Dear colleagues,

Pakistan is a land of charisma and beauty. Its civilization touches unparalleled peaks as high as the mountains it boasts to its north and as deep as the emerald green Arabian Sea to its south. Karachi, its old capital, has emerged as the country's economic heart and industrial center. It was here over hundred years ago that Civil Hospital was established. Dow Medical College was conceived five decades later, but grew rapidly and emerged as one of the most prestigious institutes in this part of the world. Celebrating the centenary and golden anniversaries of these esteemed institutions is therefore necessary not only to recognize their contribution to health and medical practice, but also to plan for their future.

With great pleasure we therefore invite you to the Scientific Congress to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Dow Medical College and Centenary of Civil Hospital Karachi which will InshaAllah be held from December 28, 1996 to January 1, 1997 in Karachi, Pakistan. This Congress is being organized in collaboration with the Overseas Doctors Associations and Dow Graduates of North America and is meant to provide an opportunity:

• to be proud of our achievements and recognize those who have contributed extraordinarily;
• to take cognizance of new issues, demands of our patients, needs of our community and developments in the field of medicine
• to plan for the future so as to provide exemplary education, training and research for our future generations; and
• to get Dow Medical College upgraded to a degree awarding institution.

• Patrons:
  Mohammad Kamaluddin Azfar, Governor of Sind
  Syed Abdullah Shah, Chief Minister Sind
• Chairman Joint Celebrations:
  Ali Muhammed Ansari
• Chairman Golden Jubilee:
  A. G. Billoo
• Principal, Dow Medical College:
  M. Shafi Quraishy
• Medical Superintendent, Civil Hospital Karachi:
  A. Abbas Khan
• Co-Chairpersons:
  Badar Siddiqui (Pakistan)
  Mansoor Darr (Pakistan)
  K. Admani ( United Kingdom and Europe)
  Iltifat Alavi (Americas)
  Rab Farooqui ( Asia Pacific)
  Farzana Hamid ( Middle East)
• Secretary General:
  Iqbal Ahmed Memon
• Chairman Scientific Committee:
  Shabih H. Zaidi
  
  Members
  Asim Hussain
  Azhar Farooqui
  Azhar Hussain
  Aziz Bilwani
  D. S. Akram
  Ejaz Vohra
  Hafeez Shaikh
  Irshad Waheed
  Kaleem Butt
  Nargis Soomro
  Naveed Shah
  Shaista Effendi
  Shaukat Nayani
  Usman Ghani
  Wasim Jafri
  Zakiuddin Oonwala
• Co-ordinator:
  S. Tipu Sultan
• Provincial Co-ordinators:
  Ch. Abdul Hameed (Punjab)
  Mahmood Raza (Baluchistan)
  Muhammad Kabir (NWFP)
  Mohammad Sajjan Memon (Sind)
  Shujaat Hussain (Federal Capital)

• Health Services within Limited Resources (Theme Symposia)
• Bioethics
• Reproductive Health
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Research Methodologies and Medical Writing
• Molecular Biology and Medical Genetics
• Updates on Multiple Specialties
  

Young Investigators Award

This award will be given to young investigators under 35 years of age, who have performed original research work. Papers from young doctors and scientist are welcome. Please submit your entries to the Golden Jubilee Secretariat.

Medical Students Award

This award will be given to the medical student who presents the best research paper. Please submit your entries to the Golden Jubilee Secretariat.

