This unique 6-8 month workshop combines the best aspects of a journal club with a hands-on systematic review course. Designed specifically for surgical residents, recent graduates, and medical students, this 2-in-1 workshop will not only teach you how to critically appraise research articles but also guide you through the process of conducting a systematic review from start to finish.
Participants will meet every 3-4 weeks for 2-hour sessions, where they will engage in both theoretical discussions and practical exercises. Most sessions will include a journal club
component where participants will learn to critique articles, with insights that will directly inform the practical work of developing their systematic review.
This course requires a commitment to complete a manuscript. For those interested in listening in without working on a review, an auditing option is available by Zoom only. This doesn’t require registration, but you should make sure you are in the “Systematic Review Workshop” group to receive links.

Key Features:
• Hands-On Learning: Engage with real-world examples and practical exercises in each session.
• Expert Guidance: Get in-person mentorship from Dr. Sara Al Youha, who has extensive experience in mentoring research projects.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in groups to complete a systematic review by the end of the workshop.
• No Attendance Fee: The workshop is free to attend, but registration is necessary due to limited seats.

Topics Covered:
• Introduction to Systematic Reviews: Understand the purpose, process, and importance of systematic reviews in clinical research.
• Formulating a Research Question and Developing a Protocol: Learn to develop a focused research question and create a review protocol using the PICO framework.
• Literature Search Strategies: Master the skills to conduct comprehensive and systematic literature searches across various databases.
• Screening and Selecting Studies: Learn how to screen studies and apply
inclusion/exclusion criteria effectively.
• Data Extraction and Risk of Bias Assessment: Gain skills in data extraction and assessing the risk of bias in selected studies.
• Data Synthesis and Meta-Analysis: Understand methods for synthesizing data and performing meta-analyses
• Writing and Reporting Systematic Reviews: Learn how to effectively write and report systematic reviews, adhering to PRISMA guidelines.

Attendance Options:
While in-person attendance is highly encouraged to maximize the learning experience, we understand the need for flexibility. We will do our best to accommodate hybrid online options for
those who may need it. This course requires a commitment to complete a manuscript. For those interested in listening in
without working on a review, an auditing option is available by Zoom only. This doesn’t require registration, but you should make sure you are in the “Systematic Review Workshop” group to receive links.

Dates and Venues:
Dates and venues for each session will be announced on a month-to-month basis.

To register, please fill out the Registration Form