FOR MBBS STUDENTS • ESPECIALLY 1ST YEARS

YOU JUST
STARTED MBBS.
DON’T START
RESEARCH TOO LATE.

Research 101: Starting with Research in 1st MBBS
A 2-session beginner-friendly introduction to research, opportunities & how to start in 1st MBBS.

Registrations open
10th & 11th October • 2 live sessions
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Student-built. Research-first.
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MBBS / YEAR 01
ACADEMIC PROFILE
Research— Conference✓ Project✓ Manuscript— Publication—
CURRENT STATUS
BUILDING64%
→ Learn how research starts
ACADEMIC PROFILE
PROOF, BEFORE PITCH

STUDENTS
ACTUALLY DID THIS.

Over the past year, Cohort Club has helped MBBS students across 100+ medical colleges take their first meaningful steps into research. Your seniors are already building experience through projects, presentations, and research opportunities.

Now, it’s your turn to begin.

700+
students trained
60+
projects / manuscripts / outcomes
Real students. Real outcomes.
FIELD NOTE 02

YOU ARE HERE.

Research becomes easier to navigate when you know what comes next.

YOU ARE HERE
DAY 1 OF MBBS
RESEARCH?
HOW DO I START?
PROJECT
ABSTRACT
CONFERENCE
MANUSCRIPT
PUBLICATION
RESEARCH NOTE • FIELD NOTE 03

WHAT HAPPENS
INSIDE?

SESSION 01

WHY RESEARCH?

Why should an MBBS student care?
The research universe
Opportunities & pathways
Student research journey
Q&A
SESSION 02

HOW RESEARCH ACTUALLY WORKS

Clinical curiosity → research question
Study designs
Reading papers
Mini research challenge
What’s next?
SPEAKERS • FIELD NOTE 04

MEET YOUR
SPEAKERS.

Manasvi Kunde, Research 101 speaker from Government Medical College Goa
BATCH OF 2024 • GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE GOA

MANASVI
KUNDE

Attended the ICMR STS workshop in November 2025 and was subsequently selected for the ICMR STS Research Scholarship in August 2026.

Nov 2025ICMR STS WORKSHOP
Aug 2026ICMR STS RESEARCH SCHOLAR
Prathamesh Jha, Research 101 speaker from Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi
ABVIMS & RML • NEW DELHI • MBBS 2023–2029

PRATHAMESH
JHA

MBBS student and active medical researcher with experience across systematic reviews and meta-analyses, clinical research, conference presentations and structured biomedical research training.

2025MedSRT-5 • CSIR–CCMB RESEARCH TRAINING
2026SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS • CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
STUDENT STORIES • CASE FILE 05

WHAT HAPPENED
AFTER LEARNING WITH US.

Selected student messages, research milestones and outcome evidence from Cohort Club workshops and research journeys.

WhatsApp testimonial from Manasvi Kunde describing her Research and ICMR workshop experience
STUDENT MESSAGE
“Learning about research and ICMR was eye-opening, and I'm grateful for the panelists' valuable insights.”
Manasvi Kunde • Government Medical College Goa • Batch of 2024
The same message says she was eager to attend more sessions and receive further guidance. Manasvi later returned as a Research 101 speaker after progressing through her own research journey.
Blurred WhatsApp testimonial about research papers and conference presentations after the manuscript workshop
MANUSCRIPT + CONFERENCE
“I have written 2 full-fledged research papers within 3 months after we started…”
Student message • after the Hands-on Manuscript Writing workshop
The message also describes papers being presented or scheduled for presentation at national and international conferences, with the student already working on a third paper.
Blurred WhatsApp student feedback praising the research paper workshop
STUDENT FEEDBACK
“A course in December and 2 research papers within 3 months… won’t forget you.”
Student message • research paper workshop
The same conversation thanks the team for teaching students how to write a research paper and reflects on the value the student felt they gained from the programme.
DHR-ePMS email confirming selection for the STS-2026 short-term studentship programme STS-2026 selection list showing Manasvi Mandar Shenvi Kunde
OUTCOME PROOF
Selected for the ICMR STS-2026 Research Scholarship.
Manasvi Kunde • Government Medical College Goa • Batch of 2024
The supplied evidence includes a DHR-ePMS selection communication and the STS-2026 result list showing Manasvi Mandar Shenvi Kunde among the selected MBBS students.
Handwritten workshop notes outlining manuscript selection criteria and manuscript-writing feedback
WORKSHOP ARTIFACT
Real work. Real feedback. A manuscript broken down into decisions a student can actually act on.
Hands-on Manuscript Writing workshop
The supplied notes capture manuscript-selection criteria and practical feedback on language, discussion, formatting, citations, results and ethical requirements.

