SREI Resident Award in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Award Description:  This award recognizes one resident (any PGY-level) from each Ob/Gyn Residency Program in the United States, who demonstrates commitment and excellence caring for women in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI).  The resident additionally shows a special interest, dedication, and commitment to learning in the field of human reproduction.  There are two levels for this award: a local award and a national award. 

Local Award:

Local Award: Each residency program in the United States will select one resident awardee (any PGY-level) who demonstrates commitment and excellence in caring for women and shows special interest, dedication, and commitment to learning in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) The application for the local award can be found here:

National Level Award:

In addition to the local award, five residents will be selected to receive a travel grant ($1500) to help them attend the ASRM Scientific Congress and Expo.  Program directors who desire to have their resident awardee considered for a national-level award will fill out the supplemental award application at the link below and send the resident’s CV with at least one letter of recommendation to srei@asrm.org.   

Selection Process: Each program will determine their awardee and submit the name to the SREI Resident Education Committee Chair.  Program directors who desire to have their resident considered for a national level award will fill out the supplemental award information listed in the initial application.  Supplemental information should be emailed to the contact below:

Submission Contact:  Ryan Heitmann, DO - email: srei@asrm.org

Submission deadline: May 3, 2025

Applicants will be scored and ranked based on pre-determined criteria.  The SREI Resident Education Committee will review the top 20 applicants.  Five awardees will be selected from this review for the national award. 

Eligibility:

Program Level Award

1. Award recipients are determined by each program.  Any PGY-level resident is eligible. 

National Level Award

1. Same initial criteria as program level award plus the following:
2. Supplemental Application
3. CV
4. Program Director Letter of Recommendation
5. Up to one other Letter of Recommendation (optional)

Notification: 

ASRM will send out program-level award certificates (digital) by the end of May 2025. National award winners and their program directors will be notified by mid-June.

Recognition: 

Individual programs will recognize recipients as they deem appropriate.  Winners from each residency program will be posted on the SREI webpage.