Explore top medical competitions with helpful guides in this blog!

Enhance your knowledge and skills in the field while showcasing your talent and passion.

HOSA-Future Health Professionals HOSA is a giant in the world of health career competitions.

This international organization offers a wide range of events testing skills in everything from medical assisting to patient care.

Eligibility: Membership and Registration: Participants must be registered HOSA members by specified deadlines.

Competition Affiliation: Competitors must be affiliated with HOSA-Future Health Professionals before their chartered association’s leadership conference.

Chartered Association Deadlines: Deadlines set by chartered associations must be met for competition eligibility.

Event Registration: Registration for the International Leadership Conference (ILC) must be completed by May 15th.

Previous Competition Participation: Participants must have competed at the state level in the same event prior to the ILC.

Event Maximums: Participants can enter one regular event at the ILC and may participate in multiple NGL ATC and Recognition Category Events.

Event Status: Skill events require a minimum number of competitors for skill procedures to be implemented at the ILC.

Recognition Events: Each state association has set quotas for competitors in recognition events.

Membership Standing: Competitors must be active members of HOSA in good standing, fulfilling membership requirements.

Award: Regional, National, and International competitions with scholarships and recognition.

International Brain Bee The International Brain Bee is a neuroscience competition that aims to motivate high school students worldwide to learn more about the brain.

Participants face a written test and an oral quiz covering topics like brain anatomy, neural pathways, neurological disorders, and neuroscience research.

Eligibility: National Brain Bee Participation: Students must compete in their National Brain Bee to qualify for the IBB World Championship.

They can find local chapters on the IBB website and register for participation.

Age Requirements: Typically open to high school students aged 13 to 19, with potential additional criteria such as enrollment in high school or knowledge in neuroscience.

Preparation: Registered participants should prepare for written and oral exams using provided study materials.

Finding Local Competitions: Information on Local Brain Bee competitions is available on the IBB website.

Contacting the Local Brain Bee chapter for details on participation is recommended.

Non-participating Countries: Students from non-participating countries can try contacting nearby established chapters, though acceptance is not guaranteed.

Starting a National Brain Bee: For those in non-participating countries, starting a National Brain Bee involves steps outlined by the IBB, including checking for existing chapters, gathering support, and organizing the competition.

Involvement Opportunities: Even if ineligible due to age, students can contribute through volunteering, mentoring, spreading awareness, attending events, or making donations.

Award: International level competition and recognition, with prize money ranging from $1000 to $3000 (in 2023).

US Medicine & Disease Olympiad (USMDO) The US Medicine and Disease Olympiad assesses students' understanding of human biology, medicine, health, and disease through a two-hour multiple-choice exam held around late July.

It covers Cell Biology and Genetics, Human Physiology, and Human Disease, attracting hundreds of participants yearly, showcasing their passion for healthcare.

Eligibility: The USMDO is open to all high school students intrigued by human biology, medicine, health, and disease.

It serves as an excellent opportunity for those considering careers in medicine and healthcare.

Award: Gold Medalists: Outstanding performers receive prestigious gold medals, symbolizing excellence in medicine, human biology, and disease understanding.

Qualification for IMDO: USMDO serves as the pathway to the International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO).

Gold medalists from USMDO represent the United States at IMDO, competing globally.

Recognition and Honor: All participants gain recognition for their dedication to medicine.

Involvement adds a significant achievement to their academic journey.

Opportunities for Future: Scholarships: USMDO achievements may lead to scholarships from universities and organizations.

Networking: Participants connect with peers, mentors, and professionals in the medical field.

Career Paths: USMDO offers insights and motivation for those pursuing careers in medicine. https://youtu. be/h7OlgFLByK8?si=JBFhthG_wO5RXMkk National Science Bowl The National Science Bowl (NSB) is a prominent nationwide competition spanning high school and middle school levels.

Employing a quiz bowl format akin to popular TV shows, students answer questions across various scientific disciplines.

Teams, comprising four students and an alternate, are guided by a teacher advisor.

Initiated by the U.

