The UCLA Chapter of Global Medical Brigades is a student-led group that supports the Global Brigades nonprofit. Our Global chapter participates in yearly recruitment, fundraising, and advocacy events that ultimately culminates to a 7-9 day brigade. During this trip, we dedicate our time to assisting Global Brigades’ established international clinics with patient care, learning about the specific global health challenges of the region, and so much more. By implementing the holistic model that Global Brigades encourages, the organization aims to meet the health and economic goals of rural communities in countries around the world.
Calling all aspiring healthcare innovators! Step into the world of global health and tackle real-world challenges that test your problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
This isn’t just a competition—it’s a journey to develop innovative solutions for pressing global healthcare issues. Begin with the Preliminary Round, where each participant will individually tackle 35 multiple-choice questions and a short-answer question designed to evaluate their knowledge in science, medicine, general topics, and problem-solving.
Advance to the Final Round, and your team will present a solution to a critical global health problem live on Zoom to a panel of judges. Showcase your creativity, collaboration, and ability to drive meaningful change in global healthcare.
Whether you're passionate about medicine, public health, or improving lives worldwide, this competition is your chance to shine and make a lasting impact.
Gain valuable experience that helps you stand out in your internship and university applications.
Dive into global health challenges and learn how to apply your knowledge and creativity to develop impactful healthcare solutions.
Work alongside peers who are as driven and ambitious as you are.
2-5 students per team
(all team members must be from the same school)
Grade 6 - 8 (Year 7 - 9)
Grade 9 - 12 (Year 10 - 13)
Middle School Category: No deep knowledge of any particular subject required. The test will focus on general science and medical knowledge, real problems, and critical thinking.
High School Category: Requires basic biology, chemistry, physics, math and medical knowledge to solve problems. The test will focus on critical thinking and real world applications.
Finalist teams will have two weeks to come up with solution(s) to a global health problem and present their solution to a judging panel composed of professors and industry experts
Fee waiver is available for individual low-income students. Please ask your school counselor or principal to send an email titled 'Fee Waiver Request' to waivers@algoed.co from their official school email with your email address and confirm you need a waiver.
All fee waivers must be requested before the regular deadline.
Description: The preliminary round is open to all registered teams worldwide
Preparation: Full-length practice test will be available in April.
Date: May 10, 2025
Time Allowed: 1 hour
To accommodate participants from various time zones, the test will be conducted in three different time slots. Your test time has been set according to the country you specified in the system.
Time:
- Asia Pacific: 12:00 noon Tokyo Time
- Europe, Middle East, Africa: 9:00 am London Time
- North America , South America: 11:00 am New York Time
Description: The top 8 performing teams from the preliminary round in each of the Middle School and High School Categories will be invited to compete in the global final round
Date: June 7, 2025
This competition is more than a contest: It’s a gateway to the world of global health innovation.
Register now to embark on an exciting journey where you’ll apply your problem-solving skills and knowledge to tackle real-world healthcare challenges and make a meaningful impact.
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