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Medicine Essay Prizes (7 Competitions For Year 12 and 13’s)

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Having a medical essay prize on your CV looks absolutely fantastic when it comes time for you to apply to medical school.

In such an overcrowded marketplace, anything that sets you apart from the crowd in a positive manner is sure to drastically increase your chances of getting an offer.

Although when I was applying to medical school I hadn’t managed to win an essay competition (despite my best efforts!) hopefully you’ll have more luck than me!

To save you some research time, I’ve compiled a list of 7 medicine essay competitions that you can enter this year.

Competitions that if you win will skyrocket your chances of application success.

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The Libra Essay Prize

The Libra essay prize is an annual essay prize for all students in years 12 and 13 looking to prepare for university.

Libra Education themselves describe it as:

“An excellent way for 6th-form students to demonstrate that they have the makings of a scholar, the Libra Essay Prize offers a chance to prepare for the academic rigour required by university assignments and provides a great accomplishment to discuss on a personal statement or at an interview.”

Students are free to choose any subject from a list of categories (one of which being science) and then have to write an essay with a title containing a chosen word.

The small pool of words you can choose from change each year but are all generally quite abstract so you can connect and use them in creative ways.

The essay has to be between 1,500 – 2,000 words, with Harvard style referencing which isn’t included in the word count.

Libra accept entries from all over the world, but the essays must be written in English.

First prize wins £50, second prize £30, and third £20, all paid out in book vouchers. There’s also Commended and Highly Commended entries for each category.

Minds Underground Essay Competition

Minds Underground is an online learning platform, designed to support and enhance the learning and problem-solving of determined young students.

Every year they run a medicine essay competition, primarily aimed at year 12’s (although they do say younger or older students are also welcome to apply).

To enter, you have a choice of three questions, to which you need to write a 1,000 – 1,500 word answer.

“Should all healthcare be free? Discuss.” “What goes wrong for cancers to develop?” “Tell us about a key development/invention that you think has been most influential to medicine.” – Past Minds Underground medicine essay questions

If you’re feeling ambitious, students are permitted to enter an essay for more than one subject- so you could have a crack at the psychology or science one too!

Helpfully, under each question Minds also give you a few pointers to get your creative juices flowing.

Newnham Essay Prizes

Newnham College of the University of Cambridge runs a medicine essay competition with a twist:

Only female students are allowed to enter.

Again, students have a choice of three differing questions.

For example, the questions in the 2021-22 competition were:

• How realistic is it to develop a small molecule therapy for Covid-19? Could such a therapy be rolled out in a timeframe that it could have an impact on the current pandemic?
• Sleep deprivation in clinical health settings. Does it matter?
• Looking to the future. Will stem cell therapies be outpaced by machine-brain interfaces for the treatment of retinal disease?

Newnham do give you a bit more of a range when it comes to the word count, accepting anything from 1,500 to 2,500 words.

There’s a generous £400 prize for first place, £200 for second and £100 for third.

Unfortunately for you as an individual though, prize money is split 50:50 between the essay prize winner and the funding of resources for their school…

John Locke Institute Essay Competition

“The John Locke Institute encourages young people to cultivate the characteristics that turn good students into great writers: independent thought, depth of knowledge, clear reasoning, critical analysis and persuasive style. “

The John Locke Institute arguably gives away the most generous prize out of any competition on this list.

You get a scholarship worth $2,000 towards the cost of attending any John Locke Institute program, as well as an invitation to their prize-giving ceremony in Oxford.

The essay questions for each subject are published in January, with the deadline for submission generally being in late June.

As well as the opportunity to secure the prize for medicine, the candidate who submits the best essay overall will be awarded an honorary John Locke Institute Junior Fellowship- which comes with a $10,000 scholarship to attend one or more of their courses!

American Society Of Human Genetics Essay Contest

Although this next essay competition comes from America, it’s open to students worldwide.

The American Society Of Human Genetics supports national DNA day through its annual DNA day essay contest: commemorating the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of the double helix of DNA in 1953.

The contest is open to students in grades 9-12 worldwide and asks students to “examine, question, and reflect on important concepts in genetics.”

With a limit of only 750 words, not including reference lists, this is a short but sweet chance to bag yourself a considerable cash prize for your efforts.

In addition to the personal prize money, the ASHG will also provide you with a $1,000 grant towards genetics research or teaching materials.

Although it is a worldwide contest, so undoubtedly will have plenty of entries, there are also 10 honorable mentions up for grabs (in addition to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place) that all come with a $100 prize too.

Immerse Education Essay Competition

Immerse Education run summer programs for over 20 different subjects in Oxford, Cambridge, London and Sydney.

The reason why students get so much value from these courses is because they’re immersed in centers of academic excellence whilst learning from experts in their chosen field.

The good news for you is that their essay competition gives you the chance to attend one of their summer school programs for free.

10 winners receive a 100% scholarship and runners up are awarded partial scholarships of up to 50% to study their chosen subject.

According to Immerse, around 7% of entrants receive scholarship funding to attend a program- which is pretty good odds if you ask me!

“There is no downside to entering the competition. If you win, it is awesome. If you don’t win, you gained an experience. Entering the competition and working as hard as I did for it was one of the most gratifying experiences.” – Pedro L (100% scholarship winner)

You can find the full list of essay questions, in addition to top tips for writing academic essays (as well as the terms and conditions for the competition), simply by signing up via Immerse’s website.

The RCSU Science Challenge

The Royal College of Science Union (RCSU) is a student union at Imperial College London and run an annual science challenge open to both home and international school students.

The focus of the challenge is communicating scientific concepts in a non-technical manner, so that people without a science background could still understand and enjoy the content.

The big twist with this essay competition is that you don’t actually have to enter an essay!

The idea is to produce a ‘short piece of science communication’ which can be an essay or can be a short video in answer to one of the four questions set by the judges.

Written entries must be less than 1,000 words, whilst video entries must be less than 3 minutes and 30 seconds long.

For this competition, it’s really all about short and snappy responses that will captivate the reader whilst answering the question in a precise but easy to understand manner.

We hope to inspire those who take part in the Science Challenge to explore, develop and use their scientific skills along with their passion for their corner of science to help others see what all the excitement is about.

Why You Should Enter Medicine Essay Competitions

I think it’s fair to say that competition to get into medical school in the UK is insanely high- and it’s only getting worse.

With such large numbers of incredibly qualified candidates, medical schools have to find some way of differentiating them.

One way to make it easy for a university to pick you is to stand out from the crowd by having a medical essay prize on your application.

An essay prize demonstrates your dedication to the subject, scientific knowledge and an ability to write expressively and persuasively- all ideal qualities when it comes to being a doctor.

You may surprise yourself.

Often, not as many people as you might think enter these competitions.

Simply by writing the essay, you’re also going to greatly increase your knowledge about that particular topic, which can still come in really handy at interview.

Even if you don’t win, just discussing the fact you entered still looks good in the eyes of an interviewer.

It shows that you’re willing to go above and beyond your school curriculum, to explore subjects you’re interested in and that you’re a highly motivated candidate.

How To Increase Your Chances Of Winning An Essay Prize

Although when I was applying to medical school I didn’t manage to win an essay prize, there are a couple of things I did that would have greatly increased my chances of doing so.

First and foremost, I think you’ve got to cast your net wide.

Don’t limit yourself to just one shot at the target: if you’ve got the time then I’d recommend trying to enter at least a couple of different competitions.

More entries will mean more chances for you to have your essay officially recognised.

Secondly, if you have the choice between entering a local or national competition, I’d always go with the local one.

Although a national prize would look slightly better on your CV, simply due to the number of entries, you’ll have a much higher chance of winning the more local competition.

By local I mean this could be a more regional charity, nearby hospital or university, or even your school.

Even better yet, you could always enter both!

Lastly, I think one of the best ways you can increase your odds of winning a prize is by entering a competition around a topic that you’re genuinely passionate about.

If you’ve no interest in genetics, then I wouldn’t enter the American Society Of Human Genetics’ contest!

Your interest in the subject will come through in your language, depth of knowledge and motivation to go above and beyond for your essay- all of which will put you in a much better position for winning.

Where You Can Find Further Essay Competitions

In addition to the essay prizes described above, there are tonnes of other opportunities available for you to distinguish yourself as a medicine applicant.

Loads of the Royal Colleges run an ever changing variety of prizes and competitions, usually to encourage interest in their specialty.

The opening dates and deadlines for these prizes are always changing so it’s worth keeping an eye out for the perfect essay question or new prize that’s just been announced.

Some of these organisations that run their own competitions include:

• The Royal Society of Medicine
• Royal College of Emergency Medicine
• British Orthopaedic Association
• British Society for Haematology
• Royal College of Pathologists
• Royal College of Psychiatrists
• British Association of Dermatologists

But there are many more out there. If you have a particular interest in one specialty or area of science then I’d definitely recommend doing a bit of digging to see if there’s a society or organisation related to that field that runs their own competitions!

Final Thoughts

There really aren’t many downsides to entering one of these competitions.

You get a shot at winning, gain a talking point at interview and develop your scientific knowledge (not to mention technical writing skills).

Although you might feel that some of the smaller prizes aren’t worth your time and effort to write the essay, the real value comes from the boost one of these prizes would give your medicine application.

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Essay competitions, awards and prizes

If you have a flair for essay writing, then look out for competitions run by the Royal Colleges and many other professional medical associations, usually to encourage interest in their specialty. Closing dates for submission fall throughout the year so keep your eyes open!

Some organisations that run competitions include:

British Association of Dermatologists

• British Association of Forensic Medicine
• General Medical Council
• Medical Women’s Federation
• Pain Relief Foundation
• Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
• Royal College of Ophthalmologists
• Royal College of Pathologists
• Royal College of General Practitioners
• Royal College of Radiologists
• Royal Society of Medicine (for members only, costs £25 a year to join)
• Institute of Medical Ethics (for F1 & F2 UK doctors)

Project Funding

Some organisations and Trusts offer funding for research projects, vacation research work experience and intercalated degree year research. We’ve compiled a list of these, again it isn’t exhaustive so we do encourage further research.

Some of these applications may require a supporting statement from a member of academic staff. Check criteria carefully before applying.

The Biochemical Society

Grants are available for stipends of £200 per week for 6 – 8 weeks, and up to £1,600 in total, to support a summer placement in a lab for an undergraduate student. Applications must be made on behalf of and in association with a named student.

