SMRU Traveling Scholar Awards
Congratulations to the 2026 Winners
SMRU Traveling Scholar Awards
The annual Society for Male Reproduction and Urology Traveling Scholars Program allows a diverse group of young clinical physicians and basic science researchers the opportunity to explore a career in male reproductive medicine. The primary purpose of the program is to stimulate the scientific interests of residents and fellows in the study of male reproduction. Scholars are selected by the SMRU Research Committee based on the scores of their abstracts submitted for the Scientific Congress.The recipients are:
Vadim Osadchly, MD
O-45 THE RISK OF PATERNAL AUTOIMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS IN MEN FROM COUPLES DIAGNOSED WITH RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS
Michael Sessine, MD
O-46 LOWER TOTAL MOTILE COUNT AND SOCIOECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE NUMBER OF SEMEN SAMPLES PROVIDED FOR MAIL-IN SPERM CRYOPRESERVATION
Milan Patel, MD
O-47 ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF SMOKING AND VAPING ON SEMEN PARAMETERS; A NATIONWIDE ANALYSIS OF MEN SEEKING FERTILITY INSIGHTS
Cappy Rothman, MD, Chuck Sims, MD, And The California Cryobank Traveling Scholar Award
This award allows a junior physician or basic science researcher to explore a career in male reproduction and urology. The primary purpose of the award is to stimulate the scientific interests of students, residents and fellows in the study of male reproduction.
The recipient is:
Hriday Bhambhvani, MD
O-44 DEVELOPMENT AND EXTERNAL VALIDATION OF A NOMOGRAM PREDICTING SEMEN PARAMETER UPGRADING AFTER MICROSURGICAL VARICOCELECTOMY IN INFERTILE MEN
SMRU Lipshultz/Lamb Traveling Scholar Award
This award allows a junior physician or basic science researcher to explore a career in male reproduction and urology. The primary purpose of the award is to stimulate the scientific interests of students, residents and fellows in the study of male reproduction.The recipient is:
David Bouhadana, MD
O-48 TIMING OF OOCYTE RETRIEVAL AND MICRO TESTICULAR SPERM EXTRACTION: A SINGLE-CENTER RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
Weill Cornell Male Reproductive Surgery and Urology Traveling Fellow Award
This award allows a junior physician or basic science researcher to explore a career in male reproduction and urology. The primary purpose of the award is to stimulate the scientific interests of students, residents and fellows in the study of male reproduction.
The recipient is:
Ellen Cahill, MD, MS
O-43 UTILIZATION OF FERTILITY SERVICES AMONG REPRODUCTIVE-AGED MALE PATIENTS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS
The objective of this award is to provide an opportunity for trainees to learn more about the field of male infertility by attending educational activities at the ASRM Scientific Congress. Abstracts must focus on male infertility. Individuals must choose either the “Reproductive Urology” or “Infertility” category when submitting. Awardees will receive reimbursement of up to $2,350 in travel expenses to attend the Congress, which will be held in Baltimore, MD, October 24-28, 2026.
Awards
- Registration fee waived for the ASRM 2026 Scientific Congress, one Roundtable Luncheon, and the SMRU banquet.
- One-year membership to ASRM and SMRU
Applicants must:
- be trainees in the field of male infertility or considering entering the field of male infertility. Trainees may include medical students, residents, fellows, undergraduate students, or postdoctoral fellows.
- attend the SMRU programming, as well as special interest sessions on each day of the ASRM Scientific Congress to receive travel reimbursement.
- be the first author of the submitted abstract.
- provide the required documentation below
- application form
- curriculum vitae
- letter of recommendation from the trainee’s mentor
- statement of career goals
- copy of the submitted abstract printed from the “Review and Submit” page from the abstract submission system portal
- ensure their availability to participate in the SMRU Traveling Scholars Program. Failure of an awardee to present their abstract, or failure of an awardee to attend SMRU-sponsored activities, without a legitimate medical excuse, will result in penalties to the awardee and/or mentor, including denial of travel reimbursement to the awardee and/or denial of applications from the mentor's program for a period of two years.
Abstract Awards
Video Presentation Awards
SRS Travel Scholar Award for Reproductive Surgery
The objective of the SRS Traveling Scholar Award is to provide for any trainee whose abstract submission focuses on reproductive surgery to expand their educational and networking experience. View the Award Information
SRS-SMRU Travel Scholar Award for Male Reproductive Surgery
The objective of the SRS-SMRU Traveling Scholars Award is for any trainee whose abstract submission focuses on male reproductive surgery to expand their educational and networking experience. View the Award Information
SRS In-Training Awards for Research
SMRU Traveling Scholar Awards
The objective of this award is for trainees to learn more about the field of male infertility by attending educational activities at the ASRM Scientific Congress. View the Award information
Drs. Camran, Farr, and Ceana Nezhat Travel Scholar Award for Endometriosis
The objective of this award is to provide any trainee whose abstract submission focuses on endometriosis to expand their experience in the field. View the Award Information
DeCherney-Nezhat REI Fellows Traveling Scholars Award in Reproductive Surgery
The objective of this award is to expand educational and networking opportunities for REI Fellows with a focus on reproductive surgery. View the Award Information
Resident In-Training Award
In-Training Awards For Research
Professional and Special Interest Groups Awards
ASRM Scientific Congress Awards
Congress Awards
ASRM Scientific Congress Endowed Awards
The ASRM Scientific Congress Endowed Awards are specially funded and awardees are chosen via an organization-wide nomination process and awarded at the ASRM Scientific Congress.
ASRM Scientific Congress Abstract Awards
Abstract Awards are granted in recognition of outstanding research and are chosen by ASRM Affiliated Societies, Professional Groups, Special Interest Groups and ASRM.
ASRM Scientific Congress Member Recognition
The ASRM Service Milestone Award and Star Awards recognize milestones for service and presenting at the ASRM Scientific Congress respectively.