Scientific Sessions

Theme Symposium:
The theme of the Scientific Congress is "HEALTH SERVICES WITHIN LIMITED RESOURCES". Speakers of global standing are expected to participate in this inaugural symposium
Orations:
Orations by outstanding speakers of 40-45 minutes will be held on popular and controversial topics
Plenary Sessions:
These shall cover topics of current interest lasting 15 to 20 minutes

Expected Speakers

• Professor Sultan Ahmed, New Jersey, US
• Professor S. C. Sydney Chung, Hong Kong
• Mr. David Dunn, Cambridge, UK
• Dr. D. A. Enarson, Paris, France
• Dr. Fields, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• Dr. T. Gibson, London, UK
• Mr. A.E. B. Giddings. Guilford, UK
• Professor Stephen Holgate, Southampton, UK
• Dr. Nevin Isenberg, Galveston, TX, USA
• Dr. Norman Jacobs, Chicago. IL, USA
• Mr. R. Kirby, London, UK
• Professor Ian Lauder, Leicester, UK
• Professor R. E. Mansell, Cardiff, UK
• Professor Teik E. Oh, Hong Kong
• Professor Masao Omata, Tokyo, Japan
• Dr. G. Powell, Galveston, TX, USA
• Professor S. S. Ratnam, Singapore
• Professor Azra Raza, USA
• Professor S. H. Rahimtoola, Los Angeles, CA, USA
• Professor D. Rowbotham, Leicester, UK
• Dr. Aziza Saad, Maryland, USA
• Dr. David Schery, Seattle, Washington, USA
• Professor P. G. Smith, London, UK
• Dr. Stuart Stanton, London, UK
• Dr. J. Stevens, London, UK
• Dr. J. R. Stradling, Oxford, UK
• Professor Bahu Sultan, Toledo, OH, USA
• Professor Sir Roger Williams, London, UK
• Mr. C. R. J. Woodhouse, London, UK

The Scientific Congress invites you to share your research findings and technical experience by making oral presentations and presenting papers at the Congress. Proceedings shall be published after the Congress.

Presentation:
All slides must be in English. Slide projectors will be available for single or dual projection. Overhead and multimedia projectors shall be provided on request. Each paper shall be confined to a maximum of 10 minutes, including the discussion
Approval of Abstracts:
All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee. Time constraints may not allow acceptance of abstracts for oral presentation. If accepted for presentation, the abstracts will be published in an Abstract Book that will be distributed at the Congress. Abstract which do not conform to the guidelines below may not be considered by the Scientific Committee.
Abstract Guidelines:
All abstracts must be typed in English on the Abstract Form. If needed, this form may be duplicated. Please use an electric typewrite or a laser printer. Printouts from dot-matrix printers will not be accepted. To facilitate publication please send your abstracts on a floppy disk.
The abstract must not exceed 300 words. It should be concise paragraph containing the following information:

• Purpose
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Conclusions
• Key words
  

Please use initials and surnames ( last or family name). All authors must sign the abstract for authenticity. Begin the names with the presenting author. Please Email or write to obtain a copy of Abstract Form:

Your scientific material is also welcome in the form of Posters. All posters must conform to international standards in terms of size, font, print, pin-ups, pictures and descriptions. Please follow the Vancouver system of referencing. The format should be as follows:

• Introduction
• Material and Method
• Result with Statistical Analysis (when required)
• Discussion
• Bibliography ( maximum 10 references)

Billboards measuring 48" x 30" will be provided for each poster. The Scientific Committee shall have the right to accept or reject any poster.

• October 31, 1996 Deadline for receipt of abstract
• November 5, 1996 Notification of acceptance of scientific presentation
• November 15, 1996 Deadline for registering without the late fee
  

• December 28, 1996 Inauguration
• December 29, 1996 Dinner/Musical evening
• December 30, 1996 Banquet
• January 1, 1997 Closing Ceremony
• January 1, 1997 Dinner by Overseas Doctors Association (by invitation)
  

• Invitation to the Inaugural and Closing Ceremonies
• Invitation to the Garden Party
• Refreshments during the Congress (Tea and Luncheons)
• Lectures and Exhibits
• Banquet
• Exhibition of Posters
• Scientific Exhibition
• Congress Portfolio, Names Badges and Abstract Book
  

