CPSP Organizes Pre Conference Workshop on Cochrane Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis at CMH Quetta.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan  (CPSP) successfully organized one-day “Pre Conference Workshop on Cochrane Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis” workshop on Jan 31, 2026 at CMH Quetta, with participation from 24 residents, consultants, allied health staff, AFNS officers, and departmental heads.

The session focused on building practical understanding of evidence-based medicine through lectures, interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and a question-and-answer session.

The workshop was facilitated by Mr. Farooq Azam Rathore, Head of Rehabilitation Medicine, and Mr. Colonel Syed Zubair, Associate Professor of Biochemistry, QIMS.

Mr. Irfan, Commandant QIMS, delivered the closing remarks and commended the academic initiative while encouraging continued scholarly activities.

Participant feedback was very positive, with strong interest expressed in holding similar educational workshops regularly at CMH Quetta.

It provided practical, hands-on training, covering key methodologies for conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Expert-led sessions guided participants through the process, equipping them with skills essential for contributing to high-quality, evidence-based medical research in Pakistan. Sessions included hands-on training in formulating PICO questions, using RevMan software, interpreting forest plots and conducting risk of bias assessments.

All attendees received certificates of participation.

Enthusiastic Participation and Positive Feedback

The workshop received an overwhelmingly positive response from members of the College faculty. Participants particularly appreciated the interactive format and the facilitators' depth of knowledge.

One of the participants remarked: “I feel more confident now to start a systematic review on my own”.

Advancing Evidence-Based Practice in Pakistan

Cochrane Pakistan remains committed to promoting evidence-based healthcare through capacity-building initiatives. Building on the success of this workshop, further training sessions and workshops are planned to continue supporting the research development of medical and healthcare professionals across the country.

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