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Master Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review, and R.

An intensive track focused on systematic review methodology, meta-analysis, and statistical programming in R for evidence synthesis.

6 months

What's Included

Modules

Systematic Review Fundamentals

  • PRISMA Guidelines Overview
  • PICO Framework Practice
  • Database Search Strategy (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane)
  • Study Screening & Selection
  • Risk of Bias Assessment

Meta-Analysis Methodology

  • Effect Size Calculation
  • Fixed vs Random Effects Models
  • Heterogeneity Assessment (I², Q-statistic)
  • Forest Plot Interpretation
  • Publication Bias Assessment (Funnel Plot, Egger's Test)
  • Subgroup & Sensitivity Analysis

R Programming for Evidence Synthesis

  • R & RStudio Setup
  • Introduction to the metafor Package
  • Importing & Cleaning Extracted Data
  • Running a Meta-Analysis in R
  • Generating Forest & Funnel Plots in R
  • Exporting Publication-Ready Outputs

Manuscript & Publication Support

  • PRISMA Flow Diagram Preparation
  • Writing the Methods Section
  • Reporting Results per PRISMA Checklist
  • Target Journal Shortlisting
  • Mentor-Guided Revisions

Who This Is For

Is this right for you?

Doctors and students pursuing evidence-based research

Residents needing a meta-analysis for CV building

Researchers wanting R programming skills

Academics preparing systematic reviews for publication

Your Journey

From enrollment to outcome.

  1. 1

    Foundations of Systematic Review

  2. 2

    Protocol Registration Guidance

  3. 3

    Data Extraction & Analysis Training

  4. 4

    R-Based Statistical Modelling

  5. 5

    Manuscript Development

  6. 6

    Submission & Mentor Review