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May 13, 2025

Accolades in urology

Meet the 2025 distinguished award honorees.


2025 AUA Award Winners announcement in white text on blue gradient

Each year, the American Urological Association honors the contributions of physician researchers and educators to the field of medicine, the specialty of urology and the AUA.

Congratulations to the 2025 honorees.

Smiling professional in black suit and red tie against warm brown backgroundJoseph A. Smith Jr., MD, was selected for the Ramon Guiteras Award for longstanding unparalleled leadership, mentorship and global health contributions in urology.




 

 

Jarrard David Portrait Lab Coat E1524078482697 248x300David F. Jarrard, MD, earned the Hugh Hampton Young Award for scientific and clinical contributions to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.


 

 

 

 

Hsi Ryan 02 (002)Ryan S. Hsi, MD, received the Gold Cystoscope Award for innovative research into the pathophysiology, epidemiology, genetics and management of urolithiasis.





 

 

Screenshot 2025 05 09 At 2 03 40 PmMelissa R. Kaufman, MD, PhD, was honored with a Mid-Career Award for outstanding research, patient care and leadership in reconstructive urology and mentoring women in urology.




 

 

Smiling senior professional in business attire with glassesGerald H. Jordan, MD, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for advancing the field of urologic reconstruction and exceptional contributions to the educational goals of the AUA.

 

 

 

 

 

See the complete list of this year’s award winners.

Access the list of previous honorees.

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