Enter The Royal College of Pathologists’ Foundation Essay Prize – deadline 12 May
The Royal College of Pathologists' Hugh Platt Foundation Essay Prize offers Foundation doctors the chance to take an in-depth look at a particular aspect of pathology through a written piece. This year's essay question centres around innovation in pathology. The deadline for entries is 23:59 on 12 May. The winner will be awarded £250, will have their essay published on our website and in the College magazine, The Bulletin, and will be presented with a certificate at a Royal College of Pathologists event.
This competition offers the chance to explore how pathology makes a difference to patients, as well as a unique opportunity to boost your CV ahead of applying for your specialty training.
The essay question for this year’s prize is 'Pathologists often work at the cutting edge of medicine. Write about an important recent innovation in any field of pathology, and the impact it has had, or will have, on healthcare. Consider any barriers to use of your chosen innovation in frontline patient care, and possible solutions to these.'
Find out more about how to enter on our website. If you have any questions about the Essay Competitions, please contact [email protected]