IMPACT 2025

Conference Programme

Impact 2025 Schedule

The scientific programme spans three days covering research methodology, scientific writing, publication ethics and AI in medical publishing.

0800–0845 hrs

Registration at Dronacharya Hall

0845–0900 hrs

Introduction to CME

0900 - 1000 hrs

Study Designs | Understanding Study Designs in Clinical and Public Health Research

Overview of Study Designs : Brig Kunal Chatterjee

Case Control and Cohort Studies: Concepts and Applications – Col Anurag Khera

Evidence Synthesis: Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis

Randomised Controlled Trials: Design and Implementation: Col Rajneesh Joshi

1000–1030 hrs

Inauguration Ceremony

1030 - 1130 hrs

Introduction to Publishing Navigating the World of Scientific Publishing

Keynote Address: Writing to heal: Role of doctors as Scientific Communicators – Dr Aparna Mukherjee, Scientist F ICMR

Keynote Address: From Clinic to Cloud: Scientific writing in a tech-enabled world – Dr Sanjay Pai

1130–1200 hrs

Group Photograph & High Tea

1200 - 1230 hrs

Plenary Session

Evidence Synthesis: Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis

Chairperson – Dr. Seema Patrikar

By Dr Geetha Menon, Scientist F, HTAIn, DHR, MoHFW, Govt Of India

1230 - 1330 hrs

Writing a Research Article Structuring a Scientific Manuscript: From Title to Discussion

Title, Abstract and Introduction: Col Arun Hegde

Materials and Methods: Air Cmde Prateek Kinra

Results and Discussion: Brig Anuj Chawla

1320–1410 hrs

PG Quiz – Prelims

1410 - 1520 hrs

Leveraging AI Tools for Scientific Writing and Manuscript Development: In collaboration with DoctorsAI - Dr. Avneesh Khare

Assignment briefing to the syndicate

Preparation and drafting of the manuscript

1530 - 1730 hrs

Digital Tools for Research Data Collection, Management, and Analysis

Assignment briefing to the syndicate

Analysis and visualization of datasets

Col Prafull Mohan | Col AW Kashif | Lt Col Rajkumar Maurya

2000–2100 hrs

Cocktail at Officers' Mess

0800 - 0830 hrs

Informal discussion between groups

0830 - 1000 hrs

Assignment Presentation: Syndicate Presentations and Expert Feedback

Presentation by syndicates & Solutions by experts:

Col Prafull Mohan, Col SC Shaw, Lt Col Rajkumar Maurya

1020 - 1130 hrs

Essential Research Tools: From Literature Search to Visibility

Literature Search: Lt Col Rajkumar Maurya

Statistical software and how to calculate sample size: Dr Seema Patrikar

Improving visibility of your research: Brig Rakesh Datta

1130 - 1300 hrs

Ethics in Publishing Publishing Ethics: Misconduct, Plagiarism, and Global Standards

Ethics in Publishing – Dr Manphool Singhal

Misconduct in Publishing – Elements and Safeguards: Maj Gen J Debnath

Plagiarism- Essentials and Mitigations: Dr Amitav Banerjee

ICMJE Guidelines: Col Biju Vasudevan

1400 - 1500 hrs

Referencing Techniques and Digital Tools for Citation Management

Styles of referencing

Use of Tools and Apps for referencing

By Col Anurag Khera, Col Alok Kumar, Lt Col Kapil Pandya

1515 - 1730 hrs

Demystifying Statistical Tests in Biomedical Research

Types of Statistical Tests

How to choose a Statistical test?

Task assignment

By Col Prafull Mohan, Col Puja Dudeja VSM, Dr Seema Patrikar, Col Alok Kumar

0800 - 0815 hrs

Informal discussion between groups

0815 - 0900 hrs

Assignment Presentation,
Presentation by syndicates &
Solutions by experts

By Col Puja Dudeja VSM, Col Prafull Mohan, Dr Seema Patrikar, Col Alok Kumar

0900 - 1000 hrs

Common Pitfalls in Peer Review: What to Avoid and How to Improve

Examples of a bad peer review

Replying to reviewer remarks

By Col Puja Dudeja VSM, Wg Cdr SN Kulkarni, Lt Col Rajkumar Maurya

1030 - 1130 hrs

PG Quiz Finals: Topic- AI in Publishing

1130 - 1220 hrs

Panel Discussion- Integrating AI into Medical Writing: Challenges and Opportunities

Dr. Amitav Banerjee, Maj Gen J Debnath, Brig Rakesh Datta, Air Cmde Prateek Kinra & Col Biju Vasudevan

Moderator – Col Vivek Aggarwal

1220 - 1340 hrs

Potpourri

Final Checks Before Submission: A Technical Editor's Guide : Lt Col Shelka Dua

Publishing with MJAFI: Opportunities and Expectations : Lt Col Shelka Dua

Bibliometric analysis and mapping of research publications in MJAFI: How far have we travelled? : Dr Seema Patrikar

Publisher's viewpoint

Publisher's Perspective: Evolving Landscape of Medical Journals : Mr R Rajinikanth

1340 - 1400 hrs

Valedictory

BY Col Vivek Aggarwal, Lt Col Shelka Dua

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Resource Faculty

Meet Our Distinguished Speakers

Leading experts, editors and academicians who will share their knowledge during IMPACT 2025.