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The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Prizes and Bursaries
Contents Editorial: Page No.
College Prizes
International Trainees
The Ferdinande Johanna Kanjilal Travelling Fellowship 4
Examinations
The Gaskell Medal and Prize 5
The Laughlin Prize 6
The Standish-Barry Prize 7
Communications and Policy
The Morris Markowe Public Education Prize 8
Faculty and Section Prizes
Faculty of Academic Psychiatry
The Margaret Slack Travelling Fellowship 2011 9
Faculty of Addictions Psychiatry
Poster Prize for Trainees in Addictions Psychiatry 10
The Medical Student Essay Prize in Addictions Psychiatry 11
Faculty of Addictions Psychiatry Bursary 12
Lecture for Trainees in Addictions Psychiatry 13
Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The Child and Adolescent Faculty Poster Prize for SHOs/specialty trainees
STs 1 – 3 14
The Gillian Page Prize for SpRs/specialty trainees STs 1 – 6 15
The Margaret Davenport Poster Prize for SpRs/specialty trainees
STs 4 – 6 16
The Medical Student Essay Prize in Child and Adolescent Mental Health 18
Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry
The Forensic Faculty Poster Prize for SpRs/speciality trainees STs 1 – 3 19
The Forensic Faculty Poster Prize for SpRs/specialty trainees STs 4 – 6 20
The John Hamilton Travelling Fellowship 21
The Medical Student Essay Prize in Forensic Psychiatry 22
Bursaries 23
Faculty of General and Community Psychiatry
The Oral and Poster Presentation Prize for Trainees and New Consultants 24
The Medical Student Essay Prize in General and Community Psychiatry 25
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Faculty of the Psychiatry of Learning Disability
The Alec Shapiro Prizes for SpRs/specialty trainees STs 1 - 6 26
The Brian Oliver Prize for SpRs/specialty trainees STs 1 - 6 27
The Professor Joan Bicknell Medical Student Essay Prize 28
Faculty of the Psychiatry of Learning Disability Bursary 29
Faculty of Liaison Psychiatry
The Oral and Poster Prize for SpRs/specialty trainees STs 1 – 6 31
Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age
The Felix Post Prize 32
The Lifetime Achievement Award in Older People’s Mental Health 33
The Mohsen Naguib Prize 35
The Philip Davis Prize 36
The Poster Presentation Prize for SpRs, speciality trainees and new
Consultants 37
Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age Bursary 38
Medical Student Essay Prize in Old Age Psychiatry 39
Bursary For Psychiatrists From Developing Countries 40
Faculty of Psychotherapy
The Psychotherapy Prize 41
Faculty of Rehabilitation and Social Psychiatry
The Douglas Bennett Prize 43
Section of Eating Disorders Psychiatry
Bursary for Medical Student 45
Bursary for Trainees 46
Section of Perinatal Psychiatry
The Daksha Emson Poster Prize in Perinatal Psychiatry 47
Divisional Prizes
Eastern Division
The Eastern Division Research Prize 48
Northern Ireland Division
Trainees’ Research Prize 49
The Dr Thomas Freeman Psychotherapy Award 50
The Inter-Schools World Mental Health Day Public Speaking Competition 51
Northern and Yorkshire Division
The Trainee Prize – Northern and Yorkshire Division 52
North West Division
The Trainee Prize – North West Division 53
Scottish Division
The Scottish Division Research Prize 54
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South East Division
The John S Lyon Memorial Prize 55
South West Division
The South West Division Trainees Prize 56
The South West Division Innovation Prize 58
The South West Division Poster Prize 60
Trent Division
The Trent Division Research Presentation Prize 61
The Trent Division Poster Prize 62
West Midlands Division Prize
The Audit Prize, West Midlands Division 63
The Research Presentation Prize 64
The Thomas Bakewell Prize 65
London Division
London Division Medical Student Essay Prize 66
London Division Research Prize 67
Special Interest Group Prizes
Psychopharmacology Special Interest Group (SIGP) Prize 68
Spirituality and Psychiatry Prize 69
Women in Psychiatry Special Interest Group (WIPSIG) Prize 70
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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PRIZES TO THE UK/REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
THE FERDINANDE JOHANNA KANJILAL TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIP
This Travelling Fellowship has been established from funds donated by Dr G C Kanjilal,
in memory of his wife, Ferdinande Johanna. This Travelling Fellowship is awarded
biennially to further the experience of senior trainees in psychiatry from overseas
countries. The award is intended to cover the expenses, either wholly or in part, of
overseas doctors who wish to come to the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland,
for a short period of further study, research or clinical training. Members and Fellows
of the College working in countries overseas are requested to bring the Travelling
Fellowship to the attention of their trainees. Visits are expected to be no longer than
two to four weeks.
Prize: £2,000
Frequency: Biennially
Eligible: Senior trainees in psychiatry from overseas countries
Where presented: College Annual Meeting
Regulations:
I. Applicant should submit the following:
a) An account of previous psychiatric experience and training needs
b) An account of how psychiatric services in the applicant’s home country
might benefit from their use of the Fellowship
c) A current curriculum vitae
d) Two references from senior psychiatrists who are aware of the applicant’s
work and aspirations, and who can attest to their fluency in English
e) A proposal as to how and where the applicant will spend their time
f) A confirmation from the host centre(s) in the United Kingdom or Ireland
g) Details of any original research, published or unpublished papers or reviews
h) A confirmation of re-employment on returning home.
Closing date: End of February
Submissions to: The Registrar
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
c/o Elen Cook
College contact: Elen Cook 0207 235 2351
ecook@rcpsych.ac.uk
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EXAMINATIONS PRIZES
THE GASKELL MEDAL AND PRIZE
This prize was established from a trust fund in memory of Dr Samuel Gaskell, Medical
Superintendent of the County Asylum, Lancaster. The Gaskell Medal and Prize has
always been considered one of the foremost academic distinctions for scholarship in
clinical psychiatry. Many of its holders have achieved distinctions in psychiatry.
Prize: Gaskell Medal
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: New eligibility criteria for the Gaskell Prize are currently being ratified and
will be made available shortly.
Where presented: College Annual Meeting
Closing date: N/A
Submissions to:
Dawn Marshall-Fannon
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Dawn Marshall-Fannon 0207 235 2351 Ext 6252
dmarshall-fannon@rcpsych.ac.uk
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EXAMINATIONS PRIZES
THE LAUGHLIN PRIZE
This prize was established in 1979 by Dr Henry P Laughlin, founder and first President
of the American College of Psychiatrists. Dr Laughlin was elected Corresponding
Member of the Royal Medico-Psychological Association (RMPA) in 1961 and Honorary
Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 1976. He has always been a warm
friend of British psychiatry and has attended a number of Annual Meetings.
The Laughlin Prize is awarded after the spring and autumn Examinations. The
Examinations Department of the College administers this prize.
Prize: £250
Frequency: Twice a year
Eligible: No need to apply but all candidates taking the Paper 3 and the CASC
MRCPsych Examinations will be considered.
Where presented: College Annual Meeting
Regulations:
The Prize is awarded to the candidate considered by the Examinations Sub-Committee
to have given the best overall performance in Paper 3 and the CASC MRCPsych
examinations.
Closing date: N/A
Enquiries to:
Dawn Marshall-Fannon
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Dawn Marshall-Fannon 0207 235 2351 Ext 6252
dmarshall-fannon@rcpsych.ac.uk
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EXAMINATIONS PRIZES
THE STANDISH-BARRY PRIZE
This prize was established in 1998 as a result of a bequest made by Dr Standish-Barry
to the Irish Division with a view to instituting a prize for the best results by an Irish
graduate in the MRCPsych Membership Examinations. The first such prize was
awarded after the autumn 1999 diet of the MRCPsych Examinations. This prize is
administered by the Examinations Department of the College.
Prize: £200
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: No need to apply but Irish candidates taking the Paper 3 and the CASC
MRCPsych Examinations will be considered.
Where presented: College Annual Meeting
Regulations:
The prize is awarded to the Irish Graduate considered by the Examinations Sub-
Committee to have given the best overall performance in Paper 3 and the CASC.
Closing date: N/A
Enquiries to:
Dawn Marshall-Fannon
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Dawn Marshall-Fannon 0207 235 2351 Ext 6252
dmarshall-fannon@rcpsych.ac.uk
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COMMUNICATIONS AND POLICY
The Morris Markowe Public Education Prize
The prize was established in 1989 from funds donated in the memory of the late Dr
Morris Markowe, Honorary Fellow, and Registrar of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
from 1972-78. An award of £1,000 will be made to the successful entrant. The prize is
open to all members of the College, including trainees.
Regulations:
The Morris Markowe Prize is awarded annually for:
An original article on a psychiatric topic of approximately 1,000 words, aimed at
the general public and suitable for publication in a national/local newspaper, lay
journal, or on the internet;
OR
An article on a psychiatric topic of approximately 1,000 words, aimed at the
general public and published in the last year (between May and April annually)
in a national/local newspaper, lay journal, or on the internet;
OR
An article on a psychiatric topic of approximately 1,000 words, aimed at the
general public, commissioned by the Public Education Committee for publication
in a national/local newspaper, lay journal, or on the internet.
Entries will be judged on their readability, originality and newsworthiness by
designated members of the College’s Public Education Committee.
Members who submit entries for the Morris Markowe Prize will be considered for
membership of the Public Education Editorial Board. This Board produces the
College's award-winning mental health information materials.
Closing date:
Entries can be submitted electronically to Deborah Hart, Director of Communications
and Policy, by 1st May of each year (dhart@rcpsych.ac.uk) or in typescript, indicating
the target publication/audience (e.g. local newspaper)
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FACULTY AND SECTION PRIZES
ACADEMIC FACULTY
THE MARGARET SLACK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIP 2011
This travelling fellowship is awarded from funds bequeathed by Margaret Mary Slack.
This travelling fellowship is intended to encourage senior psychiatric trainees to
broaden their academic knowledge and experience in a centre of excellence either in
the UK or abroad. Though not essential, candidates may wish to pursue a research
study. Visits are expected to be no longer than two to four weeks.
Prize: £2,000
Frequency: Annual – next award 2011
Eligible: Applicants must hold the MRCPsych and be on an approved higher training
scheme
Where presented: International Congress, June 2011
Regulations:
I. Applicants must work in the UK.
II. Applicants should submit the following – by email:
a) An application form
b) The names of two referees
c) A detailed proposal as to how the time abroad will be spent
d) Information about the host centre, with confirmation that the proposal is
acceptable to them
e) An identified supervisor at the host centre
f) Confirmation from the employing authority that study leave will be granted
if the applicant is successful.
III. A panel of psychiatry assessors nominated by the Academic Faculty Chair will
award the Fellowship.
IV. The successful candidate will be expected to submit a report to the Academic
Faculty Chair and may be asked to present at a faculty meeting.
