Health and Medicine: GSS 2024 Virtual Patient Case Study Competition
Updated: Apr 4
Welcome to the Virtual Patient Case Study Competition organized by GSS Health and Medicine Division! Whether you're a budding doctor, nurse, or pharmacologist, this competition is your chance to shine and have your potential recognized!
We invite high school and college students from around the world to participate in this exciting event that challenges your critical thinking, problem-solving, and medical knowledge. Put your skills to the test and have the chance to showcase your expertise in the field of health and medicine.
Competition Overview
The Virtual Case Study Competition is an opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts to engage in a hands-on medical scenario. You will be presented with a reality-based health or medical case study and will be tasked with analyzing the information, developing a solution, and presenting your findings in a concise written brief (max 500 words).
Why Participate?
Global Recognition: Have the chance to earn academic recognition on an international stage, which can be an impressive addition to your college application or CV/resume.
Apply Your Knowledge: Put your medical knowledge into practice by analyzing a real patient case study and making critical decisions.
Enhance Analytical Skills: Sharpen your analytical thinking as you evaluate medical data and assess various symptoms and patient history.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded students who share your passion for health and medicine.
How to Participate:
Registration: Head to the "services" section of our website and register to join the competition by paying the entry fee (why do we ask for this?) GSS Scholars can request a 50% fee reduction code by emailing info@globalscholarssociety.org
Case Study Release: Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive the detailed case study via email and can start working on it right away. This case study will present a medical scenario, including patient history, symptoms, and relevant medical data.
The task: Analyze the information, develop a solution, and present your findings in a concise written brief of no more than 500 words, recommending the best way forward and justifying your choices.
Solution Submission: Participants will have until TBC to develop their solutions. Solutions must be submitted to info@globalscholarssociety.org in a PDF format, with a maximum of 500 words, along with the entrant's full name, school/college name, grade/year, and country.
Judging and Evaluation: We will evaluate the submissions based on the quality of diagnosis, treatment plan, clarity of presentation, and creativity.
Results Announcement: Communicated to winners by TBC, 2024, 00:00 EST. Winners receive the following...
Prizes:
3 finalists will be selected and offered executive roles within the Global Scholars Society Health and Medicine Division
The overall champion will have their winning entry published on the GSS website (or not, should they wish to remain anonymous)
Highly commended awards will also be assigned at the discretion of the judging panel (number tbc depending upon entries)
All participants will receive specific guidance on how to effectively write-up their achievements and participation in the competition for their college applications or CV/Resume
Competition Rules and Guidelines:
Participants must adhere to the specified word limit of 500 words for their solution submissions.
Plagiarism or use of unauthorized materials is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
Submissions must be original work developed solely by the participant; this is not a team event
Submissions should be clear, concise, and well-organized, showcasing your analytical and problem-solving skills
All submissions must be in English and submitted as a PDF document via email.
Late submissions may be accepted in certain circumstances. Please enquire at info@globalscholarssociety.org
By entering you agree to the GSS terms of service which can be found here
For inquiries or more information, contact us at info@globalscholarssociety.org or visit our website globalscholarssociety.org
Don't miss this opportunity to challenge yourself, learn, and compete with fellow medical enthusiasts in the "Virtual Patient Case Study" competition. Join us and make your mark in the world of healthcare!
Sincerely,
The GSS Competition Team
Why do we have an entry fee?
At GSS, we're committed to providing every applicant with the attention and consideration they deserve. We receive a high volume of entries from incredibly talented individuals like you, and to ensure that each entry receives the thorough review it deserves, we charge a small one-time fee.
This fee helps support our dedicated team in carefully reviewing every entry, ensuring that your unique qualities are given the attention they merit.
It also plays a vital role in sustaining the operations of our society, allowing us to continue offering valuable opportunities and enriching experiences to our scholars.
Thank you for understanding, we look forward to reading your entry,
GSS
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