Christian Medical College

Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore is a distinguished non-profit medical institution located in Tamil Nadu, India. Founded in 1900 by Dr. Ida S. Scudder, it began as a one-room clinic and has evolved into a major teaching hospital and research centre operating across multiple campuses. Its main business is delivering comprehensive healthcare, medical education and biomedical research. CMC offers a full spectrum of services including primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary care across specialties such as cardiology, oncology, neurology, transplantation, infectious diseases and community health. The hospital serves a vast clientele: local and regional patients, international referrals, students and researchers. Its branch network comprises several campuses around Vellore and in nearby states, supporting both health services and outreach programmes.