Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award
Congratulations to the 2026 Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award Recipient

LaTasha B. Craig, MD
Dr. LaTasha Craig is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, where she has taught reproductive biology and medicine to students, residents, and fellows since 2006, serving as Clerkship Director, Reproduction Course Director, and REI Fellowship Director.She has mentored dozens of trainees to co-authorship on 29 publications and delivered 48 national educational presentations, while shaping OB/GYN and reproductive education nationally through APGO's Undergraduate Medical Education Committee, the ABOG REI Division, and the ACGME Residency Review Committee.
Her sustained teaching excellence has been recognized with a departmental teaching award every year since joining the faculty, plus the APGO Excellence in Teaching and William N.P. Herbert Promising Educator awards.
Previous recipients of the Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award:
2026 LaTasha B. Craig, MD2025 Alan DeCherney, MD
2024 Micah J. Hill, DO
2023 Claudio A. Benadiva, MD
2022 Larry I. Lipshultz, MD
2021 Dolores J. Lamb, MD
2020 Leon Speroff, MD
2019 Sandra A. Carson, MD
2018 Suheil J. Muasher, MD
2017 Marc Goldstein, MD, DSC, (HON)
2016 James H. Segars, MD
2015 Robert A. Godke, PhD
2014 Paul G. McDonough, MD
The Award is made possible through an educational endowment from K.M. Kavoussi, MD, Homa Kavoussi, Shahryar Kavoussi, MD, MPH, Mehryar Kavoussi, JD, Parviz Kavoussi, MD, and Austin Fertility & Reproductive Medicine/Westlake IVF.
The Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award honors an ASRM member who is recognized as an outstanding educator in undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, professional, or patient education in basic and/or clinical reproductive biology and medicine.
Each nomination must include:
The recipient will be recognized as the recipient of the Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award by presentation of a plaque at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo. In addition, the recipient will be provided with free registration for the Scientific Congress, roundtrip economy airfare, and up to $800 for two days accommodations in the ASRM hotel room block, meals and ground transportation.
The Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award honors an ASRM member who is recognized as an outstanding educator in undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, professional, or patient education in basic and/or clinical reproductive biology and medicine.
Each nomination must include:
- A letter of nomination
- The nominee’s curriculum vitae
- Summary of educational accomplishments and awards in the field of reproductive medicine and biology
- Letters of support from at least two (2) additional members of the Society
The recipient will be recognized as the recipient of the Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award by presentation of a plaque at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo. In addition, the recipient will be provided with free registration for the Scientific Congress, roundtrip economy airfare, and up to $800 for two days accommodations in the ASRM hotel room block, meals and ground transportation.
Endowed Awards
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism In Medicine Award For Practicing Physicians
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award honors an ASRM member who, as a practicing physician, has best demonstrated the ideals of compassionate and respectful care for a patient’s physical and emotional well-being.
ASRM Distinguished Researcher Award
This award honors an ASRM member with major reproductive science research contributions over the past decade and who has had a lasting impact on future scholars.
Carlos Simón Excellence in Translational Research Award
The Carlos Simón Excellence in Translational Research Award honors an ASRM member who has demonstrated originality and creativity through discovery and made a substantial contribution to the field of reproductive medicine resulting in changes or improved clinical practice.
Ira And Ester Rosenwaks New Investigator Award
This award recognizes a member of ASRM who has made outstanding contributions to clinical or basic research in reproductive sciences published within 10 years after receiving the doctoral degree or completing residency training.
Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award
The Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award honors an ASRM member who is recognized as an outstanding educator in undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, professional, or patient education in basic and/or clinical reproductive biology and medicine.
Suheil J. Muasher, MD, Distinguished Service Award
This award honors individuals or organizations for exceptional service, leadership, and contributions advancing reproductive medicine and patient care.