Essay competition

Held annually, the PIF Essay Competition allows eligible PIF members to explore and discuss a specified topic on psychiatry and/or mental health through a written essay.

Essay entries are limited to 1000-1500 words and judged by an assessment panel of RANZCP members according to clarity of expression and logical presentation of argument, along with demonstrated evidence and originality.

The winning essay receives A$1000 and is published in Australasian Psychiatry, with 2nd and 3rd place receiving A$500 and A$250 respectively.

2023 Competition

Winners will be announced in November.

2022 winning essays

What is the role of psychiatry in recovery from severe trauma?

Australian competition winners

First place: Georgina Digby
Second place: Toni Zhang
Third place: Angus Palfreeman

New Zealand competition winners

First place: Thomas Swinburn
Second place: Emma Cadman
Third place: Nico Calderón-Hunt