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
My Grandfather, Sir Hugh Dow – Founder of Dow Medical College in Karachi by Helen Wagner. In 2017, I received an email from Helen Wagner, the granddaughter of Sir Hugh Dow. I was delighted to learn more about Sir Hugh Dow through the account she wrote about her grandad. Her 2017 note was shared hereRead More
The First Recorded Foundation of Dow Alumni Organization Birth of the Dow Medical College Graduates’ Association — 1953 TheDowDays.com is honored to present the earliest surviving documentary evidence of organized Dow alumni activity—the very document that marks the formal beginning of the Dow Medical College alumni movement. This historic correspondence, dated July 1953, records the first-ever general meeting ofRead More
Congratulations to the Outgoing and Incoming Officers of DOGANA I would like to extend my warm congratulations to both the outgoing officers for their dedicated service and the incoming officers as they assume leadership of DOGANA. Over the past twenty-five years, it has been truly gratifying to witness the remarkable evolution of DOGANA into aRead More
Happy New Year from TheDowDays.com As we welcome the New Year, we extend our warmest greetings to Dow alumni across the world. Since 2013, TheDowDays.com has grown into the most comprehensive digital archive dedicated to everything related to Dow Medical College—a living repository built by alumni, for alumni. Over the years, the site has preserved memories, documents, photographs, narratives,Read More
Year-End Message to Dowites – Aamir Ehsan, MD President DOGANA 2025 A Year of Reconnection, Service, and Hope Dear Dowites,As we come to the close of this year, I wanted to take a moment to connect with you directly and toreflect, with gratitude, on what we have accomplished together as a global Dowite family.When IRead More
**The Dow Days Presents a Historic First: The Oldest Surviving MBBS Examination Papers (1949)** A Rare Academic Relic Unveiled During Dow Medical College’s 80th Anniversary Commemorative Month As part of the 80th Anniversary of Dow Medical College (1945–2025), TheDowDays.com is honored to present one of the most significant academic artifacts in the institutional history of our alma mater: theRead More
NO PAK POSTAGE STAMP EVER TO CELEBRATE DOW AND CIVIL HOSPITAL MILESTONES!! (Photo courtesy of a Dowite)) Dow Medical College and Civil Hospital Karachi have been integral parts of Pakistan’s medical and educational backbone for over a century. As iconic institutions, they have significantly contributed to the healthcare and education sectors by nurturing thousands ofRead More
As part of the 80th Anniversary celebrations of Dow Medical College, TheDowDays.com is proud to announce the availability of two specially designed commemorative display pieces—created exclusively for Dow alumni to honor their alma mater with the same pride and prominence as their professional credentials. For many of us, our original graduation diplomas were issued under the University ofRead More
