Number of seats and further details regarding the admission process

Eligibility for Admission to Diploma and MD/MS Level Courses

• Candidates having qualified for the M.B.B.S degree and obtained full registration, having completed their compulsory rotating residential internship before the starting date of the courses, are eligible to apply for the postgraduate diploma anddegree courses.

• Candidates having qualified with a postgraduate diploma, may also apply for the postgraduate degree (MS/MD) course in the same subject. Post Diploma candidates with a diploma in the same subject will undergo 2 years of training for the degree.

Service Obligation

• All candidates admitted to clinical Degree (MD/MS) courses will be required to serve three years in CMC Vellore’s network of hospitals, if admitted as sponsored, and two years if admitted under other categories.

• All candidates admitted to clinical Diploma courses will be required to serve for two years in CMC Vellore’s network of hospitals, if admitted as sponsored and one year if admitted under other categories.

• For pre and para clinical courses service obligation is only for sponsored candidates (three years for Degrees and two years for Diploma courses).

Facilities Available for Medical PG 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.