebrates its Golden Jubilee The Department of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation (PMR) celebrated the Golden Jubilee of the Mary Verghese Institute of Rehabilitation on 26th November, On this day in 1966, the Institute was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Health, Dr. Sushila Nayyar. Dr. Mary Verghese, who was a student of the 1946 batch of MBBS, suffered spinal cord injury following a road traffic accident which led to paraplegia, leaving her wheelchair-bound. She was treated by Dr. Paul Brand, the then Head of Orthopaedics and was sent for rehabilitation under Sir George Bedbrooke in Australia, where she was trained to be independent using a wheelchair. On her return to India, she found that there were no centres of rehabilitation in the country and took up the challenge to pursue her studies in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation under Dr Howard Rusk, New York, USA. With Diplomate of American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the highest postgraduate qualification in this speciality, she returned to Vellore and started the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at CMC, Vellore and subsequently the Rehabilitation Institute in Soon, patients from all over India started coming to meet her to get treated and rehabilitated. Popularly known as The Surgeon on Wheelchair, she was a source of inspiration and strength to all who came to her for treatment. For her pioneering work, the nation honoured Dr. Mary with a Padma Shri award in The institute that began with two rooms admitting 16 patients, now has 83 beds and treats about 900 patients annually. Patients with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, children with cerebral palsy and amputees are admitted for rehabilitation. Apart from doctors and nurses, the multidisciplinary team includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, social workers, engineers and prosthetists and orthotists. The institute has been designated as the WHO collaborating centre for development of Rehabilitation technology, Capacity Building and Disability prevention. It has a gait lab, Urodynamics lab, vocational rehabilitation programme and community rehab programme. Sports activities are an interesting feature of the rehab programme and several former patients have won laurels in the state and national scene. Pursuit of a cure for Spine injuries and reports of cell transplantation at several centres led the department to institute a Spinal Cord Regeneration Laboratory at Rehab Institute, which was supported by the Department of Bio Technology. Follow up of patients is organised through annual Rehab Melas, monthly support groups and regular home visits. To commemorate the journey over the last 5 decades, a coffee table book titled You Raise Me Up to More Than I Can Be, compiled and written by Dr. Pippa Deodhar, was released by the Principal, Dr. Anna Pulimood during the function. This book gives a good understanding of the institute and narrates stories of patients who have been rehabilitated to understand what rehabilitation means in real life. At the Golden Jubilee celebration, Dr. Suranjan Bhattacharji, former Director and former Head of PMR, recounted the journey of the Rehabilitation Institute over 50 years. Dr. Sunil Chandy, Director, Dr. P Zacharia, former Head of Physiology, Dr. Vinitha Ravindran, Deputy Dean and Mrs. Ruma Nayak, Deputy Nursing Superintendent gave their felicitations. Mrs. Susy Koshy, Mrs. Anna Jacob John and Mrs. Anna Zachariah, who played a crucial role in helping Dr. Mary set up the facility, as well as artist Suresh, were honoured during the ceremony. The plaque for a new Golden Jubilee floor was also unveiled at during programme, by Dr. Sunil Chandy. This was followed by a tree planting ceremony in gratitude of all who worked and currently work in the department. A refurbished canteen in the campus was dedicated by General Superintendent, Mr. Ebinezer Sundarraj. The celebration was well attended by retired staff and alumni of Rehab. 5

6 CMC College of Nursing turns two-time champion at Quiz Competition The annual Zenith Quiz on Mental Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing and general knowledge was conducted by PSG College of Nursing, Coimbatore, on 2nd December, Two teams from the CMC College of Nursing participated in the quiz. Among 32 teams from various colleges of South India, both CMC teams bagged first and second places. This is a winning streak by the College of Nursing, which secured the first place in this competition last year as well. I Prize: II Prize: Ms. Abina Anna John, IV Yr B.Sc.(N) Ms. Anju Chachy Philip, IV Yr B.Sc.(N) Ms. Ritty Ann Koshy, IV Yr B.Sc.(N) Ms. Vanitha G, Dip.Intern Ms. Reshma Antony, III Yr B.Sc.(N) Ms. Alphonsa Maria Joseph, III Yr B.Sc.