Frequently asked questions

RC trains and mentors medical students and doctors to design studies, analyze data and publish in PubMed-indexed journals. Our mentors are physician-scientists based at leading U.S. institutions.

Medical and dental students, recent graduates, international medical graduates (IMGs) and early-career clinicians who want to start or grow their research.

No. Level 1 and the Meta-Analysis Masterclass both start from the basics, so complete beginners can follow every step.

Most students begin with Level 1. If you already understand basic statistics and study design, you can go straight to an advanced workshop like the Meta-Analysis Masterclass.

Since 2016. We began in Karachi and have since mentored 8,000+ students, whose work has led to 1,000+ publications.

Yes. RCOP (Research Council of Pakistan) is our sister organization. It runs the same programs for students in Pakistan, with local pricing.

Level 1, the Meta-Analysis Masterclass, CDC WONDER, National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Nationwide Readmissions Database (NRD) and the 12-month Match Mentorship program.

Classes are taught live on Zoom, with Q&A throughout.

Level 1 and the Meta-Analysis Masterclass each run over two days, about six hours per day.

Class times are listed in U.S. Central Time (CST). Each class page also shows the time in your own time zone.

Level 1 covers SPSS. Advanced workshops use meta-analysis software and the relevant national databases. Mentors help you set everything up live.

Yes. Many students take Level 1 first and then one or more advanced workshops. Match Mentorship includes unlimited access to our workshops.

Seats are limited for every cohort. Match Mentorship is capped at 20 students.

November 14–15, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM U.S. Central Time each day, live on Zoom.

$99, paid once.

Statistics fundamentals, effect measures, study design, searching and screening with PRISMA, data extraction, software setup, pooling and forest plots, heterogeneity and bias, and writing up for publication.

Every student is paired with a mentor and assigned a real meta-analysis project, with guidance through to a manuscript ready for submission.

Dr. Shahzeb Khan, Dr. Kaneez Fatima, Dr. Shariq Usman and Dr. Tariq Siddiqi, U.S.-based physician-scientists with hundreds of publications between them.

Dates for the next cohort will be announced soon. Join the waitlist to hear first.

$50 for the two-day workshop.

Research fundamentals, how to start writing articles, a step-by-step approach to publishing, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 guidance, and hands-on SPSS.

Mentored projects come with our advanced workshops. Level 1 gives you the foundation to join them.

A 12-month program for the 2026–2027 Residency Match that combines research, application support and mentorship from U.S.-based faculty.

$750, paid once.

Involvement in at least two research papers, an international conference abstract, all workshops, CV and personal statement edits, mock interviews, U.S. letters of recommendation for highly productive mentees, 24/7 WhatsApp mentorship and Match strategy guidance.

20 per cohort, first come, first served.

90% of mentees matched in the 2024–25 cycle.

International medical graduates and U.S. medical students applying in the 2026–2027 Residency Match.

No. Publication is the goal and we mentor you all the way to submission, but acceptance is always the journal's decision.

Authorship follows ICMJE criteria and depends on your meaningful contribution to the project.

Mentees have published in PubMed-indexed journals, including high-impact publications in journals like JACC, Circulation, JAMA, The Lancet, the European Heart Journal, the European Journal of Heart Failure and many more.

Match Mentorship includes at least one international conference abstract. Other mentees have presented at meetings such as ACC, AHA, ACG, ASCO and AAN.

It depends on the project and the journal. Your mentor will set realistic milestones with you.

Research is one of the few parts of an application you can still build. Publications, abstracts and mentor relationships all strengthen a Match application.

More than 20 of our students have secured postdoctoral research positions at U.S. institutions through our mentorship and network.

Use the Reserve or Enroll button on the class page to pay online by card. You can also email us your name and institute.

Card payments through secure checkout. If you need another method, email us at contactresearchconsultancy@gmail.com and we'll arrange it.

Yes. We confirm your seat by email and send the Zoom details before the class starts.

Please message us on WhatsApp or email us before registering, and we'll explain the current policy for your class.

Get in touch on WhatsApp or by email and we'll see what we can do.

A laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection and Zoom installed. A computer is better than a phone for hands-on software practice.

Before the class starts, by email.

Message us on WhatsApp and we'll help you catch up.

Please ask us on WhatsApp and we'll confirm what's included for your class.

WhatsApp us at +1 949-898-9375 or email contactresearchconsultancy@gmail.com.

We aim to reply as quickly as possible. WhatsApp is usually the fastest way to reach us.

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