The Reviewer's Toolkit: A Workshop on Writing Different Kinds of Review Articles

Q&A and Interaction: Participants can engage in interactive discussions, ask questions, and share their experiences throughout the workshop.

Workshop Materials: Workshop materials, including presentation slides, handouts, and reference materials, will be provided to participants for ongoing learning and reference.

Certificate: Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the workshop.





 Workshop Objective 

 You can easily attend this virtual instructor-led workshop in the middle of the current pandemic situation from your safe home. The workshop can help medical device manufacturers and CER writers to: Provide a detailed understanding on the major changes involved in MEDDEV revision 4 and distinguish them from the previous version (rev 3) Enlist the key changes brought forward in the EU MDR; focusing on those type of devices that now require stricter evaluation before approval Describe the impact of these changes on regulatory documents associated with medical device including clinical evaluation report Familiarize yourself with the important terminologies involved in CER writing process.


1

Introduction: Understanding the Review Landscape

  • Brief overview of review articles and their significance in academia and research
  • Introduction to the various types of review articles participants will learn to write

2

Exploring Different Review Types

  • Systematic reviews: Methodology, data collection, analysis, and reporting
  • Literature reviews: Summarizing and synthesizing existing literature, identifying gaps
  • Narrative reviews: Crafting cohesive narratives while discussing diverse viewpoints

3

Crafting Structured Review Articles

  • Introduction to the typical structure of review articles
  • Creating engaging introductions to set the context and importance
  • Developing comprehensive methods sections for systematic reviews

4

Writing Effective Literature Reviews

  • Techniques for efficient literature search and selection
  • Synthesizing and categorizing information from various sources
  • Identifying trends, patterns, and gaps in the literature

5

Mastering Systematic Review Methodology

  • In-depth exploration of systematic review methodology
  • Understanding inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • Analyzing and presenting data using appropriate statistical techniques

6

Navigating Narrative Review Writing

  • Crafting a compelling narrative flow that keeps readers engaged
  • Balancing subjective insights with evidence-based analysis
  • Incorporating personal perspectives and expert opinions

7

Integrating Visuals and References

  • Effective use of tables, figures, and diagrams to illustrate key points
  • Proper citation and referencing techniques for different review types
  • Ensuring accuracy and clarity in visual representations

8

Ethical and Methodological Considerations

  • Addressing potential biases in review articles
  • Maintaining transparency in reporting methodologies and results
  • Ethical considerations in reviewing and citing sources

9

Reviewing, Revising, and Editing

  • Importance of peer review and feedback in review articles
  • Strategies for revising and improving clarity and coherence
  • Proofreading techniques for accuracy and professionalism

10

Tailoring Reviews for Different Audiences

  • Adapting review articles for academic, clinical, and general readerships
  • Strategies for conveying complex concepts to non-specialist audiences
  • Writing review articles with marketing and public outreach goals

11

Workshop Conclusion and Action Plan

  • Recap of key takeaways from each session
  • Creating a personal action plan for enhancing review article writing skills
  • Providing resources for further learning and improvement

                What all to cover in the discussion section, including strengths and limitations                               Lean writing (Recycle/Reduce/Rewrite)

      8.Q&A


Date-: 16th September 2023.

Time-: 4 Hours (2:00PM to 6:00PM IST).


Dr. Shruti Shah

Director – Strategy & Growth, Turacoz

PhD (Applied Biology), MSc (Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology)






The fee for this workshop is 4500/-INR.


Workshop on Basics of Scientific Writing

The key highlights of the workshop are;

  • Introduction to Publication Guidelines
  • Writing Introduction Section
  • Writing Method Section
  • Writing Result Section
  • Writing Discussion Section





 Workshop Objective 

 You can easily attend this virtual instructor-led workshop in the middle of the current pandemic situation from your safe home. The workshop can help medical device manufacturers and CER writers to: Provide a detailed understanding on the major changes involved in MEDDEV revision 4 and distinguish them from the previous version (rev 3) Enlist the key changes brought forward in the EU MDR; focusing on those type of devices that now require stricter evaluation before approval Describe the impact of these changes on regulatory documents associated with medical device including clinical evaluation report Familiarize yourself with the important terminologies involved in CER writing process.

