Dow Medical College is located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Dow Medical College is one of the most respected medical colleges and one of the oldest education institutions of Pakistan. Every year thousands of Pre-Medical students from Karachi and many other parts of Pakistan apply to Dow Medical College for two-hundred seats to pursue graduate medical education. The college has produced a large number of well-trained physicians, who are now spread all over the world, establishing themselves as authorities in different areas of medicine. Until 2003, Dow Medical College was an affiliate institution of the University of Karachi. The administrators and faculty as well as influential alumni of the college as well as sister institutions (Sindh Medical College and Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases) had been trying, for several years, to have the provincial government merge these institutions and create a health sciences university. This effort finally succeeded in 2003 and the college and its sister institutes now enjoy full university charter, together known as the Dow University of Health Sciences. The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... For other uses, see 1941 (disambiguation). ... A government is an organization that has the power to make and enforce laws for a certain territory. ... A Chancellor is the head of a university. ... Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan (alternative spelling: Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan) is, as of 2007, the Governor of the province of Sindh in Pakistan. ...   (Sindhi: , Urdu: ) is the largest city in Pakistan and is the provincial capital of Sindh province. ... Sindh (SindhÄ«: سنڌ, UrdÅ«: سندھ) is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhis. ... The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is an organization that facilitates the development of higher educational system in Pakistan[1]. Its main purpose is to upgrade the Universities of Pakistan to be world-class centres of education, research and development. ... University Grants Commission (UGC) of Pakistan, is the sole body in the country with the responsibility to ensure quality education. ... A website (alternatively, web site or Web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or more web servers, usually accessible via the Internet. ...   (Sindhi: , Urdu: ) is the largest city in Pakistan and is the provincial capital of Sindh province. ... Sindh (SindhÄ«: سنڌ, UrdÅ«: سندھ) is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhis. ...   (Sindhi: , Urdu: ) is the largest city in Pakistan and is the provincial capital of Sindh province. ... For other uses, see Doctor. ... For the chemical substances known as medicines, see medication. ... The University of Karachi (Urdu: جامعہ كراچى ) is located in the city of Karachi, Province of Sindh, Pakistan. ... Sindh Medical College is a medical college in the Pakistani city of Karachi. ...

History

Before independence, in 1941, the Indian Medical Council, in order to introduce a uniform standard of medical education, abolished substandard schools, and raised many others to a university level. Through the untiring efforts of Dr. Holmisted, the medical school at Hyderabad was granted a status of a degree college in 1941, by the Government of Sindh. This was formally inaugurated by Sir Francis Mudie, Sindh’s First Governor, after its separation from Bombay presidency. That same year, the Government of Sindh appointed a committee to implement this decision, and to explore the feasibility of moving this medical school from Hyderabad to Karachi. The Indian independence movement was a series of steps taken in the Indian subcontinent for independence from British colonial rule, beginning with the Rebellion of 1857. ... For the community in Florida, see University, Florida. ... This article is about Hyderabad, Pakistan. ... A degree is any of a wide range of status levels conferred by institutions of higher education, such as universities, normally as the result of successfully completing a program of study. ... Government of Sindh is based in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. ... This article or section should be merged with Mumbai Mumbai (previously known as Bombay) is the worlds most populous conurbation, and is the sixth most populous agglomeration in the world. ...

In 1943, this committee which consisted of: Dr. Hermends R. Wadhwani, the Minister of Public Health; Col. J. E. Gray, the Inspector General of civil hospitals; and Mr. Abhichand, the Executive Engineer, developed the plans for the Dow Medical College. Major ( Later Lt. Col. ) Aziz K. M. Khan continued this project during the absence of Col. Gray. The college was inaugurated by Governor Mudie of Sindh in Hyderabad in 1945. The first batch of the admitted students consisted of forty-five students among which there was a Muslim girl student named Ms. Fahmida Shaikh. There is also a collection of Hadith called Sahih Muslim A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Persian: Mosalman or Mosalmon Urdu: مسلمان, Turkish: Müslüman, Albanian: Mysliman, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of the religion of Islam. ...

In 1944, the University of Bombay granted a temporary affiliation, which was later withdrawn on the recommendation of a three member committee consisting of Dr. Molgonkar, Dr. Yodh and Col. Jalal M. Shah. However, this committee recommended moving this institution to Karachi and later the affiliation to University of Bombay was restored for 1945 and 1946. The University of Mumbai is one of the outstanding universities of India. ...

