The Course

Next course 3rd to 4th May, 2025, Virtual on ZOOM

£599


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Empower yourself to become a leader in medical research with our Meta Analysis course. We offer regular workshops designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to conduct and publish your own meta-analysis. Our expert-led sessions ensure you gain hands-on experience and practical insights, making you proficient in meta-analysis techniques and leaving the workshop with a publishable piece of work. Our next course will be on Zoom giving an opportunity for delegates from all across the globe to participate

The Schedule: Day 1

Virtual - UK time zone

  • 09.00 - 10.00

    Introduction

    Introduction to systematic reviews, meta-analysis with guidance on topic selection, search strategies, and article screening. It also covers continuous and dichotomous variables, meta-analysis software, data extraction sheets, and data analysis.

  • 10.00 - 11.00

    How to write a systematic review & Meta-Analysis:

    The objectives cover the structure of a paper and what to include. Completing a qualitative review, conducting a risk of bias assessment, collaboratively citing, and reviewing the logistics of the day.

    11.00 - 11.15 Refreshment Break

  • 11.15 - 13.15

    Data Extraction & Analysis:

    The objectives encompass the completion of a comprehensive data extraction table, followed by the detailed analysis of the collected data and the creation of visually informative forest plots to illustrate findings.

    13.15 - 14:00 - Refreshment Break

  • 14.00 - 15.15

    Methodological Quality Review & Amalgamating Qualitative Data

    The goals involve finalising a detailed amalgamation table that integrates key data and performing a comprehensive risk of bias assessment to evaluate the reliability and potential limitations.

    15.15 - 15.30 Refreshment Break

  • 15.30 - 17.00

    Paper writing

    The aim is to finalise the Introduction, Methods, and Results sections, providing a thorough explanation of the study's background, approach, and key findings.

The Schedule: Day 2

Virtual - UK time zone

  • 09.00 - 9.30

    Recap

    Catch up with your fellow course mates and discuss the previous days findings

  • 09.30 - 10.00

    Troubleshooting Q+A

    An opportunity to review the previous day's work with a fresh perspective and seek additional guidance from course faculty who will assist in refining and enhancing the outcomes achieved.

  • 10.00 - 11.30

    Paper Writing

    Complete your paper write up and receive expert supervision building on the first day's work. Learn how to write a structured systematic review and meta-analysis mastering each different section

    11.30 - 11.45 Refreshment Break

  • 11.45 - 13.00

    Final Edits

    Final paper formatting for submission to scientific journal.

Interviews:

FAQ

  • You don't need any background knowledge. You will be given pre- course material to help you.

  • You will be taken through a step wise approach on completing your meta-analysis by working on various stations from extraction to analysis to write up .

  • No, you will be given a raw data set pre-designed to work on in the workshop.

  • Yes, you will be given free post course support to ensure completion.

Limited Places Remaining

Limited Places Remaining

Book Your Place

Next course dates:

3rd to 4th May, 2025,

Virtual - on Zoom

Price: £599

*Please note  that you will need a working Windows PC to run the software we use for statistics (OpenMeta[Analyst]) as some Macbooks are not compatible.

June 21st - 22nd, 2025 

Price: £599

July 19th - 20th, 2025 

Price: £599

Discover how our workshops lead to publication success—advance your medical research career today!