Javier F. Magrina, MD
About the Award
Javier F. Magrina, MD, is an exceptional leader and mentor who has touched the lives of innumerable students, residents, fellows, and gynecological surgeons worldwide through his trainings, lectures, videos, observership programs, mentorship, advising and coaching. Known as a “master surgeon,” Dr. Magrina’s pioneer robotic techniques and technical innovations have benefited many patients and contributed to the advancement of robotics in Gynecology. In addition, he has empowered progress in robotics through publication of over 50 papers exclusively related to robotic surgery in peer reviewed journals, publication of 17 book chapters on robotic surgical techniques and a textbook on Robotic Gynecologic Surgery, and authorship of 46 robotic surgical videos.
The Excellence in Robotic Surgery Award, established in 2022 in honor of Dr. Magrina, recognizes an outstanding surgeon for their innovations in robotic assisted technology. This award is supported by a grant from Intuitive Surgical.
How to Nominate
The application for the Javier Magrina Excellence in Robotic Surgery Award is now closed.
Award Eligibility
Requirements:
- The nominee must be recognized as an outstanding surgeon for their significant contributions in robotic assisted gynecological surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System.
- Must be a member of the AAGL.
- Must be a Practicing Physician.
- Board Members from the FAAGL Board are not eligible for nomination during their active status on the board.
- If selected, the three finalists must attend the Foundation of the AAGL’s Awards Ceremony held at the AAGL Global Congress, on Monday, November 18, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, to be acknowledged. The winner will be announced at the Awards Ceremony and invited onstage to accept the award in person.
In addition, the award committee is particularly interested in a candidate who has accomplished some or all of the following:
- Has demonstrated the use of robotic surgical technology during the prior 12 months as documented with publications and presentations at national and international meetings.
- Has contributed to the advancement of robotics with new techniques or new applications.
- Has published significant research in robotics.
- Has organized teaching/mentorship programs in robotics.
- Is an influential mentor in robotic surgery for ten or more years.
Required Documents for Nominations
All nominations must include the following documents:
- Completion of the award application outlining how the nominee has significantly contributed to robotic surgery utilizing the da Vinci Surgical System.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) of the nominee.
Award Notification
The Foundation of the AAGL Board will notify the award recipient, nominees and nominators.
Award Winnings:
The winner of this prestigious award will receive:
- Recognition on the Foundation website.
- Recognition in Foundation promotional materials.
- Recognition in the Global Congress Final Program.
- Recognition in the Foundation of the AAGL Awards Ceremony Program.
- Recognition on signage at the AAGL Global Congress congratulating Foundation award winners.
- Recognition on stage and presentation of a commemorative statue at the Foundation of the AAGL Award Ceremony, held during the AAGL’s 53rd Global Congress in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Contact Us
If you have questions, contact foundation@aagl.org
Recipients
2023
Peter C. Lim, MD, FACOG
2022
Javier F. Magrina, MD