3,397-bed multi-speciality medical institution; one of top-ranked educational, healthcare & research institutes in India. Motto: Not to be served but to serve.
Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Recent discussions held at Town Campus between the Dept of Clinical Microbiology and team from University of Zurich - research partners in #antimicrobialresistance, #MicrobialGenomics, diagnostics, #bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence.
The collaboration with Prof. Adrian Egli's team from University of Zurich over the past four years has supported student and Fellow training, and resulted in five joint publications; there is also an ongoing Indo-Swiss proposal addressing #AMR, a top global health threat, and the air microbiome, through a #OneHealth perspective.
Student exchange programs and a joint workshop on '#ArtificialIntelligence and Diagnostics' are further initiatives planned to strengthen ties - which would ultimately translate into better #diagnostics, stronger AMR surveillance and improved #PatientCare.
CMC Quality Improvement Project titled 'Phased Implementation of the Surgical Safety Care Bundle' was awarded Winner in the Quality Improvement category at the BMJ Awards South Asia 2026, held last month in New Delhi.
The project was presented by Dr. Lallu Joseph, Quality Manager, CMC Vellore, who received the award on behalf of the institution during the award ceremony.
This prestigious recognition acknowledges the collective efforts and commitment of the multidisciplinary teams from Surgery, Anaesthesia, Operation Theatre Nursing, and the Quality Management Cell (QMC) in enhancing #PatientSafety and quality of #SurgicalCare through the successful implementation of the Surgical Safety Care Bundle. The award is a testament to the institution’s continued pursuit of excellence in #PatientCare and #QualityImprovement initiatives.
CMC Vellore's #documentary on the life of our founder, Dr. Ida Scudder, recently claimed two international awards - from the USA and the UK.
'Be Thou My Vision – Ida Scudder of Vellore (Part 1)' was awarded the 'Silver Crown Award for Best Foreign Production' by the USA-based International Christian Visual Media Association, as well as the Jewel Award 2026 for 'Best Mid-Budget Documentary' by the UK-based Christian European Visual Media Association.
Produced in partnership with @ShepherdFilms_, the documentary traces Ida's journey, from the half-century preceding the establishment of the one-bed clinic where she began her practice, to the first two decades of the institution’s history. Spanning the years 1849 to 1922, it brings to life Ida’s pioneering contributions to women’s healthcare and medical education in India, highlighting her remarkable achievements and perseverance against all odds.
Watch the documentary: youtu.be/kTlH_VLmM6Q?si=YizB…
#Healthcare #WomeninSTEM #IdaScudder #WomenInMedicine #DocumentaryAward #MedicalMissions #WomensHealthcare #CMCVellore
New Paediatric Speciality Centre, Fairfax-Quess Block inaugurated at the Ranipet Campus on 1st October 2026.
One of the first comprehensive higher-speciality paediatric hospitals in India, the 346-bedded centre will facilitate coordinated, multidisciplinary care for children with complex and challenging medical conditions.
Services in the near future will include #Paediatric:
Neurology, Oncology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Medicine, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Emergency, Intensive Care, Special Needs Dentistry, and Developmental Paediatrics, with other comprehensive services to be offered at later stages.
The new centre was inaugurated by Mr. Prem Watsa (Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive of Fairfax Financial Holdings) along with Mr. Ajit Isaac (Founder & Chairman, Quess Corp Limited) in the presence of other dignitaries, donors and well-wishers who helped carry the vision of a dedicated centre for specialised paediatric healthcare at CMC Vellore into fruition.
Reflecting on the journey from his humble beginnings as a young immigrant in Canada to building a global financial enterprise, Mr. Watsa spoke about the enduring values, vision, enterprise, and commitment to giving back, that have shaped his journey and the growth of FFH. He commended the legacy of CMC’s founder, Dr. Ida S. Scudder, whose vision helped transform a one-bed clinic into one of the world's most respected medical institutions, and which continues to inspire the growth of the institution today.
Located within CMC’s 1,200-bedded super-speciality hospital at the Ranipet Campus, the new Paediatric Speciality Centre will also benefit from access to advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and support services.
The facility is planned to be commissioned in January 2027, with the transition of clinical departments taking place in phases during February and March 2027.
#BuildingHopeTogether #ChildHealth #PaediatricCare #ChildrensHealthCare #CMCVelloreRanipetCampus #CMCVellore
Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration, CMC's annual oration to honour individuals who reflect the values upheld by our founder Dr. Ida S. Scudder, to be delivered by Smt. Preeti Sudan, IAS (Retd.), Former Chairperson, UPSC and Former Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, for her distinguished public service.
🗓️ Today, 29 September 2026 | 6.30 pm
📍 College Campus, Bagayam
Started in 2011 by CMC Vellore and US-based Vellore CMC Foundation, the oration recognises individuals who reflect Dr. Ida Scudder’s compassion, integrity, character and commitment to service, with previous honourees such as, A P J Abdul Kalam, @SmtSudhaMurty, Azim Premji, @doctorsoumya and @DrRRaviKannan.
