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.