Closing date: 31 December 2010
Submissions to: Chair, Academic Faculty
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
College contact: Committee Manager 0207 235 2351 Ext 6299
kkottasz@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF ADDICTIONS PSYCHIATRY
POSTER PRIZE FOR TRAINEES IN ADDICTIONS PSYCHIATRY
The Faculty of Addictions Psychiatry has established a prize for psychiatric trainees
who present a poster at the Faculty’s Annual Meeting. The Faculty wishes to
encourage interest in research in Addictions from any psychiatric trainee.
Prize: £300
Eligible: All psychiatric trainees
Regulations:
I. This prize will be awarded on the basis of originality and the relevance of
addictions in the poster presentation.
II. Information on submitting posters for presentation at the Annual Meeting is at
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/pdf/22%20Dec%20Date%20and%20Venue%20change%20C
all%20for%20posters.pdf. Please note that posters are NOT automatically
entered for the prize. If you are submitting a poster and want to be considered
for the prize, please make it clear in your accompanying message.
III. The prizewinner will be expected to provide a summary article for the SCAN
Newsletter and the full text of their poster presentation for inclusion on the
Faculty and/or SCAN webpage.
IV. The judging panel will consist of the Chair and two other members of the
Executive Committee of the Faculty.
Closing date: 15 March 2011
Announcement of shortlisted candidates: 31 March 2011
Announcement of prize winner
and presentation of prize: Faculty Annual Meeting (12-13 May 2011)
Submissions BY EMAIL please to
Dela Goka
Dgoka@rcpsych.ac.uk
020 7235 2351 ext 6145
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FACULTY OF ADDICTIONS PSYCHIATRY
MEDICAL STUDENT ESSAY PRIZE IN ADDICTIONS PSYCHIATRY
Prize: £200
Eligible: 4th and 5th year medical students in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Regulations:
I. Eligible students are invited to submit an original unpublished essay of up to
5,000 words on an aspect of Addictions Psychiatry of their choice. The essay
should be illustrated by a clinical example of any aspect of medical and
psychiatric practice relevant to substance misuse, e.g. General Practice, Accident
and Emergency, General Medicine and Public Health.
II. The essay should demonstrate an understanding of issues relating to addictions
with relevant links to other medical specialties.
III. The essay should be supported by a review of relevant literature and should be
the candidate’s own work.
IV. The prize will be judged by the Chair and two other members of the Executive of
the Faculty of Addictions Psychiatry.
Closing date: 15 March 2011
Announcment of prize winner: 31 March 2011
Presentation of prize: Faculty Annual Meeting (12-13 May 2011)
Submissions BY EMAIL please
to: acrowe@rcpsych.ac.uk
Alex Crowe (Faculty Manager)
0207 235 2351 Ext 6284
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FACULTY OF ADDICTIONS PSYCHIATRY
BURSARIES
The Faculty awards bursaries annually to enable Specialist Registrars, Senior House
Officers, Pre Membership Psychiatric Trainees, Affiliates and Staff Grades working in
the field of addictions psychiatry to attend the Faculty Annual Meeting on 12-13 May
2011 (see www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/collegediary.aspx).
Prize: Two bursaries may be awarded each year to a value of up to £250 each to
cover Annual Meeting registration fee and related expenses.
Regulations:
I. Applicants are invited to submit a current concise curriculum vitae, and a covering
letter explaining why attendance at the Annual Meeting would be beneficial to
them. Successful applicants are asked to write, within four weeks of the meeting,
an account of elements of the event of their choosing (eg particular sessions or
themes) of no more than 750 words. This may be published on the Faculty’s
webpages and elsewhere as a way of disseminating learning.
II. Applications will be judged by the Chair and two other members of the Executive of
the Faculty of Addictions Psychiatry.
III.Bursary winners will need to register as normal for the Annual Meeting and pay the
registration fee. This will be refunded, along with any other related expenses (eg
travel, accommodation, subsistence) up to a value of £250, on submission of
receipts within four weeks after the event.
Closing date: 15 March 2011
Announcement of bursary winners: 31 March 2011
Submissions BY EMAIL please to
acrowe@rcpsych.ac.uk
Alex Crowe (Faculty Manager)
0207 235 2351 Ext 6284
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FACULTY OF ADDICTIONS PSYCHIATRY
LECTURE FOR TRAINEES IN ADDICTIONS PSYCHIATRY
The Faculty of Addictions Psychiatry offers an opportunity for psychiatric trainees to
present a lecture to the Faculty’s Annual Meeting.
Prize: £300
Eligible: All psychiatric trainees
Regulations:
I. Applicants are invited to submit a current concise curriculum vitae and a 400 word
abstract of the paper they wish to present. The prize will be awarded on the basis
of originality and the relevance of addictions in the abstract. Shortlisted applicants
will be invited for a telephone interview, and the winner offered support and
mentoring by the judging panel in developing their lecture.
II. Applications will be judged by the Chair and two other members of the Executive of
the Faculty of Addictions Psychiatry.
Closing date: 15 March 2011
Announcement of successful candidate: 31 March 2011
Presentation of lecture: Faculty Annual Meeting (12-13 May 2011)
Submissions BY EMAIL please to
acrowe@rcpsych.ac.uk
Alex Crowe (Faculty Manager)
0207 235 2351 Ext 6284
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FACULTY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT FACULTY POSTER PRIZE 2010: SHOs/
STs 1 – 3
It is hoped that this prize will help to raise awareness of child and adolescent mental
health among SHOs/speciality trainees STs 1 - 3. It is also hoped that the prize will
contribute to improving standards of work undertaken by these trainees in the sub-
specialty.
Prize: £300
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: SHOs/specialty trainees STs 1 – 3 from any discipline
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in September each year
Regulations:
I. SHOs/specialty trainees STs 1 – 3 from any discipline are eligible to apply to
ensure the widest audience possible and enable such trainees not currently
working in child and adolescent psychiatry to contribute their work. Thus, for
example, trainees (STs 1 – 3) in emergency medicine, paediatrics, general
practice and psychiatry would be eligible.
II. The poster will be on a topic relevant to child and adolescent mental health.
III. Submissions for this poster prize will be judged by two members of the Faculty’s
academic programme committee and one member of the Faculty Executive.
IV. The prizewinner will be invited to the annual residential meeting, and the costs of
travel, accommodation and an invitation to the conference dinner will be covered
by the Faculty. A mentor will be provided for the duration of the conference.
V. The prize will be advertised in the Faculty newsletter (circulated four times a
year) and with the residential meeting call for papers. The prizewinner’s name
and the title of the poster will be published in the Faculty newsletter.
Closing date: 18th February each year
Submissions to: Conference Office
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
0207 235 2351 Ext 6145
conference@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
THE GILLIAN PAGE PRIZE 2009
The Gillian Page Prize was established by Mr John Page, a consultant ENT surgeon and
his wife to commemorate their daughter Gillian, in order to promote progress in
adolescent psychiatry. The prize may take the form of a research project, a review of
a particular topic or a study of some clinical innovation. A project involving
collaboration between workers, whether psychiatrists or in any other discipline, may
be submitted, but the prize may be shared between no more than two eligible
psychiatrists. In each instance where collaborative work is submitted there should be
a clear indication of which parts were undertaken by each worker and a statement to
this effect should be signed by all collaborating workers.
Prize: £500
Frequency: Biennially – next award 2009
Eligible: SHOs, SpRs, specialty trainees STs 1 – 6 below the rank of consultant
psychiatrist or equivalent at the time the entry is submitted to the College.
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in September each year
Regulations:
I. In the first instance applicants should submit – by email - a title and short
protocol of their project for approval by the examiners at an early stage to
ensure that it falls within the scope of the award.
II. Thereafter applicants should submit their entry – by email - in the form of an
essay or dissertation, with accompanying tables and figures. A collection of
articles will not be accepted as a submission for the prize, but previously
published work may be included in the submission if it is incorporated in the
essay or dissertation.
III. Recipients of the prize may be invited to present a report at the Faculty
residential meeting held each autumn. The Faculty will nominate the examiners
for the prize. In the event that none of the applications is of a satisfactory
standard, no award will be made.
Closing dates: Title and short protocol: end of January 2009
Essay documents: end of April 2009
Submissions to: Academic Secretary,
Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
c/o Greg Smith
College contact: Greg Smith 0207 235 2351 Ext 6285
gsmith@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
THE MARGARET DAVENPORT POSTER PRIZE 2010
The family of the late Dr Margaret Davenport have made a bequest to the Faculty of
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to establish a prize in her memory.
Dr Davenport began her psychiatric training at University Hospital, South Manchester
at the late age of 47, after gaining experience in general practice in Cheltenham as a
Clinical Medical Officer in Manchester, and following a career break for family
commitments. On consultant appointment Dr Davenport became the driving force
behind the development of an enviable family therapy service with a full multi-
disciplinary team and a purpose-built day unit. She was an expert in the field of child
abuse and child sexual abuse, with a wide experience of assessment and treatment,
and continued her involvement in family therapy training into her 70s.
Prize: £100. The winner of this prize will be included as a guest at the Faculty
annual residential meeting and conference dinner, and the conference fee will be
waived. Allowable costs for travel and accommodation will also be reimbursed
retrospectively on presentation of original tickets and receipts for all related
expenditure, together with a completed members’ expenses claim form.
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: SpRs/specialty trainees STs 4 – 6 or newly appointed consultants in child
and adolescent psychiatry (including those on joint faculty training programmes with
other faculties) as well as those who are within six months of having obtained their
CCT by 18th April of the year in which the residential meeting occurs.
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in September each year
Regulations:
I. An SpR/specialty trainee ST 4 – 6 or newly appointed consultant can only win the
prize once during their career.
II. The criteria employed to judge the prize will be as follows:
a) the quality of the abstract of the presentation
b) the degree of innovation within the project
c) the extent to which the methodology is sound and appropriate for the type
of project submitted.
III. The prize is judged in two stages. First, the Faculty academic sub-group rate all
eligible abstracts submitted to produce a shortlist of six. Second, an adjudication
panel of three, selected by the Faculty Executive, assess the shortlist against the
same criteria, adding only the quality of the presentation at the meeting (taking
into account differences between poster, short paper, workshop and other
presentation styles). The final choice depends on both the rating achieved
during stage one, as well as the final standard at the meeting.
IV. The spirit of the prize is to recognise the excellence of the trainees’ work. There
can be difficulties when the trainee is part of a collaborative effort. The prize is
intended for those who have taken the lead in the work that has resulted in the
presentation, as well as for the presentation itself. Sometimes this aspect is
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hard to evaluate by the prize judges. Hence it is the responsibility of seniors
within collaborative groups to be prepared to attest to this criterion, if it is in
doubt.
Closing date: 18th February each year
Submissions to: Academic Secretary,
Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
c/o Greg Smith
College contact: Greg Smith 0207 235 2351 Ext 6285
gsmith@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
THE MEDICAL STUDENT ESSAY PRIZE IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT
MENTAL HEALTH 2010
The Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of The Royal College of Psychiatrists is pleased
to offer:
An Essay Prize of £500 for 3rd to 5th Year Medical Students on the topic of, ‘Discuss the
application of the biopsychosocial approach to medicine as it applies to a particular child
and adolescent psychiatric disorder.’
