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Thesis guides for MD, MS & DNB residents

Short, practical guides for every step of your postgraduate thesis, from picking a topic to submitting the synopsis.

• 8 November 2026How to Choose an MD/MS Thesis Topic: A Step-by-Step GuideA practical 7-step method for picking an MD, MS or DNB thesis topic that your guide will approve, your hospital can support and you can finish on time.
• 7 November 2026How to Write Thesis Aims and Objectives (with Examples)The difference between aim, primary objective and secondary objectives in an MD/MS thesis, the verbs to use, and worked examples you can adapt.
• 6 November 2026MD/MS Thesis Synopsis Format: Every Section ExplainedThe standard sections of a postgraduate thesis synopsis (protocol), what each one must contain, typical length, and the mistakes that get synopses returned.
• 5 November 2026Sample Size Calculation for MD/MS Thesis: Formulas and Worked ExamplesThe four sample size formulas most postgraduate theses need (prevalence, two means, two proportions, correlation), with worked examples and the values reviewers expect.