Global Health Young Leaders Award 2013

Win a grant of up to £500 to put towards a medical elective or overseas project!

Write a 3,000-word essay on ‘Improving the health of individuals and nations.’ Please include an abstract (150-250 words) and an elective summary (no more than 100 words) outlining your proposed elective/project.

Submission Deadline: Thursday 28 February 2013

Notification Date: Wednesday 20 March 2013

Prize: First prize of £500 (award to be applied towards the designated elective/project) and; the top five essays will receive a free year’s RSM Student membership (or free renewal)

Open To: Students of all disciplines connected to healthcare and with an interest in global health

Selection: A maximum of five essays will be awarded prizes by a panel of global health experts and academics (each essay being read by at least 2 people). The award ceremony will take place at the RSM Global Health Conference dinner on Tuesday 26 March 2013.

The first prize winner will be required to write a 500-word report on their experience following the elective period and submit by 30 June 2014.

*All submissions must be sent via email to globalhealth@rsm.ac.uk

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Read the report from one of  last year’s winners here