World NCD Federation is organizing a virtual International CME on Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses for Evidence-Based Prevention and Control in NCDs mark its Sixth Foundation Day and celebrate World NCD Day. Every year Foundation Day CME is celebrated with a theme on Lifestyle diseases
Theme of the CME: Systematic review and Meta-analysis for Evidence based prevention and control of NCDs
To equip participants with basic skills in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses for evidence based clinical practice, health policy and National NCD Programme.
Participants will learn basic steps and the importance of evidence generation for informed decision making
Time: 9 AM- 5 PM
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Activity |
Coordinator |
06:00 – 07:00
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Cycle Rally with Social Distancing |
Prof Sanjay Bhadada and team |
08:00 – 09:00
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Registration for in-person participants |
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Topic |
Speaker |
Session I- Historical Aspects and Planning Chairs: Prof. Rakesh Kapoor, Prof Dheeraj Khurana |
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09:00 – 09:30
09:30 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:15 |
Systematic reviews – History, Background, Need
Planning and conducting Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses
Q & A |
Prof. Meenu Singh, PGI
Prof. Nusrat Shafiq, PGI |
Session II- Search strategy & Software Chairs: Prof Ashutosh Aggarwal, Dr. Amandeep Kaur Kang, DHS UT Chandigarh |
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10:15 – 10:45
10:45 – 11:15 |
Literature search and search strategy
Introduction to software for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses |
Dr. Neelima Chadha, PGI Dr. Anil Chauhan, PGI
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11:15 – 11:30 |
Tea |
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Session III- Protocol Development Chairs: Dr. GB Singh, DHS Punjab; Dr D Sinha, School of Preventive oncology, Patna |
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11:30 – 12:00 |
-GRADE approach -Writing and registering a protocol of Systematic Review |
Dr. Navjot Kaur Dr. Nanda Gamad |
12:00 – 13:00 |
Inaugural session Welcome: Prof JS Thakur, President, World NCD Federation Address by Prof Amarjeet Singh, Chair, IAPSMCON21 Annual Report of WNF-Prof Rakesh Kapoor, Secretary, WNF Keynote Speaker: Multisectoral Response for Non-communicable Diseases. Prof. Sanjay Zodpey, Director IIPH, Gurugram Release of World NCD Federation Guidelines on Prevention, Surveillance and Management of NCDs and Special issue of IJNCD on COVID-19 and NCDs Facilitation and brief Address by Guest of Honour-Prof CS Pandav Chief Guest: Dr. Jagat Ram, Director PGIMER, Chandigarh Vote of Thanks: Prof Samir Malhotra, PGI Bhangra Performance : By the students of BPH, Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh |
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13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
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Session IV: Panel Discussion: How to Promote Evidence Based Medicine and Public Health? Moderators: Prof. JS Thakur, Prof. Samir Malhotra |
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14:00 – 14:45
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-How can be critically evaluate Systematic Reviews and translate evidence into practice?
-Which are the landmark Systematic Reviews that changed NCD practice?
- What is the extent of evidence-based decision making for NCD Prevention and control in Africa?
-How Professional Associations can contribute in evidence based public health?
-How public health association can contribute evidence based policy and programmes at National and state level?
- What are the activities of WNF Centre of Excellence for evidence-based research in NCDs for LMICs -How Industry can contribute to Evidence based Medicine? - How Cancer registries can help in evidence generation for cancer control? - What is the relevance of evidence in tobacco control and how it is being done?
- How technology can help in evidence-based medicine?
Discussion |
Prof Ashutosh Aggarwal, PGI
Prof. Sanjay Bhadada, PGI
Prof Davison Munodawafa, Zimbawe
Prof. AM Kadri, ED, SHSRC, Gujrat
Prof Sanjay Rai, AIIMS, New Delhi
Prof. Samir Malhotra, PGI
Dr Shekhar Potkar, Viatris Dr Atul Budukh, TMC Dr D Sinha, Centre of Preventive Oncology, Patna Dr Varinder Garg, PI, Centre for biodesign, PGI |
Session V- Literature Search & Hands on Exercise Chairs: Prof Samir Malhotra, Prof Rajesh Vijayvergiya |
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14:45 – 15:15 |
Searching literature for studies for inclusion in your Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Hands-on exercise |
Dr. Anil Chauhan Dr. Ritika Kondel Dr. Avaneesh Pandey Mr. Imran |
15:15 -15:30 |
Tea break |
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Session VI-Presentation of invited proposals |
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15:30 – 17:00 |
Presentation of invited proposals for systematic review and meta-analysis
Invited Grant Proposals under IAPSMCON21
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Prof Sanjay Zodpey Prof Meenu Singh Prof. JS Thakur, Prof Samir Malhotra
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17:00 |
Closing |
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(Kindly read the SOPs completely before proceeding to the CME)
Participants are requested to complete the pre-test as soon as they login.
Internet/Browser Instruction
The CME functions through smartphones, Laptops, Tablets and Desktop computers. However, for better experience we suggest using Laptops or Desktop computers using browser Google Chrome.
Ensure good, stable internet connectivity and speed for a seamless experience of the CME
How to enter the CME:
Step 1: Visit the World NCD federation website (www. worldncdfederation.org)
Step 2: Enter the CME website by clicking ‘e-learning @ WNF’
Step 3: Click ‘Participant Login’
Step 4: Enter your username (your mail ID) and password (can be found in the attached excel sheet sent to you in email where you will be given the log in credentials. In case you are unable to login, password can be generated by clicking ‘Forgot Password?’). After entering the username and password, Click Submit. The process will take a few minutes.
Step 5: “My Courses” tab will appear. Click the ‘International CME’
Step 6: Finish the pretest (15 MCQs) and submit (The participant cannot move forward to other tabs in the “Dashboard” without finishing the pre-test)
Dashboard opens
Tabs available in the dashboard
Tab wise details
Pre-test: It comprise of 15 MCQs (20 minutes’ time) which should be completed before starting the CME. Please do not submit before completing all 15 MCQs, as pre-test cannot be repeated.
CME Guide/SOPs:
CME Guide will have detailed information about the other tabs, CME contents
About the CME: Description about the International NCD CME
CME schedule: Complete CME schedule with agenda, time and speakers for various activities in the CME
CME Faculty/Facilitators: Detailed CV of the resource persons of the CME
Live CME:
Zoom Link for the virtual CME access will be provided here. The virtual attendance of the participants will be noted by the organizers, at regular intervals throughout the day.
Physical activity/Energizers:
Short videos promoting the physical activity
Post-test:
Overall CME Post-test to be taken at the end of the CME. 40 MCQs from the CME. Please do not submit before completing all 15 MCQs, as post-test cannot be repeated.
CME overall Feedback:
Overall feedback about the CME platform, technical content, support/assistance provided and suggestions for future CMEs
Download certificate:
Participants who have completed the CME successfully (Completed pre-test, attended all the sessions, post-test and CME feedback) will be able to download the certificate after the valedictory function of the CME.
CME Evaluation system:
Following continuous evaluation system to assess the learning outcomes from the CME will be employed
*Mandatory for getting the CME certificate
**Essential part of CME Tracking & Partnership (CTP) System. Not related to issuing the certificate but will have value addition. You will be contacted by the CME faculty after 3 months and 6 months in this regard.
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi and started a course on Public Health Approaches to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) under the aegis of World NCD Federation (WNF) in 2015.
This course is held alternatively at Chandigarh and New Delhi. Almost 50-60 professionals participate in the course each year.
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