SRTR Medical College, Ambajogai

Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural Government Medical College (SRTR GMC), Ambajogai is one of the oldest and most reputed government medical colleges in rural India. Established in 1975, it is recognized as Asia's first rural medical college, with the objective of providing quality medical education and healthcare to rural communities. The college is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), and functions under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Maharashtra.

Overview
Established: 1975
Location: Ambajogai, Beed District, Maharashtra
Type: Government Medical College
Affiliation: Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)
Annual MBBS Intake: 150 students
Academic Excellence

SRTR GMC offers:

MBBS
MD/MS postgraduate programs
Diploma and allied health science courses

The college follows the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum and is known for:

Experienced faculty
Strong academic environment
Early clinical exposure
Skill-based medical education
Focus on rural and community healthcare
Good postgraduate training opportunities
Hospital & Clinical Training

The attached Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural Government Hospital serves as the teaching hospital.

Key highlights include:

500+ teaching hospital beds
High daily OPD and emergency patient load
Departments of General Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, and other specialties
ICU, blood bank, diagnostic laboratories, and emergency services

The hospital caters to a large rural population from Marathwada, giving students excellent exposure to a wide variety of medical and surgical cases.

Infrastructure

The college provides:

Modern lecture theatres
Well-equipped laboratories
Central library with digital resources
Anatomy museum and dissection hall
Skill laboratory
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Sports and recreational facilities
Academic and administrative buildings
Research & Student Development

Students are encouraged to participate in:

Undergraduate and postgraduate research
Continuing Medical Education (CMEs)
Medical conferences and workshops
Rural health outreach programs
Scientific publications and clinical skill development
Why Choose SRTR GMC Ambajogai?
Asia's first rural medical college
Well-established government institution with nearly 50 years of academic excellence
Affordable government fee structure
150 MBBS seats
Strong clinical exposure through a busy rural teaching hospital
Excellent experience in community medicine and rural healthcare
Good reputation for academics and postgraduate education