3. Prizes and scholarships

Following is a list of prizes and scholarships that are available for award to USydMP students. They have been grouped under disciplines and the themes of the USydMP. The information is in summary form and is subordinate to the terms and conditions of the relevant scholarship or prize. For details of individual awards please refer to www.medfac.usyd.edu.au/currentstudent/med/prizeschol.php. It should be noted that not all students will be eligible to apply for all prizes/scholarships.

Anatomy and histology

Professor John Irvine Hunter Anatomy Prize

Established in 1990 by a bequest from the late Mrs Dorothy Elizabeth Fuller in recognition of Professor John Hunter's distinction in both classical and research anatomy.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Medical Sciences, after consultation with the Head of the Discipline of Anatomy and Histology, for the best prosection of the head and neck and/or brain by a student in the prosectors' competition held annually by the school. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $3750

A M Loewenthal Prize

Established in 1925 by a donation from Mr A M Loewenthal.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Medical Sciences, after consultation with the Head of the Discipline of Anatomy and Histology, for the best practical work by a student in anatomy (including histology and embryology), the nature of such practical work to be determined by the Head of School in consultation with the Head of the Discipline of Anatomy and Histology. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $250

Renwick Prize No. I

Established in 1877 by a gift from the Honourable Sir Arthur Renwick, BA MD.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Anatomy to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Year 2 of the course for a meritorious essay (1500 – 2000 words), or other work deemed appropriate by the discipline, on any topic in anatomy. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $1000

Biochemistry

McMahon Tennent Prize

Founded in 1952 by a bequest from the estate of Marion Margaret Hamilton McMahon Tennent.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best option or honours project in biochemistry. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $275

Clinical pharmacology

George Allan Prize for Therapeutics

Established in 1952 by a gift from Mrs M M Allan to provide an annual prize in memory of her husband, Dr George Allan, MD ChM Aberd.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Professor of Clinical Pharmacology to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best honours project in therapeutics. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $350

Clinical ophthalmology and eye health

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Prize

Founded in 1965 by The Ophthalmological Society of Australia (Australian Medical Association).

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best option project in clinical ophthalmology and eye health. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $250 and medal

The prize is awarded subject to funds being made available by the donor.

James and Margaret Claffy Prize in Ophthalmology

Founded in 1965 by a gift from an anonymous donor.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for a meritorious essay (1500 words) on a topic set by the Discipline of Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $450

Clarence and Mabel Clark Prizes

Established in 1988 by a bequest from the late Clarence Manning Clark.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, two prizes may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health to candidates enrolled in the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for meritorious honours projects in ophthalmology or visual science. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prizes may be shared.

Value: $700 each

Drug and alcohol

Edith Collins Prize for Research into Alcohol and Related Disorders

The prize was established in 2002 by the offer of an annual donation from Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Chair of the Drug and Alcohol Committee to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery enrolled in Stage 4 of the University of Sydney Medical Program (USydMP) for the best written work on research into alcohol use and related disorders. The work may be based on an elective, option or honours project undertaken during the course of the USydMP and may comprise a scientific paper, a research report, an essay or any other work deemed appropriate by the Drug and Alcohol Committee. The work must be based on at least one of the following themes of the USydMP: Community and Doctor, Basic and Clinical Sciences or Patient and Doctor.

Value: $500

The prize is awarded subject to funds being made available by the donor.

General practice

The AMA Prize

Originally established in 1936 by the British Medical Association (NSW Branch) as the Robert H Todd Memorial Prize.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of General Practice to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for a 1000 word case report incorporating an evidence-based appraisal of the care of a patient seen in general practice during the community term placement. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $500

This prize is awarded subject to funding being made available by the donor.

Alexander James Scholarship

Established in 1981 by a bequest from Alexander James, MD Moscow, formerly a medical officer of the Imperial Russian Army and a well-known medical practitioner of Wollongong who was for many years interested in the treatment of asthma.