• Consultants & Family Physicians: ( >12 years Since graduation)
• Pakistani Residents Pak Rs. 1500
• Overseas Residents US $ 200
• Family Physicians: ( < 10 years Since graduation)
• Pakistani Residents Pak Rs. 750
• Overseas Residents US $ 150
• Accompanying Persons:
• Pakistani Residents Pak Rs. 500
• Overseas Residents US $ 100
• Registrar and Resident Medical Officers Pak Rs. 500

• Account Name: Golden Jubilee Dow Medical College
• Rupee Account No.: C/A 1670
• Bank: United Bank Ltd., Baba-e-Urdu Road Br. , Karachi
  
• Payment Method:
• Foreign Delegates: Please send payments in US $ through an international bank draft.
• Pakistani Delegates from Outside Karachi: Pakistani rupee by pay orders, bank drafts of telex transfers.
• Pakistani Delegates from Karachi: Pakistani rupee by personal crossed cheques, pay orders or bank drafts.
  

Congress Language:
All Congress proceedings will be in English. No interpreters or translation facilities will be available. Please note that most people in Karachi, including shopkeepers and taxi drivers, understand and speak English

Hotel Accommodation:
Karachi is the business center of Pakistan. Hotels equivalent to 5-star ratings are available at reasonable rates. The following hotels have agreed to offer specially reduced rates (single /double) to the congress attendees:

• Holiday Inn - Crown Plaza Pak Rs 1500 /Pak Rs 2200
• Pearl Continental Pak Rs. 2300 /Pak Rs. 2800
• Sheraton Pak Rs. 2300 /Pak Rs. 2800
• Avari Towers Pak Rs. 1600
  

Transportation:
Rent-a-Car facilities are available at Karachi Airport and at most hotels. But if you find driving on the left-side of the road uncomfortable, or the roads too congested, taxis are readily available.

Local Currency:
The local currency is called a "Rupee". One US dollar is equivalent to about 40 rupees. Exchange of foreign currency is legal in Pakistan. Most shopkeepers readily accept US dollars, British Pounds, German Marks, French Francs, Saudi Riyals and UAE Dirhams.

Health Certificate:
Pakistani Health Officials require that travelers from African countries be inoculated for Yellow Fever. This requirement is subject to change based on local epidemics or health concerns. Most pharmaceutical products are available locally without a prescription.

Transport to and from the Airport:
Pick-up and drop-off is provided by all Congress hotels. However, transport will also be provided by the Organizing Committee to those who request it and send their arrival and flight information one week in advance.

Business Days:
Most offices, banks and government offices are closed on Fridays. Some offices open on Saturdays but most banks are closed. Typical office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visa Requirements:
Citizens of most countries require a visa for entry into Pakistan. Please contact your local Pakistani Embassy, High Commission or consulate for details.

Electrical Appliances:
Local electrical supply is 220-Volts, 50-Hz, alternating current (AC)

Banking Information:
Most international banks ( such as Citi-Bank, American Express Bank of America and ANS Grindlays)

Climate:
Karachi is a beach city adjacent to the Arabian Sea where average temperature ranges from 10 to 30 degree-Celsius in December.

Information Desk:
To welcome our delegates, an information desk will be setup in the arrival hall of the Karachi International Airport. Please contact us for assistance

Insurance:
Luggage, health and accident insurance is recommended.

Excursions:
Karachi offers a variety of shopping entertainment. Our bazaars are known for hand-knotted rugs and woolen carpets, leather jackets, rustic jewelry, exquisite antiques, handicrafts and ladies dresses. An afternoon on a horse driven coach may take you into our ancient history. Do not miss the opportunity of spending 3 hours on a "buggy". A trip to Moen-jo-Daro, an hour's flight away, will show you one of the most ancient civilizations, comparable to Inca civilization. Likewise only an hour away by road you may see the most intriguing heliographic inscriptions on the tombs of the mighty necropolis called "Makli". You could almost compare it to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.

And finally for a gourmet. We shall be happy to arrange a meal comprising of the finest and the largest lobsters, king prawns and squids at our beach restaurants at unbelievably low prices.

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