Names in private student-group screenshots have been blurred for privacy. The outcome evidence shown here is based on material supplied to Cohort Club by students.

RESEARCH MYTHS • CASE FILE 06

MOVE THE SLIDER.
CHANGE THE STORY.

MYTH
“I need to be in final year.”
Drag →
REALITY
“You can start learning research fundamentals from first year.”

More myths we’ll unpack

01“Research = statistics.”
02“I need a publication before it’s useful.”
03“I need to already know someone.”
RESEARCH PAPER MICROSCOPE

READ THE PAPER
LIKE A RESEARCHER.

A research paper becomes much easier to understand when you know what to look for in each section.

METHODS

This is where we answer: How was the study actually conducted?

Explore each section to see what question it answers.

A research paper, broken down

TITLE
ABSTRACT
METHODS
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
WHAT ₹299 GETS YOU
Research 101 price and registration
✓2 live sessions
✓Research roadmap
✓Starter kit
✓Live research challenge
✓Guest student researcher
✓Certificate
RESERVE MY SEAT →
One-time registration for the live Research 101 cohort.
LOW BARRIER. REAL START.
₹299less than most one-hour masterclasses
SELF-QUALIFY • FIELD NOTE 07

YOU’RE PROBABLY
THE RIGHT PERSON IF…

“I have ZERO research experience.”
Perfect. That’s who this is designed for.
“I don’t know what PubMed is.”
You’re exactly where this workshop starts.
“I want to do research but don’t know anyone.”
We’ll show you where students actually begin.
“I’m thinking about studying abroad someday.”
You’ll understand where research fits into the broader journey.
“I’m already doing research.”
You’ll still benefit from seeing the full research ecosystem.
AFTER 2 SESSIONS • FIELD NOTE 08

YOU SHOULD BE ABLE
TO ANSWER:

01
What actually counts as research?
02
How does an MBBS student find a project?
03
What is PubMed?
04
How do you read a research paper?
05
What study design is this?
06
How does an idea become a paper?
07
Where do conferences fit into research?
08
What should I actually do next?
BOUNDARIES

THIS IS NOT:

✕ A boring 3-hour lecture dump
✕ “Become a published researcher in 30 days” promises
✕ Guaranteed publication
✕ A statistics masterclass
✕ Something meant only for research nerds
WHAT IT IS

IT IS:

✓ An introduction
✓ A roadmap
✓ A practical starting point
✓ Real student experiences
✓ Your first research challenge
BUILD-YOUR-OWN RESEARCH PROFILE
YOUR NAME
MBBS • YEAR 1
Research ExperienceNone yet
Projects—
Conferences—
Manuscripts—
Publications—
YOUR RESEARCH STATUS: 12%

YOU DON’T BUILD THIS
IN ONE DAY.

You start building it in first year, one step at a time.

START HERE — ₹299 →
OKAY. YOU’VE LEARNED WHERE TO START.

UNDERSTAND
→ BUILD

Knowing research exists and actually doing research are two different things.

RESEARCH 101 — Understand
RESEARCH LAB — Build

Our hands-on follow-up workshop takes students from research question → methodology → protocol → manuscript, with a focus on actually building the skills to do research.

I WANT TO GO FURTHER →
FAQ • CASE FILE 09

YOU’RE ALLOWED
TO ASK.

Is this only for 1st years? +

No. It is designed especially for first-years, but the framing is useful for any MBBS student who wants a clearer starting point.

Do I need prior research experience? +

No. The workshop intentionally starts from the beginning and explains the ecosystem in plain language.

Is publication guaranteed? +

No. The workshop focuses on understanding research, exploring opportunities and taking the next practical step.

What happens after I register? +

After payment, you’ll receive your registration confirmation, starter material and instructions for joining the official workshop WhatsApp group. Workshop access and session details will be shared there.

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