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Asclepius Group is a home for medical students and junior doctors who want to feel confident with research. Use the AI-powered search bar to turn PubMed links, DOIs or topics into clear summaries, then dive into the “How to” sections to learn how to find projects, review papers and present your work. You can join the newsletter for new guides and example projects, and get involved in a growing community of students, F1s and F2s who are all trying to build their research portfolio.

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How to

New to research or not sure where to start? Head to the How to section for step-by-step guides on finding projects, reading and presenting papers, emailing consultants and generating research ideas. It’s designed for medical students and junior doctors who want practical, no-nonsense help building their research portfolio

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How to Find Research Papers

Learn where to search, which filters to use, and how to quickly spot high-quality, clinically relevant studies on any topic.

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How to Review Research Papers

Step-by-step guidance on reading a paper like a reviewer – from understanding methods and stats to judging bias, strengths and limitations.

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How to Generate Research Ideas

Turn everyday clinical questions into researchable projects, with simple frameworks to find gaps in the literature and shape them into clear proposals.

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