From Class Assignment to Published Paper: Conducting Systematic Reviews for Public Health Students

Guest Lecture - Master of Public Health Universitas Udayana

The Master of Public Health (MPH) Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, organized an international Guest Lecture aimed at equipping postgraduate students with practical knowledge and strategies for transforming course assignments into publishable scientific papers.

As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening academic excellence and research capacity, the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, invited Dr. Luh Putu Lila Wulandari, MPH, Ph.D., a researcher from the Surveillance, Evaluation, and Research Program at the Kirby Institute, Australia, to share her expertise with postgraduate students and faculty members.

During the lecture, Dr. Wulandari presented practical guidance on conducting systematic reviews, including formulating research questions, designing search strategies, screening literature, synthesizing evidence, and preparing manuscripts for publication in reputable scientific journals.

The Guest Lecture aimed to provide postgraduate students and researchers with practical knowledge and strategic approaches to producing high-quality systematic reviews. Since systematic reviews have become an integral component of coursework within the MPH curriculum, students are encouraged to develop their academic assignments into scientific publications that contribute to public health research.

The second session featured an inspiring presentation from an MPH student who successfully transformed a course assignment into an article published in an internationally reputable journal. The experience demonstrated that classroom assignments can evolve into valuable scientific publications through careful preparation and mentoring.

The event continued with small-group discussions facilitated by MPH faculty members. Participants discussed the publication potential of their research projects while receiving constructive feedback and recommendations for improving manuscript quality and identifying appropriate journals.

"We sincerely appreciate Dr. Wulandari for sharing her expertise and valuable experience. Conducting systematic reviews is an essential competency for Master of Public Health students. We hope this Guest Lecture inspires students to transform classroom assignments into scientific publications that contribute meaningfully to public health research."

Dinar Saurmauli Lubis, SKM, MPH, Ph.D. Head of the Master of Public Health Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana

The event attracted approximately 40 participants consisting of students and faculty members who actively engaged in discussions and exchanged ideas with the invited speaker. Their enthusiasm reflected the growing interest in strengthening research quality and scientific publication within the academic community.

Through this Guest Lecture, the Master of Public Health Program reaffirms its commitment to fostering a strong research culture and encouraging students to produce high-quality scientific publications with national and international impact.

Note: This Guest Lecture is part of the Master of Public Health Program's ongoing commitment to strengthening research capacity, promoting scientific publication, and expanding international academic collaboration.