Dow graduates and faculty who are no longer with us arranged alphabetically.
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
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
June 13 2023 Our member Salim Chowdhrey RIP passed away today On behalf of the ISWMOKB family condolences to all family members and may God give you all the strength to bear this irreplaceable loss Just saw the post below posted by our member Iffat Shah “My good friend and respected senior colleague Dr SalimRead More
Dr. Rashid Ahmed, Radiologist in Karachi passed away today. Dr. Ahmed was a 1965 Dow Medical College graduate. Inna lillahe wa inna elehi rajioon. May he rest in Peace. March 27 2017: Text from Pak Journal of Radiology website: Dr Rashid Ahmed, being the most eminent radiologist has numerous achievements to his credit. HisRead More
A cardiology Legend passes away. Professor Shahbuddin H. Rahimtoola MD MACC passed away on December 10 2018. Professor Rahimtoola was present at the first APCNA meeting in New Orleans when our Association was established. He was a Mentor to our Association. Always there to help us promote our organization. He personally brought cardiologists into ourRead More
Lots of old Dowites here. Anyone remember my cousin Kazi Tanveeruddin Uzair? He was the President of DMC student union in 81-82. Then graduated from NYMC. He was tall, well built, handsome, singer, cricketer, hockey player, boxer, chess player, politician, just to name a few. Then died at the young age of 29 due toRead More
Prof. Habib Patel was born in 1912 in India. He was an outstanding student at the Grant Medical College, Bombay and was appointed to the faculty in 1941. He was invited by the Government of Sindh in 1947 to come over to Pakistan which he did and joined Dow Medical College and Civil Hospital KarachiRead More
I received a very pleasant surprise. A letter from Ms. Helen Wagner, grand daughter of Sir Hugh Dow. It is addressed to all Dowites. She writes about her grandad, Sir Hugh Dow and her fond memories about him. I am sure all Dowities would love to read a personal account of Sir Hugh Dow writtenRead More
Dr Fareed Uddin Baqai and his wife Dr Zahida Baqai were medical practitioners and surgeons who had been educated in Pakistan and the United Kingdom and began to practice in Karachi, which at that time was the capital. In the late 1960s, the Baqaians started a private sector hospital in Nazimabad,Read More
August 17 2016: Atiqua Tayeb Khan seen in this group photo sometimes in 1972. Her married name was Atiqua Parvez Randhawa. She was the daughter of Mr. At. T. Khan, Vice Chancellor of NED University. (information kindly provided by Dr.Waqar Kazmi) May her soul rest in eternal Peace. Aameen