The scholarship may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of General Practice to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery to undertake an honours project in community medicine. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the candidate's academic record and the merit of the proposed project, as determined by the Discipline of General Practice. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the scholarship may be shared.

Value: $750

NSW Department of Health Rural Essay Prize

Established in 1989 by an annual donation from the NSW Department of Health.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of General Practice to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery who has not previously been awarded the prize for the best essay on a rural general practice theme (max 1500 words). In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $500

The prize is awarded subject to funds being made available by the donor.

Infectious diseases

Harold Alfred Waldron Memorial Prize

Founded in 1938 by a gift from Mrs H Markham and Mr F D'Arcy Williams, in memory of Harold Alfred Waldron.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Medicine for the best essay (1500 words) in bacteriology (infectious diseases) by a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. The essay topic will be set by the discipline. The discipline will consider for the prize any other work of equivalent length concerned with infectious diseases, e.g. a learning topic written specifically to enrich a particular area of the University of Sydney Medical Program curriculum as an educational resource. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $125

Medicine

Harry J Clayton Memorial Prize

Founded in 1929 by a gift from relatives and friends of Harry John Clayton, MB ChM, who was for seven years Medical Superintendent of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Tutor in Medicine from 1922 to 1928.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the head of the Discipline of Medicine to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for a meritorious honours project in medicine and clinical medicine. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $1000

Jan Coppleson Memorial Prizes for Cancer Medicine

Established in 1984 by Mrs Ann Yard in memory of Jan Coppleson.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, two prizes may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Medicine, in consultation with the Professor of Cancer Medicine, to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for meritorious honours project in cancer medicine. If two or more students are deemed of equal merit, the prizes may be shared.

Value: $500 each

Nemettallah and Kamle Habib Family Scholarship

Established in 1998 by a donation from the Habib family.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the scholarship may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Medicine to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery to undertake an elective term project in cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the candidate's academic record and the quality of the proposed project, as determined by the Discipline of Medicine. If two or more students are deemed of equal merit, the prizes may be shared.

Value: $1000

Harold John Ritchie Memorial Prize

Established in 1955 by a gift from Mrs E L Atkinson in memory of her brother, Dr H J Ritchie.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Medicine, in consultation with the Chair of the Patient-Doctor Theme Committee, to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for a meritorious honours project in clinical medicine. If two or more students are deemed of equal merit, the prizes may be shared.

Value: $700

Semmelweis Prize in Clinical Infectious Diseases

Established in 1991 by a donation from the Hungarian University Students' Association to establish a prize in memory of Ignac Philipp Semmelweis (1818-1865), sometime Professor of Obstetrics at the Medical University of Budapest.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Medicine in consultation with the Professor of Clinical Infectious Diseases (or the professor most concerned) to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best honours project on a clinical infectious diseases topic. If two or more students are deemed of equal merit, the prizes may be shared.

Value: $500

Robert Scot Skirving Memorial

Established in 1975 by a gift from the NSW Branch of the British Medical Association to commemorate the services rendered to the medical profession in NSW by Dr Robert Scot Skirving.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Heads of the Disciplines of Medicine and Surgery to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for a meritorious report on an elective term in medicine and surgery. If two or more students are deemed of equal merit, the prizes may be shared.

Value: $160

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Dr Grace Cuthbert Browne Prize

Established in 1990 by a gift from Miss Kathleen Commins in memory of Dr Grace Cuthbert Browne.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, two prizes may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to candidates for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for meritorious essays (minimum 1000 words), including case studies or honours projects undertaken in the area of social movements in obstetrics and gynaecology. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prizes may be shared.

