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Catherine Whitcomb
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Forrest Eggleston Tribute Video
This video is a tribute to Dr. Forrest and Mrs. Eggleston who served at the Ludhiana Christian Medical College for 32 years. He started the Surgery Department and trained over 100 surgeons who are serving in India and around the world. He also served as Director of the Christian Medical College. This video…
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Catherine Whitcomb
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Dr. Chandar Remembers Dr. Eggleston
REMEMBERING Dr. FORREST C. EGGLESTON MY MOST CHERISHED PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENT WAS “DESTINED”TO BE SIGNED BY Dr. EGGLESTON ONLY! CMC graduates who learnt the art and science of surgery under his supervision will have so many fond and happy memories to share about him that, if Rev. Max Marble is not selective, he will have to…
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Catherine Whitcomb
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First Year Students Save Life of Classmates
The Rescue: CMC Students Save a Life In a remarkable act of courage and quick thinking, first-year students at Ludhiana Christian Medical College saved the life of their classmate after a tragic accident. While celebrating together near the railway tracks, one student was electrocuted and left without a pulse or breath. His classmates immediately responded,…
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Catherine Whitcomb
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Ludhiana Christian Medical College Sends Medical Team to Nepal
Left to right: Dr. Sajan K Sebastian, Dr. Abhishek Samuvel, Director, Anandaban Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal, Dr. Ashwin Sakharia and Dr. Ajay Alex On April 25th, 2015, a devastating earthquake measuring 8.1 on the Richter scale struck Nepal with the small town of Gorkha – roughly 140 kilometers from Kathmandu – being the epicenter. The aftermath…
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Catherine Whitcomb
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Walking Normally for First Time
Walking Normally For First Time We visited the pediatric ward with an 18-year-old whose feet were deformed from birth. (See girl in black pants) She had been walking on tiptoes since it was impossible for her to walk flat on her feet. We also visited with a nine-year-old girl (see girl in pink pants) with…
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Catherine Whitcomb
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A Visit with Dr. Kenneth Scott – Transition in Leadership
Passing the Baton: Dr. Kenneth Scott on the Transition to Indian Leadership In a 2012 reflection on his time as Director of the Ludhiana Christian Medical College from 1963 to 1974, Dr. Kenneth Scott shared a powerful story about a necessary and joyful transition of power. After spending a decade in Korea, where he saw…
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Catherine Whitcomb
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A Personal Eulogy by Dr. Ernest Chandar
A REMEMBERANCE AND A EULOGYDr. KENNETH M. SCOTT1916-2014By Dr. Ernest Chander Dr. Scott left for his heavenly abode at 4.00 p.m. on September 15, 2014. He was surrounded by his three children, Ken, Charles and Betsy. Grand children had been coming to see him. Pushpa and I were very fortunate to reach there about 2.00…
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Catherine Whitcomb
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Salute to Dr. Kenneth Scott
DR. KENNETH MUNRO SCOTT (1916-2014)Ludhiana Christian Medical College Director (1964-1974) Dr. Kenneth Munro Scott departed for his Heavenly Home at the age of 98 on September 15, 2014 to join his beloved Ann. His passing was eased by the patient and loving care of the wonderful Health Care staff of Givens Highland Farms, Black Mountain,…
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Catherine Whitcomb
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Condolences to the Daniel Mathews Family
Raj Mathews, MD, passed away on July 4th at Brigham Hospital, Boston from complications of open heart surgery on July 4th. She was batch of 1959. Born in Ludhiana, she contracted rheumatic heart disease at a young age. Despite her illness, she excelled in education, securing Punjab University Merit scholarship till she joined CMC. After…
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Catherine Whitcomb
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New Equipment for the Tumor Board
The US Ludhiana CMC Board provided funds to the Ludhiana Christian Medical College for a computerized microscope, computer and LCD projector to be used at these weekly tumor board meetings. The new equipment enables those gathered to view the tumors together and discuss the best treatment for the patient. The Tumor Board, headed up by…
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