Systematic Reviews for Scholarly Success: An interview with Malcolm Forbes

In this episode, guest Dr Malcolm Forbes tells the story of his scholarly project on neuroimaging in first episode psychosis (1, 2) and provides a how to guide on the systematic review process (3). With its origins in his former life as a general medical registrar, Malcolm’s project challenged conventional wisdom and shows trainees that their work can have global significance. Malcolm is joined by a full complement of Associate Trainee Editors in Michael Weightman and Bryan Bui, along with Trainee Editor Oliver Robertson and Deputy Editor Andrew Amos.    Forbes M, Stefler D, Velakoulis D, et al. The clinical utility of structural neuroimaging in first-episode psychosis: a systematic review. Aust N Z J Psychiatry 2019; 53(11):1093–1104. DOI: 10.1177/0004867419848035   Forbes M, Somasundaram A, et al. When should we image our patients? Appropriate use of imaging in inpatient psychiatry. Australas Psychiatry 202; 29(3):286-288. DOI: 10.1177/1039856220934313   Kisely S, Siskind D. Undertaking a systematic review and meta-analysis for a scholarly project: an updated practical guide Australas Psychiatry 2020; 28(1):106-111. DOI: 10.1177/1039856219875063   Music: https://freesound.org/people/ShadyDave/sounds/277375/ Logo: Sidonie Prentice