Website: www.biochemistry.org Email: [email protected]

The British Association of Dermatologists offer a range of awards between £250 and £3,000 towards fees and living expenses for an intercalated year project related to dermatology and skin biology. It also offers £500 undergraduate project grants.

Website: www.bad.org.uk Email: [email protected]

Association for the Study of Medical Education

The Association for the Study of Medical Education offers awards related to the development of excellent medical education. Applications are welcomed from anyone on the continuum of medical education (UG, PG or qualified and studying professional development) and will be assessed against their criteria. They also have a number of other essay prizes available and awards so it is worth researching their website.

Tel: 0131 225 9111 Website: www.asme.org.uk Email: [email protected]

The Genetics Society

The Genetics Society Summer Studentship scheme offers grants of up to £3,000 for undergraduate students interested in gaining research experience in any area of genetics by carrying out a research project over the long vacation ( more information ). They also have a range of competitions and awards that you can look into on their website.

Website: https://genetics.org.uk/grants/summer-studentships/  Email: [email protected]

The Institute of Medical Ethics

The Institute of Medical Ethics (IME) offers grants, student elective bursaries, and scholarships (covering the next academic year) for students wishing to do an intercalated degree in medical ethics or an allied subject.

Website: https://ime-uk.org/grants-and-competitions/ 

The Physiological Society

Vacation Studentships offer undergraduates the opportunity to undertake a research project on an area of physiology over their summer break. Working under an academic supervisor, they can get to experience day-to-day life in the laboratory first-hand. Funding of £150 a week, to cover living costs, is on offer for up to eight weeks.

Website: www.physoc.org Email: [email protected]

The Pathological Society

Funding for students wanting to intercalate a BSc in Pathology but who do not have LEA or other government support. Also offer awards to fund electives and vacation studies in pathology.

Website: www.pathsoc.org

The Paget’s Association

The Paget’s Association awards Student Research Bursaries of up to £6,000 to promising UK medical or science students (MRes, MSc, BSc or equivalent higher degree) to pursue research into any aspects of Paget’s Disease of Bone.

Tel: 0161 799 4646 Website

Other resources

The list above is not exhaustive so we do encourage further research.

A good place to start is RD Learning , a database of health-related research funding opportunities.

Please contact us if you notice any broken links, of any other funding opportunities or if any options are no longer running.

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National Essay Competition for FY Doctors

For this annual competition, FY 1 & 2 UK doctors are invited to submit an essay about an ethical issue raised by an experience they have had as a foundation year doctor. Up to five cash prizes of £300 each are awarded. Besides this, the Robert Hillman Essay Prize of an additional £250 is awarded to the best overall entry. All winners will receive 12 months complimentary IME membership.

We are accepting submissions – the closing date is 23.59, Sunday 4th February 2024.

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2023 winners

The Robert Hillman Prize, for the best overall entry in the Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors National Essay Prize 2023, has been awarded to:

Ali El-Rhalibi  for White lies matter: An examination of lying for good in clinical practice

The other Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors National Essay Prize winners 2023 are:

Sheema Chaudhry for Patient vs Team – Who Should Decide?

Josephine Do for The weight of a medical error

Naveen Goddard for Patient Safety Incidents in the National Health Service: The Boundaries of Corporate Versus Individual Culpability for Failing Institutions

Antonia Mentel for Better safe than sorry? The struggle of doing less

Victoria Yang for Defining a life worth living: Capacity and Best Interests in a patient with Personal Disorder

Congratulations to all our winners!

2022 winners

The Robert Hillman Prize, for the best overall entry in the Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors National Essay Prize 2022, has been awarded to:

Gauri Saxena for Slipping through the cracks: mental capacity in the context of coercion

The other Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors National Essay Prize winners 2022 are:

Jun Yu Chen  for Upholding professional values of honesty, integrity and accountability as a new doctor in the NHS

Charlotte Galvin for  ‘Let me find someone else who can help you with that’ – Conscientious Objection in Healthcare

Elias Jamieson for Assessing capacity in the detoxing patient  

Arham Sahu for A shock to the system: ECT in severe depression

Ryan Wolff for Is Age Really Just a Number? Admission to ICU in Times of Scarcity 

Congratulations to this year’s winners!

2021 winners

The Robert Hillman Prize, for the best overall entry in the Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors Essay Prize 2021 has this year been jointly awarded to:

Joe Berry  for  Capacity in the aftermath of trauma and Denise Tan  for Disclosing a near-miss ‘Never Event’: A retained surgical swab

The other Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors Essay Prize winners are:

Madeline Charles-Rudwick  for   The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth? The Use of Deception in the Care of Patients with Dementia

Alexander Miller  for  Prescribing; More than Meats the eye

Emma Pearson  for  Considering the Importance of Relatives in End of Life Decisions

Kaif Qayum  for  Are we playing God? Do we need to revise the abstinence mandate for alcoholic liver disease patients to be eligible for liver transplantation?

Akanksha Thumbe  for  Suicidal ideation and the capacity to self-discharge 

Joshua Winton  for  Confidentiality Issues from the Heart of the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 winners

Essay prizes awarded for 2020.

The Robert Hillman Prize winner for best overall entry in the Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors Essay Prize 2020 is:

Duranka Perera – Resisting data fabrication in neurosurgical academia

Natasha Grace – What a girl wants: the ethical implications of an elective amputation in a minor

Nicholas Heng – To resuscitate or not to resuscitate – that is the question

Anna Hutchins – Patients and placebos: an ethical, professional and legal analysis of the response to patients requesting antibiotics for viral upper respiratory infections

Tumbi Otudeko – Prison health – you have the right to remain healthy

2019 winners

Essay prizes awarded for 2019.

The Robert Hillman Prize 2019 for best overall entry in the Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors Essay Prize is:

Caitriona Cox – Unwise or misunderstood? The challenges of judging patient understanding

The other Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors Essay Prize 2019 winners are:

Natasha Grace – The other side of the glass: An ethical analysis from the patient’s perspective

Harry Heath – Dear Dr Google: The influence of search engines on consultations

Priya Khetarpal – The Doctor’s Narrative – Should it be shared?

Eunice Xing – With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Responsible Use of ‘Evidence’ Based Medicine

2018 winners

Essay prizes awarded for 2018.

The Robert Hillman Prize 2018 for best overall entry in The Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors Essay Prize is:

Kishen Patel – “I’m sorry there is nothing more we can do.” A closer look at the most final of statements

The other Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors Essay Prize 2018 winners are:

Anita Chithiramohan – Patient-centred care and the learning experience of the medical student. The ethics of pedagogy in a teaching hospital

Peter Johnstone – Decisions, decisions: Searching for the chimera of autonomy

Christine Bolton – Battery or Negligence: Calling it Oncall

Michael Houssemayne du Boulay – The buck stops with you

Congratulations to all our winners.

2017 winners

Essay prizes awarded for 2017.

Robert Hillman Prize 2017 for best overall entry in the Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors Essay Prize

Joshua Parker – Junior Doctors & Moral Exploitation

The Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctor Essay Prize 2017 

Alistair Wardrope – Of amputation & autonomy

Jennifer Hall – A tortured mind: Self harm in psychiatric care

Matthew Stone – Cardiac Arrest: Is there any role for placebo resuscitation?

James van Oppen – Giving medical treatment against a patient’s wishes

2016 winners

Essay prizes awarded for 2016.

Robert Hillman Essay Prize 2016 for best entry in the Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors Essay Prize

Joshua Parker – War and Peace: Conflicts of Conscience in the Junior Doctors’ Strike

The Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors Essay Prize 2016 

Yanrong Jiang – Sundowning and DoLS: Ethical Dilemmas in Managing an Acutely Delirious Patient as a Junior Doctor

Lucy Michael – Stumbling in the Dark

2015 winners

Essay prizes awarded for 2015.

Robert Hillman Essay Prize 2015 for best entry in the Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors Essay Prize

Bryony Coupe – The four principles or the four pillars? Reflecting on and learning from ethical issues as a junior doctor.

The Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors Essay Prize 2015 

Anngona Ghosh – Not to Add Insult to Injury: Honesty is the Best Policy

Julia Harrington – Capacity Assessment in the Emergency Department: 50 Shades of Grey?

James Morgan –  A Junior Doctor’s Duty To Inform

Laura Pugh –  What the Patient Needs When the Relative Wants

2014 winners

Essay prizes awarded for 2014.

Robert Hillman Essay Prize 2014 for best entry in the Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors Essay Prize

Frances Butcher – A Hard Sell: Admitting a patient to the ICU

The Institute of Medical Ethics Foundation Doctors Essay Prize 2014 

Johanna Andersson – An Exploration of compassion through narrative and reflection

Priyanka Chadha – Undocumented Migrants’ Access to Healthcare: Why Are We Still Having The Discussion?

Michael Newman – Confidentiality: A juxtaposition of medico-legal and ethical perspectives in a case of HIV

Hilary Thornton – Where hearts may break: the conflict of best interests

2013 winners

Essay prizes awarded for 2013.

The Robert Hillman Prize winner for best overall entry 2013 is:

Aime e Rowe – Reflective Practice

The other Essay Prize winners are:

Rebecca Sherlock – Withholding information from patients: A junior doctors experience

James McGowan –  The Liverpool Care Pathway in a 21st Century National Health Service: Old Ethics, New Challenges

Rammina Yassaie –  How much should we tell our patients and who are we to decide?

Sophie Newton –  A patient refusing lifesaving treatment

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Medical Student Essay Award

Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology.

The application period is closed.

This award seeks to stimulate interest in the field of neurology as an exciting and challenging profession by offering highly competitive awards for the best essay in neurology. Essays are judged based on the quality of the writing, clarity, and readability. It should be an engaging, original essay that is suitable for an audience of general neurologists. Please note: This award description has changed from previous years. Research manuscripts or personal statements will NOT be considered for review.

• Applications open: June 27, 2023
• Applications close: November 2, 2023

Essay Topics

Essay is defined as An original, lucid, written piece targeted to general neurologists. It must be well-written and concise for all readers in English. Grammar and spelling will be considered when reviewed. All essays should be focused within topics of neurology. The best essays would be worthy of publication. A maximum of 5 references may be used, no abstract required.