Serving for nearly four decades in public administration and health policy, Smt. Preeti Sudan has played a key role in initiatives including Ayushman Bharat and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and contributed to significant health legislation and policy reforms. She has also held leadership positions in global health forums, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, the Global Digital Health Partnership, and the WHO Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response.
Watch live: youtube.com/live/BONCKcJIXQo…
2026 Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration was held on 29 September, this year delivered by Smt. Preeti Sudan, for her contributions to public service, global health policy and the well-being of communities in India.
The annual Oration celebrates individuals whose lives and work embody the spirit of compassionate service exemplified by Dr. Ida S. Scudder, founder of CMC Vellore.
Our much-awaited Paediatric Speciality Centre, Fairfax–Quess Block, which brings together 12 paediatric specialities under one roof to provide comprehensive and state-of-the-art care for children, will be inaugurated today.
As we mark this important milestone in the institution's history, we gratefully acknowledge the generous support of Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings and Bengaluru-based Quess Corp to help us realise this long-cherished dream.
#BuildingHopeTogether #ChildHealth #PaediatricCare #ChildrensHealthCare #CMCVelloreRanipetCampus #CMCVellore
First National Workshop on Poison Information Centres jointly organised by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India; the WHO India Country Office; and the Poison Control Centre, CMC Vellore.
Discussions focused on developing consensus on key operational aspects and strengthening poison information services across India. The event also marked the formal handover of CMC Vellore Poison Control Centre's designation by NCDC,
@MoHFW_INDIA , as a Centre of Excellence for Snakebite Envenoming.
Our Poison Control Center is a national-level facility, handling over 25,000 poisoning and envenoming enquiries annually, in addition to extensive training, research and community outreach.
#CenterOfExcellence #Healthcare #Snakebite #CMCVellore
The Laryngology Unit under CMC's Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), in association with the Tamil Nadu APSI, under the aegis of the Association of Phono Surgeons of India, warmly invites you to 'Midterm Phonocon 2026' - conference on evolving approaches to airway management.
Theme: 'Striving for Excellence in Airway Management'
🗓️ September 5, 2026
📍 Scudder Auditorium, Bagayam Campus, CMC Vellore
Expert-led lectures, panel discussions, and surgical video demonstrations by leading laryngologists from across India.
Read more: bit.ly/4gxuCqi
'Vocales 2026', hands-on workshop to train budding laryngologists in intricate suturing techniques, along with airway surgeries, is planned on 4th September 2026.
Read more: bit.ly/4iFHmwe
Registration for the conference is mandatory if attending the workshop.
Register here: bit.ly/4wsixr0
Email: [email protected]
#ENT #Laryngology #LaryngologyCME #AirwayManagement #Otorhinolaryngology #Phonosurgery #ENTconference #MedicalEducation #CME #conference #CMCVellore
CMC Vellore’s First Heart Transplant: One Selfless Decision. One Donated Heart. One Life Saved.
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our first heart transplant, led by the departments of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology, at the CMC Vellore Ranipet Campus.
The recipient, a man in his late 30s with end-stage heart failure, received a donor heart on 24 July 2026 and was discharged 10 days back, following nearly three weeks of closely monitored post-transplant care and rehabilitation. The donor heart was that of a patient in CMC's own Neurotrauma ICU, who had sustained severe brain injury following a road traffic accident.
The successful transplant, the culmination of years of institutional commitment, preparation, and teamwork, marked a significant milestone in CMC's long-standing efforts to strengthen advanced cardiac and transplant care. It was achieved through a culture of multidisciplinary collaboration across the institution, built over several decades.
We express our heartfelt gratitude to the donor and donor family for their extraordinary gift of life, and to the recipient and his family for placing their trust in us.
#HeartTransplant #GiftOfLife #OrganDonation #AdvancedCardiacCare #RanipetCampus #Teamwork #Healthcare #cardiology #cardiothoracicsurgery #cardiactransplant #CMCVellore
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Multi-disciplinary co-ordination
Heart transplantation, widely regarded as the gold standard in the treatment of end-stage heart failure, is among the most highly specialised procedures in medicine and is performed by a limited number of centres in India. Though survival rates and functional status following a heart transplant are excellent today compared to a few years ago, its success, post ideal patient and donor selection, depends not only on surgical expertise, but also on meticulous coordination across numerous medical, nursing, technical and support services.
The transplant at CMC was made possible through the collaboration of the medical, nursing and technical teams from Cardiology, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Anaesthesia, Cardiac Imaging, Electrophysiology, Nephrology, Clinical Pharmacology, Pathology, Cardiothoracic ICU, Neurotrauma ICU, Transfusion Medicine and Blood Bank, HLA Laboratory, Infectious Diseases, Physiotherapy, Perfusion Medicine and other technical support services.
Dept of #Physiology to host 18th Annual #Conference of the Association of Physiologists of Tamil Nadu.
Faculty & students invited to participate in pre-conference #workshops, PG quiz, poster & oral presentations.
Pre-conference workshops:
🗓️ 24 Sep 2026
🕘 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Conference (2 days):
🗓️ 25 Sep 2026
🕗 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
🗓️ 26 Sep 2026
🕗 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
📍Bagayam Campus, CMC Vellore
Conference website: aptcon2026.cmcvellore.edu.in…
