Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS)

The Foundation Stone of the new building was laid in Karachi on December 10, 1945, by Sir Hugh Dow, Governor of Sind, after whom this medical college was named. The medical college was transferred from Hyderabad to Karachi on December 31, 1945. It wa m Hyderabad to Karachi on December 31, 1945. It was temporarily housed in the N.J.V. High School building. The New Building Dow Medical College started functioning in the new building in November 1946. In December 1946, Bombay University’s team of inspectors recommended to continue its affiliation for the pre-clinical years and a conditional affiliation for the clinical subjects. The Legislature of Sindh through an ACT established Dow University of Health Sciences with Dow Medical College, Sindh Medical College, and Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases as its constituent entities. Since its inception, Dow has enjoyed indelible regional and global reputation of producing the best and the brightest physicians and health care providers. As the largest and most comprehensive health sciences system in Pakistan, Dow University of Health Sciences serves as an archetypal for quality and excellence in education, research, and delivery of clinical care for other institutions in the region. This leadership role has been sustained for decades by the intellectual impact of our faculty, staff, and students, which, has manifested itself both within the region and globally. Continuing its insatiable pursuit for distinction, and under the visionary leadership of Prof. Saeed Quraishy, Dow University of Health Sciences has developed a Strategic Plan (2019-2030) which, is a blueprint for the path that this Institution wishes to adopt in its journey towards preserving excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community service. It outlines its ambitions and aspirations and challenges us to continue to put forth our best efforts. It is truly a bridge that together we will traverse to reach the University’s stated vision, mission, and goals - appositely entitled - A BRIDGE TO EXCELLENCE. Our Vision To be a pre-eminent academic institution committed to changing and saving lives Our Mission Providing outstanding patient-centered education, training and clinical care informed by cutting-edge research and innovation generating and disseminating new knowledge ...view more