Suggested formats can include:

• Historical Discussion
• Reflections

Suggested topics can include:

• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
• Famous researcher or neurologist (living or deceased)
• Innovations in neurology
• Community service
• Global health
• Commentary on current or historical research

Presentation

Recipients are expected to give a poster presentation based on the selected essay at the 76th AAN Annual Meeting.

There are four recipients of this award each year. One recipient will receive the Medical Student Essay Grand Prize of $1,000 and three winners will receive $350.00 each.

Recipient will receive: 

• Certificate of recognition and $1,000 for Grand Prize or $350.00 prize 
• Complimentary registration for the 76th AAN Annual Meeting 
• One-year complimentary subscription to Neurology ® journal 
• Reimbursement for 76th Annual Meeting travel (coach airfare) and two nights housing*
• $100 per diem for expenses (up to two days) 
• Essay will be showcased on the AAN website

*Travel, housing and per diem benefits are dependent on the ability to execute an in-person portion of the Annual Meeting

Eligibility

• Must be enrolled and in good standing at a North American medical school
• Must not have submitted the same essay previously

Application Requirements 

Applicants must apply online and submit one complete set of the following materials: 

• Completed application form  
• Letter from faculty stating student is enrolled and in good standing in medical school
• Essay using the following guidelines:
• Must be typed, double-spaced using a standard font 
• Maximum length of 1,500 words
• Must be in one of the formats and contain the topics listed above
• There is no formatting style requirement (ex. MLA, Chicago)  

Judging Criteria

All project entries received by the deadline date will be judged by physician and scientist members of the American Academy of Neurology based on the following criteria: 

• Essay Quality of Writing: Demonstrate the following qualities: clarity and readability, narrative flow, grammar and spelling, cohesive theme, and proper use of writing format.
• Creativity: Creativity will be based on the originality of essay.
• Relevance to Neurology: Judges consider if the essay has relevance for neurologists and give voice to the trainee’s perspective.

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The BSANZ Medical Student Reflective Essay Competition

The balint society of australia and new zealand has announced the winners from the 2023 medical student reflective essay competition..

There were a record 89 entries this year, with a very high standard of writing covering a wide range of topics.  After several rounds of reviewing, the reviewers are pleased to announce the top 12 essays as listed in the table below.

Congratulations to Megan Torpey and Taneka Tezak who received The Lawrence Gilbert Memorial Prizes.  Runners up were Geetika Malhotra, Alisha Sethi, Dikshya Parajuli and Tuyen Pham.  Links to all these essays will be listed in due course.

Our thanks go to the local and international group of essay reviewers who did an amazing job this year.

Results and essays from previous competitions can also be accessed through the links listed below.

Essay requirements for the next competition in 2025 are listed as well, with a submission date expected to be in July 2025.  We look forward to hearing from you then.

Hamish Wilson (Dunedin, NZ) and Alexa Gilbert-Obrart (Sydney Australia) Conveners on behalf of the BSANZ

2025 Essay Requirements for Medical Student Writing Prize

Medical Student Writing Prize 2021 Results

There were 45 entries in 2021, with a very high standard of writing. Congratulations to Madison Booth and Stephanie Lee who received The Lawrence Gilbert Memorial Prizes.

We would like to congratulate all the students for their perceptive essays about their interactions with significant patients, as well as for their insights about the nature of clinical training and medical practice. Four essays from the 2021 competition were published in medical journals (Journal of Primary Health Care (NZ) and The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine (US)).

Many thanks to students and our reviewers who have made this essay competition such a success.

Alexa Gilbert-Obrart and Hamish Wilson On behalf of the BSANZ.

Winning essays from 2021

Too Momentous for Words , by Madison Booth (University of Queensland)

Beyond the Medical , by Stephanie Lee (Bond University)

An unexpected journey , by Thomas Swinburn (Auckland Medical School)

Homecoming , by Rebecca Gandhi (Auckland Medical School)

Further information about past winners of the Medical Student Reflective Essay Competition is available here.

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Essay competitions

The College’s two annual essay prizes offer undergraduates and Foundation doctors the chance to take an in-depth look at a particular aspect of pathology through a written piece. This year's essay questions centre around the impact of climate change on health, disease and pathology. 

Prize winners will be awarded £250, will have their essay published on our website and in the College magazine,  The Bulletin , and will be presented with a certificate at an RCPath event.

The Hugh Platt Foundation Essay Prize

The Hugh Platt Foundation Essay Prize is now open for 2024. Submit your entry by 23:59 on Wednesday 8 May 2024.

Foundation Doctors with an aspiration to specialise in pathology are encouraged to take part in the Hugh Platt Foundation Essay Prize. This competition offers the chance to explore how pathology makes a difference to patients, as well as a unique opportunity to boost your CV ahead of applying for your specialty training. 

The competition is posthumously named after Dr Hugh Platt, an RCPath Fellow who contributed a huge amount to the work of the College, and to the support of postgraduate medical training in pathology disciplines. 

Subject for 2024

The essay subject for this year is  ‘Today's greatest global challenges and health threats are the result of human activity affecting the natural environment. Discuss, with examples relevant to pathology specialties.'  

Further information about the competition

• The Hugh Platt Foundation Essay Prize will run annually and is open to Foundation doctors in their first two years of postgraduate medical training
• The Hugh Platt Foundation Essay Prize 2024 opens on 18 January 2024  and closes at 23.59 GMT on 8 May 2024
• The essay has to be no more than 1,000 words, excluding references and bibliography.
• A prize of £250 will be awarded to the winning entrant, as well as having their essay published on our website and in the College magazine, The Bulletin .
• Full details, including essay specifications and format, are in the Terms and Conditions document, which can be found below.

Hugh Platt Foundation Essay Prize 2024 Terms and Conditions

January 2024

How to enter

Submit your essay in either Microsoft Word (doc, docx) format or PDF format and email it to [email protected] and include subject line 'Foundation Essay Prize 2024'. Please download the front cover below and use it to submit your essay; keep all other pages of your essay anonymous (free of any personal information). The front page will be removed before essays go to the judging panel. Please note that we are only accepting online submissions. Further information is in the Terms and Conditions document below.  

huFoundation Essay Prize documents

Hugh-platt-foundation-essay-prize-front-page-2024,   the paola domizio undergraduate essay prize.

If you are passionate about pathology or are an aspiring pathologist studying any related undergraduate course, the Paola Domizio Undergraduate Essay Prize is your opportunity to demonstrate your enthusiasm and explore a fascinating subject through writing. 

The competition is posthumously named after Professor Paola Domizio, an RCPath Fellow who contributed a huge amount to the work of the College, and to pathology education.

Question for 2024

The essay question for this year’s prize is ‘Climate change presents a fundamental threat to human wellbeing. Discuss how it impacts health, disease and pathology.’

• The Paola Domizio Essay Prize will run annually and is open to undergraduates studying medicine, biomedical science, veterinary medicine or dentistry.
• The Paola Domizio Essay Prize 2024 opens on  18 January  and closes at 23.59 GMT on 8 April 2024

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Congratulations to Dr Sally Ashton for winning the Hugh Platt Foundation Essay Prize 2023. The essay subject for this year was   'How do you think pathologists will shape healthcare over the next 75 years?'. Download and read Sally's winning essay above. 

How do you feel about winning this year’s Hugh Platt Foundation Essay Prize?  I’m delighted! It was a lovely surprise to receive the news.

Why did you enter this essay competition?  During my foundation year, I have begun to discover the breadth of pathology and the essay question offered an ideal opportunity to further explore this area.

What is the name of your Foundation training programme?  I’m currently at the end of my F1 year in Wales. My rotations were respiratory, geriatrics and general surgery. Throughout the year, I have also spent one day a week in histopathology as part of a LIFT programme (Longitudinal Integrated Foundation Training).

What do you hope to do in the future?  I’m really drawn to dermatology and also enjoy aspects of histopathology and infectious diseases.

What do you like about pathology?  It is such a wide-reaching, ever-evolving specialty that underpins so much of what we do in medicine and surgery. A lot of innovation arises from improving our understanding of pathology.

What would you say to students who are considering entering this competition?  You might be surprised when researching the essay question by some of the interesting concepts you encounter.

Paola Domizio Undergraduate Essay Prize 2023 winner - Sam Parsons

Congratulations to Sam Parsons for winning the Paola Domizio Undergraduate Essay Prize 2023. The essay question for this year’s prize was  ' When the NHS was introduced, it was said that it would care for people ‘from the cradle to the grave’. 75 years later, how does this apply to pathology?'. Download and read Sam's winning essay above. 

How do you feel about winning this year’s Paola Domizio Undergraduate Essay Prize? I am thrilled and honoured to have won this year’s Paola Domizio Undergraduate Essay Prize. It’s a wonderful feeling to have my work recognised, and I am grateful to the judges for selecting my essay.

Why did you enter this essay competition? Entering this essay competition was a natural choice for me. This year’s topic provided a fascinating opportunity to explore my thoughts on pathology and expand my knowledge. As someone aspiring to pursue pathology, I saw this competition as a chance to showcase my passion for the subject.

What course and year are you currently studying and at which university? I recently graduated from Swansea University Medical School and I'm excited to begin a Cambridge Specialised Foundation Programme rotation, with a particular focus on research.

What do you hope to do in the future? In the future, my aspiration is toward continuous intellectual growth and exploration, with an inclination towards furthering my knowledge within the field of pathology. I am enthusiastic about contributing to the advancement of medical and scientific understanding.

What do you like about pathology? Pathology, to me, represents the epitome of scientific inquiry in medicine. Its etymological roots are the study of disease, and that aspect captivated me from the beginning. The pursuit of understanding and unravelling the underlying causes of disease is not simply fundamental to clinical medicine but is inherently fascinating.

What would you say to students who are considering entering this competition? To all the students contemplating entering this competition, I would say that while medical school can be demanding, don’t let the challenges deter you from pursuing your passions. If you have a genuine interest in pathology, or any subject, seize the opportunity to try and showcase your dedication and talent. Putting in that extra effort can be immensely rewarding.

2022 essay prize winners

Paola domizio undergraduate essay prize 2022 winner: anamay shetty, paola domizio undergraduate essay prize 2022 winner - anamay shetty.

Congratulations to Anamay Shetty for winning the Paola Domizio Undergraduate Essay Prize 2022. The essay question for this year’s prize was   'Which one scientific discovery or pathologist has had the most significant impact on medicine/pathology in the last 60 years?' . Download and read Anamay's winning essay above. 

