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CPSP Research Synopsis Analysis Checklist

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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL REVIEW

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan

ISSN: 1022-386X (PRINT)

ISSN: 1681-7168 (ONLINE)

Q: Does the journal also print “Instruction to Authors” guidelines?

A: Yes, in every issue of the journal each month.

Q: What is the limit on the number of authors for an original research article, a case report, and a review article?

A: There is no limit on the number of authors but JCPSP prefers to have not more than six authors from similar discipline/in a single centered study. Moreover, number of authors involved in the study and the number of authors mentioned in the IRB approval letter must be same in case of original research article.

Q: What are the word limits for Original Research Articles, Case reports, Review articles, Short Communication and Letters to the Editor. Would the editor refuse to entertain an article if it exceed the words limit allowed for a particular category of article. What does the word count include?

A: Following is the word limits for the above mentioned respective category of articles:

Original article; 2000-2500 words excluding the structured abstract of 250 words with 20-25 references, review article; 2500-3000 words excluding non-structured abstract of 150 words with 40 to 60 references, Case reports; 1200-1500 words excluding non-structured abstract of 100-150 words and 10 references, Short communication; up to 800-1000 words with non-structured abstract of 100 words with 6-8 references. All the category of manuscripts should provide a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 10 key words as per mesh (medical subject headings) under the abstracts.

The journal shall not entertain manuscripts far in excess of the word limit.

The word count includes all information from Introduction through Discussion/ Conclusion and does not include the abstract, figures, legends, or table notes.

Q: Does JCPSP published Dissertation/Thesis based articles? What is the requirement for research papers for publication in lieu of dissertation for first & second fellowship examinations?

A: An article, based on dissertation, approved by REU [Research Evaluation Unit] of CPSP, which was submitted as part of the requirement for a Fellowship examination of the CPSP, can be sent for publication provided the data is not more than three years old. copies of approval letters of dissertation obtained from REU and review board of the study centre must be submitted with the research paper. Approval on articles' topic from REU is required for two research articles submitted for publication in JCPSP from candidates opting to write and publish articles in lieu of dissertation for appearing in first Fellowship examination of CPSP. Approval on article's topic is not required for an article submitted for publication for second fellowship examination in lieu of dissertation. Dissertation based articles should be re-written in accordance with the journal's instructions to the author guidelines. Article shall undergo routine editorial processing including external peer-review based upon which final decision shall be made for publication. Such articles, if approved, shall be published under the disclosure by author that 'it is a dissertation based article'.

Q: How many figures and tables are allowed in a manuscript?

A: An original research articles should not have more than 5 figures and tables (total) one figure consisting of panels A and B, and four tables.

Q: Does the journal accept manuscript written in language other than English?

A: No, the journal would accept manuscripts written in English only

Q: Once authors' certification proforma is submitted to the journal, which is mandatory before the manuscript is processed, can authors change the authorship sequence/addition/deletion while the manuscript is under processing?

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Rules for submission of papers in lieu of a dissertation for FCPS in CPSP

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A trainee can submit two papers published in indexed journals, as first or second author, instead of a dissertation for FCPS in CPSP. See the list of accepted Journals in CPSP .

The trainee should submit the following documents on this link :

• Covering letter (Duly signed and stamped by supervisor & trainee)
• Non-duplication certificate (The study not being duplicated in the same institute certificate duly signed and stamped by supervisor)
• Receipt of article topics submission fee (Article topics fee paid challan/bank draft/pay order: Fee of 1000)

The trainee should proceed with the research work only after the approval of these topics.

In case of unavoidable delay, it should be submitted at least 6 months before the call of applications for the FCPS-II examination the trainee desires to take.

CPSP realizes that publication in international journals may take longer than in national journals. So if the article(s) has (have) been submitted to an international journal, a letter of acceptance will suffice.

Important: On the official Website of CPSP (Link) at Question No. 11, it is mentioned that the trainee must submit a separate synopsis for each paper. The format of these synopses will be similar to those submitted for the dissertation. But practically it is not done.

