HQ Function

Serves as the central administrative hub for the university, overseeing academic affairs, research initiatives, financial operations, policy-making, and strategic planning for its constituent colleges, institutes, and hospitals.

Notable Features:

The historic Dow Medical College building, extensive libraries, modern lecture halls, and proximity to Civil Hospital Karachi, one of its major teaching hospitals. The Ojha campus features state-of-the-art research labs and Dow University Hospital.

Work Culture:

An academic and research-intensive environment focused on medical education, scientific discovery, and community healthcare. It fosters collaboration among faculty, researchers, students, and healthcare professionals. The culture emphasizes public service and innovation in health sciences.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters, particularly the historic DMC campus, represents the foundation of one of Pakistan's oldest and most prestigious medical institutions. It's a center for shaping healthcare education, research policies, and providing leadership in public health initiatives in the region.

Values Reflected in HQ: Commitment to academic excellence, pioneering research, ethical medical practice, compassionate patient care, and community well-being.

Location:

While primarily focused on serving Pakistan, Dow University of Health Sciences maintains a global outlook through international research collaborations, memorandums of understanding with foreign universities for faculty and student exchange, participation in global health conferences and initiatives, and by attracting a number of international students to its programs. Its alumni are spread worldwide, contributing to healthcare systems globally.

Street Address:

Baba-e-Urdu Road, near Civil Hospital Karachi

City:

Karachi

State/Province:

Sindh

Country:

Pakistan