One-Month Complete Research Support Program
Structured research and publication support for FCPS trainees and postgraduate doctors — moving from your research idea and study planning through to a complete manuscript and journal submission.
1 month
What's Included
Modules
Research Idea & Question
Turning a topic into a workable, feasible research question.
- Research topic selection
- Research question development
- Feasibility assessment
- Study objectives
Study Design & Methodology
Choosing and planning the right study design for your question.
- Choosing the appropriate study design
- Research methodology
- Protocol development
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Variables and outcome planning
- Sample-size concepts
Data Collection
Planning and organizing how your data is collected and managed.
- Data collection planning
- Data collection forms
- Variable organization
- Data management guidance
Data Analysis
Statistical analysis planning and SPSS support, from descriptive statistics to interpretation.
- Statistical analysis planning
- SPSS training and support
- Descriptive statistics
- Appropriate statistical tests
- Tables and figures
- Interpretation of results
Manuscript Writing
Section-by-section guidance through a complete, submission-ready manuscript.
- Introduction
- Literature review
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Abstract
- References
- Scientific writing and formatting
Journal Selection
Finding the right journal for your topic, scope, and requirements.
- Identifying suitable journals
- Journal scope and requirements
- PubMed-indexed journal guidance
- Journal selection according to the research topic
Submission Support
Formatting, cover letters, and the online submission process itself.
- Manuscript formatting
- Online submission guidance
- Cover letter guidance
- Submission process
Revision & Reviewer Response
Understanding reviewer feedback and preparing a strong resubmission.
- Understanding reviewer comments
- Manuscript revision guidance
- Response-to-reviewers guidance
- Resubmission support
Specialties Supported
Research support is available across a wide range of clinical specialties.
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Radiology
- Dermatology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Orthopedics
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Dentistry
- Public Health
- Allied Health
- Other Healthcare Specialties
Who This Is For
Is this right for you?
FCPS trainees
Postgraduate medical trainees
Medical residents
PMDC-registered doctors
Consultants and senior doctors
Medical students working on research projects
Healthcare professionals
Your Journey
From enrollment to outcome.
- 1
Research Idea
Selecting and refining a feasible research topic and question.
- 2
Protocol & Study Planning
Study design, methodology, and protocol development.
- 3
Data Collection
Collecting data using a planned, organized process.
- 4
Data Analysis
Statistical analysis and interpretation of results.
- 5
Manuscript Preparation
Writing a complete, submission-ready manuscript.
- 6
Journal Selection
Identifying the right journal for your research.
- 7
Submission
Formatting and submitting your manuscript.
- 8
Revision & Reviewer Response
Responding to reviewer feedback and resubmitting.
- 9
Publication Process
Final publication, subject to journal and editorial decisions.