Basic research methodology and manuscript writing program for early career researchers

Don't just get published, Get cited. Start right!

Taught by: Dr R Lamptey ( PhD), Prof G Obeng Adjei (PhD), Prof S Iddi (PhD)

Who can participate: Early career researchers who are healthcare providers

Cost: 150 Ghana cedis monthly for 12 months

Course dates : part I : 3rd May, 2023 to 7th December 2023

part II: 7th Jan to 3rd April 2024

Course information:
Format: Monthly online classes

Aim: This course is focused on teaching  skills necessary for proposal development, conduct of original research, report writing and publishing a manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal.

Learning outcomes:

• Generate a clinical research question using the outcome, determinants and domain format; FINER criteria
• Critical appraise and synthesise literature
• Explain the various data collection designs
• Appreciate various data analysis techniques
• Understand basic data analysis results
• Prepare a manuscript for a peer reviewed journal

Timelines:
Part I

• Month 1- 4: Proposal development and securing ethical approval
• Month 5-8: Data management and statistical analysis

Part II

• Month 9-10: Report writing and getting published
• Month: 11-12: Ask the expert sessions

Duration: 10 hours in total; first Wednesday of every month*

Important application dates

• Applications open 10th  April 2023
• Application deadline: 21st April, 2023
• Orientation to program:2nd May 2023 at 7pm GMT

How to apply: Admission process

Eligibility

• Health care professional i.e. medical doctors, pharmacists, or degree nurses

How to apply: info@aafrique.com

Contact for further information: info@aafrique.com; 024 519 4761

Cost and Aid: highly discounted to 150 Ghana cedis monthly

A limited number of scholarships are available to assist eligible applicants from KBTH/SOFOG. Awards vary based on need, and a typical award will cover a portion the cost of additional contact time/mentorship.