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Medicine

Allan J. Foster Memorial Prize

Awarded annually to the student in the final year of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery who submits the best essay on a topic of alcohol or drugs. All students in their final year of the MBBS course are eligible for the prize. The School of Medicine will issue an annual call for...

Andrew Platts Memorial Prize in Internal Medicine

Awarded to a student in the final year of study in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and who demonstrates interest and proficiency in studies in Internal Medicine.

Arthur Cobbold Prize

Awarded annually to the medical student who has completed second year of Physiology; who has demonstrated a high standard of academic performance throughout the year; has shown a commitment to the study of Medicine and has contributed to all areas of the course in a dedicated manner; and, who has...

Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Prize

Awarded to the student with the best performance in Anaesthesia as verified by assessment conducted by the School of Medicine as part of the prize application process.

Australian Medical Association (Tasmanian Branch) Prize

Awarded to a student who, at first attempt, passes all the units of the final year examinations of the course for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and who obtains the highest aggregate mark over these examinations.

C A and L H Greatrex Medical Prize

Awarded to the most proficient Tasmanian first year student of the course leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

Dr Bill Jackson Memorial Award

Awarded annually to the graduating student in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery course showing proficiency in rural general practice term in the clinical years of the course. The recipient is to be a member of RUSTICA.

Frank Gaha Prize

Awarded annually to the student in the School of Medicine, who at the first attempt passes all the units at the final summative clinical examinations of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery course, and who obtains the highest standard in General Practice.

Frank W. Fay Prize in Surgery

Awarded annually to the applicant who presents the best publication-standard systematic review of a surgical topic, as judged by a panel of surgeons that includes the Professor of Surgery.

G.E. Clemons Prize

Awarded to the student who passes with merit the final examinations for the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and who possesses the qualities of humanity, conscientiousness and devotion to the profession.

Gurdip K. Sindhu Prize in Paediatrics

Awarded to the fourth year MBBS student who achieves the highest aggregate mark in the paediatric components of the fourth year exams. Award is made in the year following the achievement.

J F Correy Prize

Awarded to the 5th Year student who, at first attempt, passed all MBBS examinations in the final two years and achieves the highest mark in a special Obstetrics Multiple Choice Examination.

John Daly Memorial Prize

Awarded annually to a student in the School of Medicine in the final summative clinical examination in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery course who has passed at the first attempt, all examinations during the preceding years of the course and who gains the highest standard in the...

Kathleen Menzies Elective Essay Prize

Final year medical students will be eligible for the award provided they have not already been awarded any elective award administered by the School of Medicine. The winner of the prize will be required to do a presentation to junior medical students in the School of Medicine and their essay will...

Launceston General Hospital Medical Staff Association Dr. Kim Rooney Award

Eligible to graduating MBBS students attending Launceston Clinical School in their final year. The prize will be awarded to the graduating Launceston Clinical School student whom the association and the Academic staff agree has demonstrated consistent academic excellence, integrity, leadership and...

Paula Wilson Memorial Prize in Neuroscience

Awarded for academic excellence in third year Neuroscience.

Pete Donkersley Memorial Prize in Global Health

Awarded to the student who demonstrates the most significant commitment to Global Health over the duration of the MBBS course as determined by:

a) A portfolio demonstrating active involvement in global health related activities.

b) Personal commitment to global health through a short written...

RANZCOG Women’s Health Award

Awarded to the fourth year MBBS student who achieves the highest aggregate mark in the obstetrics and gynaecology components of the 4th year examinations.

Rotary Club of Somerset Award in Rural Health

This award is available to a fourth-year student who is enrolled in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery course at the University of Tasmania’s Rural Clinical School in 2022. Applicants must demonstrate their commitment to rural health and involvement in community engagement. This...

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Prize

Awarded annually to the student who passes all components of the 5th year assessment for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and who obtains the highest marks in a Surgery viva.

Tasmanian Emergency Medicine Prize

Awarded to a student who, at first attempt, passes all the units of the final year examinations of the course for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and achieves the highest mark in a special Emergency Medicine Multiple Choice Examination. The top 3 performing applicants...

Tasmanian School of Medicine Elective Prize (Outside Australia)

Final year medical students will be eligible for the award provided they have not already been awarded any elective award administered by the School of Medicine. Recipients will be required to do a brief presentation on their experience.

The School of Medicine reserves the right not to award a...

Tasmanian School of Medicine Elective Prize (Within Australia)

Final year medical students will be eligible for the award provided they have not already been awarded any elective award administered by the School of Medicine. Recipients will be required to do a brief presentation on their experience.

The School of Medicine reserves the right not to award a...

The University of Tasmania Prize in Ophthalmology (supported by the Tasmanian Branch of RANZCO)

Awarded to the student who writes the best essay in Ophthalmology on the completion of the course for the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.