Initiative to strengthen structured, simulation-based orthopaedic training for residents, fellows, and faculty in South India.
DePuy Synthes, a global leader in orthopaedic technologies and solutions, today announced a new initiative with the Department of Orthopedics at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore to create a specialized Orthopaedic Skill Lab at the college. The strategic partnership aims to facilitate procedural simulation, instrumentation training, and increased awareness of technology-assisted surgery for orthopaedic residents, fellows, and faculty.
The lab provides residents and fellows with a structured introduction to modern orthopaedic tools, implant management, and surgical processes through saw-bone practice, faculty-led case discussions, and a gradual introduction to technology-assisted techniques, developing essential skills prior to or alongside live surgeries.
Tamil Nadu hosts 78 medical colleges, making it one of India’s largest hubs for medical training1. As orthopaedic care advances towards greater specialization and incorporates new technologies, South India’s high concentration of institutions positions it to excel in practical, hands-on surgical education. The planned skill lab at CMC Vellore aims to establish a lasting, practice-focused training infrastructure for the region.
“India’s orthopaedic surgeons deserve the same structured, technology-enabled training available anywhere else in the world,” said Vishnu Kalra, International President, DePuy Synthes. “Collaborating with an institution of CMC Vellore’s academic prominence enables us to integrate directly into the region’s training framework. This strategic partnership deepens DePuy Synthes’ commitment to India and to strengthening our role as a partner in developing surgical skills and improving patient outcomes.”
