The American Society of Craniofacial Surgery (ASCFS) created the ASCFS Foundation to serve as the education, research and philanthropic arm of the organization. The mission of the Foundation is to improve the quality of life of craniofacial patients through education, research and development.
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Joseph G. McCarthy, MD
Applications Accepted for the ASCFS J.G. McCarthy Visiting Scholar Award
The specifics of this fellowship originated from the opportunities that Dr. McCarthy and colleagues experienced through visits with programs, both domestic and international. These experiences provided lifelong learning opportunities and community.
The Visiting Scholar Award was created to encourage interaction with colleagues and mentors in programs throughout the world. Recently, several changes have been made to better fit this mission.
Award amount - $10,000
Applicant Criteria
Award Presentation
A recipient will be chosen every other year (bi-annual). The travelling fellowship should be completed within the subsequent 24 months from the award presentation.
We encourage surgeons who align with these goals to apply. To apply, you will be required to upload your CV and include a proposal describing how the use of this award would contribute to your career in craniofacial surgery. The next award will be given in Spring 2027. Call for applications will open in Fall 2026.
Henry Kawamoto, MD
Several years ago, the ASCFS began a tradition of recognizing outstanding craniofacial papers presented during the annual meeting. An annual Best Paper Award, was named in honor of Henry Kawamoto, a founding father of the organization and leader in craniofacial surgery. The Kawamoto Best Paper Award provides recognition for the best craniofacial paper presented at the ASCFS annual meeting.
Linton A. Whitaker, MD
Given during the ASCFS Annual Meeting, the Lecturer is given by a person whose work or career exemplifies the very best in the art and science of craniofacial surgery. Dr. Whitaker had a distinguished career as a master clinician, educator and researcher, which spanned over four decades at the University of Pennsylvania and at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Stemming from his time spent with Paul Tessier, he was responsible for introducing craniofacial surgery to North America along with Ken Salyer, Fernando Ortiz Monasterio, Ian Munro, Ian Jackson, Henry Kawamoto and Tony Wolfe.