Anamay is a final year medical student at the University of Cambridge, who will be going on to do his foundation training in Aylesbury and Oxford.

How do you feel about winning this year’s Paola Domizio Undergraduate Essay Prize? 

I am very glad that the judges enjoyed my submission as much as I enjoyed writing it!

Why did you enter this essay competition?

I heard about this competition from my medical school, and I enjoy writing about medicine, so I thought it was a good fit. The prize money would also go a (small) way to offset the costs from frequent trips home to see my family and London to see my friends!

What course and year are you currently studying and at which university? 

I am a final year medical student at the University of Cambridge, going on to foundation training in Aylesbury and Oxford.

What do you hope to do in the future? 

I don’t know what I want to do yet – I have heard pathology is a good speciality choice.

What do you like about pathology?  

I like pathology because pathology is modern medicine. Prior to pathology developing as a field in the late 19th century, we had made some progress in understanding the body (anatomy, the beginnings of physiology and infectious disease transmission, some bioactive compounds) but we were stuck without a correct theory of how these integrated together. The development of a theoretical base (germ theory, genetic basis of cancer) and the tools (microscopy, IHC, PCR) from pathology meant we could rationally investigate disease and develop treatments which we associate with medicine today.

What would you say to students who are considering entering this competition? 

You should apply for this competition! It is hard to find time to think about medicine broadly in medical school, so it is a great opportunity to write essays like this.

Hugh Platt Foundation Essay Prize 2022 winner - Saumya Singh

Congratulations to Dr Saumya Singh for winning the Hugh Platt Foundation Essay Prize 2022. The essay subject for this year was 'How has pathology changed in the last 60 years?'. Download and read Saumya's winning essay above. 

Saumya is a Foundation Doctor at the Essex, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire Foundation School.

How do you feel about winning this year’s Hugh Platt Foundation Essay Prize?

I am delighted to have won this year’s Foundation prize. I found this year’s question challenging but highly enjoyable. It was not easy trying to summarise sixty years of amazing advancement in pathology into 1000 words! I am pleased my entry was chosen by the judges.

I am at the stage of my career where I am exploring what to do after my Foundation training is complete. I enjoyed learning pathology at medical school and so I entered the competition to explore more about pathology as a field of work. This year’s question was broad and intrigued me.

What do you hope to do in the future?

I am keeping an open mind about my future career. I hope to complete Internal Medical Training as a first step and have been exploring Infectious Disease & Medical Microbiology by doing a taster week in the specialty.

What do you like about pathology?

I always enjoyed pathology at medical school. Pathology reveals the amazing intricacies of the body and its interactions with the outside world. I find the science fascinating and appreciate how an understanding of pathology aids clinical decision making and communication with patients about what is happening to them and why.

What would you say to students who are considering entering this competition?

I would encourage fellow Foundation Doctors to go for it and enter this competition! There is nothing to lose by entering. I learned a lot about pathology by participating and it was a fun challenge to work on.

2021 essay prize winners

Hugh platt foundation essay prize 2021 winner: maeve mclaughlin, hugh platt foundation essay prize 2021 winner - maeve mclaughlin.

Congratulations to Maeve McLaughlin for winning the Hugh Platt Foundation Essay Prize 2021. Download and read Maeve's winning essay above.  Maeve is currently in her second year of training at the Severn Foundation School. 

I am delighted, I really enjoyed learning about the subject and found it extremely relevant in the current climate.

The title grabbed me - the world is talking about testing strategies to manage COVID-19 and I wanted an opportunity to educate myself further on the current testing methods, and the future ones we are working towards.

I am hoping to specialise in Intensive Care. I worked there as my first foundation job and enjoyed it a lot. Understanding the underlying pathology helped me come to terms with the complex conditions the patients presented with. I was also redeployed there during the first wave of the pandemic. 

I always enjoyed pathology at medical school, I felt it was the bridge to making sense of disease processes. I feel a good understanding of pathology translates into better clinical practice and improves communication with patients. 

Go for it! It is a great way to learn more about a topic that you are interested in. 

Paola Domizio Undergraduate Essay Prize 2020 winner: Rebecca Sarsam

Paola domizio undergraduate essay prize 2021 winner - rebecca sarsam.

Congratulations to Rebecca Sarsam for winning the Paola Domizio Undergraduate Essay Prize 2021. Download and read Rebecca's winning essay above. 

Rebecca is studying medicine at King’s College London and currently undertaking an intercalated MSc in Immunology of Infectious Diseases at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She will be returning to the fourth year of her medical degree in August.

Pretty great! It was a bit of a surprise, but a very pleasant one.

The question was a very interesting one, given the events of the last two years, and the competition was a good way to practice essay-writing skills and explore areas of pathology that were only touched upon in my medical course, such as the roles of virologists and immunologists.

I'm not totally sure yet. I've really enjoyed studying Immunology during my intercalation so Clinical Immunology sounds like a good specialty, but I also find Haematology very interesting, and there are still many specialties that I haven't had much exposure to yet.

What do you like about pathology? 

I like how the links are made between a disease process and the symptoms suffered by patients, and how understanding the aetiology of a disease can lead to discovery of  effective treatments.

Go for it! It's an excellent opportunity to delve deeper into an area of pathology that interests you and also to hone your writing skills.

2020 essay prize winners

Hugh platt foundation essay prize 2020 winner: chuer zhang, hugh platt foundation essay prize 2020 - winning essay by chuer zhang.

November 2020

Congratulations to Chuer Zhang for winning the Hugh Platt Foundation Essay Prize 2020. Download and read Chuer's winning essay above. 

Chuer is a FY2 trainee at   Northern Ireland Foundation School and is looking to make an application for histopathology training.

Very ecstatic! I’m so honoured that the panel liked my essay, and to have the chance to have my experience read by more people.

I came across this competition when I was exploring applying to pathology. The title “Tiny test, huge impact” immediately caught my attention. As detailed in my essay, I have had a lot of personal experience of how a pathology result can change a patient’s course of treatment and ultimately affect their lives and their wider social circle.

The variety it offers – it forms the basis of such a wide range of other specialties. Also, it allows further exploration and understanding of the mechanism of health and disease which I find fascinating.

Definitely give it a go! It makes you reflect on your experience more, and appreciate the role pathology plays in the course of a patient’s treatment despite often being in the background.

Paola Domizio Undergraduate Essay Prize 2020 winner: Harry Adams

Paola domizio undergraduate essay prize 2020 - winning essay by harry adams.

September 2020

Congratulations to Harry Adams for winning the Paola Domizio Undergraduate Essay Prize 2020. Download and read Harry's winning essay above. 

Harry is a final year medicine undergraduate at Newcastle University. We found out what motivated him to enter this year's competition. 

How do you feel about winning this year’s Paola Domizio Undergraduate Essay Prize?   

I am absolutely thrilled! It has come as a real surprise to me and I am so excited by it. 

Why did you enter this essay competition?  

Due to the lockdown imposed in response to COVID-19, I was unable to complete my immunology research project, which was the final part of my MRes intercalation. Entering this essay competition allowed me to continue developing my writing and research skills, in a topic that interested me.  

What do you like about pathology?  

I like the idea of how through understanding fundamental disease processes, a pathologist pieces together clinical and laboratory findings to arrive at a diagnosis, ultimately helping to understand the presentations of different patients and guide treatment.

What do you hope to do in the future?  

I am still undecided! I loved learning more about immunology over the last year and am torn between the academic and clinical approaches to medicine. 

What would you say to students who are considering entering this competition?  

Give it a go! It is a great opportunity to practice essay writing skills and appreciate topics not usually taught at university.  

2019 essay prize winners

Hugh platt foundation essay prize 2019 winner: keir edwards, hugh platt foundation essay prize 2019 - winning essay by keir edwards.

October 2019

Congratulations to Keir Edwards for winning the Hugh Platt Foundation Essay Prize 2019. Download and read Keir's winning essay above. 

Keir is currently in his second year of Foundation training at Poole NHS Foundation Trust and is hoping to enter speciality training in histopathology. We found out what motivated him to submit his essay. 

Why did you decide to enter the competition? 

During my FY2 jobs in haematology and microbiology I became interested in how we can better explain pathology results to patients. I wanted to explore this further in the essay.

The huge variety it offers; being at the intersection of science and clinical medicine; the people - many things!

Paola Domizio Undergraduate Essay Prize 2019 Winner: Toal O'Connor

Paola domizio undergraduate essay prize 2019 - winning essay by toal o'connor.

Congratulations to Toal O'Connor for winning the Paola Domizio Undergraduate Essay Prize 2019. Download and read Toal's winning essay. 

Toal is a third year medical student training at Queen's University in Belfast.

It was suggested by the module co-ordinator of my student selected component [SSC] that I consider applying for the competition. Dr Kathleen Mulholland at Altnagelvin Hospital gave us a great introduction to pathology in the clinical setting. The topic also seemed very relevant. I'm a graduate entrant to medicine, previously qualifying as a pharmacist, and genomics will also have a big impact on how that profession works.

That's a difficult one! I'm definitely considering a career as a pathologist at the moment, but medicine's so vast that I'm just taking it one step at a time.

What do you like about pathology?  I find pathology very interesting as it's the foundation of understanding all disease processes in medicine. I also quite enjoy the interdisciplinary aspect of the role of a pathologist and the opportunity to specialise further within the field.

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Wakley Prize Essay 2020: medicine and plain truths in a pandemic year

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“Sorrow and Truth, sit you on either side of me, whilst I am relieved of this deadly burden…Lend me art, without any counterfeit shadowing, to paint and delineate to the life the whole story of this mortal and pestiferous battle.” 1 When London-based Renaissance author Thomas Dekker came to write his account of the 1603 plague outbreak, he renounced the “silver-tongued muses”, feeling that only plain words and plain truth could do justice to the moment. Four centuries on, the COVID-19 pandemic demands a similar response. It has been a year like no other; COVID-19 has left few parts of medicine, and life, unchanged. How have these pandemic times affected your clinical work, research, or studies? Perhaps the pandemic has shown you the importance of enduring clinical truths or the need to challenge injustices? We would like you to tell us what has been most important to you in this pandemic year by entering The Lancet's annual Wakley Prize Essay competition.