In addition, the successful candidate will be offered a bursary of up to £200 to enable
them to attend the Faculty annual residential conference and dinner which is to be held
from 15th to 17th September 2010.
1. Eligible students are invited to submit, by email, an original essay of up to 5000 words on
the above topic. It should be illustrated by a clinical example.
2. The essay should demonstrate an understanding of the child mental health problem being
presented and its relevance to the set topic in terms of the child/adolescent, the family
and wider context e.g. school, nursery and society.
3. It should be supported by a review of the relevant literature. It may be based on original
work done for assessment at an earlier stage provided it is the candidate’s own work.
Please submit essays by email to gsmith@rcpsych.ac.uk clearly marking them “Child
and Adolescent Psychiatry Medical Student Essay Prize” with a short current Curriculum
Vitae by 30th May 2010.
Information from:
Greg Smith
0207 235 2351 Ext 6285
gsmith@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY
FORENSIC FACULTY POSTER PRIZE 2010: SHOs/STs 1 – 3
This prize has been established by the Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry for the best
poster presentation. The Faculty is keen to encourage poster presentations and to
raise standards.
Prize: £300
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: SHOs/specialty trainees STs 1 - 3
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in February each year
Regulations:
I. Details of the prize will also be advertised in the Faculty newsletter, which is
circulated twice a year, and with the residential meeting call for papers.
II. The Faculty Chair will nominate two or three members of the Faculty Executive to
choose the posters and make the award.
Closing date: End of October each year
Submissions to: Conference Office
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
0207 235 2351 Ext 6145
conference@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY
FORENSIC FACULTY POSTER PRIZE 2010: SPRs/STs 4 – 6
This prize has been established by the Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry for the best
poster presentation. The Faculty is keen to encourage poster presentations and to
raise standards.
Prize: £300
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: SpRs/specialty trainees STs 4 - 6
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in February each year
Regulations:
I. Details of the prize will be advertised in the Faculty newsletter, which is
circulated twice a year, and with the residential meeting call for papers.
II. The Faculty Chair will nominate two or three members of the Faculty Executive to
choose the posters and make the award.
Closing date: End of October each year
Submissions to: Conference Office
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
0207 235 2351 Ext 6145
conference@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY
THE JOHN HAMILTON TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIP 2009
This travelling fellowship is awarded from funds bequeathed by Dr John Hamilton, past
Honorary Secretary of the then Forensic Section, and College Fellow. Dr Hamilton
trained and worked in Edinburgh before he took up a post as senior lecturer in
forensic psychiatry at the Maudsley Hospital, and consultant forensic psychiatrist at
Broadmoor Hospital. He went on to become Medical Director at Broadmoor until his
untimely death. He visited Russia as a representative of the College and was
particularly keen on the development of forensic psychiatry services in other
countries. This travelling fellowship is intended to encourage psychiatrists working in
the field of forensic psychiatry to broaden their knowledge and experience through
travel to recognised forensic centres. Proposals to visit developing forensic services in
order to support, advise and teach will also be considered. Though not essential,
candidates may wish to pursue a research topic or a comparative study. Visits are
expected to be no longer than two to four weeks.
Prize: £2,000
Frequency: Biennially – next award 2009
Eligible: Applicants must hold the MRCPsych and be either on an approved higher
training scheme in forensic psychiatry, or hold a consultant forensic psychiatrist post.
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in February each year
Regulations:
V. Applicants must work in the UK or the Republic of Ireland.
VI. Applicants should submit the following – by email:
g) An application form
h) The names of two referees
i) A detailed proposal as to how the time abroad will be spent
j) Information about the host centre, with confirmation that the proposal is
acceptable to them
k) An identified supervisor at the host centre
l) Confirmation from the employing authority that study leave will be granted
if the applicant is successful.
VII. A panel of forensic psychiatry assessors nominated by the Faculty Chair will
award the Fellowship.
VIII. The successful candidate will be expected to submit a report to the Faculty Chair.
Closing date: End of October
Submissions to: Chair, Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
College contact: Committee Manager 0207 235 2351 Ext 6285
gsmith@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY
THE MEDICAL STUDENT ESSAY PRIZE IN FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY 2009
This prize has been established by the Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry for an essay on a
topic relating to forensic psychiatry. The aim of the prize is to raise the profile of
forensic psychiatry, and to give interested medical students an opportunity to pursue
further studies in forensic psychiatry. Essays should be submitted by email.
Prize: £300
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Medical students who submit the essay before graduation or no longer than
three months after graduation
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in February each year
Regulations:
I. The prize will be advertised in the Student BMJ in the spring preceding the year
of award.
II. The Faculty has agreed that each year the winner(s) of the essay prize will be
included as guest(s) at the Faculty annual conference. The prize itself will be
presented during the Faculty's business meeting held during this conference.
Closing date: 30th November each year
Submissions to: Chair, Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
College contact: Committee Manager 0207 235 2351 Ext 6285
gsmith@rcpsych.ac.uk
Alternatively, for further details of Faculty prizes, please contact Dr C van Velsen at
cleo.vanvelsen@elcmht.nhs.uk or Dr J Baird at Jbaird@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk
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FACULTY OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY
BURSARIES
The Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry offers bursaries for up to four medical students to
attend the Faculty residential meeting; these are usually medical student essay prize
candidates. Applications – by email - should include a covering letter, together with a
current concise curriculum vitae and supporting letter from a Faculty member.
Closing date: December each year
Submissions to: Finance Officer, Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
College contact: Committee Manager 0207 235 2351 Ext 6285
gsmith@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF GENERAL AND COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRY
ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATION PRIZE FOR TRAINEES AND NEW
CONSULTANTS
The Faculty has established a prize for the best poster and oral presentation. The
Faculty wishes to encourage interest and research in the area of adult general and
community psychiatry.
Prize: £250
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: All psychiatrists in training grades and to consultants in their first year of
practice.
Where presented: Faculty/CTC Residential Meeting (usually held in October)
Regulations
I. The prize is awarded on the basis of originality and relevance to general and
community psychiatry of submissions for poster presentations and a short oral
presentation to the judging panel.
II. Applications will be invited at least three months before the annual residential
meeting via a faculty mailing; the prize will also be advertised in the Faculty
newsletter.
III. The top three shortlisted applicants will be asked to make an oral presentation to
the Faculty Residential meeting, and will be advised approximately two weeks
before the meeting. The prizewinner will be expected to provide a summary
article for the Faculty newsletter and the full text of the poster presentation for
inclusion on the Faculty web page.
IV. The judging panel will consist of the Faculty Academic Secretary and two other
elected members of the Faculty Executive.
Closing date: No later than one month before the Faculty/CTC Residential Meeting (see
College Calendar of events - http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/conferences/diary/index.htm)
Submissions to: Conference Office
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
0207 235 2351 Ext 6145
conference@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF GENERAL AND COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRY
THE MEDICAL STUDENT ESSAY PRIZE IN GENERAL AND COMMUNITY
PSYCHIATRY
The Faculty of General Adult and Community psychiatry has established an essay
prize to be awarded following competition. The Faculty wishes to encourage interest
in and awareness of psychiatry among undergraduates as a stimulating and
challenging career option.
Prize: £500
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: All clinical medical students in the United Kingdom and the Republic of
Ireland.
Where presented: Faculty Residential Meeting
Regulations:
I. The format of the prize will be an essay. Criteria for judging merit will include
clarity of expression, understanding of the literature and evidence, cogency of
argument and overall ability to convey enthusiasm and originality within a set
word limit.
II. The topic and criteria will be announced in the Student BMJ and circulated to
medical school deans yearly.
III. Entries will be shortlisted and judged by a panel appointed by the Faculty
Executive Committee. This panel will meet at the end of July each year to
consider the entries. Should a minimum standard not be achieved the prize may
not be awarded.
IV. Applicants should send their essay, and a 250 word summary, by email.
V. The prizewinner will be invited to the Faculty annual residential meeting for
presentation of the prize. The prizewinning essay will be published in the Faculty
Newsletter, and on the Faculty web page. The summary of runners-up will be
published on the Faculty web page.
Closing date: 30th June each year
Submissions to: Vice-Chair
Faculty of General and Community Psychiatry
c/o Candace Gillies-Wright
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
17 Belgrave Square
London SW1X 8PG
Tel: 0207 235 2351 Ext 6234
cgillies-wright@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF THE PSYCHIATRY OF LEARNING DISABILITY
THE ALEC SHAPIRO PRIZES 2010
The Faculty is pleased to be able to offer these prizes in the name of
Dr Alexander Shapiro. Dr Shapiro died in April 1988 and was one of the great figures
in the tradition of learning disability psychiatry. His lifetime of dedicated work in this
field extended the frontiers of knowledge and his insight and true understanding
improved the lives of people with learning disabilities. He was a much-loved colleague
whose warmth, humour and modesty endeared him to all. His erudition was
considerable, as testified by his extensive contribution to medical literature; he
received the CBE in recognition of this.
Prize: Two prizes, each of £100, for best poster presentation and best oral
presentation
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: SHOs, SpRs and specialty trainees STs 1 - 6 or Members of the College
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in October each year
Regulations:
I. All applicants must be working in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.
II. Applicants should be of ST 1 - 6 status, or College Members.
III. Three assessors nominated by the Faculty Chair will judge the poster and
presentation at the meeting.
IV. Both presentations will be judged on clarity of presentation, time-keeping,
originality of content, relevance to meeting, methodology and clarity of ideas; for
the oral presentation quality of aids is an additional category.
V. In the event that none of the applications is considered to be of a satisfactory
standard, no award will be made.
Closing date: End of August each year
Submissions to: Conference Office
by email to the address below:
College contact: Conference Office 0207 235 2351 Ext 6129
swalter@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF THE PSYCHIATRY OF LEARNING DISABILITY
THE BRIAN OLIVER PRIZE 2010
This prize was established in 1991 from funds donated in memory of the late Dr Brian
Oliver, who had been a member of the then Mental Handicap Faculty’s Executive
Committee and, at the time of his death, was Honorary Secretary of the Mental
Handicap Psychiatry Specialist Advisory Committee. The prize is awarded for research
undertaken in the psychiatry of learning disability.
Prize: £500
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: SHOs, SpRs, specialty trainees STs 1 – 6 or consultants in psychiatry
(within three years of their first consultant appointment)
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in October each year
Regulations:
I. Submissions may take the form of an original piece of work or a literature
review.
II. Research involving collaboration between workers, whether psychiatrists or in
other disciplines, may be submitted, but the prize may be shared between no
more than two eligible applicants. In each instance where collaborative research
is submitted, there should be a clear indication of which parts of the research
were undertaken by each worker and a statement to this effect signed by all
collaborating workers must be submitted.
