ARTICULUM Essay Prizein Musculoskeletal Medicine for Medical Students
The ARTICULUM Medical Student Prize, valued at
Ł500, will
be awarded for what is judged to be the best essay written
by a medical student that gives an account of a piece of work
that has given them a better understanding of an aspect of
the impact of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions
and how to improve musculoskeletal health.
This investigation may be a literature review, a structured review of case notes, or an audit
or case studies related to a clinical attachment. It should be a structured essay of up to
5000 words, with a maximum of 50 references.
This award aims to raise awareness in medical training of the burden of musculoskeletal
conditions, and the options for prevention and treatment.
The closing date for entries is Thursday, 30 June 2005.
The essays will be judged by an expert international panel of ARTICULUM members.
ARTICULUM is a Pfizer-sponsored scientific programme that aims to promote excellence
in information exchange, education, training, and disease management in arthritis and pain.
ARTICULUM reserves the right in exceptional circumstances to award more than one
prize or not to make an award depending on the standard of submissions.
Essays should be prepared in Microsoft Word format and submitted via e-mail to
articulum@ppsiuk.com.All essays must be accompanied by a completed application form,
which can be downloaded from
www.articulumessayprize.com.
The winning essay(s) will be displayed at
www.articulumessayprize.com from 15 August 2005.