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Department of Energy in 1991, NSB aims to foster excellence in mathematics and science, with over 344,000 participants over its 34-year history, making it one of the nation's largest science competitions.

Eligibility: All high school students in the USA can participate.

Award: Top Two Teams: The top two middle and high school teams in the National Finals receive $5,000 each for their schools’ math and science departments.

Other Top Placements (Top 16 Teams): Schools placing in the top 16 during the National Finals also earn rewards.

Each of these teams wins $1,000 for their schools’ science departments.

International BioGENEius Challenge The BioGENEius Challenge stands as the foremost global high school science competition focusing on original research in biotechnology.

Participants present groundbreaking projects, reflecting advanced scientific achievements and fostering critical thinking, creativity, and profound comprehension of biotechnological principles.

Eligibility: High school students from around the world are eligible to participate.

Participants must have a keen interest in biotechnology, biology, and related fields.

Whether you’re passionate about genetic engineering, drug discovery, or bioinformatics, the BioGENEius Challenge welcomes your contributions.

Awards: Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals: These medals honor outstanding achievement in biotechnological research.

Scholarships: Some winners receive scholarships to further their education in science or related fields.

Networking Opportunities: Participants connect with industry professionals, researchers, and fellow students.

Visibility: Presenting at international conferences like the BIO International Convention provides visibility and opens doors for future endeavors.

High School Design Competition (HSDC) by Engineering World Health (EWH) The Healthcare Solutions Development Challenge (HSDC) is a two-month self-directed initiative wherein students explore low-resource engineering and collaborate to devise solutions enhancing healthcare delivery globally.

Participants, whether entering individually or in groups of up to 6 students, concentrate on crafting and implementing healthcare solutions tailored for international environments with constrained resources.

Eligibility: Must be a high school student.

Groups of up to 6 students are allowed.

Entry requires permission from an adult guardian.

An entry fee of $20 USD per student applies (fee waivers may be available upon request).

Awards: Winners receive recognition and the chance to make a real impact on global healthcare.

Specific award details will be announced after the competition.

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Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology The Siemens Competition encourages research in the natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, and technology by offering high school students the chance to participate in original research projects.

Eligibility: The Siemens Competition welcomes high school students who are either citizens or permanent residents (green card holders) of the United States, provided they maintain good standing.

Award: Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $100,00

0. eCYBERMISSION eCYBERMISSION is a national online competition inviting students in grades 6 to 9 to employ their STEM expertise in addressing community issues.

Working in teams of two to four under adult Team Advisors, participants engage in problem-solving, fostering teamwork, self-exploration, and practical STEM applications.

Eligibility: eCYBERMISSION is a national online competition that challenges students in grades 6 to 9 to use their STEM skills to solve community problems.

Participants work in teams of two to four, led by an adult Team Advisor.

The competition encourages teamwork, self-discovery, and real-life applications of STEM.

Awards: State Awards: First-Place State Winners: $500 U.

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Series EE Savings Bond (purchase date), $1,000 at maturity per student.

Second-Place State Winners: $250 U.

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Series EE Savings Bond (purchase date), $500 at maturity per student.

Honorable Mention Awards: Award certificate.

Regional Awards: Regional Finalists: U.

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Series EE Savings Bond at State Award value plus $500 (purchase date), $1,000 at maturity per student.

Regional Winners: U.

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Series EE Savings Bond at cumulative State and Regional Finalist Award value plus $1,000 (purchase date), $2,000 at maturity per student.

Includes all-expenses-paid trip to National Judging & Educational Event.

National Awards: National Winners: U.

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Series EE Savings Bond at cumulative State, Regional Finalist, and Regional Winner Award value plus $3,000 (purchase date), $6,000 at maturity.

Biomedical Debate Championship This debate competition focuses on biomedical ethics and policy.

Students engage in thought-provoking discussions.

Eligibility: High school students passionate about bioethics.

Award: Recognition and a chance to influence ethical discussions in the medical field.

More STEM competitions Rishab Jain, who won at ISEF, has achieved success in numerous research competitions and undertaken several research projects during his high school years.

His FREE Student STEM guide has a list of 50+ opportunities and competitions.