Writing Contests
The following award programs recognize medical student achievement.
2009 Francis A. Velay Humanism in Medicine Essay Contest
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is sponsoring a contest asking medical students to reflect, in 1000 words or less, on the following quote: "To most physicians, my illness is a routine incident in their rounds, while for me it's the crisis of my life. I would feel better if I had a doctor who at least perceived this incongruity." –Anatole Broyard.
First, second and third prize winters will be awarded $1000, $500, and $250 respectively and be published in the AAMC's "Academic Medicine".
Deadline: March
Contact: Essays must be mailed to the Gold Foundation office or sent as Word (2003) attachments to essaycontest@gold-foundation.org.
> 2009 Francis A. Velay Humanism in Medicine Essay Contest
7th Annual Michael E. DeBakey Medical Student Poetry Award
This annual contest sponsored by the Baylor College of Medicine is for any student currently enrolled in a U.S. medical school. Student may submit one original poem (not to exceed two pages) of any theme along with a copy of the student's ID card and a coverpage. First prize will receive $1,000, second place a cash prize of $500 and a third place recipient the prize of $250. Please see website for more entry information.
Deadline: December 31, 2009
Contact: Submissions should be sent to:
F. Charles Brunicardi, M.D., F.A.C.S.
DeBakey/Bard Professor and Chairman
Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery
DeBakey Medical Student Poetry Award
Baylor College of Medicine
1709 Dryden, Suite 1500
Houston, Texas 77030
> 7th Annual Michael E. DeBakey Medical Student Poetry Award
Alpha Omega Alpha Writing Contests
AΩA is offering two medical student contests:
- Helen H. Glaser Student Essay Awards: Submit an essay about nontechnical subjects related to medicine.
- Pharos Poetry Competition: Submit a poem on any subject related to medicine.
Deadline: January 31, 2010
Conley Ethics Essay Contest for Medical Students
Sponsored by "Virtual Mentor," the AMA's monthly online ethics journal, this year's essay topic is on the timely question of physicians' right to refuse to provide a service or information about that service on the basis of their conscience. Essays are to be 2,000 words. The winning essayist wins $5,000 and 3 runner-up prizes of $1,000.
Deadline: July 31, 2009
> Conley Ethics Essay Contest for Medical Students
CSIS Smart Global Health Scholarship Essay Contest
The Center for Strategic and International Studies' Smart Global Health team is in the process of writing its influential annual report, and is sounding an open call for ideas to consider and possibly include. Currently, the center is looking for essays from 5-800 words that answer the question: "What is the most important thing the U.S. can do to improve global health over the next 15 years?" The author of the top selected essay will win a scholarship of $1,000, and the runner up will win $500. The contest is open from now through November 20th.
Deadline: November 20th 2009
> CSIS Smart Global Health Scholarship Essay Contest
Osler Medal Essay Contest
Awarding the best unpublished essay on a medical history topic.
Deadline: January 15, 2010
> Osler Medal Essay Contest
The American College of Legal Medicine (ACLM) – Student Writing Competition
The ACLM is offering a prize of $1,000 for the following writing competitions:
- The Schwartz Award: An essay dealing with any aspect of Legal Medicine
- Hoffman Bioethics Student Writing Competition: An essay dealing with any aspect of Bioethics that is original and unpublished.
Deadline: January 11, 2010
> The American College of Legal Medicine (ACLM) – Student Writing Competition
The Legible Script Literary Contest
The Legible Script is an annual literary journal published by medical students of the University of South Florida College of Medicine. The mission is to showcase the creative works of medical students around the country. All published contestants will receive two copies of the journal by mail. The categories are: Artwork & Photography, Poetry, Prose, and Personal Statements. Cash prizes are awarded to winners in each category.
Deadline: March
> The Legible Script Literary Contest