Our History

Over 70 years ago, Dow Medical College was established in Karachi, Pakistan offering M.B.B.S., degree. However, in 2004, the Legislature of Sindh through an ACT established Dow University of Health Sciences with Dow Medical College, Sindh Medical College, and Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases as its constituent entities. Since its inception, Dow has enjoyed indelible regional and global reputation of producing the best and the brightest physicians and health care providers. As the largest and most comprehensive health sciences system in Pakistan, Dow University of Health Sciences serves as an archetypal for quality and excellence in education, research, and delivery of clinical care for other institutions in the region. This leadership role has been sustained for decades by the intellectual impact of our faculty, staff, and students, which, has manifested itself both within the region and globally.
Continuing its insatiable pursuit for distinction, Dow University of Health Sciences has developed a Strategic Plan (2019-2030) which, is a blueprint for the path that this Institution wishes to adopt in its journey towards preserving excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community service. It outlines its ambitions and aspirations and challenges us to continue to put forth our best efforts. It is truly a bridge that together we will traverse to reach the University’s stated vision, mission, and goals - appositely entitled - A BRIDGE TO EXCELLENCE.