Pulse for Change

Feel the Pulse. Drive the Change.

The Pulse for Change Prize – £3,000 in awards, personalised support – exclusive to Medicine

Are you a medical student ready to slash health inequalities, redesign patient experience or re-imagine care pathways?

The Southampton Pulse for Change Prize rewards medical students who turn insight into action: social enterprises, health-tech, community projects – anything that tackles inequality or improves care.

Why enter?

• Win an extra £1,500 / £1,000 / £ 500 to accelerate your idea.
• Secure core funding that makes your venture sustainable.
• Strengthen your CV and Speciality Applications through verified leadership & innovation experience.
• Build the competencies the GMC calls “Professional Behaviours and Leadership”- skills every outstanding doctor needs.

Who can enter?

• All current medical students are eligible to enter
• Whether you are an individual or part of group, all are welcome to apply. Only one application per group is required

Key dates – Applications open NOW • Deadline 15th June 2025 •

Questions? Email [email protected] (this will route to the Social Impact Lab team).

Feel the pulse. Drive the change.

Apply now

If your idea is a social enterprise or business driven by a social mission, apply here

 

 

If your idea is a social project, charity, or community-based initiative,

apply here