SRMA Masterclass - Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis Training | Utkarsh Research Network
Live tomorrow · 24 May 2026 · 6:00 PM IST

Master Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis — live, hands-on, with AI tools.

A 3-hour live working session where we go from PROSPERO-ready protocol to forest-plot-ready meta-analysis on a real review topic. Plus the live launch of the AI Research Suite — Topic Selector, Data Screener, Data Extractor, Risk-of-Bias, and Citation Auto-formatter — all working in your browser.

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CURRICULUM

What You'll Master in This Training

8 comprehensive modules covering every step of systematic review & meta-analysis

01

Introduction to SRMA

Understand types of reviews, when to conduct an SR, and the Cochrane methodology framework.

Theory
02

Search Strategy & PRISMA

Build Boolean search strings for PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library. PRISMA 2020 checklist walkthrough.

Template
03

Study Selection & Screening

Inclusion/exclusion criteria, PICO framework, title-abstract screening, and full-text assessment.

Hands-On
04

Risk of Bias Assessment

RoB 2.0, ROBINS-I, Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Hands-on assessment with real studies.

Hands-On
05

Data Extraction

Design extraction forms, handle missing data, extract outcomes for meta-analysis. Excel templates provided.

Template
06

Meta-Analysis & Forest Plots

Fixed vs random effects, heterogeneity (I2), subgroup analysis, and sensitivity analysis in RevMan.

Software
07

RevMan Software Hands-On

Install RevMan Web, input data, generate forest plots, funnel plots, and export publication-ready figures.

Software
08

GRADE & Publication

Certainty of evidence assessment, writing the manuscript, journal selection, and submission strategy.

Theory
How lessons are taught

The URN Whiteboard — a professor in your browser

No YouTube. No third-party videos. Every URN Academy lesson is delivered by the URN Whiteboard — a built-in animated lecture system where a professor walks you through the concept on a real-feel whiteboard, chalkboard, or notebook page, scene by scene, with professional voice narration in Indian English.

Professor-led delivery

A consistent URN-branded teacher narrates every scene. No switching between random YouTubers, no broken embeds, no ad interruptions.

Professional voice narration

Indian English voice by default, 0.92× pace for clarity. Captions stay visible. Toggle voice off, change speed (0.8× / 1× / 1.25× / 1.5×), or scrub between scenes.

Works on 4G, low-bandwidth ready

No streaming, no buffering. The Whiteboard is rendered locally in your browser — lessons load in under 2 seconds even on slow rural connections.

Whiteboard, chalkboard, notebook

Six teaching surfaces shift to match the moment — cream notebook paper, slate chalkboard, light dry-erase, dot-grid graph paper, sketch paper, dark wood chalkboard for emphasis.

Captions always on

Every word the professor speaks is shown live as a caption. Read at your own pace, accessible to learners with hearing impairment, easy to revisit a tricky line.

Companion handout

After the Whiteboard lecture, the Deep-dive tab gives you the full written reference. Print it, annotate it, attach it to your thesis — the handout matches the lecture beat-for-beat.

Why we built our own instead of curating YouTube. Quality control. No outdated content, no missing-context clips, no third-party videos that disappear. Every word, every example, every analogy is written by URN faculty and aligned with our courses, capstones, and reporting standards.

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FREE TEMPLATES

Ready-to-Use Research Templates

Download professionally designed templates included with your registration

PRISMA Flowchart

Editable PRISMA 2020 flow diagram

Included
PRISMA Checklist

27-item reporting checklist

Included
Data Extraction

Excel extraction form template

Included
RoB Assessment

Risk of Bias 2.0 template

Included
Search Strategy

Boolean search builder for PubMed

Included
Protocol Template

PROSPERO registration template

Included
Members-only working tools

The URN Toolkit — 8 working modules + 95 Whiteboard lectures

Every URN member gets unlimited access to five professional references, three working browser tools, and 95 professor-led URN Whiteboard lectures. These are not curated YouTube clips — they are the same instruments and lessons used in real protocol writing, ethics applications, and journal submissions.

Reference

Measures of Association

Odds Ratio, Relative Risk, Hazard Ratio, NNT, PAF — when each applies. Settles case-control ≡ retrospective with worked examples. Editable Word planning sheet.

