The Course
Next course 23rd to 24th August, 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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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09.00 - 9.30
Recap
Catch up with your fellow course mates and discuss the previous days findings
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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.
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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
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11.45 - 13.00
Final Edits
Final paper formatting for submission to scientific journal.
Interviews:
FAQ
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You don't need any background knowledge. You will be given pre- course material to help you.
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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 .
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No, you will be given a raw data set pre-designed to work on in the workshop.
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Yes, you will be given free post course support to ensure completion.
Limited Places Remaining
Limited Places Remaining
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Discover how our workshops lead to publication success—advance your medical research career today!
Next course dates:
23rd to 24th August, 2025,
Virtual - on Zoom
Price: £599 (Sold out)
*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.