III. Applicants should submit – by email:
a) In the first instance, a short summary (between 200 and 500 words) of
their proposed submissions for approval by the examiners for the prize, to
ensure that their work falls within the scope of the award
b) Thereafter, an essay or dissertation presenting their research.
Submissions, which may include figures and tables, should not exceed
10,000 words
c) A current, concise curriculum vitae together with a list of appropriate
publications.
IV. Recipients of the prize may be invited to present a report at the Faculty annual
residential meeting. The prize examiners will be appointed by the Faculty
Executive. No prize will be awarded if a sufficient standard is not reached.
Closing dates: Short summary: end of April each year
Final submission: end of June each year
Submissions to: Chair, Faculty of the Psychiatry of Learning Disability
by email to the address below:
College contact: Committee Manager 0207 235 2351 Ext 6299
kkottasz@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF THE PSYCHIATRY OF LEARNING DISABILITY
THE PROFESSOR JOAN BICKNELL MEDICAL STUDENT ESSAY PRIZE 2010
This prize was established by the Faculty of the Psychiatry of Learning Disability to be
awarded for an essay written by a medical student about their contact with a person
(or people) with learning disability during the course of their studies. The essay
should focus on the ways in which the student’s training has been influenced as a
result. The award aims to raise the awareness of issues of disability in medical
training and to encourage students to pursue further study and professional training in
this area.
Prize: £250
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: All clinical medical students in the UK and the Republic of Ireland
Where presented: Faculty spring meeting, usually held in April each year
Regulations:
I. The format of the prize will be an essay of no more than 3000 words, to be
submitted by email. The topic will be an account of a study module or project
undertaken that brought the student into direct interaction and collaboration with
a person (or people) with learning disability, and should focus on the ways in
which the student’s training has been influenced as a result.
II. The prize will be advertised in Student BMJ in the summer preceding the year of
award and circulated to medical school deans yearly.
III. The essays will be judged by a nominated panel of three Faculty Executive
members. The Faculty reserves the right to award more than one prize in
exceptional circumstances. Should a minimum agreed standard not be achieved,
the prize might not be awarded.
IV. The Faculty will provide a subsidised place for the prizewinner at its annual
spring meeting, at which the prize will be presented.
Closing date: 1st December each year
Submissions to: Academic Vice-Chair
Faculty of the Psychiatry of Learning Disability
College contact: Kitti Kottasz 0207 235 2351 Ext 6285
kkottasz@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF THE PSYCHIATRY OF LEARNING DISABILITY
BURSARIES
Introduction:
The Faculty of the Psychiatry of Learning Disability has established an educational
bursary fund, currently £2000.00 per annum. The fund supports SpRs/specialty
trainees STs 4 – 6 and Staff grade/Associate specialist doctors working in the field of
learning disability who have been unable to obtain alternative, or sufficient, funding to
attend College meetings and other appropriate educational activities. The fund is
also open to psychiatry colleagues in developing countries to support their attendance
at College meetings.
SPRs/specialty trainees STs 4 – 6 and Staff grades/Associate specialists may apply for
a bursary of up to £200.00 to attend any educational event that is consistent with
their educational objectives or PDP and has the approval of their training programme
director (for SpRs/STs 4 - 6) or medical director (for Staff grades/Associate
specialists).
Psychiatrists in the field of learning disability from developing countries may apply in
good time for a bursary of up to £500.00 to assist in attending either the Faculty’s
annual spring or residential meeting, usually held in April and October respectively, or
the College Annual Meeting (usually held in June/July). No more than two such grants
should be made per year (subject to annual review).
Application for a bursary grant:
1a) Specialty trainees (SpRs, STs 4 – 6) who are having difficulty securing
sufficient funding to attend a Faculty, College or other educational meeting
should, in the first instance, discuss this with their placement supervisor
and training programme director to ensure that attendance at the meeting
is a training priority at that time and that all possible sources of funding
have been explored.
b) If it is decided that application for a bursary grant should be made, the
training programme director should apply by email letter to the Faculty
Finance Officer. The application should state the size of the grant required
(up to £200.00) and the reasons why full funding has not been obtained
elsewhere.
2a) Staff grades/Associate specialists encountering difficulties in obtaining
funding should discuss this with their clinical/medical director.
a) If it is decided that application for a bursary grant should be made, the
clinical/medical director should apply by email letter to the Faculty Finance
Officer. The application should state the size of the grant required (up to
£200.00) and the reasons why full funding has not been obtained
elsewhere.
3a) Psychiatrists from developing countries:
Applications should be made by email letter to the Faculty Finance Officer
accompanied, wherever possible, by a letter of support from the appropriate
medical director/postgraduate training organiser.
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In all cases, the Faculty Chair together with the Vice-Chair, Academic Secretary and
Finance Officer will jointly decide, on behalf of the Faculty, whether a bursary should
be granted.
The bursary fund and applications received, granted or refused will be reviewed
annually by the Faculty Executive and the size of the bursary fund adjusted to meet
demand. Where there appear to be significant local funding difficulties, the
appropriate regional/devolved administration representatives may take action to
address this with NHS providers and deaneries.
Enquiries to: Finance Officer
Faculty of the Psychiatry of Learning Disability
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
College contact: Kitti Kottasz 0207 235 2351
kkottasz@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF LIAISON PSYCHIATRY
ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATION PRIZE FOR SHOs, SpRs, SPECIALTY
TRAINEES STs 1 - 6 2010
The Faculty of Liaison Psychiatry has instituted a prize for an SHO/SpR/specialty
trainee 1 - 6 who makes the best combined oral and poster presentation at the
Faculty’s annual residential meeting, usually held in March.
Prize: £100
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: SHOs, SpRs, specialty trainees STs 1 - 6
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in March each year
Regulations:
I. The prize is awarded to the specialty trainee who makes the best combined oral
and poster presentation.
II. A small panel of members of the Faculty Executive will act as adjudicators.
III. The prize will be advertised with the residential meeting call for papers.
Closing date: End January each year
Submissions to: Conference Office
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
0207 235 2351 Ext 6145
conference@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF THE PSYCHIATRY OF OLD AGE
THE FELIX POST PRIZE 2010
The Felix Post Prize was established in 2004 to commemorate the contribution of Dr
Post to old age psychiatry. The late Dr Post remains a seminal figure of old age
psychiatry. His work on the treatment and outcome of affective and paranoid
disorders in older patients stands in the form of important classic papers.
This prize will allow established consultants and non-consultant grade career
psychiatrists in non-academic units to reflect on their current work and describe in an
essay an innovative task undertaken by the multi-disciplinary team which may
contribute to the management of older patients suffering from functional illness. The
Faculty Executive decided on the additional criteria of entrants from non-academic
units to promote research-oriented thinking among hard-pressed clinical teams.
Prize: £500
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Entrants must be in a consultant post, or be a non-consultant grade career
psychiatrist, working in non-academic units
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in March each year
Regulations
I. The entry must be in the form of an essay based on current work and describing
an innovative task undertaken by a multi-disciplinary team, which may
contribute to the management of older patients suffering from functional illness.
II. The essay should be approximately 4,000 to 6,000 words excluding references
and tables, and should be submitted by email.
III. Entries will be assessed by the Faculty Chair, Academic Secretary and a member
of the Faculty Executive.
IV. Should the judges feel that the standard has not been adequately met, the prize
might not be awarded.
Closing date: 1st November each year
Submissions to: Chair, Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age
by email to the address below:
College contact: Committee Manager 0207 235 2351 Ext 6299
kkottasz@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF THE PSYCHIATRY OF OLD AGE
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN OLDER PEOPLE’S MENTAL HEALTH
The Lifetime Achievement Award in Older People’s Mental Health was established in
2004 by the Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age and in 2007 was recognised as a
College award.
The award is to honour the career of an individual who has made an outstanding
contribution to the field of older people’s mental health. This might include
contributions in clinical practice, service development, innovation, research, education
and training or management.
The recipient will have achieved national or international acclaim for their work.
The award is commemorated by a framed certificate, presented by the Faculty and
signed by the Faculty Chair.
Frequency: Annually
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in March each year
Regulations:
I. Nominations will be received from any Faculty Member and will be sought by
notification given in the Faculty newsletter at least two months in advance of the
adjudication. Nominations – by email – must be received with a supporting
statement.
II. All valid nominations will be considered at the meeting of the Faculty Executive
and Regional Representatives immediately preceding the Faculty annual
residential meeting and the recipient determined by those present at that
meeting. Nominations received after this meeting will be carried over to the
following year. The Faculty will record names of all nominees.
III. The recipient of the award will be decided by consensus or by process
determined by the Faculty Executive of the day and that process recorded. In
the event that the Executive cannot achieve consensus, the final decision will
rest with the Faculty Officers (Chair, Vice-Chair and Finance Officer).
V. There will be only one award in any calendar year and the Executive reserves the
right not to make an award if it considers there are no candidates of sufficient
merit.
VI. The Faculty Chair will invite the recipient of the award, in writing, to the Faculty
annual residential meeting when the award will be announced and presented by
the Faculty Chair at the conference dinner. The Faculty will meet the costs of
conference registration, dinner and accommodation for the recipient and one
accompanying guest.
Closing date: At least three months prior to the Faculty annual residential
meeting
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Submissions to: Chair, Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age
by email to the address below:
College contact: Committee Manager 0207 235 2351 Ext 6299
kkottasz@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF THE PSYCHIATRY OF OLD AGE
THE MOHSEN NAGUIB PRIZE 2010
This prize was originally established informally by the Faculty in 1993 and formally in
1998 in memory of the late Dr Mohsen Naguib. A Coptic Christian, Dr Naguib
originated from Egypt and worked at the Maudsley Hospital, notably in the area of
paraphrenia. He was subsequently appointed senior lecturer at St Charles Hospital. A
popular, committed, caring old age psychiatrist with a good sense of humour, he
contributed much to psychiatric training. He died suddenly at the age of 44, leaving a
young family. The Mohsen Naguib Prize will be awarded for the best short scientific
paper presented by a trainee.
Prize: £250
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: SHOs, SpRs, specialty trainees ST 1 - 6 or new consultants in the UK and
the Republic of Ireland presenting work undertaken during the training period are
eligible, as are comparable colleagues in Europe. Presentations specifically invited by
the Faculty are NOT eligible.
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in March each year
Regulations:
I. Notice of this prize will be included in the mailing for the annual Faculty
residential meeting. Candidates will be invited to submit a summary of their
paper.
II. All entrants must submit a summary of at least 700 words (with references) of
their work for attributed publication in the Faculty newsletter and website, if
editors and referees agree that they are of a sufficient standard.
III. Papers will be considered by a committee appointed by the Faculty Executive.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified at least two weeks prior to the meeting.
IV. The Faculty Executive will appoint a panel to judge a presentation of no more
than 20 minutes. The winner will be announced at the meeting’s final plenary
session.
