Prof. Dr. Rajendra C. Ashra

Prof. Dr. Rajendra C. Ashra

Senior Homoeopathic academician and clinician with over 30 years of teaching and 33 years of clinical experience, having served as Professor, HOD, Principal, and Dean across leading institutions in Gujarat. Actively involved in research, administration, curriculum development, examination reforms, and professional leadership at state and national levels.

Clinical Experience- 33 years of clinical experience

  • Medical Officer, Jain Social Group Homoeopathic Charitable Dispensary, Surat (Feb 1994 – Sept 1994)
  • Medical Officer, OPD, C. N. Kothari Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Vyara (03-04-1995 to 31-08-2002)
  • Chief Medical Officer & Advisor, Satya Sai Seva Samiti Homoeopathic Dispensary, Vyara (May 2002 onwards)

Teaching Experience – Total: 30+ Years

  • Demonstrator / Tutor, C. N. Kothari Homoeopathic Medical College, Vyara (03-04-1995 to 31-01-1998)
  • Lecturer, C. N. Kothari Homoeopathic Medical College, Vyara (01-02-1998 to 27-04-2000)
  • Assistant Professor, C. N. Kothari Homoeopathic Medical College, Vyara (28-04-2000 to 31-08-2002)
  • Associate Professor & HOD, B. A. Dangar Homoeopathic College, Rajkot (02-09-2002 to 14-11-2005)
  • Professor & HOD, B. A. Dangar Homoeopathic College, Rajkot (15-11-2005 to 30-09-2009)
  • Professor, Baroda Homoeopathic College (05-05-2010 to 31-10-2012)
  • Professor, B. A. Dangar Homoeopathic College, Rajkot (01-11-2012 to 30-04-2016)
  • Professor, HOD & Principal, Gandhinagar Homoeopathic Medical College (01-04-2016 to 30-06-2021)
  • Professor & HOD (Anatomy), PPSHMC & H, Kosamba, Surat (01-07-2021 to 29-01-2024)
  • Principal & Dean, Nootan Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, SPU, Visnagar (30-01-2024 to 01-04-2025)
  • Currently: Professor & HOD (Anatomy), Vidhyadeep Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Anita (Kim)
    (20-04-2025 onwards)

Academic & Institutional Roles

  • Academic In-charge
  • Research Coordinator
  • Examination Head (Faculty of Homoeopathy – PPSU & SKU)
  • Member, BOS (PPSU & SKU)
  • Dean, Faculty of Homoeopathy (SKU)
  • Member, College Council
  • Member, International Affairs Committee (PPSU & SKU)
  • Coordinator: Panch Prakalp, G-20, Fit India, Clean India initiatives
  • PG Guide & Ph.D Guide (Jaipur University)
  • Member, IQAC (PPSU & SKU)
  • Active involvement in NAAC & IKS Cell establishment
  • Regular participation in homoeopathic camps and university activities

Administrative Experience

  • I/C Principal, C. N. Kothari Homoeopathic Medical College, Vyara
    (17-08-2000 to 31-08-2002)
  • Principal & Superintendent, Gandhinagar Homoeopathic Medical College
    (01-04-2016 to 30-06-2021)
  • Principal, Superintendent & Dean (Faculty of Homoeopathy), Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar
    (30-01-2024 to 01-04-2025)
  • President, Homoeopathic Medical Association of India (HMAI), Surat Unit
    (Two terms – 4 years)
  • Currently: President, HMAI – Gujarat State Branch
    (From 01-05-2022 onwards)
  • Total Administrative Experience: 10+ years in colleges and 7 years in professional associations

Experience as Examiner

    • Examiner / Paper Setter / Moderator, 4th B.H.M.S. (Repertory) – Saurashtra University (since 2007)
    • Examiner / Paper Setter / Moderator, D.H.M.S. (1st–3rd Year) – Council of Homoeopathic System of Medicine, Gujarat
    • Examiner / Paper Setter / Moderator, 1st B.H.M.S. (Anatomy) – Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat
    • Examiner / Paper Setter / Moderator, 1st–4th B.H.M.S. – Various Gujarat Universities
    • Examiner / Paper Setter / Moderator, 1st–4th B.H.M.S. – Gujarat University (from 2016 onwards)
    • Established & implemented Bloom’s Taxonomy–based assessment in Homoeopathy at PPSU & SKU
  • D.H.M.S. – Council of Homoeopathic System of Medicine, Gujarat State (1992)

