SMA Ethics Essay Award 2002 Write an Essay, Win $1,000 Cash

"Ethical Dilemmas of the
Practice of Medicine in the IT Age"

Information Technology has permeated the healthcare industry to the extent that it is now almost impossible to run a healthcare organisation, be it a clinic or a hospital, without computers. While the use of IT promotes efficiency and productivity, healthcare organisations will have to confront the inevitable challenges to the traditional way of organising and practising medicine.

The SMA Ethics Essay Award is intended to encourage students in Singapore to research and review the important aspects of medical ethics.

It is open to all students studying in institutes of higher learning in Singapore (Universities/ Polytechnics/ Junior Colleges). There are 2 categories:
1. Non-medical category
2. Medical category

The essay must be of single authorship, between 2,000 to 2,500 words, and complete with a list of references. Please read Information for Authors carefully.

A cash reward of $1,000 will be presented to the student who submits the best original unpublished essay in each category. Please download the application form HERE.

Deadline of submission: 20 September 2002

Please send, by post to:
Singapore Medical Association
2 College Road
Level 2, Alumni Medical Center
Singapore 169850
Attn: Ms Ng Wee Fong


For enquires, please contact Ms Ng Wee Fong at
Tel: 6223 1264 or Email: weefong@sma.org.sg

Organised by:
Singapore Medical Association
Centre for Medical Ethics and Professionalism

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