Closing date: 15th November each year
Submissions to: Conference Office
Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
17 Belgrave Square
London SW1X 8PG
Conference Office 0207 235 2351 Ext 6145
conference@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF THE PSYCHIATRY OF OLD AGE
THE PHILIP DAVIS PRIZE 2010
The Philip Davis Prize was established in 1991 and derives from the estate of the late
Dr Philip R H Davis, a Member of the College for over 40 years and, at the time of his
death, consultant psychiatrist in the Reading Hospitals Group. This prize is awarded
for an essay of between 4,000 and 6,000 words on a broadly based clinical topic
relating to the care of the elderly mentally ill.
Prize: £300
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: SHOs/specialty trainees STs 1 - 3 or Members of the College below the rank
of consultant psychiatrist or the equivalent at the time the essay is submitted.
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in March each year
Regulations:
I. Each application – by email - should be accompanied by concise curriculum vitae
and, in line with Dr Davis’ wishes, the examiners will give attention to the
literacy of the submissions.
II. All entrants must submit a summary of at least 700 words (with references) of
their essays for attributed publication in the Faculty newsletter and website, if
editors and referees agree that they are of a sufficient standard.
III. Recipients of the prize may be invited to present a report at the Faculty
residential meeting.
IV. The examiners for the prize will be appointed by the Faculty Executive. No prize
will be awarded if a sufficient standard is not reached.
Closing date: 1st November each year
Submissions to: Chair
Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
c/o Kitti Kottasz
College contact: Kitti Kottasz 0207 235 2351
kkottasz@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF THE PSYCHIATRY OF OLD AGE
POSTER PRESENTATION PRIZE FOR FOUNDATION DOCTORS, SHOs, SpRs,
SPECIALTY TRAINEES STS 1 – 3, CT4 - 6 AND NEW CONSULTANTS
The Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age has established a prize for the best poster
presentation prepared by a foundation doctor, an SHO, SpR, specialty trainee ST 1 –
3, CT4 - 6 or a new consultant.
Prize: £150
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Foundation doctors, SHOs, SpRs, specialty trainees STs 1 – 3, CT4 - 6 and
new consultants presenting work undertaken during the training period, as well as
comparable European colleagues. Presentations specifically invited by the Faculty and
work funded by the Faculty will NOT be eligible.
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in March each year
Regulations:
I. Applications are invited at least three months before the meeting via Faculty
mailings and the prize will also be advertised in the Faculty newsletter.
II. The Faculty Executive will appoint a panel of three judges who will adjudicate
during the Faculty’s residential meeting.
III. The winner would be expected to provide the full text of their poster for
publication on the College website.
Closing date: At least three months prior to the Faculty annual residential meeting
Submissions to: Conference Office
Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
17 Belgrave Square
London SW1X 8PG
0207 235 2351 Ext 6129
conference@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF THE PSYCHIATRY OF OLD AGE
BURSARIES
The Faculty awards bursaries annually to enable SHOs, SpRs, specialty trainees STs 1
– 6, inceptors, affiliates and staff grades working in the field of old age psychiatry who
intend to present a poster or short presentation of their research, to attend the
Faculty annual residential meeting, usually held in March each year. Up to twenty
bursaries may be awarded, up to a value of £150.00 each, up to an annual total of
£3,000.00.
The bursaries will be advertised in announcements about Faculty meetings, meeting
registration forms and in the Faculty newsletter. Applications will be dealt with on a
first-come first-served basis.
Regulations:
I. Applicants should submit to the Academic Secretary – by email – a covering
letter (giving details of why financial support is required and other sources of
funding that have been explored), along with their abstract.
II. All expense claim forms, together with all original receipts and tickets, must be
submitted to the Faculty Finance Officer within four weeks of the conference.
Applications for reimbursement received after that time will not be accepted.
Closing date: Mid-February each year
Submissions to: Academic Secretary/Finance Officer
Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
c/o Kitti Kottasz
College contact: Kitti Kottasz 0207 235 2351
kkottasz@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF THE PSYCHIATRY OF OLD AGE
MEDICAL STUDENT ESSAY PRIZE IN OLD AGE PSYCHIATRY
The Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age has established this prize in order to raise the
profile of old age psychiatry and to encourage medical students to pursue further
study and professional training in this area.
Prize: £250
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: All medical students in the UK and Ireland
Where Presented: Faculty residential meeting (usually in March)
Regulations:
I. Eligible students are invited to submit an original essay of up to 5000 words on
any aspect of old age psychiatry. The essay should be illustrated by a clinical
example from medical or psychiatric practice relevant to old age psychiatry
(e.g. general practice, medicine for the elderly, orthopaedic surgery etc) and
should discuss how the student’s training and awareness has been influenced as
a result. The essay should demonstrate an understanding of the mental health
issues pertinent to the clinical problem and should include a discussion of the
effects and consequences of the condition for the individual, their family and
the wider healthcare system.
II. The essay should be supported by a review of relevant literature and should be
the candidate’s own work.
III. Submissions should be submitted by email. The essays will be judged by a
panel of three Faculty Executive members. Criteria for judging merit will
include: clarity of expression, understanding of the literature and evidence and
cogency of argument. The Faculty reserves the right not to award the prize if
no entry reaching the agreed minimum standard is received.
IV. The prize will be advertised in the Student BMJ and circulated annually to the
deans of medical schools.
V. The Faculty will provide a subsidised place for the prizewinner at the Faculty
residential meeting and a mentor to help the student gain maximum benefit
from attending the conference. The prizewinner will be required to provide an
edited version of their essay for possible publication in the Old Age Psychiatrist.
Closing date: 31st December each year
Submissions to: Vice-Chair, Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age
by email to the address below:
College contact: Committee manager 0207 235 2351 Ext 6299
kkottasz@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF THE PSYCHIATRY OF OLD AGE
BURSARY FOR PSYCHIATRISTS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Introduction:
The Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age has established an annual bursary to enable a
psychiatrist from a developing country to attend the Faculty Annual Residential
Meeting (17-18 March 2011, Stratford-upon-Avon) in order to give an oral or poster
presentation, or deliver a workshop.
The bursary is intended to cover the cost of economy class travel, accommodation,
free registration and attendance at the Conference Dinner, up to a maximum of
£1,500. Informal mentors will be identified for the bursary-holder to enhance their
introduction to Faculty members and their enjoyment of the meeting. The bursary will
be advertised annually in International Psychiatry and on the College website.
Regulations:
I. Psychiatrists from developing countries who intend to present at the Faculty annual
residential meeting and wish to apply for the bursary should submit their abstract
together with a brief CV and a letter stating what financial help is required. The
letter should include details of any other sources of funding that have been
approached. Candidates should also state how they believe their attendance at the
meeting will benefit their service and practice. A decision-making panel of Faculty
Executive members will make the award against an agreed set of criteria.
II. A cheque up to a maximum of £1,500 will be provided to the successful candidate
on presentation of original tickets and receipts for all related expenditure. If an
advance against the bursary is required for travel etc, alternative arrangements
may be negotiated with the Faculty finance officer, but in all cases supporting
documentation for the expenditure will be required.
III. The successful candidate will be required to submit an article giving their feedback
on the residential meeting experience and their plans for disseminating their
learning in their home country. If appropriate, the article (or extracts thereof) will
be published in the Old Age Psychiatrist.
IV. The Faculty reserves the right not to award the bursary if applications received
are not of a sufficient standard.
Closing date: 31 October 2010
Submissions to: Faculty Academic Secretary
by email to the address below:
College contact: Committee manager 0207 235 2351 Ext 6299
kkottasz@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF PSYCHOTHERAPY
THE PSYCHOTHERAPY PRIZE 2010
The Psychotherapy Prize is awarded for a paper relevant to psychotherapy -
psychodynamic, systemic, cognitive-behavioural, or other as practised in the field of
psychiatry. It is open to all eligible College Members from any discipline. The prize
is advertised in the September Bulletin of the year preceding award and in a Faculty
mailing no later than the preceding November.
Prize: £500
Frequency: Biennially – next award 2010
Eligible: SpRs/specialty trainees STs 4 – 6 and consultants from any discipline
with less than two years in a consultant post at the time of submission.
Where presented: College Annual Meeting, usually held in June/July each year.
Regulations:
I. The submission – by email - may be a clinical paper, or a description of a
quantitative study, or may take some other form, such as an original review.
II. SpRs/specialty trainees STs 4 - 6 and consultants with less than two years in a
consultant post at the time of submission, from all disciplines, are eligible to
apply.
III. Submissions must have a single author and represent that person’s original work
IV. If only one submission is received by the closing date, the chair of the faculty
and the chair of the judges reserve the right to contact potentially eligible
authors of relevant papers published within the preceding two years.
V. The prize is offered for a paper that either has been published in the two years
preceding submission, or which is judged to be of publishable standard and
appropriate for consideration by the editor of a scientific journal and his/her
chosen referees, with a view to publication.
VI. The paper should be approximately 2,500-3,500 words in length.
VII. The Faculty Executive will appoint a judging panel of four members. The chair
should be a current executive member.
VIII. .Judging will take into account the quality of work on which the paper is based,
the quality of the report and the relevance of its content to contemporary
psychotherapy and psychiatry. Should a minimum agreed standard not be
achieved the prize might not be awarded.
IX. The judging panel will notify the Faculty Chair of their decision by 1st June. The
judging panel will also inform the Faculty Finance Officer of their decision so that
a cheque may be prepared in good time for the presentation or for posting to the
winner.
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Closing dates: a) Final submissions by email 1st February 2010
b) Invited submissions under para iv 1st March 2010
Submissions to: Chair, Faculty of Psychotherapy
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
c/o Greg Smith
College contact: Greg Smith 0207 235 2351 Ext 6235,
gsmith@rcpsych.ac.uk
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FACULTY OF REHABILITATION AND SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
THE DOUGLAS BENNETT PRIZE 2010
There is no set topic, but the prize given in Douglas Bennett’s name will use his
guiding values in adjudication. He valued creativity with practicality, simplicity with
illumination, applicability with humanity, and had an eye for clear and rigorous
methodology. This is a high and demanding standard, which he applied to his
research and clinical work alike, and for which he is honoured with this prize.
Prize: The monetary value of the prize would be determined by the Faculty
Executive, but would be no less than £200.
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Psychiatrists in training, including Staff and Associate Specialists or within
two years of consultant appointment.
Where presented: Faculty residential meeting, usually held in November
Regulations:
I. The papers will be judged by a panel of three members, to include the Faculty
Chair, Academic Secretary and one other, to be called the Prize Adjudication
Committee, and nominated at the Faculty business meeting in the preceding
year.
II. Applicants for the prize are required to submit a paper – by email - (maximum
length 2000 words) on one of the following:
a) Original work to investigate hypotheses relevant to the care of individuals
suffering from severe mental illness
b) Description, rationale and evaluation of innovative service for people with
severe mental disorder
c) Critical review/meta-analysis of existing range of treatment interventions,
or service evaluations
d) Critical appraisal of the impact of contemporary health or social care policy
affecting the care of people with severe mental disorder.
III. No more than three papers will be shortlisted for presentation by the Prize
Adjudication Committee. The shortlist of candidates will then be included in the
final programme for the Prize Special Session at the Faculty’s residential
meeting the following November.