(N) CMC grooves its way to fitness! Zumba is a vigorous, dance-based Columbian workout regime that can help burn upto 800 calories in a one-hour session, depending upon the intensity. CMC introduced this fitness programme within its community in 2013, and it has become an engaging health trend since. Mr. Platinie Paul, a ZIN-certified Zumba instructor for adults and children conducts classes for children at the Community hall in the Hospital Campus on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 pm. Zumba for children is customised with games and activities into the dance routine. For adults, he conducts classes in the Pharmacy Block in the college campus, the Community Hall in the Hospital campus. For details, please visit: platinie123.zumba.com/ The Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, who observed Diabetes Week recently, also incorporated Zumba into their programme and classes were conducted in Vidyalayam, and Ida Scudder School to make children aware of the importance of physical exercise early and through an enjoyable approach. The footage of this can be viewed at watch?v=tdlyopwrn9k Multi-Level Car Parking Facility for CMC Staff Installed The Multi-Level Car Parking Lot with 62 car slots was dedicated at the Centenary Grounds on 5th November, Mr. Jayasankar, Senior Engineer and Head, Planning, briefed the gathering about the inception of this facility and revealed that this parking lot is the first of its kind in Vellore. Director, Dr. Sunil Chandy felicitated the gathering and inaugurated the facility in the presence of Associate Director (Admin), Dr. Anil Kuruvilla, Medical Superintendent, Dr. C.E. Eapen, and Nursing Superintendent, Dr. Premila Lee. Mr. Ebinezar Sundarraj, General Superintendent (Ag), in his closing remarks extended his thanks to the Administration for their support and the Engineering Departments comprising Planning, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical, for setting up this state-of-the-art facility. England for This award is in recognition of his work on Keratinocytes stem cell behaviour in the skin with implications for skin cancer and wound healing. The last (and only) alumni recipient for this award was Paul Brand in 1952, when he gave a lecture titled "The reconstruction of the hand in Leprosy". Congratulations! Dr. Amit Roshan (1997) has been elected to the Hunterian Professorship from the Royal College of Surgeons of The Hunterian Lectures in the honour of John Hunter, widely regarded as the Father of Modern Surgery and by whom the Hunterian Collection was delivered to the Royal College of Surgeons of London at the end of the 19th Century. They continue to be highly regarded and prestigious awards within the field of surgery and are Continued on Page 7 awarded annually in stiff competition. 6

7 Congratulations! Continued from page 6 Dr. Upasana Kachroo, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology was awarded the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University Medal in physiology during the University Convocation held on 3 rd December Dr. Muniya Thokchom, Assistant Professor in Paediatrics won the Second Prize for her Oral paper entitled 'Assessment of utility of urinary TWEAK as a marker of lupus nephritis in children with Systemic lupus erythematosus' at the 28 th Annual National Conference of the Indian Society of Paediatric Nephrology (ISPNCON) held in Cuttack, Odisha from 9 th to 11 th December, Dr. J.P. Anurekha, Post Doctoral Fellow, Reproductive Medicine won the first prize for oral presentation on 'Influence of Abstinence on the fertility outcome in Assisted Reproductive Technology' at the National Conference of YUVA ISAR (Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction) 2016 held in Kochi, Kerala on 12 th and 13 th November, At APCON 2016 (the national meeting of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists) held in Jaipur: Dr. Vandana Kamath, Cytogenetics, won the Best Oral Paper award at for her presentation 'The inversion 16 in acute myeloid leukemia'. Dr. Ananth Vikas J., Final Year Post Graduate student, Pathology won The Best Paper for his presentation titled 'Cell counter parameters in early identification of dengue and scrub typhus' and the first place in the APCON QUIZ At the Tata Memorial - Difficult Airway Conference organised by All India Difficult Airway Association in Mumbai from 9 th to 11 th December, 2016: Dr. Amit Mathew, final year MD, Department of Anaesthesia won the 1 st prize in oral presentation. Dr. Rahul Pillai and Dr. Raj Sahaanandan won the 2 nd prize in oral presentation. Dr. Jacob Chandy, final year MD, Department of Anaesthesia won the 1 st prize in poster presentation. Dr. M.J. Paul, Professor, Endocrine Surgery was awarded 'Award of Honour' for having delivered the Prof. K. Krishnamoorthy Golden Independence conference commemorative oration on 'Adrenal Surgery - from Mystery to Mastery' at the ASICON 2016 held in Mysore on 15 th December, The following candidates were successful in the Postgraduate M.Sc. Examination held in October 2016: M.Sc. Biostatistics (Part-I): Ms. Kushala C., Ms. K. Poornima, Ms. Priyanka Sen, Mr. Pulipati S.M.N. Sairam, Ms. Renuka V., Mr. Rishav Mukherjee and Ms. Sanghati Mukherjee. M.Sc. Biostatistics (Part-II): Mr. Nishakar Thakur and Ms. Sudarshana Biswas. M.Sc. Medical Physics (Part-I): Ms. Amala John and Ms. Josmi Joseph. M.Sc. Medical Physics (Part-II): Ms. Shylvea Shalom Pandian S. and Ms. Sothing Vashum. Ms. Shreya Rosa Stephen (Batch of 2012) and Mr. Ahikam Devadason J. (Batch of 2013) were awarded as Runners-up in the Zonal Round of the 29 th IAP Paediatric Quiz for undergraduates on 27 th November, 2016 in Cochin. Master of Physiotherapy (Orthopaedics) Course Admission 2017 Christian Medical College, Vellore invites applications for the M.P.T. Course for the year Admission Bulletin and Application form can be downloaded from our website The last date for submission of completed application form and supporting documents to The Registrar s Office, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore is on 27 th January REGISTRAR registrar@cmcvellore.ac.in Situations Vacant 1. Assistant Professor with M.Ch. (Paed. Surgery) for the Department of Paediatric Surgery Salary scale: As per institutional ruels. