The Jerome R. Klingbeil Award for teaching excellence was established in 1988 to recognize the efforts and the achievements of outstanding Teaching Course instructors and as a memorial to Jerome R. Klingbeil, MD, CAE, (1918 - 1988). This award was named in honor of Dr. Klingbeil's faithful and dedicated service to ASAPS. Dr. Klingbeil served this organization and its membership in numerous capacities, including 1973 Local Arrangements Chairman, Chairman of the Convention Planning and Coordination Committee (1974 - 1984) and as its first Executive Director (1981 - 1985).

In keeping with the high degree of emphasis Dr. Klingbeil placed upon quality education and professional development, this award is conferred upon Teaching Course instructors who have donated their time and expertise to furnish significant and long-term contributions to the Society and the specialty. ASAPS is proud to present a bust of Queen Nefertiti in recognition of demonstrated commitment and excellence to:

Award Recipients
Frederick M. Grazer, MD
Bernard L. Kaye, MD
George C. Peck, MD
Gustavo A. Colon, MD
John Bostwick, III, MD
Gordon H. Sasaki, MD
Fritz E. Barton, Jr., MD
Sydney Coleman, MD
Grant Fairbanks, MD
Robert S. Flowers, MD
Mark L. Jewell, MD
Alan Matarasso, MD
Tolbert Wilkinson, MD