Tool + Reference

DAG Builder

Browser-based causal diagram editor. Teaches chain, fork, collider, d-separation, backdoor criterion. Exports to DAGitty syntax + SVG for your manuscript figure.

Tool

Sample Size Calculator

Seven designs — RCT, cohort, case-control, cross-sectional, survival, diagnostic, correlation. Peer-reviewed formulas (Fleiss, Schoenfeld, Cochran, Buderer). Auto-writes the Methods paragraph.

Tool

Statistical Test Selector

Answer 2–4 questions, land on the right test — with SPSS menu path, jamovi click-stream, R code, and a deep-link to the matching course lesson.

Reference

Indicators & Frameworks

5 indicator levels + 8 frameworks (Logframe, Donabedian, RE-AIM, Theory of Change, WHO Building Blocks, Hanlon, PEARL, Results). SMART criteria + editable plan.

AI chat

ARIA Mentor

A research-methods AI mentor trained on Cochrane Handbook, PRISMA 2020, STROBE, CONSORT, and ICMR National Ethical Guidelines 2017. Ask anything, any time.

8 editable Word planning sheets included — Research Protocol, Ethics Application (ICMR + Helsinki + DPDP Act 2023), SR Protocol (PROSPERO-aligned), Grant Proposal, HNA Project Plan, Policy Brief, Implementation Plan, Indicators & Framework Plan, DAG Planning Sheet, Sample Size Justification, Design→Effect Measure Plan.
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SUCCESS STORIES

Published by Our Trainees

URN alumni are publishing in The Lancet, Elsevier, and indexed medical journals worldwide. These are real graduates — real papers — real impact.

The Lancet
Vol 403, Issue 10440 · May 18, 2024
Open Access Global Burden of Disease · Collaborator

Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021

GBD 2021 Causes of Death Collaborators
Including URN-trained collaborators
Read Article
The Lancet
Vol 403, Issue 10440 · May 18, 2024
Open Access GBD Fertility & Forecasting · Collaborator

Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD 2021 Fertility and Forecasting Collaborators
Including URN-trained collaborators
Read Article
Peer-Reviewed & Indexed Journals
Metabolism Open
Elsevier · Volume 28 · December 2025, 100416
Elsevier · URN-Affiliated Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis

Prevalence of normal weight obesity among adults in Southeast Asia: Insights from a systematic review and meta-analysis

K.G. Sruthi, C. Aditya, Paramjot Panda, Jyoti Ranjan Mohanty, Manas Ranjan Behera
Direct URN institutional affiliation (Bhubaneswar)
Read Article
Ethics, Medicine and Public Health
Elsevier · Volume 34 · 2026, 101267
Elsevier · Peer-Reviewed Systematic Review

Ethical challenges of digital health data collection and surveillance during the Covid-19 pandemic in India: a systematic review

S. Parasuraman, A. Murali, P. Panda, K.G. Sruthi, J. Ranjan Mohanty
Led by URN-trained authors
Read Article
Perspectives in Public Health
RSPH · Volume 145, Issue 6 · November 2025
Impact Factor 2.6 · 5-Yr IF 3.8 Mixed-Method Study

The financial burden of dengue and its coping mechanism by household: a mixed-method study in Khordha District, Odisha, India

J. Rath, P. Panda, […], S. Tripathy
Led by URN-trained authors
Read Article
Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
Elsevier · Volume 36 · Nov–Dec 2025, 102171
Elsevier · Scopus Indexed Community-Based Study

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Screening practices for breast cancer among women in Odisha: A community-based study

Saumyasree Pradhan, Srinivas Bishoyi, Soumalya Ghosh, Manjunatha VK, Sushil Kumar Rathore, Mukesh Kumar Sahoo, Hemeswari Bhuyan, Amitosh Dandsena, Jyoti Rath, Jyoti Ranjan Mohanty, Paramjot Panda
Led by URN-trained authors
Read Article
J. Family Medicine & Primary Care
Vol 14, Issue 6 · Jun 30, 2025 · pp 2380–2386
PubMed · PMID 40726722 Cross-Sectional Study

