KARACHI: The Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) recently organized an orientation session for the new MBBS/BDS batches. Classes would start from January 6, 2020.
Addressing the orientation class in this regard, Vice-Chancellor, DUHS, Prof Mohammed Saeed Quraishy urged the students to focus on education with diligence and dedication and take part in extracurricular activities along with the curriculum. He said that the aim of the DUHS was to produce not only good doctors but also exceptional human beings.
The orientation was held at the Moin Auditorium of the Dow Medical College. It was attended by Prof Amjad Siraj Memon, Principal of DMC, Prof Amanullah Abbasi, Registrar, DUHS, Dr Shumaila Khalid, Vice-Principal, DMC, senior faculty members, MBBS students, and parents.
Prof Saeed Quraishy said that the DUHS was the largest healthcare university in Pakistan, which comprised of 5 different medical colleges and the Civil Hospital for house officers.
He added that Dow Medical College was established 75 years ago. Its foundation was laid by Sir Hugh Dow, and every student was lucky to be a part of one of the best health universities in Pakistan.
Addressing the students, he said that they would be encouraged at every opportunity so that they can become great medical professionals. He added that it was the DUHS’s priority to build strong links between students, parents, and the university. In case of any complaints, students could contact the Principal Office directly, he added. He expressed his best wishes to the students on this occasion and wished them success in the future.
On occasion, Prof Amjad Siraj Memon said that this was an unforgettable day for the newcomers and their parents as their children were about to embark on a new journey and become a part of one of the country's best medical universities.
He said that the DUHS’s highly qualified and senior medical faculty would help the young minds become professional and successful doctors. He accredited the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Saeed Quraishy, for the university's rapid development, which led the DUHS to become one of the top 500 universities in Asia.
The DUHS was equipped with a digital library to aid students with research work, said Prof Memon emphasizing that students should be punctual as the university expected 90% attendance from them. According to the PMDC rules, students with less than 75% attendance were not to be provided with admit cards.
The DUHS was also a leading name in extracurricular activities and had a thriving sports department. He said that the reason behind providing all these facilities was that the DUHS aimed to produce the best graduates who excelled both in academics and extracurricular activities.
Dr Shumaila Khalid said that we were striving to provide the students with excellent medical education, and students and parents could contact us concerning any complaint or query.
Dr Muattar Hanif
The author is Editor at Dental News Pakistan and can be reached at newsdesk@medicalnewsgroup.com.pk