  • M.D. (Homoeopathy) – Materia Medica Dr. V. H. Dave Homoeopathic Medical College, affiliated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand (2005)

  • O.T.T. – Savli Homoeopathic College, Savli–Baroda (1999)

  • Paper Presented:
    “Solanaceae Family” at All Gujarat Scientific Seminar organized by HMAI–Gujarat Branch (2004)

  • Research Publication:
    International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Vol. 9 (2022), pp. 677–686
    “Role of Homoeopathy & Physiotherapy in Cervical Spondylosis” (July 2022)

  • Research Publication:
    International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences, 2023; 7(2): 375–379
    “Procurement and Decisive Emulation of Pulsatilla in Cholelithiasis” (June 2023)

  • Research Publication:
    EPRA International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD)
    “Immunization, Vaccination and Homoeopathy” (July 2023)

  • Books (Compilation & Editing):
    Compiled and edited three Homoeopathic books by Dr. Tolat M. H. and Dr. Bharat Bhatt:
    Homoeopathy Ek Parichay, Repertory, Respiratory System and Homoeopathy

  • Research Project:
    Worked on Anaemia research project at Sankalchand Patel University (SKU)

  • Ongoing Research Project:
    Study on Malnutrition and Homoeopathy

  • Ongoing Publications:
    Two books under preparation on Human Anatomy focusing on OSCE, OSPE, and PBL-based education as per NEP & CBME guidelines of NCH

  • Having private Horn. Practice since 1992.
  • Total 33yrs clinical experience.Worked as a Medical Officer in College O.P.D. from 1995 onwards.
  • Attended many CME organized by KCG, Gov. of Gujarat.
  • Trained in first Aid & rescue assistance under Nagrik sarakshan Talim.
  • Participated Reorientation refresher course of Homoeopathy.
  • Trained Mental Health & Primary care organized by Govt. of Gujarat. Attended Work Shop on Healthy Mother & Happy Child.
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  • Delivered lecture about scope after HSC for B group student, at various school of South Gujart.
  • Delivered lectures in CME organized by HMAI -SURAT Unit.
  • Organized & attended many Homoeopathic Camps in Surat, Bharuch, Navsari, Vyara, etc.
  • Actively involved in Earth quake relief camp at katchh-Bhuj & Flood Relief Camp at Surat.
  • Had been a Joint Secretary, Treasurer, CME committee Chairmen, Seminar Committee Chairmen, Secretary and Vice President, President of HMAI Surat Unit from 2010-2012 & 2012-2014.
  • Founder editor of Surat Homoeopathic ARSENAL – magazine publish by HMAI -Surat Unit and now chief advisory editor.
  • Founder & Resident editor of E magazine Publish by HMAI, Gujarat State Branch.
  • Organised various seminar in capacity of Secretary / Chairmen at SURAT Gujarat & West Zone HMAI.
  • Worked as In-charge of college and hospital establishment at- 

1. B. A. Dangar Homoeopathic College- Rajkot

2  V. M.Vyas Hom. Med. Colleg- Amreli

3. H. N. Shukle Hom. Colleg- Rajkot
4. C. N. Kothari Hom. Med. Colleg- Vyara
5. GHMC Gandhinagar.
6. Nootan Hom. Med. College, Visnagar
7. Aryatej Hom. Med. College, Rajkot
8. Presently working for establishemnt of New College.

Presently

  • President of HMAI, GSB- A Largest and only Goverment register Association of Homoeopathy in India.
  • Chief Editor of Haromy Digital Magazine of HMAI Guj. State Branch.
  • Residential Editor of ARSENAL – Magazine Publish by HMAI, Surat,Unit

About the author

Dr. Rajendra C. Ashra

Chief Medical Officer and advisor at Sathya Sai Seva Samiti Homoeopathic Dispensary -Vyara