The Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) is a public medical university located in the urban metropolitan area of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was founded by Sir Hugh Dow, the then Governor of Sindh, in 1945. 

Dow University of Health Sciences 

The university comprises two health sciences undergraduate research institutes: Dow Medical College and Dow International Medical College. The 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 as the Dow Medical College, it is known for its strong emphasis on economics biomedical, health, and medical research programmes. It is ranked among the top medical schools by HEC in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. The institution offers undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral programmes in almost all academic disciplines relating to medical sciences. 

Overview 

Dow University of Health Sciences has the International standards, having all main institutions and departments ISO certified with ISO 9001-2008 by Vincotte International, Brussels. Dow University has introduced a teaching and learning methodology, which facilitates students to become skilled lifelong learners. The institute strives for its students to develop better communication skills to communicate with their patients and prepare its students for a meritorious professional career. 

History 

Founded in December 2003, the Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) has been developing tradition of excellence in education, research and community service. DUHS has educated and trained more than 8,000 students and residents from 20 academic institutes. The University has nearly 3,000 employees, including approximately 850 faculty members at present. The Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) offers a multitude of undergraduate and postgraduate programs that caters to the needs in healthcare sciences by providing quality human resources. 

The University provides excellent academic facilities through its fully equipped laboratories, museums, information technology, including video conferencing, besides logistic facilities at the teaching departments, hostels and the campuses in general. At the global level, the research creates a demarcation between the curricula of undergraduate and postgraduate level studies, but DUHS also puts emphasis to integrate research as a part of regular curriculum, as well as community work. The research when taught to students in the beginning develops their habit of learning and acquiring information through primary data sources. 

Students have opportunities to participate in the hands on training workshops and professional trainings offered by the Professional Development Centers (PDC) of the university, which are fully equipped with manikins, simulators, simulating ICU, and operation theatre, along with providing other equipment and simulations for the training of postgraduates. 

The Dow University of Health Sciences, since its inception, has been focusing on community services to provide preventive and diagnostic treatment, along with rehabilitation facilities for community health care especially to the underprivileged class. The students of various undergraduate and postgraduate programs of DUHS are also actively involved with the faculty members in all the civic engagements of DUHS. 

Vision Statement 

To be a pre-eminent academic institution committed to changing and saving lives. 

Mission Statement 

Providing outstanding patient centered education, training and clinical care informed by cutting edge research and innovation generating and disseminating new knowledge.