Cancer Council Australia hosts an essay competition for medical students each year. The winning entrant attends the International Summer School for Medical Students, held in Europe annually.
In 2008, the winning student will attend the 11th International Summer School 'Oncology for Medical Students' in Groningen, The Netherlands (8-18 July 2008).
2008 Winning Essay
The winning essay in the 2008 Student Essay Competition was submitted by Sonakshi Sharma from the University of Western Australia.
Click here to read Sonakshi's winning essay – Cancer prevention is better than cure.
Runners-up essays
We received many great entries this year. Click on the names below to read the essays of our runners-up.