Madras Medical College

Madras Medical College is right on Evr Periyar Salai in Park Town. It’s right next to the General Hospital, so the whole area is incredibly busy. If you’ve ever been to this part of Chennai, you know the traffic is something else. There’s a lot of history here, as the college has been around for a very long time. The buildings have that old style, with high ceilings and thick walls, though some parts are newer. It’s a very crowded place because so many people come here for treatment or to study. You’ll see students everywhere, from the library to the tea stalls across the street. It’s not a quiet place by any means. You can hear the trains from the nearby station and the constant honking of horns. We just get on with our work despite the noise. The staff is always on their feet. It’s a bit overwhelming for some people at first, but you get used to the energy. We don’t have much room to expand because we’re right in the middle of the city. Everything is packed in tightly. It feels like a real part of the city’s heart. There’s no pretending here; it’s a tough, busy, and hardworking environment. People from all walks of life pass through these doors every single day. We are just one part of the local landscape that never seems to stop.