Value: $850 each

Albert Hing Memorial Prize in Gynaecology

Founded in 1965 by a gift from Dr Sydney Hing to provide an annual prize in memory of his father, Mr Albert Hing.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best report on an elective term in obstetrics and gynaecology. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $250

Mabel Elizabeth Leaver Memorial Prize in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Established in 1955 by a gift from Dr H Leaver to provide an annual prize in memory of his wife, Mabel Elizabeth Leaver.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the best Personal and Professional Development assignment by any student during the Perinatal and Women's Health Clinical Rotation. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $650

Dame Constance d'Arcy Memorial Prize in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Established in 1952 by a gift from the Riviere College Old Girls' Union.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded from time to time by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for excellence in obstetrics and gynaecology, as determined by the Head of the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Value: $70

RANZCOG Women’s Health Award

Established in 2005 by the offer of an annual donation from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the award may be made annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery enrolled in Stage 4 of the University of Sydney Medical Program for the best essay (maximum 3000 words)

related to obstetrics and gynaecology on a topic set by the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from time to time. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the award may be shared.

Value: $500

Dr Charlotte Last Memorial Prize

The prize was established in 1997 following a donation to the Faculty of Medicine in memory of the late Dr Charlotte Last who graduated from the faculty with the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1986.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the University of Sydney Medical Program Honours Committee to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best honours project in either paediatrics or obstetrics and gynaecology. Preference will be given to projects relating to premature births. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $1000

Paediatrics and child health

Paediatric Health Education Prize

Established in 1984 by funds from the bequest of Mr John Paskins of St Marys who was for many years interested in child health and education.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in the final year of the program who has completed the Clinical Rotation in paediatrics. The prize is based on the best essay (1500 – 2000 words) or other work (e.g. video) deemed appropriate by the discipline by any student on any aspect of health promotion in paediatrics. The essay may be based on work from a previous year and students can apply for the prize while completing the rotation or at the completion of it. Students must submit the essay for consideration no later than the final day of the Pre-Internship Term. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $300

Douglas Cohen Prize in Paediatric Surgery

Established in 1985 by the offer of an annual donation from the Board of Management of the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, in consultation with the Head of the Discipline of Surgery, to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in the final year of the program who has completed the final year Clinical Rotation. The prize is based on the best essay by any student on any aspect of paediatric surgery felt appropriate by the student (1500 to 2000 words). The essay may be based on work from a previous year and students can apply for the prize while completing the rotation or at the completion of it. Students must submit the essay for consideration no later than the final day of the Pre-Internship Term. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $150

The prize is awarded subject to funds being made available by the donor.

The Children's Hospital at Westmead Medical Staff Council Prize in Paediatrics

Established in 1998 by an offer of an annual donation from the Medical Staff Council of the Children's Hospital at Westmead.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in the final year of the program who has completed the final year Clinical Rotation. The prize is based on the best essay by any student on any aspect of paediatric medicine felt appropriate by the student (1500 to 2000 words). The essay may be based on work from a previous year and students can apply for the prize while completing the rotation or at the completion of it. Students must submit the essay for consideration no later than the final day of the Pre-Internship Term. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $300

The prize is awarded subject to funds being made available by the donor.

Dr Charlotte Last Memorial Prize

The prize was established in 1997 following a donation to the Faculty of Medicine in memory of the late Dr Charlotte Last who graduated from the faculty with the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1986.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the University of Sydney Medical Program Honours Committee to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best honours project in either paediatrics or obstetrics and gynaecology. Preference will be given to projects relating to premature births. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $1000

Pathology

John Flood Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1990 by donations made by friends of Dr John Flood of Wollongong who died in 1988.

Provided the proposal is of sufficient merit, the scholarship may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Pathology, in consultation with the Head of the Neuropathology Unit. The scholarship is awarded for the best proposal by any student in the Discipline of Pathology to undertake a short period (e.g. during an Elective Term or vacation) of research in the Discipline of Pathology in the field of neuropathology. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the scholarship may be shared.

Value: $1700

Parkinson Memorial Prize

Founded in 1910 by a gift from subscribers to a memorial of Thomas Carlyle Parkinson, MB ChM, who died at the Lister Institute from plague pneumonia while engaged in research upon bubonic plague.

The prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Pathology to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Stage 2 of the program for meritorious performance in a voluntary Pathology Quiz conducted by the Discipline of Pathology at the end of Stage 2. In the event of two or more students achieving the same marks in the quiz, the prize may be shared.

Value: $750

Inglis and Ward Prize in Pathology and Bacteriology

Founded in 1953 by a gift from the section of Pathology, BMA (New South Wales Branch) in order to commemorate the work of Professor W K Inglis and Professor H K Ward who had recently retired from the Chairs of Pathology and Bacteriology respectively.

The prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Pathology to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Stage 2 of the program for meritorious performance in a voluntary Pathology Quiz conducted by the Discipline of Pathology at the end of Stage 2. In the event of two or more students achieving the same marks in the quiz, the prize may be shared.

Value: $275

Allan Douglas Gillies Memorial Prize

Established in 1942 by a gift from the relatives of Dr A D Gillies.

The prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Pathology to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Stage 2 of the program for meritorious performance in a voluntary Pathology Quiz conducted by the Discipline of Pathology at the end of Stage 2. In the event of two or more students achieving the same marks in the quiz, the prize may be shared.

Value: $150

Physiology

Renwick Prize No. II

Established in 1877 by a gift from the Honourable Sir Arthur Renwick, BA MD.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Physiology to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Year 2 of the course for a meritorious essay (1500 – 2000 words), or other work deemed appropriate by the discipline, on any topic in physiology. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $1000

H G Chapman Prize (together with Biochemistry)

Founded in 1930 by a gift from Dr H G Chapman for a prize for original research in physiology in continuation of similar prizes awarded by him during his tenure of the Chair of Physiology.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Heads of the Discipline of Physiology and the School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best honours project in physiology or biochemistry. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $700

Psychological Medicine

Campbell Kordick Memorial Prize

Established in 1988 by donations from members of the Discipline of Psychiatry and friends to preserve the memory of Campbell Kordick.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Psychological Medicine to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for a meritorious essay (1500 words) on a topic within the Community and Doctor (CD) theme undertaken during the Psychological and Addiction Medicine Clinical Rotation. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $200

Norton Manning Memorial Prize

Established in 1907 by a gift from the subscribers to a memorial for Dr F Norton Manning.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Psychological Medicine to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best project, study, essay or other piece of work (including DVD, CD, multimedia) deemed appropriate by the Head of Discipline undertaken during the Psychological and Addiction Medicine Clinical Rotation. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $450

Cedric Swanton Memorial Prize

Established in 1974 by the offer of an annual prize in Psychiatry by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists in memory of Dr Cedric Swanton.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Psychological Medicine to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for a meritorious essay (1500 words) on a topic within the Personal and Professional Development (PPD) theme undertaken during the Psychological and Addiction Medicine Clinical Rotation. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $250

The prize is awarded subject to funds being made available by the donor.

A T Edwards Memorial Prize

Established in 1985 following a donation of $1000 from the family of Dr Alfred Theophilus Edwards.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Psychological Medicine to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best research dissertation as a result of an elective term in psychological medicine. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $175

P J V Beumont Prize

Established in 2001 from donations by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd and members of the Discipline of Psychological Medicine in honour of Professor P J V Beumont who was Head of the Discipline for 25 years. The purpose of the award is to promote excellence in research in psychological medicine.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for a meritorious honours project in psychological medicine. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $1000 plus certificate and medal

Public health

NSW Department of Health Most Proficient Student in Public Health Prize

Established in 1994 by an annual donation from the NSW Department of Health.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Public Health to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best honours project supervised in the School of Public Health. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $500

This prize is awarded subject to funds being made available by the donor.