This pandemic has highlighted the fault lines in our societies. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected low-income and marginalised communities. Entrenched health inequities have been exposed, including the health impacts of structural racism. There has been an increase in domestic violence towards women during lockdown, and the needs of some populations, including older people, individuals with disabilities, and people with mental health problems, have not been adequately addressed in the COVID-19 response. This pandemic has cast a disturbing light on injustices and inequities, both globally and locally.

Meanwhile, on the front lines of the COVID-19 response, health-care personnel at all career stages have responded to unprecedented demands and cared for patients in difficult, exhausting, agonising, and sometimes unsafe conditions. Yet, despite the circumstances, each patient is always what matters most. As physician Rachel Clarke wrote: “here in the hospital, the pandemic is a matter of flesh and blood. It unfolds one human being at a time.” 2

So what has mattered most to you in this pandemic year? Perhaps it has been the need to continue to provide routine medical care and services despite the demands of the pandemic. Perhaps the solidarity, support, grace, and humour of your colleagues are what has helped get you through. Perhaps it is an encounter with a particular patient that has been transformative. Has a moment of connection, understanding, compassion, or humour been important? Or do you feel now is the time to challenge long-standing injustices and inequities that have been laid bare by this pandemic? For each of you, what matters most in this pandemic year will be different. Tell us your truth by writing an essay of 1600–2000 words for the Wakley Prize Essay 2020.

The discursive, intimate, and versatile form of the essay brings together emotions and ideas, illuminating truths and raising questions. Named for The Lancet 's founding editor, Thomas Wakley, the Wakley Prize is awarded to the best essay on any clinical topic of importance to health. Essays should be original and provocative, challenging us to think about medicine in fresh, unexpected ways. The competition is open to anyone who works in a health-related field—you could be a student or in training, established in your specialty, or coming to the end of many years of service or research.

Wakley Prize Essay submissions should not have been previously published elsewhere in print or online and must be original. Only one submission per author is allowed and essays should not contain any information that might identify individual patients. Submit your essay through The Lancet's online submission system with Wakley Prize selected as the article type. The deadline is Oct 12, 2020. Entries will be anonymised and judged by Lancet editors. The winner of the Wakley Prize Essay 2020 will receive £2000, and the essay will be published in the final issue of the year. Enlighten, inspire, and entertain us by entering the competition and sharing your plain truths about this pandemic year.

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Congratulations to all our Biomedical Sciences students and Medicine students who have been awarded prizes during the 2022-2023 academic year.

John Potter Essay Prize

The prize, to the approximate value of £300, is offered annually and is open to clinical students working in Oxford for the Second Examination for the degree of Bachelor of Medicine.

The prize will be awarded for an essay on a clinical neurosurgical, neurological or neuropathological topic. The primary purpose of the prize will be the promotion of sound use of English and clarity of expression in medical writing. 

Joint winners:

• Gabrielle Cognacq, Graduate Entry, Year 3 (St Peter's College)
• Lena Zhu, Graduate Entry, Year 3 (Green Templeton College)

There were a record 13 entries for the prize in 2022/23.  The prize amount is £300 so the joint winners will get £150 each.

General Clinical Studies Prize

• Lottie Cansdal (St Hilda’s College)

Ledingham Prize in Medicine

Prize awarded for outstanding performance in Medicine in the General Clinical Studies Examination in Medicine and Surgery by the Examiners appointed for the Second BM examination:

• Afrose Dor (Wadham College)

Mortensen Prize in Surgery

Prize awarded for outstanding performance in Surgery in the General Clinical Studies Examination in Medicine and Surgery by the Examiners appointed for the Second BM examination:

• James Alden (Green Templeton College)

George Pickering Prize

Prize awarded for excellent performance in the Second BM examination:

• Scarlett Harris (Magdalen College)

John Freind Prize in Medical History

• Alexandra Knighton (Balliol College)

Sidney Truelove Prize in Gastroenterology

Prize, awarded annually to Clinical Medicine students, for an essay on a topic relating to diseases of the gastrointestinal tract:

• Srishti Rentala Venkata (Keble College)

JL Witts prize in Haematology or Gastroenterology

Prize, awarded annually to Clinical Medicine students, for an essay on a topic relating to diseases either of the blood or of the gastrointestinal tract:

• Beatrice Lander (Worcester College)

Renwick Vickers Prize in Dermatology

• Isabella Busa (Brasenose College)

MEAKINS McCLARAN MEDAL 2023

Prize awarded for the outstanding overall performance of a student admitted to the medicine course leading to the degrees of BM BCh (Oxon):

Sir Roger Bannister Neurology Prize 2022

Prize awarded annually for performance in the Year 5 Medical Student Neurology attachment:

• Desson Au-Yeung, Jesus College

Palliative Medicine Prize 2022-2023

The annual Palliative Medicine Prize is open to all Oxford clinical medical students who are invited to submit an essay on a current topic in Palliative Medicine.  Entrants are expected to demonstrate both a good grasp of the relevant philosophical, ethical and legal frameworks as well as using their experiences in practice as a lens through which to consider the clinical implications for individual patients and families.

• Malaika Ivey, St Anne’s College
• Iris-Mae Morse, Green Templeton College

Andrew Markus Essay Prize in Medical Ethics 2023

An annual student essay prize in Medical Ethics has been established in memory of Andrew Markus. Essays are invited from all medical students that contain an analysis of an ethical issue arising in medical practice, broadly conceived.

• Winner – Antoni Krupa, Corpus Christi College
• Second place – Ariff Castronovo, Pembroke College
• Runners up: Tolu Atilola (Worcester College), Tom Hatfield (Lincoln College), Rebecca Howitt (The Queen’s College), Tara Slade (St Peter’s College) and Morganne Wilbourne (St Peter’s College)

R.B. Duthie Prize 2022/23

This prize fund was established to mark the retirement of Professor R.B. Duthie as Nuffield Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. A prize of £300 will be awarded annually to the best research, audit or quality improvement project undertaken by any clinical medical student in the field of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Trauma or Emergency Medicine.     

• Jesse Kimani, Green Templeton College

Peter Tizard Prize in Paediatrics 2022/23

The prize is awarded annually. The 3 to 5 students with the combined highest scores in the paediatric components of the end of year 5/GE year 3 exam (both MCQ and OSCE) will be invited to give a presentation to two examiners. The most outstanding student will receive the prize.

• Iwan Raza, Worcester College
• Isabella Busa (Brasenose College) and Rebecca Howitt (The Queen’s College) were awarded proxime accesserunt. 

Moher Prize in Primary Care 2022-23

The Moher Prize is the annual year 5 / GE year 3 student prize in Primary Care worth £300. The prize is awarded based upon a submission focusing on a topical Primary Care issue. There were a record 12 entries for the prize in 2022/23.

• Ryan Danvers (Oriel College) - Ryan’s project focused on creating a more equitable pathway for adult ADHD diagnosis in primary care, inspired by prolonged waiting times in the current NHS system.

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Yi-Huan Tang wins 2023 Rosalind Franklin Essay Prize

• Aston Medical School students in their second year compete for the prestigious prize in essay writing competition
• The prize was launched in 2020 in honour of the renowned chemist Rosalind Franklin
• This year’s title was The Impact of ChatGPT on Medical Education and Patient Care: Advantages, Limitations, and Ethical Implications .

Yi-Huan Tang, a second-year student at Aston Medical School, has won the prestigious 2023 Rosalind Franklin Essay Prize.

The annual essay writing competition, open to students in their second year at Aston Medical School, was launched in 2020 in memory of the pioneering chemist and x-ray crystallographer Rosalind Franklin, by her nephew Dr Daniel Franklin. Rosalind’s work was central to the understanding of the molecular structures of DNA, RNA, viruses, coal and graphite. Daniel is an Aston University alumnus, having received his PhD from the university in 1981, and an honorary degree in 2013. He has been executive editor of The Economist since 2003.

This year’s title, The Impact of ChatGPT on Medical Education and Patient Care: Advantages, Limitations, and Ethical Implications , was chosen by medical school faculty.

“It was an inspired choice: highly relevant and topical, with many aspects to explore, both regarding the personal experience of studying medicine today and for the implications for health care in the future. It clearly stimulated the students: the standard of the essays was really impressive,” said Daniel, who sits on the judging panel with faculty staff.

Yi-Huan discussed how ChatGPT can be helpful to medical students, educators, doctors, and other healthcare professionals, and its potential to improve efficiency. He highlighted limitations, including ChatGPT’s tendency to ‘hallucinate’ – effectively invent answers or generate falsehoods – and concerns around confidentiality and consent. 

“I have reflected on my experience with ChatGPT and supported my points with existing research and real-life examples. I believe these helped strengthen my arguments. I also proposed regulations which could help maximise the benefit of using ChatGPT in the medical field.

“I feel grateful and honoured to be awarded the first prize in the competition. I would like to thank Dr Franklin and the judging panel for making this competition possible. I thoroughly enjoyed thinking about the topic and reflecting on my experience with ChatGPT.”

The runner-up was Saifullah Hashim. His essay highlighted pros of ChatGPT such as its potential to improve IT systems, communications, error detection, patient safety and student education, cons such as inaccurate information, biases, unclear accountability and the potential patient safety hazards. He believes that ChatGPT has the potential to fix many core issues in healthcare organisations like the NHS if challenges can be addressed. 

Daniel commented:

“Both the winning essays were exceptionally thoughtful and deeply researched, as well as being clearly presented and well written. They were admirably rounded offerings, and sophisticated explorations of the topic.

“The prize offers an extra dimension to Aston medical students, a chance to stretch themselves and reflect on a pertinent topic. For everyone who takes part, I hope this is a refreshing opportunity. For the winners it is an achievement they can take pride in now and into the future.”

The winning essay receives a prize of £750 and the runner-up is awarded £250.

Founded in 1895 and a university since 1966, Aston University is a long established university led by its three main beneficiary groups – students, business and the professions, and the West Midlands region and wider society. Located in Birmingham at the heart of a vibrant city, the campus houses all the University’s academic, social and accommodation facilities for our students. Professor Aleks Subic is the Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive.

In 2022 Aston University was ranked in the top 25 of the Guardian University Guide, based on measures including entry standards, student satisfaction, research quality and graduate prospects. The Aston Business School MBA programme was ranked in the top 100 in the world in the Economist MBA 2021 ranking.