IV. The target audience is the Faculty membership, but it is expected that the
winning paper would be submitted for peer-reviewed publication, and would
therefore be likely to appeal to a wider professional audience.
V. The prizewinner will be invited to produce an abbreviated version of their paper,
500 words, for inclusion in the Faculty newsletter, and will be invited by the
Academic Secretary to give a brief presentation at the following year’s College
Annual Meeting within the Faculty’s programme stream.
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VI. There will be provision for not awarding the prize, should satisfactory standards
from the applicants not be achieved.
Closing date: 1st October each year
Submissions to: Chair
Faculty of Rehabilitation and Social Psychiatry
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
c/o Greg Smith
College contact: Greg Smith 0207 235 2351 Ext 6285
gsmith@rcpsych.ac.uk
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SECTION OF EATING DISORDERS BURSARY
BURSARY FOR MEDICAL STUDENT
Applications are invited from medical students for a bursary to attend the Eating
Disorders Section Annual Meeting.
The bursary includes up to £50 towards travel expenses and free registration at the
Eating Disorders Section annual meeting on 5 November 2010 in London.
Eligible: All medical students in the UK and Ireland
Closing date: 4 September 2010
Regulations:
Applicants should send a brief CV (no longer than 1 side of A4) by email to Section’s
Finance Officer with a covering letter, stating in no more than 200 words why you
would like to attend the meeting and how you will disseminate your learning.
Submissions to:
Finance Officer
Section of Eating Disorders
By email to address below:
College contact:
Alex Crowe, Committee Manager
acrowe@rcpsych.ac.uk
tel: 020 7235 2351 ext 6284
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SECTION OF EATING DISORDERS BURSARY
BURSARY FOR TRAINEES
Applications are invited from trainees for a bursary to attend the Eating Disorders
Section Annual Meeting.
The bursary includes up to £50 towards travel expenses and free registration at the
Eating Disorders Section annual meeting on 5 November 2010 in London.
Eligible: SHOs, SpRs and specialty trainees STs 1 – 6
Closing date: 4 September 2010
Regulations:
Applicants should send a brief CV (no longer than 1 side of A4) by email to Section’s
Finance Officer with a covering letter, stating in no more than 200 words why you
would like to attend the meeting and how you will disseminate your learning.
Submissions to:
Finance Officer
Section of Eating Disorders
By email to address below:
College contact:
Alex Crowe, Committee Manager
acrowe@rcpsych.ac.uk
tel: 020 7235 2351 ext 6284
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SECTION OF PERINATAL PSYCHIATRY
THE DAKSHA EMSON POSTER PRIZE IN PERINATAL PSYCHIATRY 2010
The Section of Perinatal Psychiatry has instituted a prize for an SHO/SpR/specialty
trainee 1 – 6 who makes the best combined oral and poster presentation at the
Section’s annual scientific meeting, usually held in November.
Prize: £100
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: SHOs, SpRs, specialty trainees STs 1 - 6
Where presented: Section annual scientific meeting, usually held in November
Regulations:
I. The prize is awarded to the specialty trainee who makes the best combined oral
and poster presentation.
IV. A small panel of members of the Section Executive will act as adjudicators.
V. The prize will be advertised with the scientific meeting call for papers.
Closing date: End-September each year
Submissions to: Conference Office
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
0207 235 2351 Ext 6145
conference@rcpsych.ac.uk
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DIVISIONAL PRIZES
EASTERN DIVISION
EASTERN DIVISION RESEARCH PRIZE
The Eastern Division has established for the best research project conducted by any
doctor of non-Consultant grade working within the Eastern Division. The aim of the
prize is to stimulate good quality research amongst trainees and non-Consultant
career grade doctors who will then be afforded the opportunity to present this
research at one of the Divisional Academic Meetings.
Prize: £500
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Doctors of non-consultant grade working within the Eastern Division
Where presented: Divisional Academic Meeting
Regulations:
I. Eligible entrants will be working in the Eastern Division in a non-Consultant
post, at the time of completion of the research project and when making the
prize submission.
II. The Eastern Division Executive Committee will appoint three examiners to judge
the entries.
Closing date: 31st March each year
Submissions to: Beverley Francis
Eastern & South Eastern Divisions Manager
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
6th Floor Standon House
21 Mansell Street
London
E1 8AA
Beverley Francis 0207 977 6651
bfrancis@esedivision.rcpsych.ac.uk
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NORTHERN IRELAND DIVISION
NORTHERN IRELAND DIVISION TRAINEES’ RESEARCH PRIZE
The Northern Ireland Division has established a Research Prize with the aim of
promoting high standards of research and presentation skills in the field of psychiatry.
Prize: £200, and the award of a silver salver to be held for one year.
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Trainees in Northern Ireland who have spent a minimum of 12 months
working in psychiatry and also anyone, again within NI, who will be taking up a career
grade post in psychiatry within two years and who commenced their research as a
trainee.
Regulations:
I. Candidates will be judged on the originality of the project, the soundness and
appropriateness of their methodology and the adequacy of their data and its
interpretation, along with the clarity of their presentation, timekeeping and
presentation quality of audio-visual aids.
II. Entries in their abstract form will be examined by a nominated senior academic
from the Division and, in the exercise of his/her discretion, he/she will not enter
into correspondence or communications. Judges will be drawn from senior
members of the Division.
Closing date: Preliminary proposals should be by the end of June each year. Entries
for the Prize should be submitted by the second Friday in August each year.
Submissions to: Northern Ireland Division
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Clifton House, 2 North Queen Street,
BELFAST
BT15 1EQ
Nora McNairney +44 (0) 28 9027 8793
nmcnairney@nirelanddiv.rcpsych.ac.uk
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NORTHERN IRELAND DIVISION
THE DR THOMAS FREEMAN PSYCHOTHERAPY AWARD
The Northern Ireland Division has sought to recognise Dr Freeman’s contribution of
Psychiatry by establishing this award in his memory. Dr Freeman was a Founding
Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and an Honorary Member of the British
Psycho-Analytical Society. He practised as a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist in
NHS psychiatric hospitals both in Scotland and N. Ireland. Throughout his career he
wrote prodigiously of his vast clinical experience, producing hundreds of articles and
many books, the last of which was completed days before his death in 2002. He
developed an international reputation particularly in the field of the psychoses and
founded a psychoanalytic training organisation in N. Ireland (The Northern Ireland
Association for the Study of Psycho-Analysis – NIASP).
Prize: £150, plus award of a medal
Frequency: Biennially
Eligible: Trainees working in psychiatry in Northern Ireland and also anyone who is
within two years of taking up a career grade post in Northern Ireland and who
commenced a long case or article for publication as a trainee.
Regulations:
I. The award is for a long case or paper prepared with a view to publication,
relevant to psychotherapy, whether psychodynamic, systemic, cognitive,
behavioural, integrative therapies or other, as practiced in the field of psychiatry.
II. The long case or paper should be approximately 2500 – 3500 in length.
III. Entries will be judged by three consultant psychiatrists from Northern Ireland
who specialist in or who have a special interest in psychotherapy.
IV. The Psychotherapy Faculty for Northern Ireland reserves the right not to award
the prize if the entries are not adjudged to be of sufficiently high standard.
Closing date: 13 August 2010 and thereafter 2nd Friday in August 2012, 2014 etc
Submissions to: Chair of the Psychotherapy Faculty
Northern Ireland Division
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Clifton House, 2 North Queen Street,
BELFAST
BT15 1EQ
Nora McNairney +44 (0) 28 9027 8793
nmcnairney@nirelanddiv.rcpsych.ac.uk
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NORTHERN IRELAND DIVISION
INTER-SCHOOLS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
The Northern Ireland Division has established a public speaking competition for school
children on topics related to mental illness. The aim of the competition is to tackle
the stigma associated with mental illness, create better understanding through
education, and promote psychiatrists and psychiatry as a profession.
Prize: The winning school will be presented with a piece of artwork depicting an
aspect of mental illness. Each of the two winners will receive a £50 gift voucher or,
the prize of £100 may be split if it is decided to award the prize jointly. Each team
participating in the final will be awarded gift vouchers (valued at £20.00 per pupil).
There is also an audience participation prize of £30 (3 x £10 gift vouchers).
Regulations:
I. The competition will involve a number of heats held throughout Northern Ireland
culminating in a final to be held on World Mental Health Day. The format for the
heats and the final is the same. Each team comprises two speakers who present
for a maximum of four minutes each on a topic such as substance misuse,
depression, stress, self-image or stigma. There are no more than six teams
involved at each level. Audiences will be drawn from interested schools in areas
throughout NI.
II. The competition provides an opportunity for educational materials to be
distributed to teachers and pupils and for pupils to meet with Psychiatrists in an
informal setting.
III. The panel of judges will comprise two psychiatrists and a local journalist, with a
public figure presenting the prize.
Submissions to: Chair of the Psychotherapy Faculty
Northern Ireland Division
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Clifton House, 2 North Queen Street,
BELFAST
BT15 1EQ
Nora McNairney +44 (0) 28 9027 8793
nmcnairney@nirelanddiv.rcpsych.ac.uk
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NORTHERN AND YORKSHIRE DIVISION
TRAINEE PRIZE– NORTHERN AND YORKSHIRE DIVISION
The Northern and Yorkshire Division has established a prize and a certificate of merit
to be awarded for the most outstanding oral and poster presentation by a Trainee
Psychiatrist.
Prize: £200 and a certificate of merit for the best oral and poster presentation.
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Trainee Psychiatrists within Northern and Yorkshire Division
Where presented: At one of the Academic Conference year year – exact date
determined by Executive Committee.
Regulations:
I. Oral presentations on Audit and Research Projects or Reviews of the Literature
will have duration of no more than 15 minutes which will include the presentation
and questions from the floor.
II. Poster presentations will be assessed by the Executive Committee from a PDF
document ahead of the Conference and the original poster will be displayed for
the duration of the conference. Trainees will be expected to be available for
questions from delegates during breaks in the conference.
III. Assessors will be members of the Executive Committee. Trainees will receive a
decision on their presentations at the close of the Conference. Prizes and
Certificates of Merit will be sent to Trainees separately.
Closing date: 8 weeks prior to the chosen Conference date.
Submissions to: Northern and Yorkshire Division
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Aspect Court
47 Park Square East
Leeds
LS1 2NL
Leanne Grice, Division Administrator 0113 394 4107
lgrice@nyorkdiv.rcpsych.ac.uk
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NORTH WEST DIVISION
TRAINEE PRIZE– NORTH WEST DIVISION
The North West Division has established a prize and a certificate of merit to be
awarded for the most outstanding oral and poster presentation by a Trainee
Psychiatrist.
Prize: £200 and a certificate of merit for the best oral and poster presentation.
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Trainee Psychiatrists within North West Division
Where presented: At one of the Academic Conference year year – exact date
determined by Executive Committee.
