Medicine Essay Competition
The Minds Underground™ Medicine Essay Competition is aimed at students in Year 12 (though younger applicants are welcome). The competition provides students with an opportunity to engage in university-level research, hone their writing & argumentative skills and prepare for university interviews. Entrants must choose 1 question to answer.
Submission Deadline: 3rd March 2025.
2025 Medicine Essay Competition Questions
01.
Can AI replace human doctors in the next 50 years?
Hint: Consider diagnostics, treatment personalisation, and the ethical implications of AI in medicine.
02.
How should medical professionals approach health inequality in the 21st century?
Hint: Discuss social determinants of health, the impact of socio-economic status, and the role of public health initiatives.
03.
Should the NHS continue to provide free healthcare for all?
Hint: Explore the balance between funding, quality of care, and alternative models such as privatisation or insurance-based systems
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Past Questions
01.
An ex-alcoholic patient [who is a mother of two children], a nine year-old girl, a 75 year old war veteran and a man with terminal cancer need a liver transplant. Who should have it?
02.
Tell us about a key development/invention that you think has been most influential to medicine.
03.
What goes wrong for cancers to develop?
N.B. You may be interested in undertaking one of MU’s online Medicine masterclasses with our experts to give you ideas and help direct your research. Some examples below!
