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UAE-Based · Global Research Network · Summer 2026 Cohort Open

Where Clinicians
Become Published Researchers

130+ mentees · 5+ active projects · 4–8 weeks to submission

InsightMed guides healthcare professionals — students, residents, and clinicians — to an earned, peer-reviewed publication in 4 to 8 weeks, at just 1–2 hours a week. No prior research experience needed.

34 spots left across all projects · ~1 min to apply · Closes June 26

130+Research Mentees
5+Active Projects
Q1–2Journal Target
4–8wTo Submission
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Who We Are

Structured Mentorship.
Real Publications.

InsightMed Research Hub is a UAE-based research mentorship organization built for clinicians who want to publish — but need the structure to actually finish.

We run cohort-based projects where every participant makes meaningful intellectual contributions to PRISMA systematic reviews targeting indexed journals. No ghost authorship. No shortcuts.

From the moment you're accepted, you're part of a coordinated team with a defined role, clear milestones, and direct research supervision. Your authorship is earned.

Our Authorship Standards

Every named author on an InsightMed project must satisfy all four ICMJE authorship criteria — meaningful contribution to design or analysis, drafting or critical revision, final approval, and accountability. Joining the program pays for mentorship, structure, and project access — never for a name on a paper. Authorship is contingent on genuine intellectual contribution. If a participant doesn't meet the criteria, they don't go on the paper. That protects your CV and the integrity of every publication we produce.

ICMJE Authorship Standards PRISMA Methodology Q1–Q2 Journal Targeting Open to Global Applicants GRADE Assessment

Clinical Research

Evidence-based projects targeting real clinical questions with meaningful patient outcomes.

Systematic Reviews

PRISMA-compliant meta-analyses with rigorous dual-reviewer screening and data extraction.

AI in Medicine

Research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and clinical decision-making.

Journal Strategy

Strategic journal selection to maximize publication success for your manuscript scope.

The Process

From Application
to Publication

A four-stage pathway engineered to move clinicians from zero research experience to a submitted, indexed manuscript.

01

Apply & Get Selected

Submit your application during an open cohort window. Spots are capped at 9 per project to guarantee real mentorship, not just a name on a list.

02

Join Your Project Team

Assigned to a dedicated group with a coordinator, a defined PICO framework, and a pre-built database search strategy ready to execute.

03

Contribute & Learn

Active participation in title screening, full-text review, data extraction, and manuscript writing. Real intellectual contribution — not busywork.

04

Publish & Certify

Your manuscript is submitted to a targeted Q1–Q2 indexed journal. A participation certificate reflecting your authorship role is issued on completion.

Summer 2026 Cohort

Active Projects

Five focused research projects across high-impact clinical specialties, all targeting Q1–Q2 PubMed & Scopus indexed journals. Exact topics are shared confidentially with selected participants after onboarding. Applications close June 26, 2026.

SR & Meta-Analysis

Endocrine & Surgical Outcomes Review

A PRISMA systematic review and meta-analysis at the intersection of endocrinology and surgical recovery. The specific clinical question is confidential and shared with selected participants after onboarding.

SpecialtyEndocrinology
FormatPRISMA SR & Meta-Analysis
Team Size9 Authors (max)
TargetQ1–Q2 PubMed / Scopus
Actively Recruiting · 7 spots left
GBD 2023 Analysis

Vascular Disease Burden Study

A Global Burden of Disease (GBD 2023) database analysis examining regional vascular disease epidemiology and temporal trends. The exact scope is disclosed confidentially to selected participants.

SpecialtyVascular Surgery
FormatGBD 2023 Database Analysis
Team Size9 Authors (max)
TargetQ1 PubMed / Scopus
Actively Recruiting · 6 spots left
SR & Meta-Analysis

Hepatobiliary Surgery Review

A PRISMA systematic review and meta-analysis comparing operative imaging and technique outcomes in hepatobiliary surgery. The specific comparison is confidential and revealed to selected participants after onboarding.

SpecialtyHepatobiliary Surgery
FormatPRISMA SR & Meta-Analysis
Team Size9 Authors (max)
TargetQ1–Q2 PubMed / Scopus
Actively Recruiting · 8 spots left
SR & Meta-Analysis

AI in Clinical Practice Review

A PRISMA systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating an emerging artificial-intelligence application in clinical workflows. The precise research question is shared confidentially with selected participants.

SpecialtyAI & Digital Health
FormatPRISMA SR & Meta-Analysis
Team Size9 Authors (max)
TargetQ1–Q2 PubMed / Scopus
Actively Recruiting · 5 spots left
SR & Meta-Analysis

Trauma Management Review

A PRISMA systematic review and meta-analysis comparing management strategies in a major trauma setting. The exact clinical question is confidential and disclosed to selected participants after onboarding.

