Vellore CMC Foundation

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We are delighted to announce the launch of the second annual Excellence in Service, Research, and Education (EISRE) Award, presented by the Vellore CMC Foundation. Building upon the success and inspiration of last year's inaugural event, we are once again seeking nominations for North American CMC alumni who embody the spirit of CMC’s ethos and have made extraordinary contributions to healthcare, education, and/or research throughout their careers.

Honor a member of the CMC Vellore medical, nursing, and allied health alumni communities in North America today! Learn more about the and submit your nominations at vellorecmc.org/eisre

Dear Friends of Vellore - Due to unforeseen circumstances, we must postpone this Friday's VLS event until Friday, October 20th. Hope to see you then!

As we continue to celebrate the Vellore CMC Foundation's 75th Anniversary, please join us for an insightful look into “the profound nature of the Scudder family's missionary in the Persian/Arabian Gulf”, provided by Dr. David G. Dickason, Professor Emeritus, Western Michigan University and Founder of The W.E. Upjohn Center. Dr. Dickason’s lecture will showcase how the Scudder family affected the social history of the Arabian Gulf on the eve of its petroleum-based renaissance. Date/Time: Friday, September 22nd, 2023 at 10 AM EDT | 7:30 PM IST. Register today by using this link:
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For more than 50 years, the U.S. Faith-based Community has consistently and generously supported CMC's medical mission. On November 2nd, we will pay tribute to the individual members of this remarkable group of spiritual leaders,

We are pleased to announce this year's 75th Anniversary Gala at Chelsea Piers, NYC on November 2nd. Join us for an exciting evening of celebration as we pay tribute to our donors and friends from across the country and around the world!

Save the Date - 75th Anniversary Gala November 2, 2023 Join us for an exciting evening of celebration as we pay tribute to our donors and friends from across the country and around the world! Details to come Interested in a sponsorship, v

Join us next Friday for the last segment of our three-part series on CMC's commitment to excellence in health care. Guest speaker, Dr. John C. Oommen will speak to CMC's community outreach programs.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dy1iMXNOR4yQViOShfiykg #/registration

As part of its 75th Anniversary Celebration, the Vellore Christian Medical College (CMC) Foundation invites you to join us on Friday, June 23rd at 10:00 AM EDT for part 3 of the Foundation’s 3-part series on CMC’s commitment to excellence in healthcare.

As part of its 75th Anniversary Celebration, the Vellore Christian Medical College (CMC) Foundation invites you to join us on Friday, June 23rd at 10:00 AM EDT for part 3 of the Foundation’s 3-part series on CMC’s commitment to excellence in healthcare.

We invite you to join us on Friday, May 19th at 10:00 am EST for the fourth lecture in our 75th-anniversary series. Guest speaker Sujata Srinivasan will discuss her upcoming book, 'Forged by Flame', which celebrates the life of CMC alumna, Dr. Rachel Chacko: https://vellorecmc.org/events/virtual-lecture-series-with-sujata-srinivasan/

You're Invited: A Virtual Lecture with Sujata Srinivasan - May 19th 'Forged by Flame' - the Challenge of Being a Woman in Medicine in India in the Mid 20th Century Dear Friend, We invite you to join us on Friday, May 19th at 10:00 am EST for the fourth lecture in our

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Join us: 5th Annual Ecumenical Leadership Forum - May 11th Strengthening the Church Through Historical Relationships and Mutual Ministries of Compassion PLEASE JOIN US This year is a very important milestone in the history of the Vellore Christian Medical Col

Join us this Friday for part two of our three-part Virtual Lecture series on CMC's Commitment to Excellence in Healthcare. https://conta.cc/3KayfAZ

You're invited: A Virtual Lecture with Dr. Anna Pulimood - April 21, 2023 Impact of CMC’s Education Experience on the Health and Wellbeing of India Dear Friend, We invite you to join us on Friday, April 21st at 10:00 am EDT for part two of our three-part series on CMC's Com

Join us tomorrow for the second lecture in our 75th-anniversary series. Guest speakers Susan Swanson and Dr. Reena George will engage in a historical discussion on "The Legacy of the Scudder Family and Their Passion for Missionary Work". https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XYqX67fjS1u-uxAaK4oXgg

“Service to Others” encapsulates how Dr. John Scudder and his wife Harriet approached their community in 1836 when they first arrived in India. Following them, the Scudder family embarked upon pioneering medical mission work, including the founding of CMC Vellore by Dr. Ida S. Scudder. Today, the family keeps their rich history alive through The Scudder Association Foundation and their continued partnership with CMC.

Susan Swanson, a trained historian, is the great-granddaughter of Dr. Silas Scudder, founder of Scudder Memorial Hospital in Ranipet, India. She currently serves on the Board of the Scudder Association Foundation as Chair of Indian Grants. Susan also previously served on the Vellore CMC Foundation Board in the mid-1980s.

