AFOEM Essay Prize
Applications closed 31 October 2023.
The Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine (AFOEM) Essay Prize is awarded for excellence in occupational medicine; demonstrated either through the best essay written additional to curriculum requirements, or the best research project or assignment submitted in the assessment of courses in occupational or environmental health (either as a requirement or optionally).
Stella Le | 2023 recipient
Stella is a medical student from Monash University. She has a deep interest in public health, global health, and education. Throughout her time at university, Stella has been an active volunteer with organisations such as Ignite Global Health Group and Operation Smile Monash. In addition to local engagement, she has also had the opportunity to volunteer overseas in Cambodia and Vietnam, gaining insight into the diverse health systems and health determinants that exists globally. These experiences have shaped her commitment to contribute towards the more equitable and more sustainable future of healthcare.
Eligibility
Applicants must be either:
- a medical student deemed eligible by the Dean of their medical faculty, depending on year level and studied curriculum, or
- a medical intern or have graduated from your internship in the previous year (this allows you to present material from your final year).
Prize
The winner receives AUD$1000.
Apply
Read the terms and conditions before applying.
Your application must be submitted in a single PDF file to Foundation@racp.edu.au and include:
- a completed application form
- your essay of up to 2000 words (additional to curriculum requirements), research project or assignment (either additional to, or part of, the curriculum requirements) on any topic in the fields of occupational or environmental health
- a letter of support from your medical institution
You can submit formal published researcher papers provided they identify any contributions by additional authors or supervisors.
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Selection process
If there are no applications of sufficiently high standard, the AFOEM Education Committee will not award a prize.
For more information about this prize, contact the RACP Foundation.
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