What It Is
Competitors research a live issue — insurance access, rural care deserts, drug pricing, and similar challenges — then write a brief and argue for a concrete reform. The format is debate and presentation, not a written exam.
MediLink Policy Cup
A policy brief and live debate/presentation competition. Individual or pairs. Each year’s topic set — drug pricing, rural access, insurance reform, and similar — is chosen by the state chapter board and judged by volunteer healthcare, finance, and policy professionals. Ties directly to Track 1 and Track 3.
Who Can Participate
Open to high school students in grades 9–12 who are active members of a MediLink chapter. Individual or pairs.
What to Expect
A policy brief plus live advocacy, advancing Regional → State → National. State chapter boards set prompts, round format, and requirements each year.
Compete Through Your Chapter
Participation is through a MediLink chapter at your high school. Ask your chapter leader for this year’s Policy Cup timeline.