Surgery

Dun Surgery Prize

Established in 1974 as the result of a bequest from the late Mrs Daphne E H Dun and the late Dr Charles W S Dun.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Surgery to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for a meritorious report on an elective term in surgery. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $250

Hinder Memorial Prize

Founded in 1918 by a gift from subscribers to a memorial of Henry Vincent Critchley Hinder, MB ChM, for twelve years lecturer in clinical surgery.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Surgery to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for a meritorious report on an elective term in surgery. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $450

William Henry and Eliza Alice Sharp Prize

Established in 1938 by a bequest from Dr W A Ramsay Sharp (for many years a tutor in surgery at Sydney Hospital) in memory of his father and mother.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Surgery to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best report on an option in surgery. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $100

KCT Rawle 104 ACCS Association Prize

Established in 1981 by a donation from the members of the Association of the 104th Australian Casualty Clearing Station in memory of Kenneth Charles Trineman Rawle, OBE ED, MB ChM, FRCS FRACS FRACGP.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Surgery to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for a meritorious honours project in surgery. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $500

Sydney B Clipsham Memorial Prize in Operative Surgery

Founded in 1913 by a gift from class members and lecturers as a memorial of Sidney Bowker Clipsham who died in the fourth year of his medical course.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Surgery to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for a meritorious report on an elective term in surgery. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $500

Sir John Loewenthal Prize

Established in 1981 by donations from the surgeons of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in memory of Professor Sir John Loewenthal CMG ED, MS Melb MB BS, FRCS FRACS FACS HonFACS HonFRCSEd Hon FCS(SA).

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Surgery to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best report on a surgical subject or project, originating from an Integrated Clinical Attachment in surgery undertaken at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $450

Volney Bulteau Prize in Otolaryngology

Established in 1986 by an offer of an annual donation of $300 from the Otolaryngological Society of Australia. Dr Volney Gordon Bulteau, a lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine, was prominent in ear, nose and throat studies.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Surgery, in consultation with the Professor of Surgery (Otolaryngology), to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best report on an elective term project in ear, nose and throat studies. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $300

The prize is awarded subject to funds being made available by the donor.

Robert Craig Prize in Surgery

Founded in 1918 by a bequest from Captain Robert Craig.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Surgery to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for a meritorious honours project in surgery. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal value, the prize may be shared.

Value: $650

Basic and Clinical Sciences Theme

John Wait Scholarship

Founded in 1944 by a bequest from Jane Howard of Glebe.

The scholarship may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Chair of the Basic and Clinical Sciences Theme Committee to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery to undertake an honours program project in the preclinical sciences. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the candidate's academic record and the merit of the proposed project, as determined by the Basic and Clinical Sciences Theme Committee. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the scholarship may be shared.

Value: $3500

G S Caird Scholarship No. I

Founded in 1918 by a gift from Miss Elizabeth Richardson Caird in memory of her father, George S Caird.

The scholarship may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Chair of the Basic and Clinical Sciences Theme Committee to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery to undertake an honours project in the basic and clinical sciences. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the candidate's academic record and the merit of the proposed project, as determined by the Basic and Clinical Sciences Theme Committee. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the scholarship may be shared.

Value: $1250

John Harris Scholarship

Founded in 1887 by a gift from John Harris, then Mayor of Sydney.

The scholarship may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Chair of the Basic and Clinical Sciences Theme Committee to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery to undertake an honours project in the basic and clinical sciences. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the candidate's academic record and the merit of the proposed project, as determined by the Basic and Clinical Sciences Theme Committee. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the scholarship may be shared.

Value: $3500

Community and Doctor Theme

G S Caird Scholarship No. II/Faculty of Medicine Community and Doctor Scholarship

The scholarship may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Chair of the Community and Doctor Theme Committee to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery to undertake an honours project on a Community and Doctor Theme. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the candidate's academic record and the merit of the proposed project, as determined by the Community and Doctor Theme Committee. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the scholarship may be shared.

