Harsen Prize

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The Harsen prize was an academic prize, accompanied by tiered cash awards, that was given to graduating students of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Different categories of the prize included "Clinical Reports" and "Proficiency in Examination". In 1884 first prize under "Proficiency in Examination" was accompanied by an award of US$500 (about $17,000 in current dollars), second place received US$300, and third place received US$200. [1]

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