Medicine & Health | Essay Competition

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The Medical Council of NSW is holding an annual short essay prize for medical students currently studying in NSW. Entry is free, with the winning entry awarded a $1500 gift card and the runner-up a $500 gift card. Winning entries are also shared via the NSW Medical Council website, newsletters and online channels. 

Essay question: Research suggests many medical students and doctors in Australia do not have their own doctor. Explore the reasons behind this and the impact this might have on students /doctors and on patient care and safety. What strategies would help address this issue and why? 

Deadline for submission: 11.30pm, Sunday 5 November 2023

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