Established by Dr. Ida S. Scudder, an American missionary, in 1900, Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore is a medical college that is private in nature, offering higher education.
It was managed by the Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation Inc. which was earlier known as the Vellore Christian Medical College Board (USA). The medical college is a minority-run research and educational institute.
Christian Medical College (CMC) is affiliated to Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum and The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
The Medical Council of India (MCI), New Delhi has approved and recognized the institute. On 3rd August 2001, a five-star rating was given by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bengaluru to the institute. The University Grants Commission has recognized the college for its world-class healthcare and medical education.
In the year 1909, a training programme was started for the nurses, only for women. In 1918, the training was started for women physicians with the collaboration of the Union Mission Medical School for Women. Later, the medical school was upgraded to a medical college by Scudder and the college was named Christian Medical College.
In the beginning, the college was affiliated to the University of Madras, Chennai. In 1942, the college started the MBBS course. In 1947, the first batch of men medical students were admitted. In 1950, the medical postgraduate courses were started, i.e., MD and MS. In 1969, postgraduate courses were started in nursing.
The India Today Magazine and Outlook India ranked the college in the third position among all private medical colleges in India. In 2015, WHO (World Health Organization) awarded the college the Public Health Champion Award.
CMC has become a landmark in the field of achievements: first college of nursing, 1946; first reconstructive surgery for leprosy in the world, 1948; first successful open heart surgery in India, 1961; first kidney transplant in India, 1971; first bone marrow transplantation, 1986; and first successful ABO-incompatible kidney transplant, 2009.
Currently, Christian Medical College offers 57 courses on the completion of which are awarded the degrees of MBBS, MS, MD, DM, MCh, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Ph.D.; 52 fellowship courses; 14 diploma courses in nursing and other fields; and 44 allied health science courses.
Christian Medical College houses the South Asian Cochrane Network and Center.
It is also home to the Infectious Diseases Training and Research Center which is internationally recognized.
In order to get admission to this college, students have to take the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and seats are offered based on merit. Candidates must also have scored an aggregate of 60% marks in the 12th board and students belonging to the SC/ST category must have scored an aggregate of 40% marks in the 12th board.
Vision:
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | Full Time | 5 Years & 6 Months | 10+2 & Qualifying Entrance Exam |
Streams |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship Courses: |
Post-Graduate Fellowship in Accident & Emergency Medicine |
Post Graduate Fellowship in Diabetes |
Post-Graduate Fellowship in Family Medicine |
Post-Graduate Fellowship in General Dentistry |
Post Graduate Fellowship in Medical Genetics |
Post Graduate Fellowship in Palliative Medicine |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuro Anaesthesia |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Oral and Maxilio-Facial Surgery |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Audio Vestibular Diseases |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Implantation Otology |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Otolaryngology |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Rhinology |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopy |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Molecular Haematology |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Genetics |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Diabetology |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Microbial Medicine & Infections Control |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Gynaec Oncology |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Embryology |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Spinal Disorders Surgery |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cytogenetics |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Haematopathology |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropathology |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Laboratory Haematology |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Developmental Paediatrics |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Nephrology |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
Post Doctoral Fellowships in Radiology |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Pulmonology |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Head & Neck - General, Oral Oncosurgery and Reconstructive Surgery |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Hepato Pancreato Biliary (HPB) Surgery |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Phlebology |
Distance Education Programs: |
Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (PGDFM) |
Distance Fellowship in Diabetes Management (DFID) |
Distance Education Fellowship in Hypertension (DFIH) |
Master of Medicine in Family Medicine (M. Med in Family Medicine) |
Nursing Courses: |
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery |
Bachelor Science in Nursing |
Master of Science in Nursing |
Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
Post Basic Diploma in Nursing |
Fellowship in Nursing |
Allied Health Sciences Courses: |
Bachelor of Science In Accident and Emergency Care Technology |
Bachelor of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology |
Bachelor of Science in Cardiac Technology |
Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Perfusion Care Technology |
Bachelor of Science in Critical Care Technology |
Bachelor of Science in Dialysis Technology |
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (BSc MLT) |
Bachelor of Science in Medical Record Science (BMRSc) |
Bachelor of Science in Medical Sociology |
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology |
Bachelor of Science in Neuro-Electrophysiology |
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Bar) |
Bachelor of Sciences in Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology |
Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) |
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) |
Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics (BPO) |
Bachelor of Science in Radiology Imaging Technology |
Bachelor of Science in Radiotherapy Technology |
B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy |
Diploma Courses: |
Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology |
Diploma in Dermatology Laboratory Technology |
Diploma in Hand and Leprosy Physiotherapy Technology |
Diploma in Hospital Equipment Maintenance |
Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (Radiodiagnosis) |
Diploma in Optometry & (Ophthalmic Technology) |
Diploma in Prosthetics & Orthotics (DPO) |
Diploma in Urology Technology |
Post Graduate Diploma & Fellowship Courses: |
Post Graduate Diploma in Assisted Reproductive Technology |
Post Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Technology |
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pastoral Counselling |
Post Graduate Diploma in Cytogenetics |
Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics |
Post Graduate Diploma in Genetic Diagnosis Technology |
Post Graduate Diploma in Health Economics, Policy & Financial Management (HEPFM) |
Post Graduate Diploma in Health Management (PGDHM) |
Post Graduate Diploma in Histopathological Laboratory Technology |
Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Administration (PGDHA) |
Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Microbiology |
Fellowship in Hospital Administration (FHA) |
Fellowship in Hospital Chaplaincy |
Masters & Doctoral Courses: |
Master of Science in Biostatistics |
Master of Science in Epidemiology |
Master of Science in Medical Physics |
Master of Public Health (MPH) |
M.Phil. in Hospital and Health Systems Management (HHSM) |
Post Graduate Engineering Courses: |
Master of Science in Bioengineering |
M.Tech. Clinical Engineering |
Ph.D. in Medical Devices |
The College offers more courses in various stream categories including with optional specializations. To know more about courses, please visit the official website i.e. http://www.cmch-vellore.edu