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Chicago/Turabian/SBL Style Guide (Notes-Bibliography)

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Margins, Fonts, and Indents - Turabian 9, A.1 General Format Requirements

Spacing - Turabian 9, A.1 General Format Requirements

Title Page Format - Turabian 9, A.2.1.2

Abstract - Turabian 9, A.2.1.4 Abstract

Block Quotations - Turabian 9, 25.2.2 Block Quotations

Page Number Placement - Turabian 9, A.1.4.2 Placement

Levels of Headings - Turabian 9, A.2.2.4 Sections and Subsections

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1" margins on all sides.

Exceptions (in instructions by professor)

• 1.5" left margin and .5" right margin - used for binding a document.
• 2" margin on one side - for instructor comments on a rough draft
• An easily readable typeface (Times New Romans or Arial)
• At least ten-point Arial or twelve-point Times New Roman
• Same font and size throughout paper, unless specified by instructor

1/2" indentation used at beginning of paragraph, use <Tab>

Double space. No extra line between paragraphs.

Exceptions are: block quotations, table titles and figure captions, and lists in appendixes

Single space, with one blank line between entries

Single space quotation

Follow any model provided by your department.

In general any title page should include the following. Place the title a third of the way down, centered. If the paper has a main title and subtitle, place main title on one line, followed by a colon, and put the subtitle on a new line. Several lines below the title place your name, along with any information requested by the instructor (often course title, department name and number, and the date).

• Abstracts that summarize the content of the thesis or disseration are often required
• First page of the Abstract should be page iii (i is Title page, II is the Copyright page)
• Leave two blank lines between title and first line of text
• Double-space the abstract
• Five or more lines create a block quotation
• Single-space a block quotation
• leave a blank line before and after quotation
• No quotation marks at either end of the block quotations, but keep any original quotation marks
• indent the entire block the same 1/2 inch as the first line of a paragraph
• If you cite the source in a footnote, place the note as a superscript at the end of the block quotation, after the punctuation

Page numbers are placed in one of four places. The important thing is to be consistent and follow your instructions.

• Centered in the footer
• Flush right in the footer
• Centered in the header
• Flush right in the header

In all cases, at least 1/2 inch from the edge of the page.

Levels of Headings - Levels of Headings - Turabian 9, A.2.2.4 Sections and Subsections

First Level: C entered, Boldface or Italics, Capitalize Each Word (Title Case)

Second Level: Centered, Regular Type, Capitalize Each Word (Title Case)

Third Level: Flush Left, Boldface or Italics, Capitalize Each Word (Title Case)

Fourth Level: Flush left, regular type, sentence-style capitalization

Fifth Level: run in at the beginning of paragraph (no blank line after), boldface or italics, sentence-style capitalization, terminal period [think of this as an intro sentence to the paragraph that just happens to be in boldface or italics].

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Training Guidelines

General information post graduate training and their requirements, registration of training.

It is mandatory for every FCPS-II candidate to get himself/herself registered with RTMC, CPSP, for his/her training programme for January & July sessions as per College notification # RTMC/CPSP/2008/640 dated 30 July 2008 and closely follow the structured training programme of your specialty available with the institute and training /supervisor (In case venue/supervisor is changed the same must also be re-registered).

The trainees must undergo the whole training (including rotations) under the supervision of CPSP approved supervisor in a CPSP recognized institution. The booklet containing details of CPSP approved supervisors and institutions can be obtained from the Accounts Office or from website www.cpsp.edu.pk

The RTMC Registration must be made IMMEDIATELY (maximum within one month) after joining the training, failing which, the date of commencement of training will be the date on which RTMC receives the Registration Form and if not within the stipulated period for the January/July session the training will be considered un-registered training.

No relaxation in the duration of training can be granted on account of training acquired prior to passing FCPS I / Unregistered training.

Please note that the speciality once chosen cannot be changed.

Each Candidate Must Obtain Prospectus and Follow Each Instruction / Guideline Strictly.

