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Lexington Medical Society Public Health Video Contest
Download Official Rules & Guidelines
Download LMS Video Contest Flyer
Fill out LMS Video Contest Submission Form
(to enter individual/group contact information and upload video file or paste video link)

- Eligibility
- Open to currently enrolled medical students at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.
- Submission can be done by up to a group of three.
- Each participant or group may submit one video.
- Contest Objective
Participants will create a one-minute video addressing a public health topic of their choice to promote education and awareness.
- Video Requirements
- Length: Maximum of 60 seconds. Please record your video in landscape orientation
- Format: Original visual and audio content created by the participant.
- Topic: Any public health–related topic.
- Tone: Educational and advocacy-focused.
- Language: English (subtitles optional).
- Submission & Privacy
- Submit your video and individual/group contact information at this link.
- Videos must be uploaded in a private or unlisted format so that they are viewable only by the judging panel.
- Acceptable platforms include:
- YouTube (unlisted link)
- Google Drive
- Participants will submit the private/unlisted video link via the official contest submission form.
- Videos should not be publicly posted during the judging period.
- Do not use commercial music or songs due to copyright restrictions. You can use royalty free music.
- Public Display of Winning Entries
- Only the top three winning videos will be displayed publicly.
- By accepting an award, winners grant the Lexington Medical Society permission to:
- Share their video on LMS platforms (e.g., website, social media)
- Use the video for educational and outreach purposes
- Non-winning entries will remain private and will not be shared publicly.
- Originality & AI Use Policy
- All submissions must be the participant’s original work.
- Use of AI-generated scripts, narration, visuals, or avatars is not permitted.
- Privacy, Consent, & Professionalism
- No patient-identifiable information may be included.
- Videos must comply with HIPAA, UKCOM professionalism standards, and LMS policies.
- Judging Criteria
Entries will be evaluated on:
- Accuracy and clarity of the public health message
- Creativity and engagement
- Relevance to community health
- Professionalism
- Overall impact
- Awards
- 1st Place: $1,000
- 2nd Place: $500
- 3rd Place: $250
- Important Dates
- Submission Opens: February 2, 2026
- Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026 @ 11:59pm
- Winners Announced: May 12, 2026 at LMS Dinner Social
