The American Association for the History of Medicine (AAHM) presents the 2011 Shryock Medal Essay Contest for graduate students for an outstanding, unpublished essay by a single author on any topic in the history of medicine. The essay (maximum 9,000 words, including endnotes) must be the result of original research or show an unusual appreciation and understanding of problems in the history of medicine. The deadline for entries is January 15, 2011. See the essay contest page for more information and instructions on how to apply.

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