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Paul Kalanithi Writing Award

Paul kalanithi was a physician writer and neurosurgery resident at stanford university. in the final years of his training, he was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer. his memoir,  when breath becomes air , beautifully chronicles his reflections on living with illness and the meaning of legacy. the paul kalanithi writing award was created in his memory. , open for submissions: november 8, 2023.

This short documentary by Stanford videographer Mark Hanlon captures Paul Kalanithi’s shifting perception of time while living with terminal cancer.

Lucy Kalanithi often visits the gravesite of her husband, Paul Kalanithi, with the couple’s daughter, Cady, to picnic and leave flowers. (Photo by Timothy Archibald)

Prize Winners

2023 prize winners.

First place essay:  A Good Death |  Heather Alva, MD

First place short story:  Home Videos | Tatyana Singh

First place poety:  Bulbs |  Lana Corrales 

First place poetry (tie):  Lunch Break/Brave Face |  Aidan Theepura Kunju

2022 Prize Winners

First place:  Sick Girl Goes on a Date  | Alyson Lee

Second place: To Sit With   | Brian Zhao

Third place:   What That Poem was About   | Fiona Miller

Fourth place: I Wear You Like a Memory | Nicolas Seranio

Honorable Mention

  Junk Journal  | James Hyun Lee

2021 Prize Winners

First place:  Sliding Down  | Michael Rabow, MD

Second place:   Silver   | Hannah Joyner

Third place:   Of Seeds  | Rachael Peckham, PhD Honorable Mention

How to Deal with Charon  | Brian Smith, Medical Student

2020 Prize Winners

1st Place: My Father's Brain is on the Kitchen Counter by Laura Pritchett

2nd Place: The Last Shower by Leilani Graham

3rd Place: Code Yellow by Kushal Kadakia

Honorable Mentions

Spilling Stardust  by Richard Wu

*** : Meditations of a Medical Oncology Scribe  by Brian Smith

2019 Prize Winners

1st Place: RUNNING MCCOY'S  by Heather Cariou

2nd Place: Time Like Water  by Grace Li

3rd Place: Dark Rides  by Amy Haddad

The Ward is the World  by Laurie Kutchins

2018 Prize Winners

1st Place: Pulseless  by David James Bell

2nd Place: How Fishele Died  by Nathan Szajnberg

3rd Place: Broken  by Lucia Gagliese

Hair  by Joanne Howard

2017 Prize Winners

1st Place: Borderline Disability: A Life Diagnose by Eli Cahan

2nd Place: In Photographs by Dorothy Rice

3rd Place: Under the Bridge by Tyson West

Recommendation by Marissa McNamara

Two Notes by Cassie Myers

2016 Prize Winners

1st Place: Perestroika  by Petr Vitkovskiy

2nd Place: Parlor Talk  by Catherine Wong

3rd place:  Mercy  by Erik Norbie

Submissions Open: November 8, 2023 - January 10, 2024

Medicine & the Muse is pleased to announce an open call for unpublished short stories, essays or poetry addressing patients and providers facing chronic or life limiting illness.

New this year!  Entries will be evaluated within their own genre: poetry, fiction and non-fiction. 

Contest Guidelines Short Stories/Essays/Fiction/Non-fiction: Less than 2500 words Poetry: Less than 50 lines

Dual submissions permitted, if they are in different genres. No more than two submissions. Simultaneous submissions permitted, but please withdraw your piece if it gets published elsewhere. Collections of poems are permitted, but please adhere to the line limit. The submission fee is $35 per entry. There is no charge for students, residents and fellows.

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Submit here (students, residents, fellows).

Submission Deadline January 10, 2024 Winners announced March 29, 2024 (updated)

Judges have Included  Drs. Lucy Kalanithi and Daniel Mason, Stanford physician writers, Dr. Jay Baruch, Brown University Alpert School of Medicine physician writer, Dr. Irène Mathieu, Assistant Director, Program in Health Humanities,  University of Virginia, Grace Li, MD candidate and author, and Executive Director of Stanford Medical Humanities & Arts program, Jacqueline Genovese

Award Total of 3 winners, one from each genre will be awarded a cash prize of $300. 

Honorarium made possible by the generosity of a Stanford Palliative Care benefactor.

Winners will be published in Anastomosis , Stanford University School of Medicine’s humanities and literary journal. 

Open to all. Please share widely. 

The Student Voice Prize 2023

Svp23 is now closed for entries, the winner will be announced on rare disease day 2024.

A huge thank you to all the students and patient groups who participated in this year’s competition. The winners and runners-up will be announced on our website and social media on the 29th of February 2024.

What is The Student Voice Prize?

The Student Voice Prize is an annual, international essay competition that raises the profile of rare diseases within the medical field, particularly with medical students, nurses and scientists who may have never come across rare diseases in their training.

Beacon and   Medics4RareDiseases   host the competition together and the winner gets published in The   Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases!

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The competition is, for entries.

Why rare diseases?

Rare diseases affect approximately  350 million people worldwide   and still, they’re some of the most difficult conditions to diagnose.

Despite the large number of people affected around the world, little time is dedicated to rare diseases in medical school. The Student Voice Prize challenges the doctors, nurses and scientists of tomorrow to think about rare diseases today. After all, with a lifetime risk of   1 in 17   in the UK, it’s   not rare to come across them !

You can find out more about rare diseases here .

How does it work?

Each year The Student Voice Prize team poses three questions centred around rare diseases and the patient experience to medical students, nurses and anyone who will be working in healthcare in the future .

These questions encourage the students to consider not only the scientific and medical side of rare diseases but also the impact on patients and families, including their mental as well as physical health , all with the aim of encouraging a more holistic view of healthcare and rare diseases.

What makes this competition unique?

The patient pairing scheme.

**Please note, the patient pairing scheme is now closed for patients and students, but you can still enter the competition without it!**

The Patient pairing scheme is exclusive to The Student Voice Prize.

To give students a real insight into the patient experience, we give entrants the opportunity to be paired with a rare disease patient group so they can understand the challenges of living with a rare condition.

This not only informs their essay but also gives them the knowledge to effectively treat and support rare disease patients and families during their careers.

It’s great for patient groups too as they have the opportunity to share their rare condition and experience with the medical professionals of the future!

• The competition winner will be published in the world-renowned Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases! 
• Runners-up essays will be featured in blog format on BioMed Central’s ‘On Biology’ and ‘On Medicine’ blogs
• Cash prizes 
• The chance to attend and speak at scientific conferences!
• We even have a dedicated shortlist for non-native English-speaking students who enter! 

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School Competitions And Prizes For Aspiring Medics

Learn about all of the competitions and prizes you can enter at school to boost your Medicine application.

If you’re an aspiring medic at school, you can boost your Medicine application by entering competitions and prizes. Regardless of whether you win or not, you’ll be able to include the experience in your Personal Statement and talk about it at Med School interviews . Here are some Medicine competitions you can enter to be proactive and make your application stand out.

Imperial College London – Science in Medicine School Teams Prize

Imperial College London has three team competitions to choose from:

• The British Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Prize – Submissions should focus on a topic with interactions between the cardiovascular system and the nervous system.
• The Lung Prize – Submissions can focus on any aspect of the prevention or treatment of respiratory disease.
• The Scleroderma and Raynaud’s UK Prize – Submissions should focus on promoting the health and wellbeing of individuals with Scleroderma and/or Raynaud’s.

For each competition, the challenge is to design an ePoster. A team can have up to six members (they recommend assembling a team with varied interests) and schools can enter one team per prize.

The top ten shortlisted teams in each contest will be invited to present their ePosters at an online finals event. In each stream, first, second and third prizes of £3,000, £2,000 and £1,000 will be awarded to schools in order to support science-related activities.

Deadline – midnight on 30th June 2023.

University of Cambridge – Robinson College Essay Prize

The Robinson College Essay Prize is open to Year 12 students in the UK, providing an opportunity to develop and showcase independent study and writing skills. It also allows students to experience the type of work that they might be expected to do at Cambridge.

Entrants submit an essay (no more than 2,000 words) answering a question from various options. Last year, one of the possible titles was ‘Can science tell us how we should live?’. Up to three entries can be submitted per school, so you should discuss your application with your school before entering.

Five prizes are awarded, with each winner receiving book tokens to the value of £50. Winners will also be invited to Robinson College for a prize-giving ceremony.

The 2023 prize will open with more info in June.

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Medic Mentor – National Essay Competition

Medic Mentor’s National Essay Competition requires students to write an essay (up to 1,500 words) from the perspective of a medical professional.

There are essay titles available for Medicine, Dentistry , Veterinary Medicine and Allied Health .

For 2023, the essay questions are:

• Medicine – Should the patient be viewed as part of the multidisciplinary team?
• Dentistry – How can the holistic approach minimise periodontal disease in patients?
• Veterinary – What is the importance of a holistic approach when caring for livestock?
• Allied Heath – How can the multidisciplinary team optimise the care of the older person in hospital?

Deadline – midday on 1st May 2023.

Minds Underground Medicine Essay Competition

Minds Underground Medicine Essay Competition is aimed at students in Year 12, but younger students are also welcome to enter, and there are various essay title options to choose from. For the 2023 competition, one of the possible titles was ‘Should all healthcare be free? Discuss.’

The competition is designed to give students an opportunity to engage in research, hone their writing and argumentative skills, and prepare for university interviews. Minds Underground also runs essay competitions for other science subjects like Psychology and STEM.

The submission deadline is typically around March/April. Get more info here.

The Libra Essay Prize

The Libra Essay Prize is for students in Years 12 and 13 who are looking to prepare for university. Inspired by the admissions process at All Souls College, Oxford, entrants write an essay (1,500-2,000 words) responding to a single-word title.

For the 2023 prize, the single-word options were: Control, Collaboration, Exchange, Freedom, Claim.

Entrants are encouraged to use imagination in their essays to build interesting links between their chosen title and their school learning. There are prizes available of £50 for first place, £30 for second place and £20 for third place.

The deadline has varied from year-to-year: it was June in 2022 and April in 2023, so keep an eye on their website for more details.

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Medical Students: Essay Prize

Cgs medical student essay prize 2022-2023.

Entries are invited for the annual Clinical Genetics Society medical student essay prize.

