Frank J. Scaccia, MD, of Red Bank, NJ will receive the Jack Anderson Prize for Scholastic Excellence at the AAFBRS’ 1995 Fall Meeting in New Orleans. The award is given annually to the individual receiving the highest score on the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) examination that is given to surgeons completing an AAFPRS Foundation fellowship or applying for certification by the ABFPRS.

‘‘I feel obligated,” Dr. Scaccia says, ‘‘that if patients are trusting me with their appearance-- that I should be prepared to offer them the highest quality care available. Attaining ABFPRS certification is one way of assuring both the patient and myself that I have this capability.

Dr. Scaccia practices facial plastic and reconstructive surgery as part of a three surgeon speciality group. ‘‘It is general otolaryngology practice, with an emphasis on rhinology,” he explains. ‘‘I do a lot of cosmetic procedures, but I also take on a fair amount of reconstructive work.”

After receiving his medical degree at Wake Forest University’s Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston -Salem, NC, Dr Scaccia completed a residency in otolaryngology at Case Western Reserve University. ‘‘The program provided me with excellent training in facial plastic surgery,” Dr. Scaccia says.‘‘I am grateful to Anthony J. Maniglia, MD the residency program chair and David W. Stepnik, MD, director of the facial plastic surgery division, for their support and encouragement.”

Saying he appreciates the efforts of everyone who had a hand in establishing and maintaining ABFPRS, Dr Scaccia adds that he plans to donate the $ 500 prize money to a charitable fund in support of medical education. The board exam, Dr. Scaccia concludes, is rigorous but well worth it. I learned a lot from the experience and I recommend it highly to everyone in the field.”

For an application for the 1996 ABFPRS, Suit 310, One Prince Street, Alexandria,VA22314; telephone (703) 549-3223; fax (703) 549-3557