Planning to Pursue MBBS: Know all about Christian Medical College (CMC Vellore)

CMC VELLORE SCHOLARSHIP

CMC is one of the most prestigious institutions of India, with the primary purpose to provide education, training and professional development. The institution ensures that the cost of education should not be a barrier for anyone desiring to pursue a course at CMC. Students who find it difficult to meet even these low fees are encouraged to apply for scholarships which are available for all undergraduate courses (Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences). Scholarships are awarded according to economic need and cover all or part of the fees and accommodation costs. Scholarships are available for deserving candidates following an assessment.

CMC VELLORE HOSPITAL

Every day over 8,000 patients chooses to come here for their treatment, because of committed doctors and staff, renowned for compassion and excellence, putting the patient first. They are active in cutting edge research, keeping abreast of the latest developments and Latest medical technology, Comprehensive with everything under one roof – from family medicine to nearly every medical speciality and super speciality The institution is marked by strong ethical standards – CMC is a nonprofit institution, the doctors are employed full time, they have no other practices and receive a fixed salary with no incentive for unnecessary procedures or tests. CMC has an extensive range of community outreach services and specialist departments on other campuses –

1. Psychiatry and longer-term physical rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Institute) on the Bagayam Campus, which also has the community hospital CHAD;


2. Schell "Eye" Campus has the Ophthalmology Department and the Low-Cost Effective Care Unit which cares for the slum dwellers. Nearby is the Shalom family medicine outpatient clinic for the residents of Vellore.


3. Rural Unit for Health and Social Affairs, a community hospital near Gudiyattam;


4. Chittoor new campus, Andhra Pradesh, has an outpatient department

Ranking of CMC Vellore

CMC Vellore is ranked second among private medical colleges in India in 2019 by India Today and Outlook India and second in India by The Week. It was ranked third in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) medical colleges ranking for 2019.

Facilities Available at CMC Vellore

Facilities for PG Medical Trainees

Stipend: All post-graduate medical courses in CMC are in-service training programmes and postgraduate students are paid a stipend which at present is approximately Rs. 28,000/- per month, while it is approximately Rs. 50,000/- per month for those undergoing post-graduate training in Higher Specialties.

Accommodation: Partly furnished single/shared accommodation is provided for all postgraduate students. Meals can be obtained from the canteens in the hospital premises. Meals can also be had from the mess run at the Men Intern's Quarters or Lady Doctor's Hostel, or from one of the many hotels in the vicinity of the hospital. Students are required to vacate their accommodation within 2 weeks of finishing their course.

Research Activity of Each Department: The Christian Medical College supports an active medical research programme. To broaden this experience, the trainee is encouraged to participate in research activities. A Research Methodology course will be conducted for all newly selected postgraduate students. Attendance for this course is mandatory. Students can obtain research grants from the CMC Research Committee, provided they have attended the research methodology course.

Medical Records Department: In clinical areas, special emphasis is given to medical record keeping. There is a well organised Medical Records Library in the institution as well as a departmental records system. Facilities are provided in these areas for trainees to conduct retrospective case studies from the records.

Recreation: Facilities for tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball, football, cricket, hockey and table tennis are available.

Staff/Student Health Clinic: The medical needs of the students and staff of the Christian Medical College are met through the clinic provided for this purpose. Hepatitis B Vaccination is mandatory for all students. If the candidate has already been vaccinated elsewhere, the serum antibody titres need to be confirmed by the Staff Students Health Services.