2025 Foundation of the AAGL Daniel Kott Scholarship and Award Application

Colonel Daniel F. Kott, MD, was a pioneer in the field of medical audiovisual technology. Colonel Kott practiced at Tripler Army Medical Center where the AAGL held some of its earliest meetings. It was Colonel Kott who documented our first live surgeries by videotaping them—a unique concept in 1973!

The Daniel F. Kott Scholarship will be available to a resident, fellow, or recent graduate (2 years from fellowship or residency) from Panama, Costa Rica or Colombia only. This award will provide 2025 AAGL Global Congress Registration, a travel stipend, and a ticket to the FAAGL Awards Ceremony.

Award Eligibility:

Must be a member of the AAGL and a Practicing Physician.
Must be a resident, fellow, or recent graduate (2 years from fellowship or residency).
Physician must be from Panama, Costa Rica or Colombia.
Nominations or Self-Nominations will be accepted. Self-nominations must provide a letter of reference.
The winner must attend the Foundation of the AAGL's Awards Ceremony to accept the award in-person. This ceremony will be held during the AAGL Global Congress in Vancouver, BC, Canada (November 2025 - more details to follow). Funding for travel will be provided.

Applications must be submitted on or before August 7, 2025.

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1. Please provide the nominee's contact information: *This question is required.

First Name

Last Name

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

2. Complete Address: *This question is required.

3. I am currently a resident, a fellow or a recent graduate (2 years from fellowship or residency) living in Panama, Costa Rica or Columbia. *This question is required.

4. Please tell us about yourself including your education, training goals, leadership experience, and plans upon graduation from residency or fellowship. (500 words or less) *This question is required.

5. Please tell us why you are interested in MIGs and what you hope to gain from attending the AAGL Congress. (500 words or less) *This question is required.

6. Please attach your current Curriculum Vitae (CV). *This question is required.

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7. Please attach a letter of reference.

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8. If you win this award, will you be available to attend the Foundation of the AAGL's Awards Ceremony in-person to receive your award? The Awards Ceremony will be held at the AAGL Global Congress held in Vancouver, BC, Canada, November 8-11, 2025 (more details to follow). *This question is required.