dr.prema dhanraj superannnuates - Christian Medical College

Vol.No.48. No. 02 FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY July 12, 2010
DR.PREMA DHANRAJ SUPERANNNUATES
Dr. Prema Dhanraj, Professor and Head of Plastic Surgery, retired
on 30th June, 2010. Dr. Prema joined CMC in 1980 as a House
Surgeon after
completing her
MBBS from
Hubli, Karnataka.
She obtained the
MS (General
Surgery) from
Vellore in 1986,
and M.Ch
(Plastic Surgery)
in 1988 from
CMC, Ludhiana.
Since 1989, she
has served CMC Vellore - a place where,45 years ago, in 1964,
she had come severely injured with burns.
Dr. Prema has contributed tremendously to the growth and
development of the Department of Plastic Surgery- she was
instrumental in setting up the specialised Burns ICU and HDU,
the foreign student exchange and training programme with Norway
and Ethiopia and was involved in initiating the M.Ch (Plastic
Surgery) programme. She has published numerous research
papers, three books on Plastic Surgery, is a member of many
academic, scientific and social organizations, and has won
prestigious awards and honours for her extraordinary and
courageous life.
It was this inspiring life that was recounted in The Ultimate
Lecture that Dr. Prema gave on the eve of her superannuation.
She was only eight years old, when her trial by fire began, both
literally and figuratively. She was brought to CMC Vellore, where
her mother promised God that if He would spare her child, she
would make her daughter a plastic surgeon in Vellore. The road
from that day was anything but easy. But standing by her side
was her family, who she credited for being her support and
strength. It was from her mother, Dr. Prema said, that she learnt
life’s many lessons of motivation and courage, of problems and
But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who
curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for
those who spitefully use you and persecute you.
Matthew 5 : 44
Special Prayers : July 11 - 17, 2010
Nephrology and AK Lab : Dr. V. Tamilarasi
United Methodist Church of America
Council Member : Dr. Sanjeeth Peter
Methodist Church Overseas Division (UK)
Council Member : Dr. E. C. Solomon Vinayakumar
International Service Fellowship (Interserve)
Council Member : Dr. M.C. Mathew
: Mr. Hansraj Jain
Sunday Services : July 18, 2010
06.00 pm College Chapel
: Dr. Andrew Shie
06.30 pm Hospital Chapel
: Dr. Reena George
Congratulations:
The Division of Critical Care Medicine of CMC, Vellore
has been accredited for one year of core training by the
College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New
Zealand. This supercedes the earlier announcement in
Newsline dated 5th July 2010.
The following candidates were successful in the exams
conducted by the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine:
Indian Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine (IFCCM)
April 2010
Dr. Shalini Nair
Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine (IDCCM)
Feb/March 2010
Dr. Mohan Kumar G
Dr. Rajkumar Manna
Dr. Mohan Kumar G was also awarded the Anand
Memorial Award for his performance in the IDCCM exam.

CMC AND NABH PRE ASSESSMENT INSPECTION
solutions, and above all to accept herself - scars and all. Acceptance from society did not come as easily, but in time Dr.
Prema learnt to face this in her own inimitable style.
Over the years, Dr. Prema has emerged as a role model for many, and has given back to society in diverse ways- the
Smile Train, Burns Awareness programmes, motivational talks to young people, training doctors from Africa, and in
setting up Agni Raksha. The latter is an organization for burn victims, based in Bangalore and has nearly 1000 registered
patients, who she helps and counsels. Dr. Prema thanked God, her family, and her mentor, Dr. LBM Joseph.
CMC salutes Dr. Prema’s indomitable spirit and wishes her all God’s blessings as she continues to live out her commitment.
MEMORANDA
Dr. Ashish Kumar Gupta, Professor of Plastic Surgery, is appointed Acting Head of Plastic Surgery Department with
effect from June 30, 2010.
