Essay Competition 2026
We invite Doctors and Medical students to write an essay related to Widening Participation (WP) in Medicine.
Deadline for submission: 19th April 2026
Essay themes:
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Systematic barriers in medical education
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WP initiatives and their effectiveness
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Financial or socioeconomic challenges
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Career progression and postgraduate training
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Impact of WP on patient care and the profession
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Policy or structural reform proposals
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Personal narrative linked to systemic challenges
Benefits of taking part:
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Winners will receive a certificate of achievement
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Winning essay will be published on our website
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Possibility for the winner to present at our national events
Essays will be judged anonymously by our academic team involving researchers and trustees.
There will be a winner for each stage of training (Medical student, Foundation Doctor, Speciality training etc.)