Please Note; That Requirements Of Training Are Constantly Under Review And It Is Your Responsibility To Be Aware Of The Current Regulations, Which Will Be Applicable To You, On The Date Of Registration.

Validity of FCPS -1 (PASS)

The validity of pass in FCPS part I for candidates is three years from the date of passing this examination plus the duration of fellowship training program that is

For 3 – year program the validity is 6 years

For 4 – year program the validity is 7 years

For 5 – year program the validity is 8 years

The candidates are required to appear in FCPS II examination at least once within the validity period, specified above, failing which the pass status of FCPS I will become null and void. If for any reason a candidate does not register with the RTMC within 3 years of passing FCPS I, his/her FCPS I pass status will become null and void because such a candidate will not be able to complete his/her training and appear in the FCPS II examination within the specified time.

NOTE : No relaxation of the above rule can be granted on any account.

Elective Rotations (Under Training)

It is mandatory for all candidates to intimate RTMC on the CPSP prescribed form (FORM “RT”) with joining report under the supervisor of rotation in the first week of starting this rotation.

Procedure For Registration With RTMC

You are required to fill in the enclosed proforma A , photocopy of supervisor certificate and despatch to the undersigned along with attested copies of necessary documents, as required (Details given in the Form). Only pay order / bank draft in favour of C.P.S.P. would be acceptable.

Mandatory Workshops For FCPS-II Trainees

All candidates intending to appear in FCPS-II examination from September 2000 onwards are required to participate in three (3) / four (4) mandatory workshops, conducted by the Department of Medical Education (DME), CPSP, at its headquarter in Karachi, and other regional centers e.g. Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and other centres.

If you are residing out of Karachi, please do not send Workshop Registration Form to CPSP Head Office, Karachi. Submit the same at the Regional Centre where you intend to attend your mandatory workshops along with the photocopy of Pay Order / Draft / Bank Challan of 1st installment and your NIC. Detailed registration procedure and terms and conditions are given in the Workshop Registration Form for your information. Please send only the photocopy of Pay Order / Draft / Bank Challan of payment made to CPSP.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All workshops have to be attended within 18 months of commencement of training. The Research Methodology worshop within 6 months of commencement of training and before writing of synopsis.

The logbook is intended for documenting all the activities performed by the trainee during the training period. Entries must commence from the start of the training program. Trainees are advised to strictly follow the instructions as noted in their log books / prospectus. The log books will be provided by Accounts Department and Regional Centres on payment of prescribed fee. The trainees may maintain a e-log book as launched by CPSP recently.

Writing Of Dissertation / Papers

All the FCPS-II trainees are required after approval of synopsis to be submitted within 6 months of commencement of training in the specialty/subspecialty to either write a Dissertation or submit two Research Papers published or accepted for publication in a research journal included in Index Medicus. Before undertaking the project for Dissertation / Research Papers, trainees are required to attend the mandatory workshop.

Fee Details

Candidates are allowed to pay total fee in one year as per below mentioned schedule or candidates can also pay total fee at the time of registration. The first installment is payable at the time of registration, second installment after 4 months of registration and third installment after the next 4 months. All workshops to be completed within first 18 months of training.

At the Time of Registration

Registration Fee - Rs. 3000/-

First Installment

Workshop on Research Methodology & Medical Writing (within first six months) - Rs. 8500/-

Second Installment

Workshop on Communication Skills - Rs.8500/-

Workshop on Introduction to Computer and Internet (Optional) - Rs.6000/-

NOTE : Computer exemption test in lieu of workshop (In case of failing the test, Computer and Internet workshop will become mandatory)

Third Installment

Workshop on Primary Surgical Skills (Candidates of Surgery & Allied and Obstetrics / Gynaecology only) - Rs. 8500/-

Synopsis submission fee (Fresh only) - Rs. 1000/-

Dissertation

Dissertation submission fee (Fresh) - Rs. 10000/-

Dissertation submission fee (Resubmission) - Rs.2000/-

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