After several years as a consultant radiation oncologist in the department started by Dr. Ida B. Scudder at Vellore, Dr. Reena George (Batch '85) trained in palliative medicine at Oxford with Dr. Robert Twycross. Returning to Vellore, she started the Palliative Care Unit in CMC in 2004, serving there until 2019. She also served as the first editor of the online Indian Journal of Palliative Care. Reena currently heads the Department of Continuing Medical Education and the CMC Archives. Her book, One Step at a Time (Roli Press, 2018) traces the vocational calls, choices, and struggles that led to the birth of the Christian Medical College Vellore.

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Happy International Women's Day!

120+ years ago, Dr. Ida S. Scudder built an institution for women by women. Her vision was to provide compassionate, quality care for all women regardless of religion or social standing. Dr. Ida has since inspired countless women who have worked tirelessly for CMC and have contributed greatly to science and healthcare, not only for women but for everyone in India and globally.

We are proud to have been built on the courage, determination, humility, and passion of so many remarkable women!

Who inspires you to be a leader and a voice for equal opportunity for all?

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You're invited: A Virtual Lecture with Dr. Gagagndeep Kang - February 3, 2023 How CMC's Research is Impacting India’s Health and Well-Being Dear Friend, We invite you to join us on Friday, February 3rd at 10:00 am EDT for part one of a three-part series on CMC's Commitment to E

As you consider how you’ll create positive change through your end-of-year giving, I invite you to consider making a donation to the Ms. Aleyamma Kuruvilla Scholarship Fund. Through this fund, we are trying to support the sponsorship of twenty (20) new underprivileged students to CMC’s College of Nursing. So far, we have raised the funds needed to provide scholarships to 17 of the 20 students we hope to support. While there are only hours now remaining to reach our goal, we remain hopeful that with your support, we will come together to positively impact the lives of the twenty students we promised to sponsor. Will you join us?
https://vellorecmc.org/ways-to-give/kuruvilla-nursing-scholarship-fund/

One day left to make your tax-deductible donation! Your support makes a difference Inspiring | Empowering | Transforming Dear Friends, With the end of the year now drawing to a close, I wish to thank you for your support of CMC and the Vellore CMC F

Holiday Greetings from the Vellore CMC Foundation!

Reminder to register for our Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols tomorrow! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82507189633

Together we will meditatively reflect on readings from Scripture and enjoy music commemorating the season of Christmas!

Please Join Us - Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols December 21, 2022 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel (which means “God with us

The Vellore Christian Medical College (CMC) Foundation invites you to join us for a celebration of Word, Song and Prayerful Reflection for Christmas. https://conta.cc/3HdKrkC

Please Join Us - Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols December 21, 2022 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel (which means “God with us

Did you know that 50% of students at the College of Nursing come from low socioeconomic backgrounds?

These students benefit greatly from CMC’s subsidized education and even more from the generosity of individuals like you. Please consider giving the gift of knowledge today by helping CMC award a nursing scholarship to a deserving student. To make your donation this , simply click here: https://vellorecmc.org/donate/?click=2020ns

! We are now just six scholarships away from reaching our goal of providing 20 students with the opportunity to attend the CMC College of Nursing! Whether you can donate $5 or $100 every donation helps.
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Giving Tuesday is here! Together we can impact lives - starting today Giving Tuesday is about ordinary people coming together to do extraordinary things - and for us, it's about supporting the Christian Medical College's pur

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Giving Tuesday is Tomorrow! Give Today to Support the Nurses of Tomorrow Giving Tuesday is about ordinary people coming together to do extraordinary things - and for us, it's about supporting the Christian Medical College's purs

The Vellore CMC Foundation Board and Staff are grateful for the abundant generosity we receive throughout the year and for the blessings that God continually showers upon CMC. We are so grateful to have dedicated supporters like you by our side, for you help ensure CMC’s high-quality health care, education, and research activities.

Thank you once again for your compassion and your commitment.

Warm Wishes for a Holiday Season Full of Love, Happiness, and Blessings!

The Vellore CMC Foundation Team

A Thanksgiving Message for Our CMC Global Family Thank you for your generosity The Vellore CMC Foundation Board and Staff are grateful for the abundant generosity we receive throughout the year and for the blessings that God continually showers upon

Mark your calendars for this year's and join us in our efforts to bring joy and opportunity to the underserved in South India! https://conta.cc/3V7eNcb

Celebrating Generosity this #GIVINGTUESDAY - November 29, 2022 Give Today to Support the Nurses of Tomorrow! Mark your calendars for this year's and join us in our efforts to bring joy and opportunity to the underserved in South India! Tuesday, Nov

One week until our next Virtual Lecture Series with the Right Reverend Malayil Lukose Varghese Muthalaly!