SpecialtyTrauma Surgery
FormatPRISMA SR & Meta-Analysis
Team Size9 Authors (max)
TargetQ1–Q2 PubMed / Scopus
Actively Recruiting · 8 spots left
Alumni Outcomes

Clinicians Who Published

Real results from past InsightMed cohort participants — from zero research experience to indexed publications.

The structure made the difference. With a real PICO framework and step-by-step mentorship, I went from idea to a co-authored, PubMed-indexed manuscript — the kind of methodological training you don't get in medical school.

I had limited prior research experience and was honestly intimidated. The ICMJE authorship standard meant I earned my position on the paper — and that credibility matters for residency applications.

Every milestone was supervised in real time — search strategy, screening, data extraction, writing. I learned how proper systematic-review methodology actually works, and came out with a publication to show for it.

Proof of Work

InsightMed Publications

Peer-reviewed research indexed in PubMed and major medical databases — the real output of our methodology.

Representative work produced through InsightMed mentorship.

Early In-Hospital Initiation of SGLT2 Inhibitors After ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Clinical Review of Hemodynamic and Renal Safety
Abdulaziz Zobhi, Dania Almarouj, Ariana Seyfi, et al.

Clinical review synthesizing contemporary evidence on SGLT2i hemodynamic and renal safety when initiated 24–72h post-PCI in STEMI patients. Proposes the START checklist as a bedside decision framework.

Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine (IMR Press) · 2026● PubMed IndexedDOI ↗
Ultra-Fast-Track Extubation Within Four Hours vs. Conventional Ventilation After Robotic CABG: A Systematic Review of ICU Stay and Postoperative AF Outcomes
Dania Almarouj, Abdulilah Dakak, et al.

Systematic review (9 studies, n=3,223) showing UFTE reduces ICU LOS (median 21 vs. 45 hrs; p=0.001) and POAF rates (3.2% vs. 14%; p=0.004) without increasing complications. PMID: 41694814.

Cureus · 2026● PubMed IndexedDOI ↗PubMed ↗
Neuroprotection in Aortic Arch Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Hypothermia and Selective Cerebral Perfusion on Perioperative Stroke and Cognitive Outcomes
Maral Daneshpazhouh, Ariana Seyfi, et al.

Meta-analysis examining hypothermic and selective cerebral perfusion strategies on perioperative stroke and cognitive outcomes in aortic arch surgery. Published in Ann Med Surg (Lond). PMID: 41180629.

Annals of Medicine & Surgery · 2025● PubMed IndexedDOI ↗PubMed ↗
Bioresorbable Scaffolds: Advances, Challenges, and Future Directions
Ariana Seyfi, Abdulaziz Zobhi, et al.

Comprehensive narrative review of bioresorbable vascular scaffolds — from the first Absorb BVS model to next-generation designs — covering clinical performance, failure modes, and future directions. PMID: 40851983.

Annals of Medicine & Surgery · 2025● PubMed IndexedDOI ↗PubMed ↗
Gastric Electrical Stimulation vs. Standard Medical Therapies for Long-Term Symptom Control in Drug-Refractory Gastroparesis
Abdulilah Dakak, Dania Almarouj, et al.

Systematic review and meta-analysis (n=1918 screened, 4 studies included) evaluating GES vs. medical therapies in gastroparesis. GES provides symptomatic relief particularly for nausea and vomiting. PMID: 40486634.

Annals of Medicine & Surgery · 2025● PubMed IndexedDOI ↗PubMed ↗
Non-Traditional Risk Factors for Myocardial Infarction in Adults Under Forty: A Systematic Review of Emerging Trends
Dania Almarouj, Maral Daneshpazhouh, et al.

Systematic review (13 studies, 11 countries) showing psychosocial factors (depression OR 1.6–3.1×), autoimmune conditions (HIV OR 4.06), and OSA (MACE HR 3.87) drive MI risk in young adults. PROSPERO registered. PMID: 41694029.

World Journal of Cardiology · 2026● PubMed IndexedDOI ↗PubMed ↗
Timing of ERCP for Management of Bile Leaks After Cholecystectomy: A Systematic Review
Abdulaziz Zobhi, Ariana Seyfi, et al.

Systematic review (9 retrospective cohorts, n=2,306) finding early ERCP (≤3 weeks) associated with higher leak closure (92% vs. 75%) and lower biliary-stricture rates (18% vs. 46%). PMID: 41517771.

Medicine (Baltimore) · 2026● PubMed IndexedDOI ↗PubMed ↗
Diabetic Foot Ulcer as an Independent Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (n=8,602)
Ariana Seyfi, Abdulilah Dakak, et al.

