Penn Emergency Medicine Global Health Case Competition, Worldwide 2025
Focus: Worldwide
Saturday, July 8th 8:00aM(EST)
Abstracts Due: June 6th, 2025 at 5pm EST
The Global Health Case Competition is a collaboration between the Department of Emergency Medicine at Penn Medicine and the Center for Global Health. This free virtual event invites medical trainees from low- and middle-income countries to present unique clinical cases relevant to their local emergency care context. Finalists will present their cases and hear from a keynote speaker working at the intersection of emergency medicine and global health.
Why participate?
Share your emergency case insights, gain international visibility, and connect with fellow global health and emergency medicine leaders. Learn, engage, and win cash prizes!
Cash Prizes
- 1st Place - $1000 USD
- 2nd Place - $500 USD
- 3rd Place - $250 USD
- People's Choice - $250 USD
When does judging take place?
Presentations by selected participants will be given and judged during the virtual event on July 8th, 8:00 AM EST
What do entrants need to do?
Abstract Guidelines
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Word Limit: 500 words
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File Format: PDF or Word document
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Anonymized Submission: Do not include any identifying information (e.g., names, institutions, or countries)
Evaluation Criteria
Abstracts will be assessed across the following domains:
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Clinical Content – History, physical exam, clinical data, differential diagnosis, and management
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Abstract Quality – Clarity and organization
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Innovation & Originality – Unique or insightful case elements, novel approaches
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Practical Value – Clear teaching points, use of evidence-based medicine, relevance across diverse settings
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Emergency Medicine Focus – Centrality and relevance to EM practice
Abstract Must Include:
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Unique past medical and social history
- Brief description of the case and clinical course
- At least one teaching point
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Word count at the end of the document
Abstract Must Not Include:
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Names, departments, institutions, or countries
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Names of mentors or team members
Additional Information
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Each trainee may submit only one abstract.
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A mentor is required for each submission. The mentor should be a consultant physician or have equivalent training.
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Selected participants will receive instructions for submitting a full case presentation, including relevant images.
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Finalists will present their case during the competition event.
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Patient privacy is paramount: Ensure all submissions are fully de-identified and that appropriate patient consent has been obtained.