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GFMER training course in research methodology, research protocol development and scientific writing 2025: End of course meeting
Raqibat Idris - GFMER Course Coordinator
2025-11-05
The eight-week online training course in research methodology, research protocol development and scientific writing, organised by the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research (GFMER) in collaboration with the Oxford Maternal and Perinatal Health Institute (OMPHI) and the WHO's Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, concluded successfully on 28 October 2025. The course had 73 participants from 31 countries and was mentored by 11 coaches from 10 countries, fostering a truly global learning community.
On 30 October 2025, an end-of-course meeting was organised on Zoom where participants, coaches, the GFMER team, and Prof. Jane Hirst (Imperial College London/University of Oxford, UK), one of the course coordinators, shared their reflections on the course. The session had a peak attendance of 35.
Here are some reflections shared by participants:
“I'm deeply grateful for the invaluable opportunity and support from GFMER to participate in this course. The shared expertise, diverse perspectives, and collective commitment to excellence have greatly enriched my learning experience. Thank you again.”
“I am truly grateful for the opportunity to take this course. The papers were engaging and thought-provoking, giving me valuable ideas and insights for my research… I’m leaving this course with renewed motivation and deeper knowledge, inspired by the diversity and depth of the materials.”
“I really enjoyed the GFMER course. This is the first course of its kind that I have attended. I loved that we not only had the presentations but also helpful video links! The mentorship and collaborative discussions were especially valuable and made the experience memorable.”
Training course in research methodology, research protocol development and scientific writing 2025