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Created to lead you through the foundational aspects of research design, this 75-page booklet offers the essential support needed to start your research project effectively.
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PhD Accelerator Program
PhD Accelerator Program
a comprehensive curriculum designed for mid-level PhD students navigating the most challenging phase of their journey.
a comprehensive curriculum designed for mid-level PhD students navigating the most challenging phase of their journey.
This isn’t just another curriculum—it’s a complete system to help you:
🎯 Simplify Your Research Process: Break down your tasks into actionable steps and stay on track.
📊 Master Data Analysis: Confidently use tools like SPSS, R, NVivo, or Python to interpret your data.
✍️ Write Like a Pro: Overcome writer’s block and create clear, compelling dissertation chapters.
🤝 Stay Accountable and Motivated: Join a supportive community of like-minded PhD students.
Why I Created This Program?
Why I Created This Program?
Hi, I’m Rafiq 👋
As a medical doctor, data scientist, and PhD in Health AI, I’ve been where you are. I know how overwhelming it feels to balance academic demands with personal and professional commitments.
During my PhD journey, I developed systems to manage my time, simplify research, and write effectively. These systems helped me complete my dissertation, publish impactful research, and move forward with confidence—and now I’m sharing them with you.
This program is my way of helping you navigate the toughest part of your PhD journey with clarity, confidence, and ease.
Here’s What You’ll Get When You Join
Here’s What You’ll Get When You Join
✅ Comprehensive Course Modules:
From research design to data analysis to dissertation writing, we’ve got you covered.
🎓 Step-by-Step Methodology:
Learn how to choose the right research method, create effective data collection tools, and analyze your results.
✍️ Dissertation Writing Support:
Practical strategies to start and finish your dissertation chapters.
📚 Resource Library:
Templates, checklists, and tools to simplify your research process.
📈 Expert-Led Tutorials:
Hands-on guidance for SPSS, R, NVivo, Python, and more.
🤝 Community Access:
Connect with peers, share your journey, and stay accountable.
🗣️ Live Q&A Sessions:
Get personalized advice from me and address your unique challenges.
My Books
My Books
Upcoming Books
Upcoming Books
The PhD Journey Simplified: Successful Dissertation with PhD Planning Canvas
The PhD Journey Simplified: Successful Dissertation with PhD Planning Canvas
Struggling with the Complexities of a PhD Journey?
Pursuing a PhD is inherently complex and challenging, often characterized by a lack of structured guidance, efficient time management, and resource allocation. Many PhD students find themselves lost in the complexity and need help navigating the various phases of their journey effectively.
As someone who has successfully completed this journey, I understand these challenges firsthand.
This book introduces the innovative PhD Planning Canvas, a comprehensive framework designed to guide you through each critical phase with clarity and confidence.
Unlock the Secrets to a Successful PhD Journey
With the PhD Planning Canvas, you will discover:
Structured Framework - Define research questions, set objectives, plan methodologies, manage resources, and foster collaborations.
Detailed Roadmap - Break down your project into manageable phases with key milestones and deadlines.
Effective Time Management - Prioritize tasks, avoid procrastination, and maintain a balanced workflow.
Work-Life Balance - Master time management, reduce stress, and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Transform your PhD journey with clarity and confidence!
My Audiobooks
My Audiobooks
Thesis Guidance Services
Thesis Guidance Services
Topic Development and Research: Help students brainstorm, refine, and solidify their thesis topic.
Thesis Structure and Organization: Structuring the thesis, creating outlines, and ensuring a logical flow of arguments throughout.
Research and Methodology
Research and Methodology
Research Guidance: Teaching students how to find credible sources, develop strong research questions, and conduct effective research within their field.
Data Analysis Support: Assisting with data analysis techniques relevant to the student's research.
Writing and Editing
Writing and Editing
Writing Support: Feedback on writing style, clarity, and argumentation.
Editing and Proofreading: Polishing grammar, punctuation, and overall flow of the thesis.
My Publications
My Publications
1. M Rafiq, J Spaak, P Mazzocato, C Guttmann, C Savage. Predicting hospital readmission risk from Electronic Health Records data for patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions: a validation study (manuscript under progress for submission to journal)
2. M Rafiq, J Spaak, P Mazzocato, C Guttmann, C Savage. AI support for complex chronic conditions – an experience-based co-design study of physicians’ needs and preferences (manuscript resubmitted after minor revision at journal).
3. G Keel, M Rafiq, C Savage, et al. Time-driven activity-based costing for patients with multiple chronic conditions: a mixed method study to cost care in a multidisciplinary and integrated care delivery centre at a university-affiliated tertiary teaching hospital in Stockholm, Sweden. BMJ Open 2020;10:e032573. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032573.
4. M Rafiq, G Keel, P Mazzocato, J Spaak, C Guttman, P Lindgren, C Savage. Extreme Consumers of Health Care: Patterns of Care Utilization in Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions Admitted to a Novel Integrated Clinic. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2019 Dec 24;12:1075-1083. doi: 10.2147/JMDH.S214770
5. M Rafiq., G Keel, P Mazzocato, J Spaak, C Savage, C Guttmann. (2019) Deep Learning Architectures for Vector Representations of Patients and Exploring Predictors of 30-Day Hospital Readmissions in Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions. AIH 2018. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 11326. Springer, Cham
6. CJ Arora, M Rafiq, S Shumack, M Gupta. The efficacy and safety of tacrolimus as mono- and adjunctive therapy for vitiligo: A systematic review of randomised clinical trials. Australas J Dermatol. 2019 Jul 2. doi: 10.1111/ajd.13096.
7. CJ Arora, J Mitchell, M Rafiq, S Shumack. Clinical photography of skin lesions: Professional and legal considerations in primary care. Australian Journal of General Practice. 2019 Jul;48(7):492-494. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-12-18-4803.
8. M Rafiq, G Keel, P Mazzocato, J Spaak, C Savage, C Guttmann. Deep learning architectures for vector representations of patients and exploring predictors of 30-day hospital readmissions in patients with multiple chronic conditions. CEUR-WS proceedings, 2018. 2142.
9. M Rafiq, and S Boccia. Application of the GRADE approach in the development of guidelines and recommendations in Genomic Medicine. Gen Insights, Vol 11: 1-8, 2018.
10. J Jacob, P Mazzocato, M Rafiq, C Savage. Business Model Thinking in Health Care: A systematic literature review. Health Serv Manage Res. 2017 Nov;30(4):219-226.
11. G Keel, M Rafiq, C Savage, P Mazzocato. Time-driven activity-based costing in health care: A systematic review of the literature. Health Policy. 2017 Jul;121(7)
12. M Rafiq, C Ianuale, W Ricciardi, S Boccia. Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: A Systematic Review of European Guidelines, Recommendations, and Position Statements. Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers, October 2015, 19(10): 535-547.
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