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FCPS Trainee Research & Publication Support

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. 1

    Research Idea

    Selecting and refining a feasible research topic and question.

  2. 2

    Protocol & Study Planning

    Study design, methodology, and protocol development.

  3. 3

    Data Collection

    Collecting data using a planned, organized process.

  4. 4

    Data Analysis

    Statistical analysis and interpretation of results.

  5. 5

    Manuscript Preparation

    Writing a complete, submission-ready manuscript.

  6. 6

    Journal Selection

    Identifying the right journal for your research.

  7. 7

    Submission

    Formatting and submitting your manuscript.

  8. 8

    Revision & Reviewer Response

    Responding to reviewer feedback and resubmitting.

  9. 9

    Publication Process

    Final publication, subject to journal and editorial decisions.