Utilization rate and associated factors of ANC care services among Santhal tribe women of Jharkhand, India — A cross-sectional study

Niranjan Kumar, Rahul K Sah, Paramjot Panda, Jyoti R Mohanty, Snehasish Tripathy, Sapna Negi, Haritha Sri, Vini Mehta
Led by URN-trained authors
Read Article
7+
Indexed Publications
2
Lancet Contributions
30+
URN-Trained Authors
2024–26
Recent Impact

Have a publication to add? Email us at publications@utkarshresearchnetwork.in

SOFTWARE & TOOLS

Meta-Analysis Software You'll Learn

Hands-on training with industry-standard tools used by Cochrane reviewers

RevMan Web

Cochrane's official review management software

Primary Tool
R (meta package)

Advanced meta-analysis with R statistical computing

Advanced
JASP

Free, open-source stats with Bayesian meta-analysis

Free Tool
Rayyan AI

AI-powered screening for systematic reviews

AI-Powered
NEW: AI SRMA Suite + ARIA AI - AI-powered platform + personal AI research assistant FREE for all participants! Learn more
SPOTLIGHT

Hands-On RevMan Training

Step-by-step guided practice with Cochrane's RevMan software. You'll create forest plots, funnel plots, and publication-ready figures during the session.

1
Setup & Data Entry

Install RevMan Web and input study data from provided dataset

2
Forest Plot Generation

Create and customize forest plots with subgroup analysis

3
Heterogeneity Analysis

Interpret I2, Q statistic, and perform sensitivity analysis

4
Funnel Plot & Bias

Assess publication bias with funnel plots and Egger's test

5
Export & Publish

Export high-resolution figures for journal submission

RevMan Demo
FREE for All Participants

AI SRMA Suite + ARIA

Complete Cochrane-Compliant Platform + AI Research Assistant

Worth ₹30,000 — FREE for All Training Participants
10+
Plots
Cochrane
Compliant
Browser
Based
Pub
Quality

Every participant gets lifetime free access to AI SRMA Suite — our AI-powered web platform that generates publication-quality plots, complete statistical analysis, risk of bias assessment, and GRADE evaluation in seconds. Plus, you get ARIA Trial — our AI Research Assistant (15 msgs/day) to guide you through your review. No software installation required.

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ACTUAL APPLICATION OUTPUT

Publication-Quality Plots Generated by AI SRMA Suite

These are real outputs from our tool — ready for journal submission

Forest Plot Random Effects • DerSimonian-Laird
Forest Plot — Random Effects Model with 6 studies, pooled OR diamond, I²=42%
Download as PNG Publication-ready 300 DPI
Funnel Plot Publication Bias
Funnel Plot — 12 studies with 95% CI triangle, Egger's p=0.342
Egger's p = 0.342 No significant bias
Risk of Bias Cochrane RoB 2 Tool
Risk of Bias Traffic Light — 5 studies across 5 RoB 2 domains
Traffic-light table 5 studies • 5 domains
GRADE Assessment Certainty of Evidence
GRADE Summary of Findings — 4 outcomes with certainty ratings
Summary of Findings 4 outcomes assessed
Plus 6 More Plot Types Included:
Subgroup Forest Leave-One-Out Sensitivity Baujat Plot Galbraith (Radial) L'Abbé Plot Meta-Regression
CREDENTIALS

What You'll Receive

URN Logo
Utkarsh Research Network
Advancing Evidence-Based Research
Certificate
of Completion
This is to certify that
Dr. Sample Name
has successfully completed the
Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis Masterclass
conducted by Utkarsh Research Network
Duration: 40+ Hours  •  Modules: 8/8 Completed
Date of Completion: April 2026
Signature
Dr. Paramjot Panda
Course Director
Signature
Dr. S. Mohanty
Academic Director
CERT-URN-SRMA-2026-XXXX • Verify at utkarshresearchnetwork.in/verify
ARIA AI Assistant
Included free with your training enrollment
How do I interpret I² in my forest plot?
I² measures the percentage of variability due to heterogeneity rather than chance. Values of 25%, 50%, and 75% suggest low, moderate, and high heterogeneity (Higgins 2003). Your I²=42% indicates moderate heterogeneity...
Statistical Explanations Citation Generator 15 msgs/day free
MENTORSHIP