Title: ‘ How can genomics successfully be integrated into mainstream patient care? ’

Length: Up to 2,000 words

Prize: £200

The winner will also gain free registration to the next Clinical Genetics Society Conference March 21 st 2023 in Oxford (or they may attend on line). Their essay will be published in the abstract book for the conference.

Entries should be sent to: [email protected]

Closing date: December 20 th 2022

Winner to be announced by: January 9 th 2022

Congratulations to the 2021- 2022 winners:

Holly Pratt, a 4th year medical student at the University of Leicester

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Jonathan Heng, a 1st year medical student at the University of Bristol

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Applications for the Wylie Undergraduate Essay Medal 2024 were welcomed on the topic  How does a 'well' workforce benefit patient safety?  Essays must be written by an undergraduate medical student at a university in Great Britain or Ireland. The overall winner will receive the Wylie Medal in memory of Dr W Derek Wylie, President of the Association 1980-82.

Applications were invited from medical students studying in Great Britain and Ireland (subject to confirmation of eligibility).

• All applicants should be the sole author of their essay.
• The word limit is 1,000 words (excluding references and headings).
• Some essays may be published online or in Anaesthesia News , depending on their suitability and at the discretion of the Association. All essay submissions will be subject to a plagiarism check and the results will be considered as part of the judging process.
• All submissions will be blinded to reviewers. Author names and contact information should not be included on the submitted essay.

Deadline for submission was 23:59 on Wednesday 7 February 2024.

Submitters will be informed of the outcome of their submission in early April 2024.

Miss Jade Miller and Miss Sarah-Louise Watson were jointly awarded the 2023 Wylie Undergraduate Essay Prize for their essays entitled  How can we address the gender gap in anaesthesia, as well as medicine in general? Both essays will be published in Anaesthesia News.

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Demystified: Essay competitions

Entering an essay competition may not be the first thing you think of whilst in medical school. You come home exhausted from lectures, or being used as a doorstop on placement and all you want to do is stare mindlessly at Netflix.

But essay competitions are surprisingly fun and easy - with the added reward of a possible cash prize and a bump on your CV. Medical students are open to a wide range of essay competitions and not only are they not as competitive as one might initially think, they also give you the opportunity to improve upon your writing, research and critical analysis skills. If you enjoy writing or are interested in a certain area of medicine, or perhaps just want to bulk up your CV a bit, you might want to enter an essay competition.

You can find a list of websites which hold annual essay competitions for UK medical students here . This is by no means a comprehensive list. Almost every medical society will offer essay competitions: Google is your friend.

How do I decide which competition to enter?

1. There are typically two types of essay competitions you can enter.

The first type require you to ‘ discuss ,’ ‘ explore ’ or ‘ argue ’ a statement. This requires you to first read through the literature to gain knowledge and understanding of the topic, and then to use your critical analysis skills to argue your point for or against the statement.

The second type of essay prize is more clinical in nature. These essays may ask you to write about your experiences in certain specialties or to offer a suggestion about how you think a certain specialty could be improved, or perhaps may change in the next decade. These essays tend to require more original and creative thought and some students may find these easier.

2. How much time you are willing to spend researching and writing your essay?

Most people make this judgement based on the value of the essay prize. For example, you might be willing to spend more time writing an essay for a competition that offers a prize of £1000 compared to one that offers £300. Remember, whichever prize you win, they will both look good on your CV.

The other main factor which will determine how much time you spend upon your essay will be the word count. This will give you a general idea of the amount of depth and research that will be expected from you. On the other hand, some people may struggle with smaller word counts as it can be difficult to condense your writing and still make it good.

How do I start planning my essay?

So, you’ve found an essay competition which you want to enter and are ready to go. Before you start, you should consider making a rough outline of what your essay will cover and how it will start and finish. This may be difficult if you are writing about a topic which you first need to research, in which case you may wish to go back to your framework and build upon it as your research expands. It is always best to start with a basic framework which you can then build upon.

As with any essay, it is best to start with a Introduction , Main Body and Conclusion .

Your introduction should contain a brief synopsis of what your essay is planning to cover, or perhaps a question which it aims to answer. A short , succinct and thought-provoking introduction is always best; this is how you grip your readers’ interest. Some people prefer to write their introduction once they have finished the rest of their essay. You can expand upon what your main body will contain once you do some reading. Your conclusion , as with your introduction, needs to be short and concise. It should condense the main points of your essay into a way that is easy for the reader to read and understand. You could end on a question or suggestion of where you think this topic should go next, or what you think the future holds.

Once you have this basic Introduction -> Main Body -> Conclusion framework, you may wish to jot down some ideas that instantly come into your head when you read the essay title . Essay titles as a whole tend to be stimulating and emotive; they ask for an argument or a point of view from the writer. Undoubtedly when you first read the essay title, hundreds of thoughts will race through your mind about what you could write about and how you feel about this topic. Write them all down on a blank piece of paper. This will help you later both when you start researching your essay and when you start writing it. An example of this framework with ideas pre-research can be found at the end.

Lastly, remember to read the essay title. If it asks you to discuss certain topics, then only discuss those. If it asks you to argue, use your skills or critical analysis to argue your point across. Do not go into unchartered territories and lose your foundation.

How do I research my essay?

Every person is different when it comes to writing essays. This brief outline is just a way to get you started if you are struggling or haven’t written an essay in a long time. Do what works best for you.

Many people write their essays using this approach:

Basic Framework & Ideas (click here for a detailed example.)

Edit/clarify direction of essay based on research

Condense research accordingly into set topics for Main Body

Write, argue and analyse

1. Research

Before you write an essay you need to know what you’re writing about. This is particularly relevant if you are offering an an opinion, argument or commentary. Your Essay Title will cover a specific topic. e.g. instead of the Management of Mood Disorders, it may specifically ask you about ECT. If it does open up a very general and wide-ranging topic, it is best to choose one specific area rather than try to cover everything: depth over breadth. This will also help to condense your research. It is easy to begin researching one thing and then end up in a completely different direction. It’s helpful to continually look back at your essay title throughout your research to keep you grounded.

Firstly, choose the area of interest which you will be researching. This may be given by the essay title (e.g. specifically around ECT) or one that you need to think of if the essay is particularly broad. Try to think of something that genuinely interests you; this will make your writing come across as more passionate and you will find it easier to research your essay and later write it.

Secondly, you want to get an idea of the recent debate around your area of interest. What do academics think about this? Have there been any recent controversies? Some people find it helpful to start by looking into systematic or literature reviews to get a general idea before diving deeper.

For most clinical and scientific essays, the databases listed below should help you find what you need. You should be able to gain access through an OpenAthens account provided by your medical school. If not, you can go to the librarian in one of your university libraries and ask about getting access to these databases.

Examples of Databases for Research

1. Cochrane Library (good for systematic reviews)

4. NHS Evidence

5. PsychINFO (good for Psychiatry/Psychology essays)

8. Web of Science

Once you’ve searched your topic in a couple of the databases, you will find numerous articles appear. One of the important skills that essay writing teaches you is how to sift through research to find what you need. You can do this by narrowing your search skills e.g. only for certain topics, or by sifting through abstracts and identifying the articles that are relevant from the ones which are not. At times you may come across a journal article which offers a new perspective or information which you wish to learn more about or are particularly interested in. In this case, references from that particular article can be very useful.

You’ve now found some articles related to your topic. You’ve read these articles and have found some themes emerging. You are beginning to get your own ideas about what your essay should be about and the direction it will take. Perhaps reading one of the articles has made you particularly passionate about a certain point of view. Start making a list of these themes and your thoughts around them. Also make sure you keep a note of the articles in a separate document; this will help with references later.

2. Edit/clarify direction of essay based on research

You’ve got some information together and hopefully are beginning to get an idea of what your essay will look like. Now, have a read through all the information you’ve gathered and you will begin to see the direction that your essay is taking. You can almost see your essay growing in front of your eyes. Hopefully you’ll feel a bit more confident now in writing your essay.

Remember that basic framework you created at the beginning? You might find it helpful to add into the Main Body what themes you intend to cover. For example, for the essay about ECT:

Main Body - What is ECT? Cover history & clinicians accounts based on books.

- Why is ECT so stigmatised? Talk about Media (give examples of One Flew over the Cuckoo Nest), lack of public knowledge - mention survey around public’s attitudes to ECT.

- Why do we still use ECT? Covers statistics, effectiveness compared to other treatment options.

- Past or Future? ECT as one of the best treatments in Psychiatry.

3. Start writing your essay.

Some people find it helpful to write for each theme separately using the research they have collated, and then bring all these themes together to flow nicely into an essay. This way you are breaking your essay down into manageable chunks.

Remember, don’t just copy and paste the information you have gathered from research articles. Not only is this plagiarism, it is also unlikely to get you that essay prize. Instead, think about the research you have read - what are some of the arguments against what you’re writing? Can you think of the flaws in your own arguments? Where has this research come from? Is it backed up with evidence or is it just someone’s opinion? What makes this person’s opinion more important than anyone else’s? This type of critical analysis is what makes a good essay.

To wrap this guide up: what makes a good essay?

Answers the question/title - does not go off tangent.

Wide range of research using literature/systematic reviews, original research and academic commentaries - clear understanding of the topic.

Offers an opinion or argument i.e. not just descriptive.

Critical analysis: Suggests how current research is flawed, problems with current ways of thinking etc.

Creative/Original thought: Offers a new perspective, not just based on research. Offers insight into what the future may look like, what needs to change.

For a list of essay competitions targeted towards medical students, click here .

For our example framework (and initial ideas) of an essay, click here .

Article by Dr Gunjan Sharma; prizewinner of: 1. Royal Society of Medicine Student & Trainee Prize, Psychiatry Section 2016-2017 2. Medical Student Prize of the Faculty of Spiritual Psychiatry of the Royal College of Psychiatrists 2016 3. Medical Student Essay Prize of the Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry of the Royal College of Psychiatrists 2016 4. Careif Suicide Prevention Essay Prize 2014

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Prizes for students

The RSM has numerous prizes and awards aimed at students. By submitting an application, you will have the chance to present at a meeting, add to your CV and open up more career opportunities.

Please note this page is updated regularly.

All submissions must be sent in by 11.59pm on the stated deadline date.

Generally prizes, awards or travel grants must be claimed before the end of the academic year in which they are gained (30 September).

