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The Department of Endocrinology, Christian Medical College Vellore has launched its official Endocrinology CMC Vellore Android app now available on the Google Play Store — users can download it to access the latest department updates, academic resources, event notifications, and educational materials on diabetes and endocrine care.

Endocrinology CMC Vellore - diabetes Training Applications are Invited for the Doctors Training Programme in Diabetes Mellitus from 23rd to 28th March, 2026 (6 days Theory and Practical sessions at CMC Vellore).   
Endocrinology CMC Vellore - Diabetes Educators Training Programme Applications are Invited for the Diabetes Educators training program from 4th May, 2026 to 14th May, 2026 (10 days Theory and Practical sessions at CMC Vellore).   

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Our Journey & Milestones

Department of Endocrinology, CMC Vellore
1986 - 1996
  • 1986: Endocrine outpatient clinic started.
  • 1995: Recognized as a separate unit in CMC Vellore.
  • 1996: PhD in Endocrinology commenced.
2001
  • Diabetes (Endocrine) integrated clinic started.
  • First Endocrine higher speciality training programme in Southern India.
  • First prospective interventional studies in Osteoporosis.
  • First full-time Diabetes Nurse Educator inducted.
  • DEXA machine installed for assessment.
2002 - 2003
  • 2002: Menopause clinic initiated.
  • 2003: New outpatient area inaugurated.
  • 2003: First prospective interventional studies in Diabetes.
2004 - 2006
  • 2004: H ward dedicated for Endocrinology.
  • 2004: Doctors & Educators short training programmes initiated.
  • 2006: Moved to new premises (Office, Clinical & Research space).
2007 - 2008
  • 2007: First basic science research studies in Diabetes.
  • 2007: First winter Symposium in Endocrinology.
  • 2007: Pituitary Clinic initiated.
  • 2008: Post-Doc & Post-MBBS Fellowship in Diabetes initiated.
2009 - 2010
  • 2009: Distance Education Programme in Diabetes initiated.
  • 2009: Diabetes Foot clinic & Young Diabetes clinic started.
  • 2010: Diabetic Ophthalmology facility started.
  • 2010: Hosted ESICON Conference in Vellore.
2011 - 2013
  • 2011: DM in Endocrinology course introduced (MCI).
  • 2012: Thyroid Clinic & Molecular Laboratory inaugurated.
  • 2013: Metabolic Bone Disease clinic initiated.
  • 2013: First Genetics test results interpreted in-house.
2014 - 2015
  • 2014: Inauguration of A.M. Cherian Wing (OPD Extension).
  • 2014: Foot Care and Footwear Training initiated.
  • 2015: Hosted National Metabolic Bone Disease Conference.
  • 2015: Awarded BMJ Diabetes Team of the Year.
2016 - 2017
  • 2016: DM Endocrinology seats increased to 4.
  • 2016: Bariatric and Obesity Clinic initiated.
  • 2016: CMC Vellore Research Team of the Year.
  • 2017: RCP London Excellence in Patient Care Award.
  • 2017: Endocrine Clinic at Chittoor Campus initiated.
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MILESTONES

  • 1986 - Endocrine outpatient clinic started.
  • 1995 - Endocrine Department recognised as separate unit in CMC, Vellore.
  • 1996 - PhD in Endocrinology commenced.
  • 2001 - Diabetes (Endocrine) integrated clinic started.
  • 2001 - First Endocrine higher speciality training programme in Southern India.
  • 2001 - First Endocrine prospective interventional studies in Osteoporosis.
  • 2001 - First full time Diabetes Nurse Educator inducted.
  • 2001 - DEXA machine installed for Osteoporosis assessment.
  • 2002 - Menopause clinic initiated.
  • 2003 - Outpatient area Inaugurated.
  • 2003 - First Prospective interventional studies in Diabetes commenced.
  • 2004 - H ward dedicated for Endocrinology.
  • 2004 - Doctors & Educators short training programmes in Diabetes initiated.
  • 2006 - Department moves to new premises with office, clinical & research space.
  • 2007 - First Basic science research studies in Diabetes.
  • 2007 - First winter Symposium in Endocrinology.
  • 2007 - Pituitary Clinic initiated.
  • 2008 - Fellowship in Diabetes for post doctorate & post MBBS training.
  • 2009 - Distance Education Programme in Diabetes Mellitus initiated.
  • 2009 - Diabetes Foot clinic & Young Diabetes clinic initiated.
  • 2010 - Diabetic Ophthalmology facility started.
  • 2010 - Hosted ESICON in Vellore.
  • 2011 - DM in Endocrinology course introduced under MCI.
  • 2012 - Thyroid Clinic & Molecular Laboratory inaugurated.
  • 2013 - First Genetics test results interpreted in-house.
  • 2013 - Metabolic Bone Disease clinic initiated.
  • 2014 - Inauguration of The A.M.Cherian Wing (OPD extension).
  • 2015 - Awarded: BMJ Diabetes Team of the Year.
  • 2016 - DM Endocrinology seats increased to 4.
  • 2016 - Bariatric and Obesity Clinic initiated.
  • 2017 - Awarded: RCP London Excellence in Patient Care.
  • 2017 - Initiation of Endocrine Clinic at Chittoor Campus.

MILESTONES

YEAREVENTS
1986Endocrine outpatient clinic started.
1995Endocrine Department recognized as separate unit in Christian Medical College, Vellore.
1996PhD in Endocrinology commenced.
2001Diabetes (Endocrine) integrated clinic started.
2001First Endocrine higher speciality training programme in Southern India.
2001First Endocrine prospective interventional studies in Osteoporosis commenced.
2001First full-time Diabetes Nurse Educator inducted.
2001DEXA machine installed for Osteoporosis assessment.
2002Menopause clinic initiated.
2003Outpatient area inaugurated.
2003First prospective interventional studies in Diabetes commenced.
2004H ward dedicated for Endocrinology.
2004Doctors & Educators short training programmes in Diabetes initiated.
2006Department moves to new premises with office, clinical & research space.
2007First basic science research studies in Diabetes.
2007First winter Symposium in Endocrinology.
2007Pituitary Clinic initiated.
2008Fellowship in Diabetes for post doctorate & post MBBS residential training programme
2009Distance Education Programme in Diabetes Mellitus initiated.
2009Diabetes Foot clinic initiated.
2009Young Diabetes clinic initiated.
2010Diabetic Ophthalmology facility started.
2010ESICON (Endocrinology Society of India Conference) in Vellore
2011DM in Endocrinology course introduced under Medical Council of India.
2012Thyroid Clinic initiated.
2012Molecular Laboratory in Endocrinology inaugurated.
2013First Genetics test results interpreted in the departmental laboratory.
2013Tumour Symposium in Endocrinology( winter symposium)
2013Metabolic Bone Disease clinic initiated.
2014Inauguration of The A.M.Cherian Wing (OPD extension ) in Endocrinology Office.
2014Diabetes Foot Care and Foot wear Training Programme initiated.
2015Hosted the National Metabolic Bone Disease Conference (ISMBR)
2015Awarded : British Medical Journal (BMJ) Diabetes Team of the Year-2015
2016DM Endocrinology seats increased to 4
2016Bariatric and Obesity Clinic initiated.
2016Awarded the CMC Vellore Research Team of the Year 2016
2017Awarded : Royal College of Physicians (London)- Excellence in Patient care awards 2017 under the category of Medical Education and Training awards for outstanding work in advancing Medical Education and Training.
2017Initiation of the Endocrine Clinic at CMC Vellore, Chittoor Campus
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