Dr. Kingsly Paul, Professor of Plastic Surgery, is appointed Acting Head of Plastic Surgery Unit I with effect from
June 30, 2010.
CONGRATULATIONS
Dr. Gagandeep Kang, Professor of Microbiology has been elected a Fellow of the American Academy of
Microbiology.
Dr. Dilip Mathai, Professor of Medicine, has been awarded the Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London.
Dr. Sarah Mathai, Assistant Professor, Child Health Unit I (Paediatric Endocrinology), has been conferred the Ph.D.
by the University of Auckland, New Zealand, for her work “Preterm birth has impact on the long term health of two
generations”.
Dr. Vathsala Sadan, Professor of Community Health Nursing, has completed Ph.D in Nursing.
CHRIS CARD WEEK
CHRIS Card awareness week was conducted from
June 30 to July 2, 2010 by the Outpatient team to
promote awareness of CHIRS Card. The MCTT
team organised several programmes such as question
answer sessions, slide show and quiz programme to
facilitate awareness and information about the
CHRIS Card among patients and their relatives. The
response was extremely encouraging.
STAFF SPORTS 2010
The staff games and sports will commence in August. This year, Tennis has been included as one of the events.
Please contact the following staff at the earliest (Last date is July 30, 2010) to register your entry or for further details:
Dr. Manasseh N : Ortho 1 manasseh@cmcvellore.ac.in Phone 2345
Dr. Rajiv Karthik : Med 1 rajiv@cmcvellore.ac.in Mobile : 98431 84936
Mr. Balaganesan : Physical Director Ph: 4478, Mobile : 94436 28333

RETIREMENTS
Ms. Dhanalakshmi, Senior MCTT Grade III, Department of Medical Records, retired from
CMC after 14 years of service. She will be remembered as a friendly and dedicated worker. Her
husband, Mr. Raghupathy, retired as Secretary, Department of Neurological Sciences, and they
have three daughters.
Mrs. Suriyakantham, Sr. Clerk Gr. II, Maternity Ward, retired on July 1, 2010. She joined
CMC in 1987. Her husband, Mr. Krishnamoorthy, retired as a Cath Lab Technician from Cardiology.
We gratefully acknowledge their contributions to CMC and wish them a happy and blessed retired
life.
NEW INITIATIVES IN STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Hospital Management Studies and Staff Training and Development organised the first Continuing
Engineering Education (CEE) Programme for engineers working in CMC on 12th June, 2010. The CEE was attended
by 75 engineers from the various Engineering Service Units-Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Civil, Planning and Bioengineering.
Professor DP Kothari, Vice-Chancellor, Vellore Institute of Technology was the key note speaker, and gave
an informative talk on ‘Energy Conservation in a Developing Nation.’ Mrs. Lallu Joseph, Quality Management Cell,
spoke on “Quality Issues and the Need for Accreditation”. Dr.Suresh Devasagayam, Professor and Head of Bio-
Engineering Department gave an thought provoking lecture on “Technology Advancement” and Mr. Hemanth Kumar,
Engineer, made a presentation on the working of the “Pneumatic System”. Mr. Anand John Samuel, Deputy General
Superintendent, proposed the vote of thanks. The next CEE is planned for 21st August, 2010.
The Department has also initiated a year long series of sessions on ‘Character Cultivation’, conducted by Character
Solution International in collaboration wuth Campus Crusade for Chrsit. The one day sessions are held thrice every
month, the focus being on building character and inculcating its attributes such as integrity, discipline, humility, courage etc.
The resource book provided can be used as a manual and guide to share with friends, family and children
PEGASUS 2010
Pegasus, the annual inter-collegiate festival, is scheduled from 15th to 17th July, 2010. This
year, 150 colleges will compete in sports, culturals, dance and music events. The professional
dance show, to be held on July 15, will feature a dance troupe from Chennai, while Enigma,
the Blues-Rock Show on July 17 will have bands from Bangalore. The schedule of some of the
events are given below. All events are in Scudder Auditorium/Lawn unless otherwise
stated.
