Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS)

Dow Medical College (DMC) has a long and rich history that dates back to 1881 when it was founded as a medical school in Hyderabad by Dr. Homestead. In 1945, the school was relocated to Karachi and was renamed Dow Medical College in honor of Sir Hugh Dow, the Governor of Sindh at the time. The College was initially affiliated with the University of Bombay, but after the creation of Pakistan in 1947, it became affiliated with Sindh University at Karachi. Later, in 1951, it was affiliated with Karachi University. The College was established with the support of Dr. Hemandas R. Wadhwani, the Minister of Public Health and Medicine of Sindh Government, who took a keen interest in its establishment.

The College was initially housed in the old N.J.V. High School Building in Karachi, and later, a new building was constructed within the premises of the School. The Civil Hospital was attached to the College as the teaching hospital, and it has remained affiliated with the hospital ever since. Over the years, the College has undergone many additions and improvements, and today, it is a full-fledged institution offering both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. It is one of the largest medical institutions in Pakistan, with all departments manned by qualified and experienced staff.

In December 2003, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) was established, and Dow Medical College became one of its three constituent institutions. DUHS is a premier institute offering undergraduate education in MBBS and BDS, with a strong emphasis on medical, biomedical sciences, public health, allied health sciences, and business management programs. The University has one main campus and another sub-campus located in Karachi. The School of Postgraduate Studies at DUHS offers postgraduate and doctoral programs in almost all academic disciplines related to the biomedical and health sciences.

DUHS also offers clinical diplomas in 13 specialties, Masters/MS/MPhil and Ph.D. programs in 32 different specialties, including Master of Advanced Physiotherapy, Masters in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, and 18 specialties of the biomedical and basic sciences at the MPhil level. The flagship MBBS program is offered through Dow International Medical College, which caters to international students or overseas sponsored students. The University is accredited by the CPSP for FCPS training in 29 different specialties.

DUHS has 17 schools, colleges, and institutes, including nine clinical entities, and 25 other non-academic, administrative departments. The University is known for its exceptional teaching and facilities, with many students clearing examinations of foreign countries and going on to work abroad. The University is also praised for providing opportunities for people to access international and modern level education.

Overall, Dow Medical College and Dow University of Health Sciences are highly regarded institutions in Pakistan, offering world-class education and training in the medical and health sciences. Although is crowded, and parking can be a challenge, the quality of education and facilities at the University is top-notch, and it comes highly recommended by many.

Highly recommend for medical and dental studies. They have hostels on 10 minutes walk for outstation students.

A well known university and a dream of every student. Quality education with excellent staff.

Great service, experienced and cooperative staff, yesterday I went with my Nani, her sugar level was 600+ and blood was 5, they treated her phenomenally and within a day she has recovered alot, today she had some feed and in a stable condition... Allhumdolillah.. excellent service with professional doctors' and staff...

Best Medical University of all time in Sindh, Pakistan

My 1st experience with duhs at suparco. Amazing services. My son had acute appendicitis. Starting from trauma center till his discharge excellent service. Doctors at emergency handled case quickly. CT scan, blood test (so many), xray, ultrasound all done fast and results were available in few hours. OT area and corridor was great. Dr. Summaya, Dr. Mujeeb ur Rehman and whole surgery team, para medical staff post operation did super job. They satisfied me and answered all questions. Cleaning staff was also Co operative. Cleaning was good. Only disappointment admission, billing staff. They seems to be above all. Hospital administration must educate them how to behave. Another thing is if one person is not available in admission nobody takes over his or her job. Work must go on if someone is not available.

It was really so amazing and fantastic. So far as it is the best medical college in the Sindh in the same way cleanliness and arrangements was excellent as well. Moreover I liked the location as well being in Saddar. There was a test for trainee pharmacists today so I attended that and capture some photos as well. But I didn't make any friends bcz I'm new here and don't know about cities ppls cultures etc as well. Overall my experience there was good 🙂

A very good experience. Very co operative staff . Well disciplined. The arrangements you was good n very well organised , compared to other covid vaccine centres.. Salute to the doctors nurses n paramedic staff who are working so hard to provide such excellent facilities to us. Specially senior citizens.

Dow Dental College Building along with University of Health & Science is located on busy mission road mostly crowdy place parking issues with people visiting this place

Neat & clean, cooperative staff.
Education level is also good, students are satisfied.
Have inside Meezan & UBL bank branch.

Dow international institute and Hospital, all lab test service available there 7/24. It is most largest Hospital's of Karachi city.

Dental department has got the problems. No experienced doctor checks up any patient. Only house job dentists do that. I once had the check up and they diagnosed that my tooth has decayed and to be pulled out but experienced dentist diagnosed it properly and saved my decayed tooth.
Request management to settle the problems

I went to Dow for my dental problem. Great team, excellent procedure and very supportive staff. Guides patients very well. and environment also good.

I am an overseas Pakistani senior who goes to DUHS for treatment frequently. I have been to their family clinic, eye department, emergency, diagnostic radiology dept. and the lab.
a. The services are as good as you are going to get at any Karachi hospital including AKU. Yet the fees are may be 10% of what they are at AKU.
b. Every department follows a strict a transparent and strict policy of first come first served.
c. We did not come across any unfriendly or discourteous staff.
d. Hospital is easily accessible by private car and rickshaw etc.
Warning:
a. Not all doctors are available all the time so get a copy of their doctors and specialties and their schedules. The schedules also specify doctors training etc.
B. WHICHEVER DOCTOR YOU CHOSE MAKE SURE THEY ARE US OR UK QUALIFIED.
c. Make a medical file for each member of your family and file in it receipts, test result reports, medicines prescribed by date with oldest at the back and carry it with you. Same goes with Xrays etc. Neither Pakistanis doctors nor hospitals keep any medical records and otherwise you will have to depend on your memory for details.

Don't expect a parking here, preferably come by rickshaw and take the straight routes only. Dow Medical College, DUHS itself is a wonderful place.

The Dow University of Health Sciences (initials: DUHS) (Sindhi: ڊائو يونيورسٽي آف هيلٿ سائنسز‎), is one of the oldest public sector universities in Pakistan. It is located in urban metropolitan area of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
The university comprises two leading health sciences undergraduate research institutes: Dow International Medical College and Dow Medical College . University also has a very strong department of Postgraduate studies which monitors various basic medical sciences and clinical sciences programs at DUHS.

Established in 1945, it is known for its strong emphasis on economics biomedical, health, and medical research programmes. It is one of the premium institutions of higher learning in Pakistan, and ranked among one of the top medical schools by HEC in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. The university is named after its founder, Sir Hugh Dow, who laid the foundation of the institution in 1945. The institution offers undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral programmes in almost all academic disciplines relating to medical sciences.

Dow University of Health Sciences has introduced teaching and learning methodology which facilitates students to become skilled lifelong learners. Dow University of Health Sciences strives for its students to develop better communication skills to communicate with their patients and prepare its students for a meritorious professional career.

Major initiatives were personally taken by Ishrat-ul-Ibad (the former Governor of Sindh) and a former Dow graduate, for the establishment of the Dow University of Health Sciences.

Best Govt Medical College and University for mbbs and bds in the country ....Its graduated students are serving in the whole world ...Five Stars

One of the most prestigious medical college of Pakistan. Surrounding areas are overly crowded and there is no proper parking space available for public.

The amazing Professional Hospital with Caring Staff. Recommend People for the physio therapy and other related Treatment

Very best 👍💯satisfied from services specially lab reports are reasonable rates and physicians also well mannered.
1 suggestion must be implemented emergency is not doing good services