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.
Joseph A. Smith Jr., MD, was selected for the Ramon Guiteras Award for longstanding unparalleled leadership, mentorship and global health contributions in urology.
David F. Jarrard, MD, earned the Hugh Hampton Young Award for scientific and clinical contributions to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
Ryan S. Hsi, MD, received the Gold Cystoscope Award for innovative research into the pathophysiology, epidemiology, genetics and management of urolithiasis.
Melissa 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.
Gerald 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.