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  • Best Essay & Creative Work in Medical Humanities

    Annual Essay & Creative Work Competition Application
  • Annual Best Essay & Creative Work Competition

    Apply by Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm

    Prizes:

    • First place: $250
    • Second place: $100
    • Honorable mention: $50

     

    Eligibility:

    • Essay or creative work must be produced for an approved Medical Humanities course from summer 2025, fall 2025, or spring 2026. (see current and past courses)
    • Papers must be between 5-25 pages (minimum of 1,250 words and maximum of 6,250 words).
    • Creative works are eligible (and may be shorter than 5 pages)
    • Student does not have to be a declared minor in the MDHM program.
    • Winners will be announced at the start of May 2026 and recognized during a Medical Humanities commencement reception.
    • For creative or digital projects, please include a 300-word statement for reviewers that addresses the following questions: How did this project incorporate research into its design and construction? What ideas does this project communicate, and how does it seek to communicate them?

     

    Upload instructions:

    • Complete the form below - make sure to answer all questions.
    • For creative and digital projects upload a 300-word statement in a PDF format in the indicated box
    • Submit your essay in a PDF format in the indicated box
    • For digital projects (websites, videos, etc.), include a URL/link in the indicated box. And include the statement describe above. 

     

    Final check before submitting:

    • Ensure your name and contact information appear on the form.
    • Confirm that all required documents (form, statement, and submission) are included.
    • Verify that links to digital projects are accessible.

     

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