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Dr. Sunil Jonathan Holla Retires
Dr. Sunil Jonathan Holla Retires
Dr. Sunil Jonathan Holla Retires
Clinical Microbiology :
Dr. Joy Sarojini Michael and Staff
member of the Administrative Committee of CMC, Vellore from 2015 to 2017 and a member of the task force
to implement the extension of employability of Medical Faculty from 60 years to 65 years in CMC.
Dr. Sunil was deeply interested in medical missions. He served as the co-ordinator for Secondary Hospital
Program for MBBS students from 2007 to 2011. Closer to retirement he finished the PG Diploma in
Family Medicine course in 2018 and worked as a Medical Officer at The Duncan Hospital, Raxaul, Bihar for
4 months in 2018.
His wife, Muriel, is supportive of all his activities. They have two sons, Jonathan who is currently doing his
M.S. Orthopaedics in CMC and David who works as a chief sub-editor in New Indian Express, Hyderabad.
Dr. Sunil’s love for God and his devotion to his family are his outstanding qualities. CMC family thanks
Dr. Sunil Holla for his valuable contributions and years of dedicated service to the institution and wishes him
God’s blessings on his retired life.
Congratulations!
• Dr. Nitin S. Kekre, Professor of Urology Unit-II, for being elected as President of Association of Southern
Urologist of the South Zone branch of Urological Society of India for a period of one year.
• The following MBBS students won University Medals at the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
convocation which was held on 29th June, 2019.
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Ms. Namrata Mathew - The Balfour Memorial Prize and The Gangadaram Lakshmi Narayanamma Prize
Ms. Celine Sarah Thomas - The Dr. A.C. Asirvada Nadar Memorial Prize
Mr. Desai Sudhamsh Reddy - The Dr. A.C. Asirvada Nadar Memorial Prize
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Memoranda
• The Unit of Paediatric Orthopaedics which was functioning as a separate unit from 14th December 2007, will
henceforth function as Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics with effect from 1st May, 2019.
Dr. Thomas Palocaren, Professor will continue to Head this Department.
• Rev. Dr. T. Arul Dhas, Reader is appointed as Head of Chaplainy Department with effect from
15th July, 2019 until further notice.
• Mrs. Shandrila Gnanatheebam R., Professor in Community Health Nursing, is appointed as Deputy
Registrar, College of Nursing for a period of four years with effect from 12th August, 2019.
Retirements
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• Mr. K. Balachandran, Accounts Officer, Accounts Department retired on 31 May 2019,
after 33 years of dedicated service to the institution. His son, Mr. B.Venkat Narayanan is
working in a Private Company in Chengalpet.
• Mr. D. Santhakumaran, Artisan Non I.T.I Gr.I (Pump Driver), Environmental Engineering
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Unit retired on 1 June 2019, after 32 years of dedicated service to the institution. He has a son
and a daughter. His son, Mr. Sasikumar is doing internship after completion of DHEM course
at CMC Kannigapuram Campus and daughter, Ms. Saraswathy is doing internship in 'A' Block,
after completion of Diploma Nursing in CMC.
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• Mr. S. Arputharaj, Hospital Attendant Gr.I, Pharmacy Service retired on 3 June 2019, after
32 years of dedicated service to the institution. He has a son and a daughter. His son,
Mr. Edwin is pursuing M.Phil., (Physical Education) in Sports University, Chennai and his
daughter, Ms. Catherine Mary is doing M.Sc. Maths.
The CMC community is thankful for their years of dedication and commitment to the institution and wishes
them God’s blessings on their retired life.
Situations Vacant
1. Assistant Professor with M.Ch (Paed. Surgery) for the Department of Paediatric Surgery
Salary scale : As per institutional rules. Accommodation provided (Partly furnished, depending on availability).
2. Tutor Gr.IV with BOT (Regular Course) for the Department of Paediatrics Unit-II (Paediatric
Rheumatology)
Interested to work with children with various rheumatic diseases.
Salary : As per institutional rules. Accommodation not provided.
Apply with bio-data, certificates and testimonial copies with contact phone number, e-mail ID and address to
the Principal, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore - 632 002 or by e-mail: princi@cmcvellore.ac.in
on or before July 27, 2019 for item 1 and August 03, 2019 for item 2.
3. Applications are invited for the following posts for the CMC Vellore Chittoor Campus
• Senior Resident / Assistant Professor / Assistant Physician / Associate Professor / Associate
Physician / Professor / Physician with DA / MD / DNB in Anaesthesia.
