Timeline

A history of the Ludhiana CMC Board in the US and CMC Ludhiana hospital and colleges.

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1875 – 1881

The Greenfield sisters arrive in India.

In 1875, Rose Greenfield arrives in India. 6 years later in 1881, her sister, Kay Greenfield, joins her.

1889

Ludhiana School of Nursing opens.

The Greenfield sisters open the Ludhiana School of Nursing, the first unit of what would later become CMC Ludhiana.

1891

Dr. Edith Mary Brown arrives in India

Dr. (later Dame) Edith M. Brown arrives in Ludhiana.

1893

North India School of Medicine for Christian Women opens.

The North India School of Medicine for Christian Women (name later changed to Women’s Christian Medical College) is opened, led by Dame Brown.

1899

First batch graduates.

First four students graduate from the school with 100% success on their exams.

1932

Dr. Edith Brown becomes a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

1939

CMC Ludhiana USA Board founded.

The US Board began in 1939 as means of supporting the work in Ludhiana.

1941

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Dame Edith Brown retires.

After over 50 years of service, Dame Brown retires to Kashmir.

1947

CMC Ludhiana helps fight cholera epidemic.

Dr. Carl Taylor, accompanied by Dr. Don Rice and Dr. Elmer Whitcomb, work in refugee camps at India-Pakistan border to stem cholera epidemic. Bishop Picket assisted by getting supplies.

1949

Health Visitor’s School opens.

Health Visitor’s School is opened by Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur.

1951

Department of Social and Preventative Medicine opens.

Department of Social and Preventative Medicine is founded by Dr. Carl Taylor.

1952

Renamed to Christian Medical College.

Name changed to Christian Medical College to allow male students to be admitted.

1953

CMC becomes co-ed, gets upgraded to MBBS status.

With the first 4 male students admitted, it becomes co-educational. CMC Ludhiana is upgraded to MBBS status, and becomes affiliated with Punjab University.

1954

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Dr. Forrest Cary Eggleston arrives in Ludhiana.

The future Department head and Director of CMC Ludhiana arrived in Ludhiana with his wife and two children.

1955

Dr. Eggleston establishes Department of Surgery.

1956

A gravestone and commemorative plaque for Dr. Edith Mary Brown, covered with yellow flowers. The plaque honors her legacy and marks her 66th death anniversary on December 6, 2022.

Dame Edith Brown dies December 6th.

1959

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A modern three-story brick and concrete building with horizontal windows, set against a blue sky with scattered clouds. A few people walk across the open ground in front of the structure.

Kaz Kawata, supervises end of Edith Brown Hospital construction

1960s

Department of Physiotherapy is founded.

1965

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Charles Reynolds becomes Executive Director of the Board.

CMC Ludhiana USA is officially incorporated.

1967

College of Nursing hostel opens.

1969

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Department of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery founded.

The Department of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery is founded by Dr. T. C. Feierabend in 1969.

1973

School of Nursing is elevated to College status.

1982

Dr. F. C. “Boss” Eggleston becomes the Director of CMC Ludhiana.

He was Director until 1986.

1992

Dental College opens.

1995

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Rev. Roberta Jones becomes Executive Director of the Board.

2006

College of Physiotherapy is established.

BPT Certification is offered.

2007

Institute of Allied Health Sciences is established.

2012

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Rev. Max Marble becomes Executive Director of the Board.

2018

CMC Ludhiana begins work with Global Surgery Collaborative.

2018

Dr. Sarjit Gill (Batch of ’53) establishes the Eggleston Trust.

This trust would fund a yearly oration.

2019

Dr. Cate Whitcomb becomes Executive Director of the Board.

2021

Covid Ward opens.

Funded by the Ludhiana Police Public Foundation, this ward was built to help CMC care for more Covid-19 patients.

2022

A medical event brochure featuring program details, guest profiles, and a color photo of Dr. Namrata Sharma in the center. The document includes schedules, faculty names, and registration information in columns.

First Eggleston Oration occurs.

They now occur on an annual basis.

2025

A group of men, some in camouflage uniforms and life jackets, stand together outdoors near water and greenery, smiling at the camera. One man in front wears glasses and a tan cap with red WFH text.

Dr. Bhatti leads flood relief team.

In response to the heavy floods in September 2025, Dr. Bhatti, a Professor of Pediatric Surgery at CMC Ludhiana, led a medical team to work with soldiers to provide flood relief.

2025

CMC Medical Camps recognized.

In December, CMC was recognized for their many medical camps they organize to provide healthcare to underserved communities.

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