Zoom Sessions
Challenges and opportunities in Psychiatric Research
As an appropriate introduction to the whole course, Dr Vikas Menon, an experienced ...
How to choose a research topic
Selecting a relevant, innovative, and feasible research topic is vital for timely completion and publication in a good journal. This session will provide you with numerous useful tips in this regard.
How to write case reports and case series
In our settings, all of us get to see diverse kinds of interesting patients. Writing and publishing case reports is a good way for beginners to learn the process of peer review and journal publishing. This session will focus ...
Data acquisition and management
Sound methods are vital, and so is the proper acquisition and management of ...
Summarizing the data
Summarizing your data into measures of central tendency and dispersion and presenting them ...
Parametric Tests
Independent sample t-test, ANOVA, etc., are the common tests used in studies conducted ...
Non-parametric Tests
When the distribution is skewed, one must depend on tests like the Mann-Whitney ...
Correlations
Correlation tests measure the strength of the relationship between two variables. This session ...
Regressions
Do not get frightened by the sight of a regression equation anymore. Acquaint ...
Survival analysis
Though not very commonly used in our settings, survival analysis is important in ...
Using AI in Psychiatry research
Like everywhere else, AI is the new kid in the research block, too. ...
How to conduct effective journal clubs in PG departments?
This group discussion involving all the RCBC members, external experts, and all participants will address the practical difficulties participants who are faculty or PG students are facing and brainstorm for effective solutions.
Understanding p-values
Though very commonly used, most of us often misunderstand p-values. Many people mistake ...
Basics of using R language for statistics
Though many of us still depend on SPSS for analyses, some free alternatives ...
How to develop a questionnaire
There is a huge need and scope for developing questionnaires that consider India's ...
Ethics and IECs: What Psychiatry researchers should know
Focusing only on methodological and statistical aspects of research while ignoring the ethical ...
Creating effective posters
Poster presentations are now an essential part of every conference, and postgraduate students ...
Academic writing in clear, concise, and correct language
Academic writing is notorious for the use of complex words and long-winded sentences. ...
Rating scales, interviews, and questionnaires
In psychiatry, unlike other medical specialities, researchers depend greatly on rating scales, clinical interviews, questionnaires, etc. Dr. Sandeep Grover, one of the most prolific psychiatric researchers in the country, will familiarise the participants with these very useful tools.
Grant writing and funding opportunities
Doing quality research often requires huge funds. Learn about the opportunities to and ...
Getting Published in a Journal
This session will cover the important topics of choosing the appropriate journal to submit your manuscript to, avoiding predatory journals, preparing the files necessary for submission, facing peer review, ethics of publishing, etc.
Evidence-based medicine
Dr. Denis, who had worked with some of the early pioneers of EBM, ...
Implementation research
Implementation research deals with the application of research findings and evidence-based knowledge into practice and policy. This session will provide the pariticiapnts with a brief overview of the topic.
Factor analysis
Dr. Mariyamma, an experienced biostatistician, will cover the statistical aspects, while Dr Samir will cover the psychiatric aspects.
Q and A with journal editors
Journal editors who have confirmed their participation include:
- Dr Chittaranjan Andrade (Member, Editorial Board of many international journals)
- Dr OP Singh (Immediate past editor, Indian Journal of Psychiatry)
- Dr Debashish Basu (World ...


























