Evidence Synthesis Mentorship Program

Hands-On Training in Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis

Apply each stage of the evidence-synthesis process to a real research project, with structured online instruction and individualized mentorship from topic selection through manuscript development.

Evidence, synthesized

From individual studies to a pooled estimate.

Five illustrative ratio estimates and their 95 percent confidence intervals are combined into a pooled estimate of 0.86. The no-effect line is at 1.0. Focus a study row or the pooled estimate to highlight their relationship.STUDIESEFFECT SIZEESTIMATE (95% CI)Study 010.78 (0.60–1.02)Study 020.91 (0.71–1.17)Study 030.69 (0.52–0.91)Study 041.18 (0.89–1.55)Study 050.80 (0.62–1.04)Pooled estimate0.86 (0.76–0.97)
Illustrative data for demonstration purpose.

Program Essentials

8 Weeks
Structured training
Project-Based
Learning by application
Continuous Mentorship
Guidance throughout the workflow
Beginner-Friendly
No prior research experience required

Mentee Reviews

What participants say

For me, this was by far the best mentorship program I have taken. I was most excited about learning the analysis and my main aim was to learn the analysis only, but I ended up learning soooo many other things along the way, all thanks to the mentor.

Maimoona Qayyum

I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of this mentorship program. The mentor is highly experienced and breaks down every concept so clearly that even a absolute beginner with no prior background in meta-analysis can easily understand the material and complete the practical tasks. He is exceptionally supportive, and takes the time to address even minor questions in detail. While many societies and programs charge exorbitant fees but fail to provide hands-on practice or address minor details, this program does it all. The absolute highlight for me was learning R Studio; his method of teaching programming opened up a whole new world of data analysis.

Hafsa Zareen

Joining Evidence Synthesis program far exceeded every expectation I had going in. It provided a highly structured roadmap for systematic reviews and meta-analyses, grounded in a practical, hands-on approach. What made this experience truly exceptional was the mentor’s unique way of teaching. His conversational and impromptu style made every session feel engaging and deeply connected. The environment was so comfortable that it never felt like attending a rigid academic workshop, it felt like a knowledgeable friend guiding you through complex concepts. He pays attention to the smallest details that most people never bother to explain. Through this immersive, step-by-step training, I finally gained a clear, deep understanding of what a meta-analysis actually entails and built real confidence to become truly independent in my own research. He also completely transformed my perspective on manuscript writing and made it look effortless and manageable. Finally, being able to say that I can run the analysis in R makes all the hard work worth it. I couldn't be more grateful for this experience and highly recommend it to anyone looking to master SRMA.

Syeda Hania Raza Rizvi

I have taken many research programs before, but none of them really helped me. I didn’t like the teaching methods used in many of those programs. But I would say this was the best best program, and I would definitely recommend it to others. The mentor taught us really well, and the hands-on practice helped me a lot.

Memona Hussain

My experience with the Evidence Synthesis Mentorship Program was incredibly valuable. The mentor explained concepts clearly and gave us the opportunity to learn through hands-on practice. He was always approachable and supportive, and created an environment where we could ask questions, make mistakes, and learn without hesitation. I’m grateful for the knowledge, skills, and confidence I gained through this mentorship.

Fajar Akhtar Butt

This mentorship is the gold standard for systematic reviews. What sets Dr. Ahmed Raza apart is his ability to translate complex meta-analysis concepts into clear, actionable, step-by-step workflows. He didn’t just teach the theory; he walked us through the process.

Nouman Akram

Ahmad’s passion and dedication to teaching are truly unparalleled. His friendly and approachable nature helps bridge the mentor–mentee gap and makes it easy to seek personalized feedback. The lectures were comprehensive, detailed, and easy to follow, with complex aspects of meta-analysis explained with remarkable clarity. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, especially for a beginner like me, and I would wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone interested in learning meta-analysis.

Muhammad Rayan Akhtar

It was a wonderful and enriching experience. I truly appreciated the guidance and the opportunity to learn, and I would highly recommend this program to future participants.

Fatima Afzal

Worth every penny. The mentor was always well prepared, punctual, and explained everything in appropriate detail. The overall experience was excellent.

Muhammad Aliyan Ahmed

This mentorship program was truly worth the investment. Every concept was taught in detail, and the mentor made sure we understood it properly before moving forward. From learning how to build an effective search strategy to getting hands-on experience with R analysis, I learned many things I had never been taught before. What makes this program different is that you don’t just learn the concepts and apply them later. You implement and practice what you learn alongside an actual research project every week, which makes the learning much more meaningful and practical. The mentor was always willing to answer questions and patiently clarify even the smallest confusion. Overall, it was a genuinely valuable experience and absolutely worth the time, effort, and fee.

Afifa Mariam

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Exclusive Mentee Workspace

Your learning and research, connected in one workspace

Enrolled mentees receive a private portal where learning resources, templates, and practical research tools remain connected to their work.

Explore the Student Portal
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Learning Resources

Recordings, templates, and supporting resources organized by program week

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Data Extraction

Build structured, downloadable extraction workbooks

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Manuscript Formatter

Compile manuscript sections into a consistent working draft

04

Journal Finder

Compare journal options using structured criteria

Mentee Publications

Research produced by our mentees

Published research contributions from ESMP mentees.

Founder & Mentor

Ahmed Raza

Founder and mentor of the Evidence Synthesis Mentorship Program, with research experience in systematic review and meta-analysis.

His mentorship focuses on helping participants understand, apply, and defend methodological decisions throughout a real evidence-synthesis project.

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