YEAR |
EVENTS |
1986 |
Endocrine outpatient clinic started. |
1995 |
Endocrine Department recognised as separate unit in Christian Medical College, 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 commenced. |
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 residential training programme |
2009 |
Distance Education Programme in Diabetes Mellitus initiated. |
2009 |
Diabetes Foot clinic initiated. |
2009 |
Young Diabetes clinic initiated. |
2010 |
Diabetic Ophthalmology facility started. |
2010 |
ESICON (Endocrinology Society of India Conference) in Vellore |
2011 |
DM in Endocrinology course introduced under Medical Council of India. |
2012 |
Thyroid Clinic initiated. |
2012 |
Molecular Laboratory in Endocrinology inaugurated. |
2013 |
First Genetics test results interpreted in the departmental laboratory. |
2013 |
Tumour Symposium in Endocrinology( winter symposium) |
2013 |
Metabolic Bone Disease clinic initiated. |
2014 |
Inauguration of The A.M.Cherian Wing (OPD extension ) in Endocrinology Office. |
2014 |
Diabetes Foot Care and Foot wear Training Programme initiated. |
2015 |
Hosted the National Metabolic Bone Disease Conference (ISMBR) |
2015 |
Awarded : British Medical Journal (BMJ) Diabetes Team of the Year-2015 |
2016 |
DM Endocrinology seats increased to 4 |
2016 |
Bariatric and Obesity Clinic initiated. |
2016 |
Awarded the CMC Vellore Research Team of the Year 2016 |
2017 |
Awarded : 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. |
2017 |
Initiation of the Endocrine Clinic at CMC Vellore, Chittoor Campus |