The Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library is celebrating its 35th year this fall and is providing a way for San Antonio students to become a part of the celebration.
The Emilio J. Romero, M.D., Prize will be awarded to a San Antonio student who submits the best essay as judged by the Awards Committee. Competition is open to students living and studying in San Antonio, including undergraduate and graduate students, residents and postdoctoral fellows. Unpublished essays will be accepted in broad areas related to the history of medicine. The essay must be between 2,000 and 2,500 words and the deadline has been extended to Oct. 17.
Emilio F. Romero, M.D., past president of the Friends and professor in the department of psychiatry, has provided the funds for the prize named in honor of his father.
Students working on interdisciplinary topics are encouraged to apply. The Romero Prize will be awarded at the Friends Annual Dinner on Nov. 14.
Further information and entry forms are available. Contact Pennie Borchers, special collections librarian:
Borchers@uthscsa.edu or (210) 567-2400.
