The Ramazzini Prize is awarded annually for the best scientific paper related to Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) presented by an Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (AFOEM) trainee.

The primary purpose of the Ramazzini presentation is to assess trainees on their presentation and communication skills in the context of presenting research to a scientific audience.

All AFOEM trainees must present a paper for the Ramazzini Prize at least once during their Advanced Training to meet eligibility requirements for Fellowship.

The Prize is named after the late Bernardino Ramazzini, an Italian physician considered to be the founder of occupational and industrial medicine. In 1700, Ramazzini wrote the first important book on occupational diseases and industrial hygiene called ‘De Morbis Artificum Diatriba’ (Diseases of Workers). His studies of occupational diseases and his advocacy of workers’ protection measures encouraged the eventual passing of laws for factory safety and workers' compensation.

Prize

The successful prize recipient is awarded $1000 and a certificate.

The prize recipient may also be invited to present at the Kevin Sleigh Memorial Presentation at the ANZSOM Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), including travel and accommodation to attend the ASM if held in person.

Submissions

Read the terms and conditions and abstract guidelines before you submit.

Submissions close on 31 January, every year.

Email your abstract along with an application form (DOC) to OccEnvMed@racp.edu.au

The College's Conflicts of Interest Policy (PDF) and Privacy Policy apply.

Selection process

The abstract is reviewed by one or more Fellows of the AFOEM against the required standard and guidelines.

Authors of abstracts that meet the criteria will be invited to present at a Faculty event.

Presentations are to be a maximum of 12 minutes, followed by 3 minutes for questions.

A Judging Panel will adjudicate presenters on their:

• general presentation skills
• ability to communicate OEM ideas and principles to peers
• ability to answer questions related to OEM in a public forum of peers

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Occupational and Environmental Medicine Advanced Training Program handbook
Past prize recipients
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