Yearly events like convocations, fairs, melas, gatherings and elections are collected here for easy viewing.
By Amin H. Karim MD On January 19 1978, the Third Annual Convocation ceremony was held on the grounds of Dow Medical College, Karachi. The class of 1975 graduating in 1977 were to receive their degrees and honor certificates and medals. The event was presided by Marhoom Ehsan Rasheed, Vice Chancellor of Karachi University andRead More
Today is Dow’s Birthday, December 10th. The foundation stone was laid on Monday, December 10, 1945. For the history research done about the foundation day of DOW see Retracing History of Dow Medical College.
We would like to thank Dr. Bhagwan Satiani. He provided all the pictures in this post. Dr. Satiani graduated in 1971; Following is the brief bio sketch. House Officer Surgical Unit 1, General Surgery Residency & Trauma Fellowship 1972-1977: Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. Vascular Surgery Fellowship 1977-1978: The Ohio State University. Private Practice: Columbus 1978-2004.Read More
Dow Medical College January 6 1956: Academic Award Winners of Class of 1956; It was a very tumultuous period. politically with formation of Student political parties and the turmoil in the country. The students had realized their power; Violence and strikes were rampant and exams were postponed. There were 46 boys and 43 girls inRead More
At Lahore Railway Station during Hygiene Toor. L to R standing: ? Khalid, Wasim Qazi, Idrees Shraf, Munir, ?, Javed Tatoo. Sitting: Anis, M Ali, Shakeel, Ismaeel, Changeezi, Aurangzeb, Khalid Bagla; Photo courtesy of Dr. Saghir Naqvi.
October 27, 2018 The Dow 75th Anniversary Celebrations In 2020, Dow Medical College will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the 1945 founding of Dow Medical College. It is indeed a proud moment for all Dowites across the world. To mark this milestone, the college should launch a year-long series of programs and activities, beginning withRead More
DOW GRADUATES AT HERE AND ABROAD It has been said that a tree is judged by the fruit it bears similarly it can be rightly said that an institution is known by the graduates it produces. During the past twenty five years Dow Medical College was born, sustained, nourished and firmly established by a successionRead More
The Dow Graduate Association was the alumni organization played very important role in its time. Dow medical college being the only medical college in the province was the center of all the activities related to medicine and health issues. In collaboration with Pakistan Medical Association it was involved in regular annual conventions and meetings. SomeRead More
Anatomy Department Party in 1970. This is the class of 1976 celebrating the end of Dissection class in Anatomy. Photo is courtesy of Dr. Yasmeen Kazi. Dr. Abdus Samad Chengaizi, a graduate of 1968 was the Anatomy Demonstrator. He resides in Quetta now. Behind the group is the famous Yum Yum Tree and behind thatRead More
An intercollegiate Arts and Crafts Competition was organized in 1971, organised by Hashim Shariat. Girls from Home Economics College Karachi, led by Ms. Shehla Qaiser helped out. Dr. Meher Bano of class of 1977 and Dr. Ghazala Durrani Class of 1977 won the first and second prize in Embroidery. Prof. Fazle Ilahi distributed the prizes. Photo isRead More
