06. The Beacon Patient Pairing Scheme 4th September – 30th October 2024 The Student Voice Prize Patient Pairing Scheme gives medical, nursing and biology students, the chance to be paired with a rare disease patient or advocate to learn first-hand about their condition and patient experience. The student will arrange an interview of up to 1.5 hours with their patient pairing and use the insights gained during the conversation to inform and enhance the essay they submit to the Student Voice Prize competition. Find out more Manage Cookie Preferences