2022/23 Essay Competition Winner
USEMS/FSEM 2022/23 Essay Competition Winner Announcement
Following the conclusion of the 2022 USEMS/FSEM Essay Competition, the judges awarded first place to Dr Robert Atkinson, who received a prize of £100.
The competition topic was: “Physical activity: ‘prescription-only medicine’, or available ‘over-the-counter’? – The Bigger Picture”.
“It is our pleasure to congratulate Dr Robert Atkinson, the winner of this year's USEMS/FSEM essay competition. He showed a fantastic understanding of SEM in his essay and displayed his knowledge of the topic. We are happy to continue this competition in the coming year, a great opportunity for younger colleagues to show their interest and commitment to the specialty. We are looking forward to continuing our ongoing relationship with FSEM to continue to support students and doctors in their journey into SEM.”
Attar Singh, USEMS President
The competition, organised by USEMS in partnership with FSEM, was open to undergraduates and recent graduates, inviting entrants to submit essays in the style of journal editorials.
The full text of Dr Atkinson's essay isn't available online — this page reflects FSEM's published announcement.