Health Policy Forum - Essay Contest

Award Type: Essay competition on health policy and practice management

Award Amount: Prize winners may be offered $2,000 stipend to attend the AUA Summit Advocacy Conference in Washington DC (usually held each March). Prize amounts not specified but include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards.

Geographic Scope: Western Section AUA

Eligibility: All Western Section AUA Residents and Fellows are eligible.

Subject Matter: The essay must address a relevant aspect of Health Policy and/or practice management.

Judging Criteria: Essays are judged by originality, importance of material and editorial clarity.

Program: Prize winning essays will be assigned a place on the Annual Meeting Program. All other papers submitted in the competition will be considered for a place on the program. If the paper is not acceptable, the paper will be returned to the author.

Requirements: Must present paper at annual meeting to be a winner. If winner attends the AUA Summit, a one page written report about the experience and suggestions for others is required.

Application Process

1. Write one-page abstract for Abstract Book
2. Attach full essay to submission
3. Submit using online form
4. Essay should bear the title of the subject but NOT the name of the author
5. Present paper at annual meeting to qualify as winner
6. If attending AUA Summit, submit one-page report on experience

Requirements

• Must be resident or fellow in Western Section
• Essay must address health policy and/or practice management
• One-page abstract required
• Full essay submission required
• Must present at annual meeting to win
• Judged on originality, importance of material, and editorial clarity