About
A Journey of Excellence in Cancer Care
Dr. Muhammad Rafiqul Islam is a distinguished Medical Oncologist and Academician, serving as an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Cancer Research & Hospital (NICR&H), Bangladesh.
“My career is dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge global research and the practical realities of oncology in limited-resource settings.”
- Assistant Professor, Medical Oncology
- UChicago Precision Health Postdoctoral Fellow
- Clinical Researcher
- Renowned International Conference Speaker
Shaping the Future of Oncology Education
Faculty Mentorship
Active in teaching and mentoring postgraduate medical students in oncology, fostering the next generation of specialists in Bangladesh.
Clinical Research Leadership
Active in teaching and mentoring postgraduate medical students in oncology, fostering the next generation of specialists in Bangladesh.
Global Recognition
Faculty Roles
Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology
Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2023–Present).
Former Assistant Professor
National Institute of Cancer Research & Hospital (NICR&H), Dhaka (2018–2023).
Appointed question setter and examiner for postgraduate programs at Bangladesh Medical University.
Supervisor and co-supervisor for postgraduate Medical Oncology thesis projects.
Active participant in institutional faculty development and teaching forums.
Teaching
Formal postgraduate instruction in Medical Oncology, mentoring an average of four trainees per semester.
Curriculum covers core domains including oncologic principles, disease-specific management, treatment-related toxicities, psycho-oncology, bioethics, pharmacotherapy, and palliative care.
Bedside clinical teaching with emphasis on real-world oncology decision-making and critical care scenarios.
Development and coordination of examinations, coursework, and academic assessments.
Mentorship of junior physicians and early-career oncologists in clinical and research competencies.
Coordination with a multidisciplinary teaching assistant team for structured academic delivery.