Hon.Shri. Annasaheb Dange Ayurved Medical College

Our medical college is situated in Ashta, and we spend our time on the practice of Ayurveda. If you come to visit, you’ll see it’s a fairly straightforward setup. We have the college building and the hospital area where patients come for their treatments. There is always the smell of herbs and oils around the place because we make a lot of things right here. The students spend a lot of time learning the old ways of healing alongside modern bits. It’s a long day for everyone. They start early with their rounds and stay late into the evening studying their texts. Ashta is a quiet town, so there aren't many distractions, which is probably good for the students. We have some herbal gardens that we try to keep green, though it’s hard work when the weather gets dry. The staff spends a lot of time organizing patient files and making sure the classrooms are ready for the morning lectures. We don't use a lot of fancy words to describe what we do. We just teach how to look after people using traditional methods. The dining hall is usually the loudest place on campus where everyone grabs a quick meal. It’s a bit of a trek for some to get here, but once they arrive, they stay focused on their work. It’s just a regular medical school where the days are long and the work is hands-on. We like it that way.