The foundation stone of the new building was laid in Karachi on December 10, 1945 by Sir Hugh Dow, the Governor of Sindh, after whom this medical college was named. The medical college was transferred from Hyderabad to Karachi on December 31, 1945. It was temporarily housed in the N.J.V. High School building. Dow Medical College started functioning in the new building in the 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. is the 344th day of the year (345th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ...

In 1947, when Pakistan gained its independence, Dow Medical College came under University of Sindh's jurisdiction. A new committee was appointed by the University of Sindh. It visited the institution on December 22, 1947 and recommended full affiliation. It remained under Government of Sind until the central government took over on July 8, 1951. Pakistan Medical and Dental Council gave its recognition to the college in 1953. On March 7, 1962, it came under the jurisdiction of West Pakistan Government. With the dissolution of "One Unit", Sindh Government assumed its control again on June 30, 1970. The University of Sindh is the second-oldest university in Pakistan. ... is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) is based in Islamabad, Pakistan. ... is the 66th day of the year (67th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... West Pakistan was the popular and sometimes official (1955–1970) name of the western wing of Pakistan until 1971, when the eastern wing (East Pakistan) became independent as Bangladesh. ... is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 1953, the Student Union was established. The Student Union published its first magazine in 1950 which was later named "DOWLITE" in 1951.

In 1961, the College Mosque was built. In 1968, Arag Auditorium was built with the efforts of Surgeon A. Rahim. In 1973, the Main Auditorium, the new medical library and common room building were established. The Main Auditorium was later named after Prof. Khawaja Moin. The last major addition to Dow medical College was the "Hygiene Block" building in 1981.

In years spanning from 1997-1999, a major project of modernization of the college was undertaken. The whole library system was renovated with the addition of the latest audio-visual equipments, computers and multimedia learning resources for the medical students.

The Dow Medical College now known as Dow University of Medical Sciences was upgraded to University status on December 27, 2003. Sindh Governor Dr. Ishratul Ibad Khan has promulgated the ordinance pertaining to establishment of Dow University of Medical and Health Sciences in the city. The first public sector medical university in the city would initially comprise Dow Medical College, Sindh Medical College and Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases as constituent academic units. December 27 is the 361st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (362nd in leap years). ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan, has been granted a charter as a University and become the Dow University of Health Sciences. ... Sindh Medical College is a medical college in the Pakistani city of Karachi. ...

The first vice-chancellor of newly established Dow University of Medical and Health Sciences, Dr. Masood Hameed Khan, assumed responsibilities of new office on January 14, 2004. is the 14th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The chancellor of the public sector varsities in the province, Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad, had promulgated the ordinance pertaining to the second public sector medical university on December 27, 2003 while Dr Hameed was named as vice- chancellor of the university on January 3, 2004.

Updates

On August 18, 2007, DUHS syndicate has decided to ban all political activities in affiliated in institutions. This is in accordance with code of conduct devise by DUHS. is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

However one political party has been given a free hand to exercise it's power, it's students having a private room where they keep fire weapons. This all under the supervision of D.U.H.S. administration.

In August 2007, the students from Shah Abdul Latif Boys were expelled from it using help from the armed forces. These students have seeked accommodation in various parts of the city and have been going through tough time for last 8 months. Their recent struggle led to reinstatement of hostel to which the D.U.H.S. administration had to reluctantly agree upon.

Journal DUHS[1] is a new entry on DUHS website. It will showcase the new research by faculty and contributions from abroad.

The Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS)

DUHS currently has two medical colleges, the Dow Medical College (DMC) and the Sindh Medical College (SMC), and one postgraduate medical institute. The DUHS Karachi Act was passed by the provincial assembly this year keeping in view the growth and development of Karachi and importance of postgraduate studies in health sciences. The Dow Medical College remains the premier medical college of the DUHS, attracting the best students from Karachi and rest of Pakistan.

At the Ojha institute, nearly 150-acre land is available, where a 500-bed hospital and a college (Dow International Medical College) will be established. The Institute of Basic Sciences; the Institute of Postgraduate Studies, the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; and the Institute of Medical Technology will also be set up on the Ojha campus.

At the SMC (Sind Medical College) premises, an institute of dental medicine and an institute of bio-medical engineering has been set up. Both the institutes would likely to cost around Rs118 million.

