Faculty members of Dow Medical College and later Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Karachi.
For over eight decades, the story of Dow Medical College has lived in our memories, conversations, photographs, magazines, reunion halls, and archives. It has been told through printed pages, in Dowlite International, alumni magazines, and through the ever-growing historical archive of TheDowDays.com. Today, with the power of modern creative tools, we present “The Story ofRead More
Professor Ali Muhammad Ansari Professor of Orthopedics, Former Principal, Dow Medical College It is with profound sadness that Dowites across the world learn of the passing of Professor Ali Muhammad Ansari, Professor of Orthopedics and former Principal of Dow Medical College. His demise marks the end of an era in Dow’s academic and institutional history. Professor AnsariRead More
The Dow Medical College was central to the country’s healthcare system and played a crucial role in shaping medical education. During its first decade, the college hosted many world-renowned figures across all fields of medicine and surgery, reflecting its prominence on the global stage. Although detailed records of their visits and reports are scarce, theRead More
Prof. Almani passed away on December 17 2025 in Hyderabad Pakistan. Professor M. A. Almani served as the Principal of Dow Medical College during two separate periods:September 8, 1992 to December 2, 1992June 18, 1987 to December 18, 1991During his leadership at DMC: Prof. Almani oversaw academic programs and clinical training in a major publicRead More
A Tribute to My Professors at Dow Medical College “I find my youth in my professors.” As I reflect on my journey through life and medicine, I find myself returning, time and again, to the hallowed halls of Dow Medical College. It was within those classrooms and clinics that I first encountered the towering figuresRead More
By Dr. Arjumand Faisel It was Chaand Raat in 1976, the night before the Eid Festival following the fasting month of Ramadan, when Bashir Rustom suffered a very severe asthma attack associated with kidney and heart malfunction. He was from Mauritius and was my classmate in the third year at Dow Medical College, Karachi. BashirRead More
The musical evenings of the Pakistan Medical Association were renowned and eagerly awaited events. They provided a chance to see our teachers and professors relishing the moment. This image is from the Dow Graduate Association’s Foundation Day Publication in 1975, showing Professor Khawaja Moin with Dr. Badar Siddiqui and Dr. Mansoor Dar enjoying the evening’sRead More
Dow Medical College Class of 1960. Photo is courtesy of Dr. M. Basheer Ahmed who practiced Psychiatry in USA and is now retired. The picture is probably the ENT Clinic in Civil Hospital Karachi. It is impressive how seriously the medical students and residents are attentive to the ENT Professor Late Shafiuddin Ahmed Khan. TheRead More
By Dr. Sohail Ansari The one name that Dow Medical College can be proud of is Professor Mahmud Ali Shah. It was due to his efforts and his wife’s, Prof Mubarika Shah that the Anatomy department was curated which was one of the preconditions for recognition of the College by Bombay University. He was ProfessorRead More