Regulations:
I. Oral presentations on Audit and Research Projects or Reviews of the Literature
will have duration of no more than 15 minutes which will include the presentation
and questions from the floor.
II. Poster presentations will be assessed by the Executive Committee from a PDF
document ahead of the Conference and the original poster will be displayed for
the duration of the conference. Trainees will be expected to be available for
questions from delegates during breaks in the conference.
III. Assessors will be members of the Executive Committee. Trainees will receive a
decision on their presentations at the close of the Conference. Prizes and
Certificates of Merit will be sent to Trainees separately.
Closing date: 8 weeks prior to the chosen Conference date.
Submissions to: Northern and Yorkshire Division
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Aspect Court
47 Park Square East
Leeds
LS1 2NL
Leanne Grice, Division Administrator 0113 394 4107
lgrice@nyorkdiv.rcpsych.ac.uk
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SCOTTISH DIVISION
THE SCOTTISH DIVISION RESEARCH PRIZE
The Chairman, Secretary and one other member of the Scottish Division Research
Advisory Group along with the Chairman and Vice-Chair of the Scottish Division will
make up a five-member judging panel.
Prize: £500
Eligible: All psychiatrists working in Scotland who are under 40 years of age at the
time of submission or within 5 years of their first consultant appointment
Where presented: Scottish Division Meeting
Regulations:
I. The submission will be a paper published in a peer-reviewed journal in the
preceding year. Submissions should be accompanied by a letter stipulating
clearly the part the applicant had played in the research.
II. The winner of the Scottish Division Research Prize will be expected to present
their paper at a meeting of the Scottish Division.
Closing date: End of March each year
Submissions to: Vice-Chair
Scottish Division
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
12 Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1JE
Karen Addie 0131 220 2910
Kaddie@scotdiv.rcpsych.ac.uk
Entries may be emailed – kaddie@scotdiv.rcpsych.ac.uk
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SOUTH EAST DIVISION
South Eastern Division John S Lyon Memorial Prize
The South Eastern Division has established The John S Lyon Memorial Prize, an
annual prize for the best project conducted by any doctor of non-Consultant
grade working within the South Eastern Division. The aim of the prize is to
stimulate innovation amongst trainees and non-Consultant career grade doctors.
Prize: TBC
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Doctors of non-consultant grade working within the South Eastern Division
Regulations:
I. Eligible entrants will be working in the South Eastern Division in a
non-consultant post, at the time of completion of the project and
when making the prize submission.
II. A Sub-Committee made up of members of the South Eastern
Division Executive Committee will examine entries and shortlist
three submissions, which will be presented at the Divisional
Academic Meeting. The Sub-Committee will then decide who will be
awarded the prize. There will be clear guidelines to aid the decision-
making process.
Closing date: 1st February each Year
Submissions to: Beverley Francis
Eastern & South Eastern Divisions Manager
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
6th Floor Standon House
21 Mansell Street
London
E1 8AA
Beverley Francis 0207 977 6651
bfrancis@esedivision.rcpsych.ac.uk
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SOUTH WEST DIVISION
SOUTH WEST DIVISION TRAINEES PRIZE
The South West Division has established a prize for the best essay submitted, and
presented at the Spring Biannual Meeting. The winning essay will be published in the
programme of the Autumn Biannual Meeting. The topic will be chosen by the
Division’s Executive Committee and will be relevant to the practice of psychiatrists in
the South West.
Prize: £250
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: All entrants must be trainees on the closing date and be either Pre
Membership Psychiatric Trainees or Members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and
must have worked in the Division for at least six months prior to the date of
submission.
Regulations:
I. The South West Division prize will be awarded annually. It will take the form of a
competition in which trainees will be invited to submit a written essay on a topic
to be chosen by the Committee and relevant to the practice of psychiatrists in the
South West. The competition will be open to all trainees in the South West
Division of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (see item III below).
II. The prize is £250. This will be reviewed by the Division’s Executive Committee
from time to time. The prize winner’s essay will be published in the Autumn
Biannual Meeting Programme and Abstracts booklet.
III. All entrants must be trainees on the closing date and be either inceptors or
members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
IV. A trainee is a CT1-3, ST1-6, Specialist Registrar or Lecturer in Psychiatry and
may be in full or part time training.
V. All entrants must have worked in the Division for at least six months prior to the
date of submission.
VI. Intending entrants will be required to discuss their essay with their Clinical Tutor
before submission.
VII. Entries will be assessed by a panel of three judges and will comprise (i) An
academic psychiatrist (ii) A clinical tutor in psychiatry (iii) An officer or a member
of the Executive Committee of the Division. The Executive Committee of the
South West Division will select the panel of judges.
VIII. The prize will be awarded only if, in the opinion of the judges, at least one entry
is of a sufficient standard to merit the prize.
IX. The judges’ views will be final. The judges will not be available for
correspondence with entrants on any subject related to the assessment of
entries.
Potential entrants should note that copies of these regulations and an entry form can
be obtained from the Division’s Administration Office.
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Trainees Prize Officer: SW Division Administration office:
Dr Richard Laugharne Mrs Pat McPhee
Peninsula Medical School South West Division Manager
Department of Mental Health Coombe Lodge
Wonford House Hospital Blagdon
Dryden Road Bristol
Exeter BS40 7RG
EX2 5AF
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SOUTH WEST DIVISION
SOUTH WEST DIVISION INNOVATION PRIZE
The South West Division Innovation Prize will take the form of a competition in which
Senior Psychiatrists (individually or as a team) will be invited to submit an example of
innovation or leadership across the whole spectrum of modern psychiatric practice.
Prize: The prize will be a sum of money that will be reviewed by the Division’s
Executive Committee from time to time. Initially it will be £500.
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Senior Psychiatrists, i.e. Consultants, Associate Specialists, Staff Grade,
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry in the South West Division.
Regulations:
I. A prize proposal of no more than 500 words must be submitted to the
Innovations Prize Officer.
II. All entrants must be either fellows or members of the Royal College of
Psychiatrists.
III. A senior psychiatrist is a Consultant, Associate Specialist, Staff Grade, Lecturer
or Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry.
IV. All entrants must have worked in the Division for at least six months prior to the
date of submission.
V. Nominations can be made by self, colleague or member of the multi-disciplinary
team, any College member or the Scientific Organizing Committee of the
Biannual Meeting.
VI. Entries will be assessed by a panel of three judges from the Executive Committee
of the South West Division.
VII. The prize will be awarded only if, in the opinion of the judges, at least one entry
is of a sufficient standard to merit the prize.
VIII. The judges’ views will be final. The judges will not be available for
correspondence with entrants on any subject related to the assessment of
entries.
IX. The aim of the prize is to award innovation and leadership and the winner will be
expected to give a short presentation at the Autumn Biannual Meeting.
Potential entrants should note that copies of these regulations and the entry form can
be obtained from the Division’s Administration Office.
Innovations Prize Officer: SW Division Administration Office:
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Dr Kate Lovett Mrs Pat McPhee
Consultant Psychiatrist South West Division Manager
South Hams CMHT Coombe Lodge
8 Fore Street Blagdon
Ivybridge Bristol
PL21 9AB BS40 7RG
Submissions Queries
Closing date: 30 September 2010
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SOUTH WEST DIVISION
SOUTH WEST DIVISION POSTER PRIZE
The South West Division Poster Prize will be awarded biannually on the occasion of the
SW Division Meetings in the Spring and Autumn and will take the form of a
competition. The poster will be displayed at the Biannual Meeting and the abstract
published in the Programme and Abstracts Booklet. This should be on a piece of
research being undertaken, a new research project about to commence or an audit.
Prize: There will be a first prize of £250, a second prize of £100 and an ‘Innovation
Poster Prize’ of £250. The prize amount will be reviewed by the Division's Executive
Committee from time to time.
Frequency: Biannually
Eligible: All entrants must be Specialist Registrars, ST1-ST6, SAS doctors or CT1-3
on the closing date and be current members (including Affiliates, Pre-membership
Psychiatric Trainee grade, etc.) of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and working
within the Division at the time of submission.
Where presented: South West Division Meetings in the Spring and Autumn
Regulations:
I. Entries will be assessed by a panel of three judges one of which will be a member
of the Executive Committee. Two others to be selected by the Chair of the
Scientific Organising Committee for the relevant Biannual Meeting.
II. Submissions will be judged by (1) Scientific content, (2) Innovative ideas, (3)
Methodology, (4) Clinical application and (5) Quality of presentation.
III. The prize will be awarded only if, in the opinion of the judges, at least one entry
is of a sufficient standard to merit the prize.
IV. The judges’ views will be final. The judges will not be available for
correspondence with entrants on any subject related to the assessment of
entries.
Closing dates: Available from the South West Division Administration Office.
Potential entrants should note that copies of these regulations can be obtained from
the South West Division’s Administration Office:
Poster Prize Officer: SW Division Administration Office:
Dr Kate Lovett Mrs Pat McPhee
Consultant Psychiatrist South West Division Manager
South Hams CMHT Coombe Lodge
8 Fore Street Blagdon
Ivybridge Bristol
PL21 9AB BS40 7RG
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TRENT DIVISION
THE TRENT DIVISION RESEARCH PRESENTATION PRIZE
The Trent Division has established an annual prize for the best presentation of a piece
of research relevant to any field of psychiatry by a trainee or specialty grade
psychiatrist.
Prize: £200 plus certificate
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Trainee and specialty grade psychiatrists working in any specialty or sub-
specialty within the Trent Region would be eligible to enter. Entrants will be eligible to
compete for the Research Prize provided the research was conducted in the UK
irrespective of whether it is/was part of another degree.
Where presented: Trent Division Annual Meeting
Regulations:
I. The prize will be awarded for the best presentation of a piece of research
relevant to any field of psychiatry.
II. An administering committee will be established by the Trent Division each year.
The panel will include two academics and two consultants working in any
specialty or sub-specialty of psychiatry.
Closing date: The Research Presentation Prize will be advertised throughout the
Division each year and entries should be submitted by 31st July.
Submissions to: Chair
Trent Division
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Halifax House
14/15 Frederick Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 1JD
College Contact: Sue Corfield 0121 410 2655
scorfield@trentdiv.rcpsych.ac.uk
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TRENT DIVISION
THE TRENT DIVISION POSTER PRIZE
The Trent Division has established an annual prize for the best poster presentation by
a trainee or specialty grade psychiatrist.
Prize: £100 plus certificate
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Trainee or specialty grade psychiatrist in any specialty or sub-specialty
working within the Trent Region would be eligible to enter.
Where presented: Trent Division Annual Meeting
Regulations:
I. The prize will be awarded for the best poster presentation relevant to any field of
psychiatry.
II. A screening committee will be established by the Trent Division each year. The
panel will include two academics and two consultants working in any specialty or
sub-specialty of psychiatry.
III. The screening committee will determine the number of posters to be displayed
and successful entrants will be invited to display their poster at the Trent Division
Annual Meeting where the winner will be decided.
