Linda Brodsky MD Essay Award

Name: Linda Brodsky MD Essay Award

Award Amount:

• Varies annually based on available funding.

Overview:
The Linda Brodsky MD Essay Award honors the late Dr. Linda Brodsky, a renowned pediatric otolaryngologist and women’s health advocate. This award encourages medical students to reflect on experiences or issues related to women in medicine, healthcare disparities, or leadership challenges. Essays should provide personal insights or propose solutions to challenges faced by women in the medical field.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a current AMWA medical student member.
• Open to all medical students enrolled in an accredited medical school.
• Essays must be original, unpublished works.

Application Requirements:

• Submit an essay of up to 1,000 words on a topic related to women in medicine.
• Include a cover page with the essay title, author’s name, contact information, and medical school affiliation.
• Essays should be double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, with 1-inch margins.
• Submit the essay electronically in PDF format by the specified deadline.

Application Timeline:

• Application Opens: Typically in the fall.
• Submission Deadline: Early winter (specific dates vary annually).
• Award Notification: Winners are notified in the spring and recognized at the AMWA Annual Meeting.

Additional Information:

• Winning essays may be published in AMWA’s publications or on the official website.
• Recipients are encouraged to attend the AMWA Annual Meeting for award recognition.
• For detailed guidelines and application instructions, visit the official AMWA Awards page below.

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