Clinical & Academic Experience

A distinguished 37-year journey of medical excellence, postgraduate teaching, and pioneering clinical research in child neurology, developmental disorders, and autism therapies.

Postgraduate Academic Leadership

As a Professor and Associate Professor at **Bangladesh Medical University (BMU)**, Dr. Syeda Tabassum Alam takes a prominent role in training the next generation of child health specialists. She regularly conducts postgraduate academic lectures for **MD (Paediatric Neurology)** and **FCPS (Paediatrics)** students, acts as an official thesis and dissertation guide/advisor, oversees state examinations, and directs leading-edge pediatric research in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Cerebral Palsy (CP).

Academic & Teaching Oct 2023 – Present

Professor (Child Neurology Department)

Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) (Ex-PG Hospital / BSMMU)

Directs the department's academic coursework and postgraduate examinations.
Serves as the lead thesis and research dissertation advisor for MD (Paediatric Neurology) and FCPS candidates.
Conducts specialized university lectures and clinical case demonstrations in pediatric neurodevelopmental therapies.

Academic & Teaching Jan 2013 – Oct 2023

Associate Professor (Child Neurology Department)

Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) (Ex-PG Hospital / BSMMU)

Spearheaded postgraduate medical lectures and conducted intensive clinical bedside training in pediatric neurology.
Guided academic theses and directed core research initiatives in childhood developmental autism.
Participated as a key presenter in prestigious international neurology symposiums in South Korea, India, and Bhutan.

Academic & Teaching Feb 2006 – Jan 2013

Assistant Professor (Pediatrics & Child Neurology)

Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) (Ex-PG Hospital / BSMMU)

Conducted clinical lectures, case reviews, and academic courses for pediatric residents.
Administered specialized diagnostic practices, including electrophysiology (EEG) and neuroimaging correlation.
Assisted in shaping the institution's pediatric neurology sub-specialization curriculum.

Clinical Practice Jun 1999 – Feb 2006

Clinical Consultant (Pediatrics Department)

Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) (Ex-PG Hospital / BSMMU)

Managed diagnostic procedures and treatment regimens for complex childhood neurological admissions.
Provided consulting support for pediatric outpatient departments, guiding care protocols for hundreds of patients.
Coordinated care programs for critical pediatric intensive care ward patients.

Academic & Research Jun 1996 – Jun 1999

Research Assistant (Pediatrics Department)

Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) (Ex-PG Hospital / BSMMU)

Supported advanced research projects in pediatric neurology and neurodevelopmental therapies.
Maintained clinical data records, research statistics, and helped draft case papers for publication.
Assisted senior medical consultants with academic paper submissions and scientific inquiries.

Clinical Practice Jun 1994 – Jun 1996

Medical Officer (Pediatrics Department)

Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) (Ex-PG Hospital / BSMMU)

Provided immediate care, pediatric evaluations, and therapy within the university hospital's pediatric ward.
Triaged and admitted complex cases, ensuring systematic observation and long-term diagnostic tracking.
Collaborated on local clinical reviews and developmental research data entry.

Clinical Practice Feb 1992 – Jun 1994

Medical Officer

Monohardi Health Complex, Narsingdi (Government Medical Service)

Delivered critical community medical services and managed general health outpatient care in rural clinics.
Orchestrated local immunization programs and pediatric primary healthcare outreach initiatives.
Managed primary pediatric clinical consults and emergency treatments for remote communities.

Clinical Practice Dec 1991 – Jan 1992

Assistant Surgeon

Saghata Upazila Health Complex, Gaibandha (Government Medical Service)

Provided essential primary surgical services, emergency treatments, and outpatient consultations.
Facilitated regional clinical support and triaged acute emergency pediatric cases for referral.

Clinical Practice Jan 1989 – Dec 1989

Honorary Medical Officer

Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) (Ex-PG Hospital / BSMMU)

Underwent specialized clinical rotations in advanced pediatric diagnostics under PG Hospital's direct supervision.
Assisted senior pediatricians in out-patient diagnostics, ward assessments, and complex child clinical reviews.

Clinical Practice Apr 1987 – Apr 1988

Clinical Internship Training

Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital, Dhaka

Completed comprehensive rotating internships in internal medicine, surgery, and child health departments.
Gained fundamental hands-on experience in critical primary medical procedures and patient management.