14 July 6 pm - Velstock-Non Competitive Event for Bands
15 July 8 am - Eastern and Western Acoustic Competition
7 pm - Indian and Western Dance Competition
16 July 1 pm - Debate (Senate Hall)
4 pm - Dumb Charades ( Senate Hall)
7 pm - Rock Competition
17 July 8 am - Theatre Competition
1 pm - Adzap
5 pm - Women and Mens’ Basket Ball Finals
For more details visit www.cmcpegasus2010.com

SITUATIONS VACANT
1. Associate Research Officer for Project in Cochrane Schizophrenia Group Indian Satellite at the South Asian
Cochrane Network & Centre (www.cochrane-sacn.org), Christian Medical College, Vellore
Qualification: Masters in Science Graduate (full time course only); Preference will be given to candidates with an
additional computer proficiency in MS Access.
Other Requirements: Proficiency in using MS Access and Bibliographic software (eg. Endnote); good knowledge of
written and spoken English and excellent inter-personal skills.Experience with work related to medical terminology will be
an added advantage.
Job Description: The selected candidate will be expected to work with collaborators in the UK and search for, retrieve,
catalog, index, filter, use tag text formats and code articles pertaining to clinical trials and maintain the Cochrane Schizophrenia
Group’ Specialized trials register (http://szg.cochrane.org/cochrane- schizophrenia-group-specialised-register).
Salary: Rs.15,000/- Consolidated. Accommodation not provided. Other benefits as per institutional rules for research
staff. Duration: Yearly renewal of contract with performance based increments.
Apply to The Principal, Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore – 632 002 (email: princi@cmcvellore.ac.in) or
cochrane@cmcvellore.ac.in on or before July 26, 2010.
2. Medical Lab. Technician Gr.II (Project) for the RUHSA Department
Qualification : H.Sc., with One or Two year Diploma in Medical Lab. Technician
Salary : as per rules. Age limit : 35 years
3. Staff II Perfusionist in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Qualification : B. Sc., with PG Diploma in Perfusion Technology Course
Salary : Rs.4500-150-8250/- plus DA and HRA as per rules
Job description : Assessing, planning and implementing patient care requirements for cardio pulmonary bypass during
Open Heart Surgery.
Future prospects in CMC after this position : Possibility of permanent appointment
4. Social Worker Gr. V for the Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine
Qualification : M.S.W. or M.A. Sociology. Age limit : 35 years.
Salary : Rs. 4500-150-8250/- plus DA and HRA as per rules
Job description : Counselling, care and support of people coming to Accident and Emergency Medicine
5. Graduate Emergency Medical Technician for the Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine
Qualification : B. Sc., (Emergency Medical Technology)
Salary : Rs.3720-110-6470/- plus DA and HRA as per rules.
Age limit : Below 35 years. Job description : To assist in the work of the Emergency Department
6. Critical Care Therapist Gr. II for Medical ICU
Qualification : H. Sc. with Diploma in Critical Care Therapy Course (2 year + 1 year internship) course conducted by
CMC or Equivalent Course
Salary : Rs.3720-110-6470/- plus DA and HRA as per rules
Job description : To assist with the care of critically ill patients. Age limit : 35 years
Apply to the Medical Superintendent, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632 004 with bio-data, photograph, copies of
certificates and testimonials on or before July 19, 2010 for item 2 and July 26, 2010 for items 3 to 6.
7. Engineer
Qualification : Graduate Engineers of any discipline with adequate work experience in pumping systems and water supply,
sewage and sullage treatment, recycling of treated water and fire fighting systems.
Salary : Commensurate with qualification and experience
Application form available at www.cmcvellore.ac.in Link : Jobs and Training Icon : 'General Application Form'
Apply with xerox copies of all your certificates to the Head of the Department, Personnel Department, CMC, Vellore
632 004 on or before July 26, 2010.