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The Creative Arts Competition

The annual NZMSJ Creative Arts Competition is back for 2026!
Since 2017, the NZMSJ Creative Arts Competition has celebrated the incredible creativity within our medical student community. Whether you express yourself through writing, photography, visual art, or another creative medium, we'd love to see your work!

Submissions are open for:
Short stories or prose
Poetry
Photography
Artwork
Anything else you think qualifies as a creative arts piece! 


Competition details:
  • Maximum 1,500 words for written submissions.
  • There is no limit to the number of entries you can submit. If you're submitting more than one piece, please complete one submission form per entry.
  • Winning entries will receive a prize and have the opportunity to be featured on the NZMSJ Blog.



Submit your entry here: https://forms.gle/7Sdsih28HL68BAr36 

Deadline: Sunday, 30 August 2026, 11:59pm
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
We can't wait to see the amazing talent and creativity within our medical student community. Good luck, and happy creating! 

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  • About
    • Aims
    • NZMSJ Team >
      • Editorial Board
      • Advisory Board
      • Expert Reviewers
      • Student Reviewers
    • Indexing and ISSN
    • History
    • Alumni
  • Blog
  • Podcast
  • Events
  • Awards and Competitions
    • Verrall Award
    • Creative Arts Competition
    • Researcher Spotlight
    • RANZCOG Blog Post Award
  • Issues
    • Issue 39
    • Issue 38
    • Issue 37
    • Issue 36
    • Issue 35
    • Issue 34
    • Issue 33
    • Issue 32
    • Issue 31
    • Issue 30
    • Issue 29
    • Issue 28
    • More...
  • For Authors
    • General Information
    • Format & Style
    • Peer-Review
    • Editor Submission Policy
    • Ethical and Authorship Considerations
    • Open Science and Data Sharing Policy
    • Complaints Policy
    • How to submit my Manuscript
  • Get Involved
  • Contact Us