For more information or help please contact [email protected]

Dermatology

Dermatology Section: Hugh Wallace Essay Prize

Submission deadline : Thursday 25 April 2024

Open to : Dermatology registrars

Prize : £250

General Practice with Primary Healthcare

John Fry prize

Deadline:   Thursday 1 August 2024

Open to:   Medical, nursing and allied healthcare students with an interest in general practice and primary care

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology Section: Travelling Fellowship Bursary

Submission deadline : Wednesday 1 May 2024 

Open to : British based ophthalmologists travelling abroad and foreign ophthalmologists travelling to the UK

Prize : Bursaries can be submitted up to the value of £1,000

Ophthalmology Section: Students and Trainees Prize

Submission deadline : Thursday 11 April 2024 

Open to : Medical students and doctors in training

Prize : Best Poster: £150, Best Paper: £150 and one year's membership to the Royal Society of Medicine.

BSHNI annual oral presentation

Submission deadline: Sunday 12 May 2024

Open to: All delegates. The presenting author should register for the meeting and  will receive a complimentary conference dinner invitation.

Paediatrics & Child Health Section: Overseas bursary

Deadline: Tuesday 28 May 2024

Open to:  RSM Paediatrics & Child Health Section members of all grades

Prize: C overs the registration fee plus a contribution of £500 towards travel and hotel costs

Students Section: Doubleday Prize

Submission Deadline: Friday 21 June 2024

Open to: Medical Students attending UK Medical Schools

Student section: Tomorrow's Doctors Conference Poster Prize 2024

Open to: Medical Students, entrants must register for the Tomorrow's Doctors Conference to be considered

Student section: Tomorrow's Doctors Conference Oral Presentations 2024

Venous Forum: Annual Meeting Prize

Submission deadline : Thursday 11 April 2024

Open to : Medical students and trainees

Prize : Oral: 1st: £250; 2nd: £200; 3rd: £150, Poster: £200

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BAUS Medical Student Essay Competition 2024

Essay Submissions for 2024 closed on 21st February 2024

Medical students were invited to submit a 1500-word essay for the competition.  The topic for 2024 was be:

"What is the role of Artificial Intelligence in Urology at present and what does the future hold?"

Word limit: 1500, excluding title, abstract (no more than 200 words) and references.  The word count includes words used in figures & figure captions, tables, appendices, footers and in-text citations.  It is important to read the Guidance Notes for full information on the format of the essay.  Essays may not be accepted if they do not meet the required format.

Students must be undergraduates enrolled at a medical school in either England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland on the closing date. Entries from students attending a medical school in overseas countries will not be eligible. The author of the essay judged to be the most outstanding in each medical school will receive a prize certificate and will be entered into the national competition.

The prize for the winner of the national competition is £750 with £500 for the runner-up.  The national winner and runner-up will be presented with their certificates at the BAUS Annual Scientific Meeting, and BAUS will give them guest registration for the conference.

Please click here  to submit your essay to the BAUS Office by 12 noon on 21 February 2024.

2023 Competition - National Winner & Runner-up

The 2023 Medical Student Essay competition was entitled:

“"What steps can be taken in urology to recover from the COVID pandemic? How do we address health inequalities exposed by the pandemic? How do we promote good urological health?"

... and was organised by Mr Ben Ayres, St George's Hospital, London.

Winner: Grace Olatunde  from Aston Medical School, Birmingham. Runner-up: Ken Mackay  from University of Aberdeen

2022 Competition - National & Regional Winners

The 2022 Medical Student Essay Competition was entitled:

“The healthcare sector generates about 8% of our greenhouse gases, with much coming from the operating theatre. What steps can urology as a specialty take to become more sustainable?"

National Winners

Winner: Amelia Crew from University of Leicester Medical School - view image of presentation at BAUS 2022 Runner-up: Chirag Rao from University College London Medical School - view image of presentation at BAUS 2022

Regional Winners

Click here for a full-screen list of regional winners for 2021 opening in a new browser window ( ** denotes a national winner or runner-up ).

2021 Competition - National & Regional Winners

The 2021 Medical Student Essay Competition was entitled: 

“How has COVID-19 changed undergraduate Urology teaching? What innovations have been most successful? Has anything been lost?"

National Winner:   Lucinda Motie from University College London Medical School Runner-up:   Emily Finbow from University of Sheffield Medical School Highly Commended:   Papakas Wijeyendram from University of Southampton Medical School & Lavesh Mirpuri from Leeds School of Medicine

Regional Winners

Click here for a full-screen list of regional winners for 2021 opening in a new browser window ( ** denotes a national winner/runner-up/highly commended ).

2020 Competition - National & Regional Winners

The 2020 Medical Student Essay Competition was entitled:

“How should urological undergraduate education be best delivered in an expanding and busy undergraduate curriculum?”

... and was organised by Mr Toby Page (Newcastle).

National Winner: Fortis Gaba from the University of Edinburgh Medical School  Runner-up: Natasha Alford from University of Bristol Medical School  Highly Commended: Akshay Narayan from University College London Medical School 

Click  here for a full-screen list of regional winners for 2020 opening in a new browser window ( ** denotes a national winner/runner-up/highly commended ).

2019 Competition - National & Regional Winners

The 2019 Medical Student Assay Competition was entitled ...

“ Is there a role for kidney cancer screening on the NHS? "

National Winner & Runner-up

The 2019 winner was  Kiran Saini  (Oxford University School of Medicine - click here for high-res image) and the runner-up  Shashwat Singh  (University of Edinburgh - click here for high-res image) with Mr Toby Page:

Click here for a full list of regional winners for 2019 in a new browser window ( ** denotes a national winner/runner-up ). Other regional award winners are pictured below:

Charlotte Woodward (Southampton)

Thomas Fisher (Barts & Royal London)

Lee Keng Siang (Bristol)

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Krishanth Ganesan  (Sheffield)

Usama Ali (Imperial College)

2018 Competition - National & Regional Winners

The 2018 Medical Student Essay Competition was entitled ...

“ How can UK urologists justify the expense of using the latest technology within a nationally funded health system? "

Sacha Moore , University of Southampton Medical School and  Mikolaj Kowal , University of Manchester School of Medicine (pictures to follow).

Click here to view a full list of regional winners for 2018 in a new browser window ( ** denotes a national winner)

2017 Competition - National & Regional Winners

The 2017 Medical Student Essay Competition was entitled ...

“ Urological technology - where will we be in 20 years? "

Images below show winners of the national essay competition,  Mostafa Beshr (below left -  Leicester University Medical School) and Rye Yern Yap  (below right - University of Sheffield Medical School) with Mr Toby Page (below centre):

Click here for a full-screen view (in a new browser window) of the full list of regional winners for 2017 ( ** denotes a national winner).

Images of the presentation of certificates to some of the regional winners of the competition are shown below:

Declan Murphy (Norwich)

Mark Hanson (Newcastle upon Tyne)

James Leask (Dundee)

Matthew O'Donnell (Queens' Belfast)

Pooja Shah (Imperial)

Darryl Bernstein (UCL)

2016 Competition - National & Regional Winners

The 2016 Medical Student Essay Competition was entitled ...

“ What role should simulation play in the selection and training of urologists? "

... and was organised by Mr Nick Rukin (Wolverhampton).

The winners of the national essay competition were Andrew Robinson , Keele University School of Medicine (click here for high-res image), and George Miller,  King's College London School of Medicine (image not currently available).

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Click here to view a full list (in a new browser wihndow) of regional winners for 2016 ( ** denotes a national winner) :

We have recorded the presentation of certificates to some of the regional winners of the competition in the image(s) below:

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Kiloran Metcalfe (Oxford)

Sacha Moore (Southampton)

Francis de Castro (Plymouth)

Adam Tollitt (London North)

2015 Competition - National & Regional Winners

The 2015 Medical Student Essay Competition was entitled ...

“ Social media in urological teaching & training: a new era or passing fad? "

... and was organised by Mr Ian Pearce (Manchester) and Mr Kieran O'Flynn (Salford).

The winners of the national essay competition were Tim Napier-Hemy , University of Liverpool Medical School (click here for high-res image), and Joel Ward , Oxford University Medical School (click here for high-res image).

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Certificates have also been presented to some of the regional winners of the competition - see the image(s) below:

Stuart Gallagher (Norwich)

Mitchell Burden (Sheffield)

Lucy Loughrey (Queen's Belfast)

2014 Competition - National Winners

The 2014 Medical Student Essay Competition was entitled...

“ This house believes that the UK government should implement a screening programme for prostate cancer "

The winners of the national essay competition were  Sarah Williams , St George's Medical School (click here for hi-res image), and  Katherine Turner , Bristol University Medical School (click here for high-res image) 

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2013 Competition - National Winners

The 2013 Medical Student Essay Competition was entitled ...

“ Investigation and management of haematuria "

The national winners of the essay competition were  Mueez Waqar , University of Liverpool Medical School and  Alex Luen Hua Loh , University of Edinburgh College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine. 

Both essays have been published in the British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology (now The Journal of Clinical Urology) and are available for download below:

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Download Alex Luen Hua Loh's essay

2012 Competition - National Winners

The 2012 Medical Student Essay Competition was entitled ...

“ Medical management of symptomatic benign prostatic enlargement "

The national winners of the essay competition were  Wazir Haja Sahabudeen , University of Bristol Medical School and  Harriett Latham-Cork , Peninsula College of Medicine. 

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The twenty-first century is the era when populations of cities will exceed rural communities for the first time in human history. The population growth of cities in many countries, including those in transition from planned to market economies, is putting considerable strain on ecological and natural resources. This paper examines four central issues: (a) the challenges and opportunities presented through working in jurisdictions where there are no official or established methods in place to guide regional, ecological and landscape planning and design; (b) the experience of the author’s practice—Gillespies LLP—in addressing these challenges using techniques and methods inspired by McHarg in Design with Nature in the Russian Federation in the first decade of the twenty-first century; (c) the augmentation of methods derived from Design with Nature in reference to innovations in technology since its publication and the contribution that the art of landscape painters can make to landscape analysis and interpretation; and (d) the application of this experience to the international competition and colloquium for the expansion of Moscow. The text concludes with a comment on how the application of this learning and methodological development to landscape and ecological planning and design was judged to be a central tenant of the winning design. Finally, a concluding section reflects on lessons learned and conclusions drawn.

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