Closing date: The Poster Prize will be advertised throughout the Division each year
and entries should be submitted by 31st July.
Submissions to: Chair
Trent Division
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Halifax House
14/15 Frederick Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 1JD
College Contact: Sue Corfield 0121 410 2655
scorfield@trentdiv.rcpsych.ac.uk
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WEST MIDLANDS DIVISION
CLINICAL AUDIT PRIZE, WEST MIDLANDS DIVISION
The West Midlands Division of the Royal College of Psychiatrists has introduced an clinical audit
prize. Entrants are invited to submit a description of a clinical audit in which they have played
a significant contribution.
The West Midlands Division wishes to encourage junior doctors to become actively involved in
clinical governance and particularly to encourage co-operation with workers from other
disciplines. The Division believes that doctors of all grades should take a lead role in
examining practice and that such a prize will enhance the status of such endeavours and
emphasise their importance.
Prize: Trophy and certificate
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: All psychiatric trainees below the level of ST4 and specialty grade doctors working in
psychiatry
Where presented: West Midlands Division Winter Meeting
Regulations:
I. Entrants should have made a significant contribution to the audit at conception and
implementation phases, and the audit should have begun not more than 2 years before
submitting for the prize. It may be conducted by an individual alone, but particular
consideration will be given to a multi-disciplinary audit.
II. The description should comprise a 1500 – 2000 word summary setting out the
background to the project, the work involved and the outcome, and be accompanied by a
letter confirming their participation from either their tutor or consultant supervisor.
III. A panel of three judges appointed by the West Midlands Division Executive Committee
will be asked to assess how the audit has been used to affect clinical practice.
IV. The winner will be required to present their audit at the West Midlands Winter Divisional
Meeting.
Closing date: Notice of the award will be sent out annually in August/September and
displayed on the Division’s website.
Submissions to: Entrants will be asked to submit their description to the Divisional Office.
College contact: Sue Corfield 0121 410 2655
scorfield@wmidsdiv.rcpsych.ac.uk
Entrants who are uncertain whether their project is suitable for submission may contact the
West Midlands Division Office directly.
WEST MIDLANDS DIVISION
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RESEARCH PRESENTATION PRIZE, WEST MIDLANDS DIVISION
The West Midlands Division of the Royal College of Psychiatrists has established a
prize for the best presentation of a piece of research relevant to any field in psychiatry
by a trainee psychiatrist or Consultant psychiatrist in their first year of employment
working within the West Midlands Region.
Prize: Trophy and certificate
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Trainee psychiatrists and Consultant psychiatrists in their first year of
employment working within the West Midlands are eligible to enter. The Executive
Committee reserves the right to restrict the number of entries and to refuse those
considered inappropriate.
Where presented: West Midlands Division Spring Meeting
Regulations:
I. The research should be original and entrants should have made a major
contribution to it.
II. Short listed candidates will be expected to present their presentations at the
Spring Divisional Meeting where a trophy will be awarded to the best
presentation as decided by a panel of three judges constituted by the West
Midlands Executive Committee.
III. The decision of the panel of judges will be final.
Closing date: Notice of the award will be sent out annually in January/February and
displayed on the Division’s website.
Submissions to: Entrants will be asked to submit an abstract of approximately 300
words to the Divisional Office.
College contact: Sue Corfield 0121 410 2655
scorfield@wmidsdiv@rcpsych.ac.uk
Entrants who are uncertain whether their research is suitable for submission may
contact the West Midlands Division Office directly.
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WEST MIDLANDS DIVISION
THE THOMAS BAKEWELL PRIZE
The West Midlands Division has established a new prize for Medical Students who are
currently in a Medical school in the West Midlands.
Prize: £100 plus certificate
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Medical students who are currently in a Medical school in the West Midlands
Where presented: West Midlands Division Spring Meeting
Regulations:
I. The Prize will be on the basis of an essay and the essay topic title will be chosen
by the examiners.
II. Prizes will be publicised at the beginning of the academic year, in early
September.
III. The essay will be no longer than 5,000 words.
IV. A panel of examiners will be chosen from members of the West Midlands
Executive Committee.
Closing date: 1st February
Submissions to: West Midlands Division
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Halifax House
14/15 Frederick Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 1JD
College Contact: Sue Corfield 0121 410 2655
scorfield@wmidsdiv@rcpsych.ac.uk
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LONDON DIVISION
LONDON DIVISION MEDICAL STUDENT ESSAY PRIZE
The Medical Student Essay Prize has been set up by the London Division for all
medical undergraduates in the London area.
This can be on any topic related to Psychiatry. Applicants might like to consider a
literature review, an essay written as a debate on a topical issue in psychiatry, a
description of a significant experience in psychiatry whilst at medical school etc. The
topic should ideally be agreed with a psychiatric tutor or the Head of the Department
of Psychiatry.
Prize: £250
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Medical undergraduates who are currently in a Medical School in London
Where presented: Divisional Academic Meeting
Regulations:
1. Eligible students are invited to submit an original essay of up to 10,000 words on
an aspect of their choice.
2. The essay should be supported by a review of relevant literature and should be the
candidates own work.
3. The topic should ideally be agreed with a psychiatric tutor or the head of the
Department of Psychiatry.
4. The London Division Executive Committee will appoint three examiners to judge
the entries.
5. Submissions should be made electronically to Susan Ranger.
Closing Date: 1st May each year
Submissions to: Susan Ranger
London Division Manager
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
6th Floor, Standon House
21 Mansell Street
London
E1 8AA
Tel: 0207 977 6650
E-mail: sranger@londondiv.rcpsych.ac.uk
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LONDON DIVISION
LONDON DIVISION RESEARCH PRIZE
The London Division has established a prize for the best research project conducted by
a medical undergraduate in the London Division. This should describe a research
project in psychiatry where the student has made a significant contribution. The topic
should ideally be agreed with a psychiatric tutor or with the head of the Department of
Psychiatry.
Prize: £250
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Medical undergraduates currently in the London Division area
Where presented: Divisional Academic Meeting
Regulations:
1. The manuscript should be no longer than 10,000 words and be written in the
format normally associated with research articles published in the academic
press.
2. The manuscript should also include an abstract of 200 words written in jargon-
free language that can be understood by a lay person.
3. The topic should be agreed with a psychiatric tutor or with the head of the
Department of Psychiatry.
4. The London Division Committee will appoint three examiners to judge the
entries.
5. Submissions should be made electronically to Susan Ranger
Closing Date: 1st May each year
Submissions to: Susan Ranger
London Division Manager
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
6th Floor, Standon House
21 Mansell Street
London
E1 8AA
Tel: 0207 977 6650
E-mail: sranger@londondiv.rcpsych.ac.uk
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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP IN PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY (SIGP)
ROBERT W KERWIN PRIZE IN PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
The Special Interest Group in Psychopharmacology has established a prize intended to
promote the role of psychopharmacology. The prize will be awarded to the authors of
a paper that is directly related to work in the field of psychopharmacology and has
been published in the preceding 12 months.
Prize: The prize money is to facilitate the attendance of one person at the College
Annual meeting.
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: anyone who has a clinical psychopharmacology paper published in any of
the three Journals mentioned above during the preceding year.
Regulations
I. This prize will be awarded to the authors of the best paper in the area of
psychopharmacology published within the previous year in a Royal College of
Psychiatrists’ related publication (British Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric
Bulletin, and Advances in Psychiatric Treatment).
II. This prize will not be restricted to people who are members of the Royal College
of Psychiatrists, but will be open to anyone who has a clinical
psychopharmacology paper published in any of the three Journals mentioned
above during the preceding year.
III. The prize amount will be used to facilitate attendance of one person at the
College Annual meeting, to receive the prize and ideally to present the winning
paper in an appropriate symposium.
IV. The Executive of the SIGP will decide on the winning paper.
College contact: Sue Duncan 0207 235 2351 Ext 6130
sduncan@rcpsych.ac.uk
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SPIRITUALITY AND PSYCHIATRY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SPSIG)
SPIRITUALITY AND PSYCHIATRY PRIZE
The Spirituality and Psychiatry Special Interest Group has established a prize to be
awarded to the best entry, or shared between joint best entries, for submissions
comprising an original study, research project, review, or essay, on spirituality and
psychiatry by a single author. The prize has been established to harness and promote
interest in spirituality and psychiatry, and to motivate psychiatrists to build up
evidence in this area as it relates to patients and practice.
Prize: £250
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: All Members and Affiliates of the College and all medical students
Regulations:
I. Entries will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
The extent to which the essay furthers an understanding of spirituality in
relation to psychiatry
Awareness of the literature on spirituality and psychiatry
Relevance to psychiatric practice and patient care
Originality
Critical reflective quality
Submissions that focus particularly on one area should nevertheless have at least
some merit under all headings.
II. Entries will be no longer than 5000 words and should be submitted electronically
where possible, in Word (double spaced).
III. Short listing will be the responsibility of the Executive Committee or a panel
appointed by them from within the Executive, which will include a senior academic.
The Executive Committee reserves the right not to award the prize in any given year if
the quality or relevance of the entries is deemed not to be of sufficient merit.
IV. The winning entry/entries, and all authors of shortlisted submissions, will be
notified by 31st March. Shortlisted papers will be eligible for publication on the
Spirituality Special Interest Group website.
Closing date: 31st December each year
Submissions to: Vice-Chair of the Spirituality and Psychiatry Special Interest
Group
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
c/o Sue Duncan
College contact: Sue Duncan 0207 235 2351 Ext 6130
sduncan@rcpsych.ac.uk
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WOMEN IN PSYCHIATRY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (WIPSIG)
WOMEN IN PSYCHIATRY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP PRIZE
The Women in Psychiatry Special Interest Group (WIPSIG) offers a prize to a trainee
in psychiatry (male or female), non-career grade or a consultant in his or her first 3
years of service for an original presentation on a mental health issue for women at the
Spring Meeting of the Group.
Prize: £250
Frequency: Annually
Eligible: Applications must be from trainees in psychiatry in a recognised unit in the
UK or Ireland, non-career grade staff or within 3 years of appointment as a
consultant.
Where presented: WIPSIG Spring meeting
Regulations
I. Notice of the Prize will be given annually in the WIPSIG autumn newsletter, with
a deadline for submission to the Chair of 31st December in the preceding year.
Candidates should prepare a summary of their project (maximum length 2000
words including a structured abstract). Entries will be short listed to a maximum
of four by 2 members of the WIPSIG Executive and one independent assessor
from the College.
II. The short listed candidates will present their paper at the spring meeting and will
be judged by three WIPSIG Executive members.
III. The subject matter will be in the form of either research, a review or an essay on
the subject.
IV. No Prize will be awarded if it is judged that no presentation reaches a sufficient
standard.
Submissions to: Chair
Women in Psychiatry Special Interest Group
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
c/o Sue Duncan
All submissions must be submitted in both electronic and paper versions prior to the
Group’s spring meeting.
Sue Duncan 0207 235 2351 Ext 6130
sduncan@rcpsych.ac.uk
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