William Carlos Williams Poetry Competition About The William Carlos Williams Poetry Competition, sponsored by the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine, is open to medical students attending schools of medicine or osteopathy in the U.S. and Canada. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $5 to $15 (below average to average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to medical school students or physicians in the US or Canada. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1982 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 31 December 2026 11:59 PM EST (in 115 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unlimited number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $300 for first place prize.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @neomededuLinkedIn LinkedInX (Twitter) @neomededu For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope William Carlos Williams Poetry Competition Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Pending 3 responses are pending (0 min | 3.7 mean avg | 5.0 median | 6 max days waiting | 3.2 std dev) from 3 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $5.00. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Feb 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 27 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 17:56 UTC (1 hour, 25 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 01 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only