10 Live Mentorship Sessions

Personal guidance from Dr. Paramjot Panda

1

Research Question Formulation

Craft a focused, answerable PICO research question

2

Search Strategy Development

Build comprehensive search strings for PubMed, Scopus & more

3

Study Selection & PRISMA

Screen, select, and document your PRISMA flow diagram

4

Data Extraction Mastery

Extract and organize data systematically with templates

5

Risk of Bias Assessment

Apply RoB 2, ROBINS-I, and Newcastle-Ottawa tools

6

Meta-Analysis with RevMan

Hands-on RevMan walkthrough for your review

7

AI SRMA Suite Hands-On

Generate all 10 plots and analyses with your own data

8

Heterogeneity & Sensitivity

Interpret I², τ², prediction intervals, and outliers

9

Writing Results Section

Structure your results narrative for journal submission

10

Publication & Peer Review

Journal selection, cover letter, and reviewer response

All included in your ₹99 registration
YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Learn from an Expert

Dr. Paramjot Panda

Dr. Paramjot Panda

Founder, Utkarsh Research Network

Cochrane Collaborator 50+ Publications 1850+ Citations ISO 9001:2015 Startup India Recognized

With expertise in systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and biostatistics, Dr. Panda has trained 500+ researchers and guided numerous Cochrane-standard publications across LMIC institutions.

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  • 3-Hour Live Interactive Session
  • Hands-On RevMan Training
  • 6 Research Templates (PRISMA, RoB, etc.)
  • Lifetime Recording Access
  • Certificate of Completion
  • WhatsApp Support Group
  • Doubt Clearing Session
  • FREE AI SRMA Suite Access (Lifetime)
  • ARIA AI Trial (15 msgs/day)
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TESTIMONIALS

What Our Participants Say

"The RevMan hands-on training was the highlight. I went from zero knowledge to creating forest plots independently in one session."

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Dr. Ankit KumarPG Resident, AIIMS

"Best investment for my PhD. The templates saved me weeks of work. Dr. Panda explains complex concepts so simply."

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Dr. Sneha MishraPhD Scholar, KIMS

"I've published 2 systematic reviews after this training. The PRISMA templates and search strategy guidance were invaluable."

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Dr. Rahul PatelAssistant Professor, GMC
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this training for?
This training is designed for PG students (MD/MS/MDS), PhD scholars, faculty, and anyone who wants to learn systematic review & meta-analysis methodology. No prior experience with SRMA is required.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes! All participants who complete the training receive a verifiable Certificate of Completion from Utkarsh Research Network. The certificate includes a unique ID that can be verified online.
Do I need to install any software beforehand?
RevMan Web runs in your browser - no installation needed. We'll guide you through creating a free Cochrane account during the session. For R users, we'll share setup instructions before the training.
Will I get recordings if I miss the live session?
Absolutely! All registered participants get lifetime access to the full session recording plus every URN Whiteboard lecture across all 95 lessons. Whiteboard lectures are professor-led, voice-narrated, and built into the platform — watch any time on any device, even on slow rural 4G.
Is Rs. 99 the final price? Any hidden charges?
Rs. 99 is the complete price. No hidden fees, no upsells during the training. This includes the live session, all templates, recordings, certificate, WhatsApp support group access, AI SRMA Suite lifetime access, and ARIA AI Trial (15 msgs/day).
What is AI SRMA Suite & ARIA, and do I get free access?
AI SRMA Suite is our all-in-one systematic review platform that runs entirely in your browser. It generates publication-quality forest plots, funnel plots, performs heterogeneity analysis, risk of bias assessment, GRADE evaluation, and more. ARIA is our AI Research Intelligence Assistant trained on Cochrane Handbook & PRISMA 2020 — it explains stats, generates citations, and guides your review. All training participants get lifetime free access to AI SRMA Suite plus ARIA Trial (15 messages/day) — no additional charges.
Can I get a refund?
Due to the low price point and digital nature of the content, we do not offer refunds. However, if you're unsatisfied, reach out to us and we'll make it right.
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