31/05/2026
[Research Roots: From Basics to Breakthrough | Event Highlights]
From 9th May to 23rd May 2026, the Rajshahi Medical College Local Committee of the Bangladesh Medical Students’ Society (BMSS) has successfully organized a six-day hybrid workshop titled “Research Roots: From Basics to Breakthrough”. The program aimed to develop a research mindset and strengthen critical scientific reasoning among medical students through a structured learning approach.
The workshop consisted of six progressive sessions designed to gradually build participants’ understanding and practical skills in medical research. They were comprised of —
Offline Sessions:
• Session 1 — Introduction to Research and How to Avoid Plagiarism:
Participants gained a foundational understanding of medical research, its importance in clinical practice, and the significance of maintaining academic integrity by avoiding plagiarism in scientific work.
• Session 2 — Literature Review, Study Design and Basics of Biostatistics:
Participants learned the fundamentals of literature review, different study designs, and basic concepts of biostatistics essential for conducting evidence-based research.
• Session 3 — Sampling Types, Data Collection, Protocol Writing, IRB Approval and Groundbreaking Research on Rheumatology:
This session provided practical insights into sampling techniques, data collection methods, protocol writing, ethical approval procedures, and highlighted important research developments in rheumatology.
Online Sessions:
•Session 4 — Decoding Medical Evidence: Mastering Essentials of Critical Appraisal:
Participants developed skills in critically analyzing and interpreting medical literature to evaluate the quality and reliability of scientific evidence.
•Session 5 — Preparing a Research Proposal: A Hands-on Training in Literature Search, Scientific Writing & Referencing:
This session focused on proposal preparation, effective literature searching, scientific writing techniques, and proper referencing methods for academic research.
•Session 6 — Research Career Pathway: Understanding through Study Design and Data Collection Method:
Participants gained insights into research career pathways, long-term academic opportunities, and practical guidance through shared professional experiences.
Throughout all the sessions, participants demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm and active engagement. The workshop successfully created an interactive learning environment where students not only gained theoretical knowledge but also developed practical research thinking skills. The overall response from participants was highly encouraging, reflecting strong interest and growing motivation toward research activities among medical students.
The event featured resource persons from diverse academic and research backgrounds who guided participants throughout the program:
• Session 1: Dr. S.M. Ahsan Shahid
MBBS, FCPS, MS, FACS, PhD
Associate professor,
Department of Pediatric surgery
Chief Editor of the Journal Of Teachers Association (TAJ)
• Session 2: Dr. Md. Habibul Hasan Marshal
BDS, MCPS, MS
Associate Professor
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Session 3: Dr. Md. Azizul Haque Azad
MBBS, FCPS (Medicine), MRCP (UK), FRCP (EDIN)
MRCP SCE Rheumatology (UK)
Professor, Department of Medicine, Rajshahi Medical College
Chairman of the Journal of Teachers Association (TAJ)
• Session 4 & 5: Dr. Shirsho Shreyan
MBBS
Research Scholar
Department of Neurosurgery
Division of Neuroendovascular Surgery
Medical University of South Carolina, USA
• Session 6: Dr. Syed Nazin Morshed
MBBS
Project Research Physician
NTD Research Group
Nutrition Research Division
icddr,b
The program concluded with a Certificate Giving Ceremony for participants who successfully completed all six sessions. The initiative significantly contributed to fostering a stronger research culture and inspired students to actively engage in evidence-based medical practice.