Most recently Dow University of Health Sciences has initiated a program to establish a visiting faculty. The purpose is to incorporate the expertise of foreign trained physician who has been training medical graduate outside Pakistan in the courses being taught at the university. Dow international medical college is newly formed medical college for children of overseas Pakistanis. First batch was admitted in April 2007 while second batch was admitted in November 2007. Building is at ojha campus (medical research city) of DUHS. The faculty members of this new college DIMC have been appointed by the Dow University of Health Sciences as per requirements of PMDC. They are experienced, highly qualified and committed to produce medical graduates with excellence in professional competency and ethical values. The teaching curriculum is designed and developed for students is such a way that they can pursue any field of medical specialty in future. The college was inspected by PMDC team and they highly appreciated the establishment of the new college according to the modern standards. Equipments are modern and of world standard. Boys Hostel of the college is one of the best hostels in Pakistan. It is well furnished and can accommodate 600 students.

Affiliated colleges

1. Dow Medical College and Civil Hospital, Karachi
2. Sindh Medical College and Jinnah Post-graduate Medical Center, Karachi
3. Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases
4. Dow International Medical College
5. Institute of Oral Health Sciences
6. Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences

Sindh Medical College

SMC is a medical college in the Pakistani city of Karachi. It started functioning on 7th April 1973 after the final decision of a committee constituted by the Government of Sindh and after its budget was approved in the first week of March 1973. Its first group of students, numbering about two hundred, was admitted to its first year MBBS class in the College for the 1972-73 session, with the late Professor Dr. Khawaja Moin Ahmed as its Project Director and First Principal. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas, USA. A medical school or faculty of medicine is a tertiary educational institution — or part of such an institution — that teaches medicine. ...   (Sindhi: , Urdu: ) is the largest city in Pakistan and is the provincial capital of Sindh province. ... Government of Sindh is based in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. ... Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or in Latin Medicinæ Baccalaureus et Baccalaureus Chirurgiæ (abbreviated MB BChir, MB BCh, MB ChB, BM BS, MB BS etc. ...

In the beginning the College operated in a building of the paediatrics ward of the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center. This building was actually an army barracks constructed in the year 1865 and transferred to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center in 1959. In the beginning, there were three departments: anatomy (including histology), physiology, and biochemistry. In later years, a new academic block was constructed to house the departments of pathology, pharmacology, forensic medicine, and community medicine. This complex was equipped with modern audiovisual technology. It also housed new laboratories and museums, as well as administrative offices. This article is about the branch of medicine. ... A barracks housing conscripts of Norrbottens regemente in Boden, Sweden. ... Human heart and lungs, from an older edition of Grays Anatomy. ... A thin section of lung tissue stained with hematoxylin and eosin. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Wöhler observes the synthesis of urea. ... A renal cell carcinoma (chromophobe type) viewed on a hematoxylin & eosin stained slide Pathologist redirects here. ... Pharmacology (in Greek: pharmakon (φάρμακον) meaning drug, and lego (λέγω) to tell (about)) is the study of how drugs interact with living organisms to produce a change in function. ... The word forensic (from Latin: forensis - forum) refers to something of, pertaining to, or used in a court of law. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Since the foundation of the College in 1973, a boys' hostel has been organized and a building for a girls' hostel has been purchased by the PECHS. PECHS or Pakistan Employees Cooperative Housing Society is one of the neighborhoods of Jamshed Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. ...

The college is completely associated with the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, the National Institute of Child Health, and the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases.

In 2003, SMC became a part of the Dow University of Health Sciences. It shares curriculum, faculty, and other resources with the other affiliated institutions of DUHS, namely DMC (Dow Medical College) and DIMC (Dow International Medical College). The former head of the physiology department at SMC is now the dean of DIMC.

International collaborations

The DUHS collaborates with the National Institute of Health (NIH), USA, Johns Hopkins University, USA, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA and the Xinjiang University in China in conduct of various clinical and basic science research projects. The National Institutes of Health is an institution of the United States government which focuses on medical research. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... The Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876, is a private institution of higher learning located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... The University of Illinois is the set of three public universities in Illinois. ... For other uses, see Chicago (disambiguation). ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized...

See also

• List of Affiliated Institutes and Colleges with University of Karachi

External links

• Dow University of Health Sciences - Official website
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