The 1970s era was a unique era in Dow and history of Pakistan. From 1970 to 1979, the classes from Dow saw the national elections, promises, disappointments, strikes and students unions …
Professor Mohamed Akram taught Pathology. He is a Dowite 1960. He was a histopathologist in the Karachi Labs and Visiting Faculty in the Karachi Medical and Dental College. Married to Dr. Salma Zaheer Vahidy who was also a Professor of Pathology at DMC and was Professor of Pathology Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi. BothRead More
Professor Zaidi served in the Department of Otolaryngology, Civil Hospital Karachi. Great teacher and took a great deal of interest in making sure Dowites were well trained in ENT during rotations. He is currently said to be head of a medical school in the Caribbean. Please advise us of details if known. Posted by AminRead More
Late Professor Shahinshah Hussain Zaidi served in the Department of Physiology, Basic Sciences Section of Dow Medical College in the 1960’s and 1970’s. His favorite was “bed tea” as a treatment for constipation in Physiology lectures. Hopefully someone can send us a photo. Could not find one in my collection. His son Hadi graduated fromRead More
This is a list of Dowites who are no longer among us. May their soul rest in peace. Where possible and known details are mentioned. Dr. Wajiuddin Naqvi (Dowite 1977, lived and passed away in UK) Dr. Muslim Nawab (Dowite 1977; passed away in Dallas, Texas, USA)
This is a list of Dowites who are no longer among us. May their soul rest in peace. Where possible and known details are mentioned. Dr.Afsar Aijaz (Dowite 1977) Dr. Syed Hamid Ali (Dowite 1959) passed away in 2006. Dr. Anisa Hamid Ali (Dowite 1959) passed away in 2006. Dr. Naeem Ahmed MD (Dowite 1975).Read More
This is a list of Dowites who are no longer among us. May their soul rest in peace. Where possible and known details are mentioned. Professor Jaffer Khan, (Dowite 1977) Professor of Ophthalmology, Ayub Medical College; Died 2012. Professor A.M. Kassim, Department of Medicine. Dr. Irfan Ahmad Khan, Class of 1976 graduated in 1978. WasRead More
Dow Graduate Association of North America (DOGANA) http://dowalumni.com/ Dow Graduate Association of North Europe (DOGANE) http://www.freewebs.com/dogane/ Dow Medical College Class of 1975 Graduated in 1977. Here is the link to their facebook page with photos and alumni events through the years. https://www.facebook.com/dow1977 DOWLIST: Dowites Around the Globe Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dowlist/ DOWLIST EMAIL FORUM: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DowList/ DOWRead More
This PowerPoint presentation is courtesy of Dr. Munir Abdullah Shikari MD, a Dowite 1977 and actively involved in alumni activities. When you click on the Safe Motherhood Project you will be able to download the ppt file and view it on your computer. It has more than a 100 photos and description of the project.Read More
The Dow Medical College Students’ Union and now the DUHS Union have played a major role in student life in DMC. It provided a training ground in democracy. The elected union was the liaison between students and the College, University, Provincial and National Administration. President: Syed Hamid Zaki General Secretary: Shaukat Malik Magazine Secretary: ZubairRead More
Professor Umar Khan was the Head of Forensic Medicine and Police Surgeon for Karachi in the 1970’s. He would demonstrate post mortem exams to the students
