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Time
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Topic
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Details
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speaker
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8am to 8.30am
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Basic Study Designs and Determining the Appropriate Sample Size
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- Understanding pros and cons of different study designs
- Importance of sample size in research validity
- Factors influencing sample size calculations
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Dr Salma Taha (Qatar)
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8.30am to 9am
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Interactive Session
Formulating the Right Research Question
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- FINER and PICO criteria for structuring research questions
- Sample size calculation exercise (Introduction to sample size calculators and software)
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Dr Susu Zughaier
and QU group
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9am to 9.10am
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Coffee break
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9.10am to 10am
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Selecting the Right Statistical Analysis
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- Understanding quantitative vs. qualitative data
- Overview of common statistical tests and when to use them
- Avoiding statistical misinterpretations in research
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Dr Mohammed Aziz Farooq (Qatar)
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10am to10.30am
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Interactive Session
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- How to calculate OR, ARR, RR & NNT
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Dr Aziz Farooq + others
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10.30am to 11am
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Ethics and Research Integrity
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- 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
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Dr Mohd Bashir (Qatar)
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11am to 12pm
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Lunch & prayer time
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12pm to 12.45pm
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Writing a Competitive Research Proposal
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- 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
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Dr Kholod Abdullah (QU)
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12.45pm to 1.15pm
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Research Funding Opportunities in Qatar
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- Where to find funding opportunities for physicians and young researchers
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Dr Sara Abdullah (QRDI fund) 15 min/ Dr. Nadia Omar (HMC fund) 15 min
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1.15pm to 1.45pm
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Choosing the Right Journal for Publication (Topic/ specialty based, APCs, Funding and Waivers, Diamond Open Access)
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- Understanding journal scopes, impact factors, and indexing
- Avoiding predatory journals and ensuring ethical publication practices
- Journal submission strategies and peer-review process insights
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Dr Mohamad Alkadi, Editor-in-Chief Qatar Medical Journal
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1.45pm to 2.30pm
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Scientific Writing Clarity, Precision, and Focus and how to implement AI
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- 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
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Dr
Muhammed Nassem
Khan
(Qatar)
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2.30pm to 3pm
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IP and Entrepreneurship
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- 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.
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Dr Fares Al-Eji (Qatar)
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3pm to 3.30pm
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Interactive Other aspects
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- Research Collaboration and Networking (15 minutes)
- Data Management and Research Reproducibility (15 minutes)
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Dr Susu Zughaier
AND
Dr Salma Taha
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3.30pm to 4pm
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Wrap up
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All Faculty
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