Value: $1400

Dagmar Berne Prize/Faculty of Medicine Community and Doctor Prize

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the Prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Chair of the Community and Doctor Theme Committee to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best elective term project on a Community and Doctor theme. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $150

Other prizes

Arthur Edward Mills Prize

Established in 1940 by a gift from Mrs Helen Mills for a prize in memory of her husband.

Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Chair of the Honours Committee to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery who has published, or has had accepted for publication, the best paper as a result of work undertaken during the honours program. The work must include a major original contribution by the candidate, as attested by the candidate's honours supervisor. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $4000

Dean's Prize for Contributions to the Community and/or the Faculty

Established in 2007 by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine in recognition of outstanding contributions to the community and/or the Faculty by a University of Sydney Medical Program (USydMP) student.

The Scholarship may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine to a candidate in Stage 3 of the USydMP to help defray expenses incurred in undertaking an approved Elective Term project. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the most outstanding contributions by a student during his/her USydMP candidature to the community and/or the Faculty as determined by the Dean. The Heads of the Faculty's Clinical Schools will be asked to nominate one candidate each. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the Scholarship may be shared.

Value: up to $3000

Dr Bernard Lake Award

The Dr Bernard Lake Award is an annual cash prize for the publication, in a peer-reviewed journal, of significant original work undertaken in Australia in one of the following fields: holistic medicine, complementary medicine, exercise rehabilitation, nutriceuticals, aromatherapy and multi-disciplinary whole patient approach to medical problems.

The award will be given for the best paper published in any of the above fields in the calendar years 2004 and 2005. If the applicant is not the first author, the application must include a statement from all co-authors that the paper is principally the work of the applicant.

Value: $5000

Dr John Osborne RN Scholarship

Founded in 1919 by a bequest from Mrs Kate Cunningham Moffat.

Provided there is a candidate of sufficient merit, the scholarship is awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in the third year of the program and who is or has been a resident of St Paul's College. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit as determined by the faculty. The scholarship shall be tenable for a period of two years subject to satisfactory progress being made by the scholar as determined by the Faculty of Medicine.

Value: $1500

Purser Prize

Established in 2004 by the offer of an annual donation from the Sydney University Medical Society.

Dr Cecil Purser was the inaugural editor of the Sydney University Medical Journal, Secretary of the Sydney University Medical Society in the 1880s and an Honorary Life Member of the Society.

The prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine to candidates for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery on the recommendation of the editor of the Sydney University Medical Journal for the best article submitted to the journal. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $200

Dr Catherine Hamlin Elective Term Scholarship

Established in 2005 by the Faculty of Medicine in honour of Dr E C Hamlin AC who was admitted to the degree of Doctor of Medicine honoris causa on 15 March 2005 in recognition of her life's work at the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia.

Provided the project is of sufficient merit, the scholarship may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Chair of the Elective Term Committee to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery to undertake an elective term in an African country. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the academic merit of the proposed project, as determined by the Elective Term Committee. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the scholarship may be shared.

Value: $5000

Following is a list of scholarships and prizes that are available for award to postgraduate research students in the Faculty of Medicine. Details of individual awards are available at:
www.medfac.usyd.edu.au/scholawards/postgrad/index.php.

It should be noted that not all students will be eligible to apply for all prizes/scholarships and not all scholarships are available for award in any given year.

Scholarships Officer – Postgraduate Student Administration Unit
Phone: +61 2 9351 8676
Fax: +61 2 9351 8529
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Postgraduate prizes

Bercovici Medal and Prize

The Bercovici Medal and Prize was established in 1997 by a donation of $10,000 from Professor Max Bennett of the Institute for Biomedical Research (now the Bosch Institute) and the Department of Physiology. They were named after Professor Bennett's father to commemorate his commitment to the idea that biomedical research provides the foundation for improving the wellbeing of mankind.

A medal and prize may be awarded annually to the candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy determined as having produced the best paper (published or in press) in the preceding calendar year. The candidate must be carrying out research in the Bosch Institute at the University of Sydney. The paper may be multi-authored, but the candidate must be the senior author and have made the major contribution to research in the paper as well as to the writing of the paper.

