The Association for Academic Psychiatry (AAP) wants to see your entry for its 2024 Medical Student Essay Contest. The 2024 theme is "The Art of Communication in Psychiatry: Connecting with the Patient."
Complete and submit your essay by June 1. The winner will attend the 2024 AAP Annual Meeting in September in Washington, D.C. and present their essay, which will also be prominently displayed.
Benefits:
- Complimentary 2024 AAP Annual Meeting Registration
- Up to $1,000 reimbursement for meeting-related travel, hotel, and meal expenses
- Essay presented as a poster at Annual Meeting
Deadline for Submission: June 1, 2024
Submission Requirements:
The contest is open to any student who is both currently enrolled in an accredited medical school in the United States, Canada or around the world and will be enrolled at the time of the Annual Meeting September 11-14, 2024. The work must be an original unpublished essay of 1,000 words or less. Only one submission per student will be accepted.
The top essay may be considered for publication in the Academic Psychiatry Journal in "The Learners' Voice" section. Essay winner does not guarantee publication in the Academic Psychiatry Journal. Please review the publication criteria when writing your essay, including MANUSCRIPT TYPE & GUIDELINES #8 The Learners' Voice.
Students: Apply Online Here
Essays should be submitted electronically and request the following information:
- Student’s Name
- Name of Medical School where enrolled, year in school
- Mailing Address, Phone Number, Email Address
Selection Criteria:
- Judges will be blinded to the participant and affiliated medical school. Judging will be based on originality, uniqueness, flow of thought, and appropriateness to the theme.
For questions only, contact James Haliburton, MD, Medical Student Essay Subcommittee Chair. All essay submissions must be made through the Award portal.
If you have questions or comments concerning this email contact Association for Academic Psychiatry (AAP) at lhedrick@academicpsychiatry.org.
