Karl Kessler Memorial Prize

The Karl Kessler Memorial Prize is awarded to a Doctor of Medicine student at the University of Queensland who has completed an elective in a field related to infectious diseases, including clinical infectious diseases, clinical microbiology or public health. Established in 1992, this prize honors the memory of Karl Kessler, a medical student who died from an infectious disease in 1989 while in his final year of study. The scholarship is maintained by income from a fund contributed by his friends. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay detailing their elective experience, including their interest in infectious diseases and how the elective benefits their future aspirations. The prize awards $1,500 AUD for one year to one recipient annually.