AGENDA:

  1. Publication Guidelines
  2. Writing Introduction section
    • Basic structure of manuscript (IMRAD)
    • Literature search methodology (PubMed and Live Demo)
    • Plagiarism in publications
  3. Writing Methods section
    • Study design
    • Statistical versus clinical significance: Biostatistics for clinical papers
    • Data sharing statements and recent guidelines
  4. Coffee Break
  5. Hands-on Activity
  6. Writing Results section
    • Interpreting graphs and tables
    • Creating graphs and tables
  7. Writing Discussion section
    • What all to cover in the discussion section, including strengths and limitations
    • Lean writing (Recycle/Reduce/Rewrite)
  8. Q&A

                What all to cover in the discussion section, including strengths and limitations                               Lean writing (Recycle/Reduce/Rewrite)

      8.Q&A


Date-: 12th August 2023.

Time-: 4 Hours (2:00PM to 6:00PM IST).


Dr. Shruti Shah

Director – Strategy & Growth, Turacoz

PhD (Applied Biology), MSc (Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology)






The fee for this workshop is 4500/-INR.


Workshop on Freelance Medical Writing : A Flexible Career Option

Brief about the workshop

Freelance medical writing as a career option is one interesting prospect for all the people out there who have a passion for writing but are unable to take up a full-time job as a medical writer, for any reason. Having flexible working hours to being able to choose your clients and the documents you work on, freelancing in the field of medical writing is a boon for those who prefer remote work.

Turacoz is glad to announce that it is organizing a workshop on Freelance Medical Writing as a Career Option. This workshop would entail the necessary guidance that you need to get started as a freelancer in the field of medical writing. It would also highlight the career path of a freelance medical writer and the job prospects. The workshop will give you an idea of freelance platforms and how you can build your own portfolio. It would also elucidate ways to leverage LinkedIn as a platform to build your network and attract clients. An interactive Question & Answer session is an added bonus where all your doubts and queries would be resolved by the industry experts.


 Workshop Objective 

 You can easily attend this virtual instructor-led workshop in the middle of the current pandemic situation from your safe home. The workshop can help medical device manufacturers and CER writers to: Provide a detailed understanding on the major changes involved in MEDDEV revision 4 and distinguish them from the previous version (rev 3) Enlist the key changes brought forward in the EU MDR; focusing on those type of devices that now require stricter evaluation before approval Describe the impact of these changes on regulatory documents associated with medical device including clinical evaluation report Familiarize yourself with the important terminologies involved in CER writing process.

Agenda:

  • Introduction to Freelance Medical Writing as a Career
    • Job Prospect as a Freelancer
  • Getting Started with the Right Freelance Platforms
  • Portfolio creation: Starting Your Own Blog
  • LinkedIn A Powerful Tool to Leverage Your Clients

  • Question & Answer Session


4 Hours (4:00 - 8:00 PM IST, you can also watch the workshop recordings as per your availability)

Dr. Namrata Singh

MBBS, DNB (Paediatrics),MBA

Founder and Director

Turacoz Healthcare Solutions


Dr. Neha Neharika

BDS, MDS (Paediatric Dentistry)

Medical Writer

Turacoz Healthcare Solutions




The fee for this workshop is 6000/-.


Workshop on Freelance Medical Writing : A Flexible Career Option

Brief about the workshop

Freelance medical writing allows one the freedom to work remotely without any geographical boundaries. There is never a dull day as a freelance medical writer, since you get to work on diverse documents, target audiences and therapies/products. Moreover, you get to work on projects that excite you the most and with people you are excited to collaborate with. During the workshop, you will learn about various documents that a freelance medical writer can work on. You will also learn about the career path of a freelance medical writer and the current career outlook. Thereafter, you will explore various freelance platforms that can enable you to sell your services, ways of starting your own WordPress blog to extend your reach and engage with an audience using an e-mail list. Finally, you will learn ways to leverage LinkedIn as a platform to grow your reach and build your network. At the end, there will be an interactive Q&A session for you to clarify any doubts or queries.


 Workshop Objective 

 You can easily attend this virtual instructor-led workshop in the middle of the current pandemic situation from your safe home. The workshop can help medical device manufacturers and CER writers to: Provide a detailed understanding on the major changes involved in MEDDEV revision 4 and distinguish them from the previous version (rev 3) Enlist the key changes brought forward in the EU MDR; focusing on those type of devices that now require stricter evaluation before approval Describe the impact of these changes on regulatory documents associated with medical device including clinical evaluation report Familiarize yourself with the important terminologies involved in CER writing process.