Approved by Queen Elizabeth II as Bishop of Loughborough, and consecrated at St. Paul’s Cathedral by the Archbishop of Canterbury on January 25th, 2022, His Grace, “Saju” Muthalaly, is the youngest bishop in the Church of England.

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Virtual Lecture Series: Right Reverend Malayil Lukose Varghese Muthalaly Join us on Wednesday, October 12th at 10 am EDT! Register here: “Bewilderment and Hope: Stories of Healing and Beauty in Brokenness" We invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 12th at 10:00am EDT for a thought-provoking and inspiring lecture entitled “Bewilderment and Hope: Stories of

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 12th at 10:00 am EDT for a thought-provoking and inspiring lecture entitled “Bewilderment and Hope: Stories of Healing and Beauty in Brokenness" presented by The Right Reverend Malayil Lukose Varghese Muthalaly.

You can register for the event here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9616642931238/WN_N_IAUubPTdiYJIGf-dPOAA

You're invited: A Virtual Lecture with Rt. Rev. Malayil Lukose Varghese Muthalaly - Oct 12, 2022 Bewilderment and Hope: Stories of Healing and Beauty in Brokenness Dear Friend, We invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 12th at 10:00 am EDT for a thought-provoking and inspiring lecture entit

Join us for the Vellore CMC Foundation's 4th Annual Ecumenical Leadership Forum: https://conta.cc/3UrHilq

Global mission is born out of the mission work we each conduct in our local communities. Consequently, it is local mission work that serves as the best preparer for and an indicator of success for mission work performed overseas. But how do we prioritize between the two? Join us in an interactive discussion intended to create a deeper understanding of the interdependence between local and global mission and how best to balance your resources to address institutional priorities.

The specific topics to be explored, as well as the guest faith institutions who will lead each of these discussions, are as follows:

“Living Lovingly and Justly as Servants of Christ by Healing the Sick.” - The United Methodist Church

“Keys to Successful Cross-Cultural Partnerships Between the U.S. and Internationally Based Faith Communities.” - The Spectrum Church

“Engaging in Meaningful, Curative, Preventive, and Educational Ministries at Home and Around the World.”- International Ministries (American Baptist Foreign Mission Society)

“Best Practices for the Sustainability of Community-based Medical Outreach Programs.” - Christian Medical College, Vellore

“Proclaiming the Freedom, Healing and Hope Found in Jesus at Times of Natural Disasters.”- Seventh-day Adventist Church

Please join us online for the 11th Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 at 9:00am ET (6:30pm IST). The event will be livestreamed and you can set a reminder on this link https://bit.ly/IdaScudderOration20229

Dr. Ida Scudder started her work in Vellore with a focus on serving women and children. She soon recognised that the poor couldn't afford to come to the hospital, and the only way she could help them was by going to their doorstep to deliver the care that they so desperately needed. She drove to the surrounding villages on ‘Road-side Clinics’ and treated her patients under the trees.
One hundred and twenty-two years later, CMC continues to reach out to and partner with local communities around Vellore and Ranipet Districts. From tribal villages in Jawadhi hills to the urban slum communities of Vellore City, CMC’s community health teams work on a locally relevant health and development needs.

In Dr. Ida’s honour, CMC Vellore and the US-based Vellore CMC Foundation have established the 𝐃𝐫. 𝐈𝐝𝐚 𝐒. 𝐒𝐜𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. This year, the 11th Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration is awarded to 𝐃𝐫𝐬. 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐢 & 𝐀𝐛𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠, Founders – SEARCH (Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health) in the tribal forests of Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. Their pioneering community-based health care has influenced policy nationally and internationally, helping to tackle high infant mortality and reproductive health in rural areas. Their commitment and dedication to idealism, social service and scientific research make them inspiring role models.

Please join us online for the 11th Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐚𝐭 𝟔.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐈𝐒𝐓. The event will be livestreamed and you can set a reminder on this link https://bit.ly/IdaScudderOration2022

Meet Mayo Clinic’s infectious disease specialist.

In her interview with former Foundation Board Member, Dr. Priya Alexander (Batch '88), Dr. Pyiya Sampathkumar discusses excellence in patient care, and her involvement with India SOS during India’s second wave of the pandemic.

Watch the interview: link in bio

Meet the influenza expert who heads the WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza at the Doherty Institute in Melbourne.

In Dr. Kanta Subbarao’s interview with Dr. Gagandeep Kang (Batch ‘81), she discusses new viral diseases and her decision to pursue a career in advancing public health. Dr. Subbarao also chairs the World Health Organization's Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 vaccine composition (TAG-CO-VAC).

Watch the interview: link in bio