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• Senior Resident / Assistant Surgeon / Assistant Physician / Associate Surgeon / Associate Physician /
Surgeon with MS / MD / DNB / DGO in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Senior Resident / Assistant Surgeon / Assistant Professor / Associate Surgeon / Associate Professor
/ Surgeon with MS / DNB in Orthopaedics.
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Situations Vacant Continued from Page 3
5(b) Staff II Molecular Genetics / Cytogenetics Technician for the Department of Clinical Haematology
Qualifications : B.Sc. with PG Diploma in Molecular Genetics / PG Diploma in Cytogenetics.
Stipend : As per institutional rules.
Age limit : 35 years.
Accommodation not provided.
Job description : Performing special tests and supervising as necessary routine tests and ensuring that the
hospital policies and Department of Haematology SOPs and guidelines are being followed, in addition, they
should develop new assay methods.
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 August 05, 2019 for Items 4, 5(a) and 5(b).
6. Ida Scudder School, Vellore - 632 006, Tamil Nadu (Affiliated to the CISCE, New Delhi)
The school invites applications for :
(a) Part time Chemistry teacher proficient in English to teach students of classes 6 to 11, on leave
vacancy.
(b) Full time trained Physical Education teacher proficient in English.
Apply to the Correspondent, Ida Scudder School, No.1, Kalinjur Main Road, Viruthampet, Vellore – 632 006,
Tamil Nadu, on or before July 27, 2019 by furnishing your CV.
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PROMOTIONS OFFICE
Know your Department - Gynaecologic Oncology
The Beginings:
Before the Gynaecologic Oncology unit came into being, gynaecological cancers were treated by the
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology for several decades.
• In 1996 the Reproductive Medicine Unit separated and began to function on its own. He remaining three units
retained their status quo.
• Dr. Paranjothy was interested in trophoblastic tumours and many of the stalwarts of yesteryears were well
versed in radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer.
• Dr. Lakshmi Seshadri had training in colposcopy in Sydney and Dr. Alice George worked with Prof Margret
Davies in Adelaide.
• The department decided on sub-specialisation and Dr. Abraham Peedicayil went to the Mayo Clinic to do a
fellowship in gynaecologic oncology from 2008 to 2011.
• In 2010, the three general units were re-organised in to five functional units. Thus OG Unit-I was designated
as the gynaecologic oncology unit and all women’s cancers were referred to this unit headed by Prof Alice
George. Prof Lakshmi Seshadri moved in to this unit along with Drs Rachel Chandy and Anitha Thomas.
Dr. Abraham Peedicayil joined this unit on his return and took over the headship. After Drs Alice and Lakshmi
retired, Drs Vinotha Thomas and Ajit Sebastian also joined as junior faculty.
• In 2013, the department started a 2-year institutional gynaecologic oncology fellowship with Dr. Rachel and
Dr.Anitha as the first batch of fellows. This programme was upgraded to a University Fellowship in January
2015 with Dr. Ajit Sebastian and Dr. Dhanya Thomas as the fellows.
• In 2015, in order to start the M.Ch course the unit separated off to become a full-fledged department.
• In 2016, The 3-year M.Ch course was started with Dr. Anitha Thomas and Dr. PriyaBhati as the first batch of
MCh trainees.
How does the Department function?
The department works in close collaboration with the Departments of Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology,
Radiology, Pathology and Palliative Care. A weekly multidisciplinary meeting is held to discuss difficult cases,
plan treatments and review the biopsy reports. Quite often intra-operative consultations are sought from colorectal
surgery, urology, vascular surgery and plastic surgery so that
complex operations can be undertaken to remove all gross
tumour. The department has kept up with the advancements of
technology with endoscopy, sentinel node mapping and
hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
The department organises regular home visits, which keeps a check
on the patients who default treatment. The designated social
worker assists in mobilising finances, psychosexual counselling
and scheduling hospital visits and the oncology nurse takes care
of wound care, stoma care and patient follow up. Both the social
worker and the nurse, assists in after life care too. P.T.O
Cancer Screening Clinic:
This clinic emphasises the importance of early detection as well
as primary prevention. The clinic aims to work in close
collaboration with community health departments (CHAD,
RUHSA), Family Medicine and Community Nursing.
Survivor Meet:
Every year, the department organises a survivor meet where
cancer patients with their spouses are invited for a time of
sharing, education and celebration. This meet provides holistic
care and upholds the integrity and personhood of the patient.
Academic Activities:
Scientific publications, CME’s, workshops and national conferences are frequent activities which are organised
by the department. The faculty and trainees are encouraged to attend workshops and conferences for their
career growth as well as dissemination of the work done at Vellore.Cancer care is expensive and research in to
cost-effective approaches, less morbid treatments and personalised medicine need to be kept in mind.