Overview

This interactive online workshop provides a step-by-step introduction to conducting a systematic review (SR). The session is designed to provide a practical step by step overview of the SR process, focusing on running a search, screening literature, extracting data, and manuscript write up. Using worked examples and live demonstrations, you will gain the confidence to start your own review and gain tips on what the journals are looking for. 

This webinar is led by Mr Keshav Gupta (MBBS, BSc, MRCS), an ENT ST7 Registrar. He has significant experience in research with over 50 peer-reviewed publications and is an Associate Editor for the renowned journal Clinical Otolaryngology. He has played a pivotal role in guiding many West Midlands trainees from research to publication. The session will be co-led by Mr Zahir Mughal (FRCS, MMedEd), a locum ENT consultant, who has a strong interest in research with nearly 50 pubmed indexed publications.

What will be covered?

• What a systematic review is and why it matters
• Writing a research proposal and registering with PROSPERO
• Defining research questions with PICO
• Designing and running a literature search (live demo)
• Key databases and tools (PubMed, Medline, Embase, Rayyan)
• Screening studies and removing duplicates
• Data extraction 
• Assessing risk of bias using established tools
• Writing a systematic review: structure, tips, and common pitfalls
• Summary, clinical implications, and how to avoid over-reaching in conclusions

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

✅ Understand the essential components of a systematic review

✅ Recognise and apply tools such as Mendeley, Rayyan, Excel

✅ Be able to carry out the key steps of a systematic review 

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

• Medical students, junior doctors, and trainees considering research projects
• Healthcare professionals looking to publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Academic researchers new to systematic reviews
• Allied health professionals (e.g., physiotherapists, pharmacists, nurses) interested in evidence-based practice
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Event Details:

• Format: Live online webinar (via Zoom)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Date & Time: Wed 10th December 2025 @ 7pm
• Cost: £119 early bird price, £149 full price
• Certificate: Digital certificate of attendance provided

Why Attend?

• Gain practical, hands-on knowledge in just 2 hours
• Learn from real examples and live demonstrations, not just theory
• Achieve your pre-CCT requirements for research
• Strengthen your CV with research training that is directly applicable to projects
• Practical tips and tools to streamline the process and avoid common mistakes
• 2 CPD points accreditation 
• Certificate of attendance