Meta-analysis of 10 studies (n=8,602) demonstrating DFU significantly increases risk of IHD (RR 1.25), CVA (RR 2.03), and all-cause cardiovascular mortality (RR 2.59). Published in Endocrine journal. PMID: 38280983.

Endocrine (Springer) · 2024● PubMed IndexedDOI ↗PubMed ↗
Antithrombotic Therapy After Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement: A Systematic Review of Outcomes and Safety
Sajeha Sajjad Khan, Dena Nashaat Hamza, Tala Jalkhi, Abdulaziz Zobhi, et al.

Systematic review (PRISMA, Jan 2015–Jan 2025) comparing DOACs vs. VKAs vs. antiplatelet therapies post-TMVR. DOACs associated with lower mortality (HR 0.67) and reduced bleeding risk. Triple therapy associated with increased bleeding.

Exploration of Medicine · 2026● Peer-ReviewedDOI ↗
Our Methodology

How We Run Every Project

The same rigour expected of senior academic institutions — applied to every InsightMed cohort. Every decision is documented, every milestone is supervised.

Methodological Integrity

PRISMA 2020, PROSPERO registration, ICMJE authorship, and Cochrane guidelines. No shortcuts, ever.

Full Transparency

Participants have full visibility into every decision — from search strategy to final manuscript. Nothing behind closed doors.

Real Mentorship

Our team is actively involved at every milestone. We train, review, correct, and guide — in real time, not just at the end.

Lifelong Access

Every participant retains permanent access to project files, recorded meetings, and learning materials — years after the project ends.

The Research Pipeline

Week-by-Week Process

An interactive timeline — tap or click any phase below to see exactly what happens and the tools we use at each stage.

Phase 1

Foundation & Onboarding

Kickoff

Meet the Founder

Behind InsightMed

Muhammad Farhan, Founder of InsightMed Research Hub

Muhammad Farhan

Founder & Research Director · InsightMed Research Hub

Fifth-year medical student at Ajman University, UAE — recognized as a Future Expert on the UAE Research Map. Author of 17 peer-reviewed publications across cardiovascular surgery, endocrinology, neurology, oncology, and global health, including meta-analyses in Annals of Medicine & Surgery, Cureus, Health Science Reports, and Brain and Behavior. Recipient of a Wiley Top Viewed Paper award.

Trained in clinical research methodology through the Yale School of Public Health Summer Research Program under the mentorship of Dr. Sten H. Vermund, with CITI-certified GCP and biomedical research credentials. Delivered 35+ oral and poster presentations at international conferences including the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the Emirates Pediatric BMT Congress, and the Cardiology Congress — earning multiple Best Presentation awards.

UAE Research Map · Future Expert Yale Summer Research Program 17 Peer-Reviewed Publications Wiley Top Viewed Paper 35+ Conference Presentations Multiple Best Presentation Awards CITI GCP Certified PRISMA & GRADE Methodology 130+ Research Mentees
Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Each cohort has a participation fee covering mentorship, database access, statistical support, and journal submission handling. Message us on WhatsApp or email insight.med78@gmail.com for current pricing.

Medical students (any year), residents, and early-career clinicians worldwide. No prior research experience is required — our structured mentorship is designed to take you from zero to published.

Just 1–2 hours per week over 4–8 weeks. Tasks include screening, data extraction, quality assessment, and manuscript writing — all with clear deadlines and coordinator support, designed to fit around clinical and study schedules.

Authorship follows ICMJE criteria. Your position reflects your actual intellectual contribution — tracked through task completion, quality of work, and participation. No ghost authorship.

We target Q1–Q2 PubMed and Scopus indexed journals based on each manuscript's scope and findings. Journal selection is guided by impact factor, acceptance rates, and topical fit.

Join our waitlist — we'll notify you the moment the next cohort opens. Spots fill within 48 hours of announcement.

Absolutely. InsightMed is open to global applicants. All collaboration happens remotely through structured workflows, shared documents, and regular virtual meetings.

Applications for the Summer 2026 Cohort close June 26, 2026. Spots are filled first-come, first-served — 9 per project maximum. Apply early to secure your position.

You leave with a peer-reviewed publication on which you've earned authorship, the full set of research skills you build along the way (from PICO and protocol to screening, extraction, and writing), lifetime access to all our materials and resources, and a place in the InsightMed alumni community for future collaborations and opportunities.

Join InsightMed

Ready to Publish
Your Research?

Applications for the Summer 2026 Cohort close June 26th. Spots are filled first-come, first-served — 9 per project.

Who it's forStudents, residents & clinicians — no prior research needed
Time1–2 hrs/week · 4–8 weeks
You leave withAn earned publication + skills + alumni community
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