The Medal and Prize may be awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of a committee of the Bosch Institute established by the executive of the institute specifically for this purpose.

Value: $500

Peter Bancroft Prize

The prize was founded in 1923 by a bequest of £1000 from the late Louise Bancroft of Brisbane for an annual prize in memory of her husband, Peter Bancroft, MB.

Provided that the work is of sufficient merit, the prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Chair of the Board of Postgraduate Studies to the Doctor of Philosophy graduate in the Faculty of Medicine whose thesis has been passed by all three examiners without requiring any emendation or amendments. In the event of two or more graduates being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $4000

Professor John Irvine Hunter Prize for Research in Anatomical Sciences

Established in 1990 by a bequest from the late Mrs Dorothy Elizabeth Fuller in recognition of Professor John Hunter’s distinction in both classical and research anatomy.

The prize is awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Biomedical Sciences, after consultation with the Head of the Discipline of Anatomy and Histology to a candidate for a postgraduate research degree for the best research undertaken in the Discipline of Anatomy and Histology, provided the work is of sufficient merit. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the prize may be shared.

Value: $5000

Postgraduate scholarships: Research

Dorothy Blanche Chandler Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2003 by a bequest from Bruce Veness Chandler in honour of his mother, Dorothy Blanche Chandler in order to support study of any aspect of rheumatoid arthritis and associated conditions.

Faculty of Medicine Postgraduate Scholarships

The Faculty of Medicine Postgraduate Scholarships were established to support students undertaking research higher degrees in the Faculty of Medicine.

James and Margaret Claffy Fellowship in Ophthalmology

The fellowship was founded in 1964 by a gift of £23,000 from Dr Francis Patrick Christopher Claffy, first Director of the Department of Ophthalmology and Eye Health, in memory of his parents.

John Brooke Moore Research Scholarship in Surgery

The scholarship was established in 1979 from a bequest by Moira Brooke Moore to establish a postgraduate scholarship in surgery to the memory of her father Dr John Brooke Moore, who practised surgery for many years in Bathurst, NSW.

John Keith Chandler Scholarship

The scholarship was established in 2003 by a bequest from Bruce Veness Chandler in honour of his father, John Keith Chandler, in order to support study of any aspect of varicose veins and its associated problems, especially varicose ulcers and varicose eczema. Research to promote the healing of other external ulcers would fall within the ambit of this fund.

Medical Foundation Roly Dunlop Scholarship

The Roly Dunlop Scholarship was established in 2006 in memory of Roly Dunlop to support neurological research embracing neurological impairment and associated conditions such as epilepsy and rehabilitation.

Medical Foundation Scholarship

The Medical Foundation Scholarship was established in 2006 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine to support a person of outstanding research ability to undertake a full-time PhD in any area of research in the Faculty of Medicine.

Postgraduate scholarships: Coursework

Baxter Healthcare Policy Award for Excellence

Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd is committed to the continual improvement of health care systems. As a testament to this, the Baxter Healthcare Policy Award was established in 2006, specifically for the Graduate Certificate of Health Policy.

John Brooke Moore Scholarship in Surgery

The scholarships were established from a bequest by Moira Brooke Moore to establish a postgraduate scholarship in surgery to the memory of her father Dr John Brooke Moore, who practised surgery for many years in Bathurst, NSW.

Postgraduate scholarships: Coursework or research

Mitchell J Notaras Colorectal Fellowship

The Mitchell J Notaras Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery was established in 2003 following a generous donation to the University of Sydney by Dr Mitchell J Notaras, a colorectal surgeon and graduate of the University. The fellowship is awarded by the University in cooperation with the Training Board of Colorectal Surgery of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australasia to support clinical training in colorectal surgery both in Australia and in international colorectal units as well as offering training in colorectal research.