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Are you looking to sharpen your research toolkit, fulfill major degree requirements, and potentially get published? Tufts University School of Medicine (Public Health) is offering PH293: Systematic Review Course in Spring 2027
Whether you are an MPH student looking for the perfect project or a medical student seeking an impactful elective, this course provides the end-to-end training you need to synthesize evidence like a pro
Course Details at a Glance
- Course Code: PH293
- Term: Spring 2027
- Schedule: Tuesdays | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Format: Online
- Credits: 3 Credits

What You Will Learn
This hands-on course takes you step-by-step through the entire lifecycle of evidence synthesis
- Plan, conduct, and report a full systematic review
- Develop a rigorous review protocol
- Search and screen literature effectively across databases
- Assess study quality and extract critical data
- Conduct meta-analysis and accurately interpret your statistical results
- Summarize and present evidence clearly for academic and professional audiences
1. Fulfill Key Degree Requirements
Your final assignment in PH293 can serve directly as your Integrative Learning Experience (ILE) for MPH students or count toward electives for medical students
2. High Publication Potential
Don't just complete coursework—create work that matters! Your systematic review project is designed to help you produce a complete manuscript ready for submission to peer-reviewed journals
3. Maximum Flexibility
With a fully online format and weekly evening sessions (Tuesdays, 5:30–7:00 PM), PH293 is tailored to fit seamlessly into busy clinical, academic, or professional schedules
Have Questions?
Take the next step in your public health and clinical research journey!
If you have questions about prerequisites, syllabus details, or course registration, reach out to Shayesteh Jahanfar at:
📧 shayesteh.Jahanfar@tufts.edu