Agenda:

  • Introduction to freelance medical writing: career and job prospects as a freelancer
  • Experience on Turacoz training courses and freelance opportunity
  • Types of publication documents, advisory board meetings, abstracts and posters
  • Types of medico-marketing documents and patient education material
  • Getting Started with Freelance Platforms
  • Start your own blog and Build an email list
  • Leveraging LinkedIn to connect your customer/clients
  • Closing Remarks, Q and A


4 Hours (Included 8 session, you can also watch the workshop recordings as per your availability)

Dr. Namrata Singh

MBBS, DNB (Paediatrics),MBA

Founder and Director

Turacoz Healthcare Solutions


Pooja Parashar

Director, MBA International Marketing

Marketing and Sales

Turacoz Healthcare Solutions


Shaurya Singh

BA Economics

Business Process – Manager

Turacoz Healthcare Solutions


Dr. Shruti Banerjee Shah

PhD Oncology

Director-Strategy and Growth

Turacoz Healthcare Solutions


The fee for this workshop is 5000/-.


On Demand Workshop on Clinical Evaluation Guideline and Regulation for Medical Devices in the EU Region

Clinical evaluation is an organized continuous process that collects, evaluates, and analyzes clinical data concerning the medical device. Clinical evaluation report (CER) is the ultimate step of utmost importance as it evaluates the safety and performance of the medical device, which helps to place or maintain the device on the EU market. So, in order to understand the process of clinical evaluation it is important to learn the terminologies used in medical device industry and basics of regulations.

Workshop Objective

You can easily attend this virtual instructor-led workshop in the middle of the current pandemic situation from your safe home. The workshop can help medical device manufacturers and CER writers to:

  • Provide a detailed understanding on the major changes involved in MEDDEV revision 4 and distinguish them from the previous version (rev 3)
  • Enlist the key changes brought forward in the EU MDR; focusing on those type of devices that now require stricter evaluation before approval
  • Describe the impact of these changes on regulatory documents associated with medical device including clinical evaluation report
  • Familiarize yourself with the important terminologies involved in CER writing process.


 Workshop Objective 

 You can easily attend this virtual instructor-led workshop in the middle of the current pandemic situation from your safe home. The workshop can help medical device manufacturers and CER writers to: Provide a detailed understanding on the major changes involved in MEDDEV revision 4 and distinguish them from the previous version (rev 3) Enlist the key changes brought forward in the EU MDR; focusing on those type of devices that now require stricter evaluation before approval Describe the impact of these changes on regulatory documents associated with medical device including clinical evaluation report Familiarize yourself with the important terminologies involved in CER writing process.

Session 1:

  • Introduction to Clinical Evaluation Report
  • Clinical Evaluation and MEDDEV 2.7/1
    • Role of MEDDEV 2.7/1 in clinical evaluation
    • Difference between MEDDEV 2.7/1 rev 3 and rev 4
  • EU regulation on medical devices
    • Key changes
    • Introduction to MDCG
    • Changes for legacy devices
    • Changes for Class I devices
  • Impact of MEDDEV 2.7/1 rev 4 and EU regulation on CER writing

Session 2:

  • Key terms a CER writer should know
    • Terminologies for medical devices
    • Terminologies for SaMDs
  • Harmonized standards
    • Importance of standards
    • ISO 14971
    • ISO 13485
    • ISO 14155
    • Place for these standards in CER


4 Hours (Included 2 session, you can also watch the workshop in your comfort time)

           

Dr. Namrata Singh                                         Dr. Sarita Ranjan

MBBS, DNB, MBA, IELTS                                  PhD, MBA

Founder and Director                                     Manager Medical Writing

Turacoz Healthcare Solutions                       Turacoz Healthcare Solutions




The fee for this recorded workshop is 999/-.


Can I get the certificate after watching this workshop?

Yes, you can.

Is it live workshop?

No, this is recorded version of our workshop.

Can I ask the question related to this workshop?

Yes, you can mail us your question and our trainer will get back to you as soon as possible.

Can I get a copy of the PowerPoint slides used in the workshop?

Yes, you can have access it for 1 year

I don’t have time to watch a workshop in one sitting. What should I do?

No problem, you can complete as per your convenience.