Time

Topic

Details

speaker

8am to 8.30am

Basic Study Designs and Determining the Appropriate Sample Size

• Understanding pros and cons of different study designs
• Importance of sample size in research validity
• Factors influencing sample size calculations

Dr Salma Taha (Qatar)

8.30am to 9am

Interactive Session

Formulating the Right Research Question

• FINER and PICO criteria for structuring research questions
• Sample size calculation exercise (Introduction to sample size calculators and software)

Dr Muhammed Naseem Khan (Qatar)

9am to 9.10am

Coffee break

9.10am to 10am

Selecting the Right Statistical Analysis

• Understanding quantitative vs. qualitative data
• Overview of common statistical tests and when to use them
• Avoiding statistical misinterpretations in research

Dr Mohammed Aziz Farooq (Qatar)

10am to10.30am

Interactive Session

• How to calculate OR, ARR, RR & NNT

Dr Aziz Farooq + others

10.30am to 11am

Ethics and Research Integrity

• Understanding ethical considerations in research
• Basics of Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and informed consent
• Avoiding plagiarism, data manipulation, and other research misconduct
• Best practices in authorship and collaboration

Dr Mohd Bashir (Qatar)

11am to 12pm

Lunch & prayer time

12pm to 12.45pm

Writing a Competitive Research Proposal

• Structuring a clear and compelling proposal
• Essential components Background, Objectives, Methods, Expected Impact
• Common reasons why proposals fail and how to strengthen them
• Addressing reviewers' concerns and common grant rejection pitfalls

Dr Kholod Abdullah (QU)

12.45pm to 1.15pm

Research Funding Opportunities in Qatar

• Where to find funding opportunities for physicians and young researchers

Dr Sara Abdullah (QRDI fund) 15 min/ Dr. Nadia Omar (HMC fund) 15 min

1.15pm to 1.45pm

Choosing the Right Journal for Publication (Topic/ specialty based, APCs, Funding and Waivers, Diamond Open Access)

• Understanding journal scopes, impact factors, and indexing
• Avoiding predatory journals and ensuring ethical publication practices
• Journal submission strategies and peer-review process insights

Dr Mohamad Alkadi, Editor-in-Chief Qatar Medical Journal

1.45pm to 2.30pm

Scientific Writing Clarity, Precision, and Focus and how to implement AI

• Writing a concise and structured manuscript
• Effective abstract and introduction writing
• Common errors in research manuscripts and how to avoid them
• How to properly implement AI in manuscript writing

Dr Susu Zughaier (Qatar)

2.30pm to 3pm

IP and Entrepreneurship

• To provide a foundational understanding of intellectual property (IP) rights and their critical role in supporting innovation, protecting business ideas, and enabling entrepreneurial success.
• The session will highlight key IP types, practical steps for protection, and how entrepreneurs can leverage IP to create value and competitive advantage.

Dr Fares Al-Eji (Qatar)

3pm to 3.30pm

Interactive Other aspects

• Research Collaboration and Networking (15 minutes)
• Data Management and Research Reproducibility (15 minutes)

Dr Susu Zughaier

 AND

Dr Salma Taha

3.30pm to 4pm

Wrap up

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