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability). 2. Senior Resident with M.S. / DNB (Orthopaedics) for the Department of Orthopaedics Unit -II Salary: Rs.44,940 (Consolidated). Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability). Apply with bio-data, certificates and testimonial copies with contact phone number, ID & address with pincode to the Principal, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore , princi@cmcvellore.ac.in on or before December 31, 2016 for Item 1 and January 07, 2017 for Item 2. Continued on Page 8 7

8 Situations Vacant Continued from Page 7 3. Staff II Perfusionist for the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Qualifications: B.Sc. with PG Diploma Cardio Pulmonary Perfusion Care Technology Course / B.Sc. in Cardio Pulmonary Perfusion Care Technology. Salary scale: As per institutional rules. Age limit: 35 years. Job description: Managing Cardio Pulmonary Bypass, IABP, ECMO, care of Heart Lung Machine, Ventilators, Monitors and ECHO machine. On call duties involves covering ICU and OR emergencies, weekends and night duties on rotation. Applications to be done only through online application system. Please log on to Link: "Vacancies". Note: Only online applications will be accepted; Hard copies will not be accepted. Applications will close on January 09, 2017 for Item Management Intern Qualifications: Fulltime MBA / MHA / Bachelors in Engineering / Masters in any Science discipline / P.G. Diploma in Administration, Bachelor in Pharmacy. Consolidated stipend: Rs.8,990/- p.m. Preference will be given to those who have completed Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Administration Course in C.M.C. Job description is available at home.cmcvellore.ac.in Link : "Vacancies". Icon: "Management Intern". 5. Audit Assistant Gr.III Qualification: B.Com + one year computer training + one year CMC trainee in Internal Audit Department passed. Salary: Basic of Rs.9,670/- and applicable allowances. Job description is available at home.cmcvellore.ac.in Link : "Vacancies". Icon: "Audit Assistant Gr.III". 6. Audit Assistant Trainee Qualification: B.Com + one year computer training. Stipend: Rs.5,395/-. Job description is available at home.cmcvellore.ac.in Link : "Vacancies". Icon: "Audit Assistant Trainee". Applications are invited only through online application system on or before January 07, 2017 for Item 4 January 09, 2017 for Items 5 and Ida Scudder School, Vellore , Tamil Nadu. (Affiliated to the CISCE, New Delhi) invites applications for the following posts: (a) Principal: Applicants must be post graduates with B.Ed., / M.Ed., preferably in the age group of years with adequate teaching and administrative experience in reputed schools. Excellent communication and leadership skills required. Partly furnished accommodation is provided inside the school campus. Only Christians need apply for the Principal s Post. (b) Teachers: Higher Secondary Level: Economics, Secondary CMC PROMOTIONS OFFICE New ID: cmc.promotionsoffice@cmcvellore.ac.in Special Prayers: December 25-31, 2016 Psychiatry:Dr. Mary Anju Kuruvilla and staff Dr. Deepa Ramaswamy and staff Dr. Anna Tharyan and staff Dr. Manoranjitham and staff YWCA Canteen: Mrs. Shyamala Chittaranjan and staff Men's Intern Quarters Warden: Dr. Rajiv Michael and staff Ladies' Intern Quarters Warden: Dr. Selvamani and staff ELS Book Shop: Mr. K. Jose and staff Central Bank of India Post Office (College and Hospital) Karpagam Co-operative Store Watchnight Services: December 31, pm : Scudder Auditorium Rev. Hamar B Lyngkhoi pm : Hospital Chapel Rev. D.P. Joseph Devaraj Sunday Services : January 01, pm : Scudder Auditorium Rev. Dr. Finney Alexander 6.30 pm : Hospital Chapel Rev. Dr. T. Arul Dhas Memoranda: A new Head & Neck Surgery Department (Higher Specialty) will commence with effect from December 17, The department will be constituted with faculty from the Departments of General Surgery and ENT. Dr. Rajiv C. Michael, Professor of ENT is appointed Acting Head of the Department of Head & Neck Surgery. Obituary: Mrs. Susan Pulimood, mother of Dr. Susanne A. Pulimood, (MBBS batch of 1979), mother-in-law of Dr. O.C. Abraham, Professor & Head of Medicine Department and grandmother of Dr. Nitin Alexander Abraham (Batch of 2011) on 21 st December, Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved members of the family at this time of grief and loss. Level: English, Maths, Physics, Biology, History & Geography, Primary Level: English, Maths, Montessori Trained, Craft. Applicants for Higher Secondary level should be post-graduates, for Secondary and Primary level should be graduates / post graduates in the respective subjects with B.Ed degree. All applicants should be proficient in English. Weightage is given for applicants with teaching experience in reputed schools. Eligible candidates can download the application from the school website: and apply to the Correspondent, Ida Scudder School, Viruthampet, Vellore , Tamil Nadu, furnishing the bio-data, passport size photograph, photo copies of necessary certificates, contact number and address, on or before January 15, 2017 for Items 7(a) and 7(b). 8