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April 1, 2025, ,

Vascular Hybrid Operating Theatre opened at Ranipet Hospital of CMC Vellore

More than ten years ago Dr Prabhu Premkumar of CMC Vellore, during a senior post-graduate training fellowship in Adelaide, heard about the great benefits of a Vascular Hybrid Operating Theatre for carrying out advanced heart surgery. When he first suggested the project to raise funds for such a theatre in Vellore, FOV Australia hesitated to...
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March 1, 2025, , ,

Prof David Runia appointed as Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

Congratulations to our Secretary, Prof David Runia who was appointed Member of the Order of Australia in 2025 Australia Day honours! This is a proud moment for Friends of Vellore in Australia, as David’s work with FOV (current national secretary, President of the Victorian branch and past president of Australian Friends of Vellore) was also...
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November 28, 2024, ,

13th Annual Dr Ida Scudder Oration

Dear Friends of Vellore,  Christian Medical College Vellore and the United States based Vellore CMC Foundation partnered to establish the Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration in 2011.  The oration seeks to perpetuate the legacy of Dr. Ida Scudder by honouring exceptional individuals who exemplify her compassion, integrity and character.  These extraordinary individuals, from different walks of life, inspire...
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November 21, 2024, ,

CMC Principal visits Australia

CMC Principal visits Australia The Principal of the CMC, Dr Solomon Satishkumar, paid a brief visit to three Australian states in late October 2024. His first port of call was Melbourne, where he had extended talks with the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences of the University of Melbourne. The two institutions have had...
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November 13, 2024, , ,

AGM August 2024, Adelaide

AGM August 2024 The AGM of the Australian Vellore Board was held at Rosefield Uniting Church, 2 Carlton St, Highgate, South Australia, on Saturday ,24 August 2024, the delegates either attending in person or participating via zoom. There was a total of 15 people in attendance. The President, A/Prof Mahiban Thomas, welcomed everyone to the meeting....
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July 13, 2024

Senior Training Fellowship 2024

Dr Rajeeb Jaleel from CMC Vellore, was sponsored by FOV Australia for this training, we are pleased to hear back that he had a great experience in Melbourne learning new technology in Gastroenterology. Thank you Prof Geoff Hebbard for your support! See the photos with Dr Hebbard below and a snapshot of the report. Read...
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