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By: UPIKE Public Relations | September 2, 2018
Edward G. Stiles, D.O., FAAO, was named this year’s John A. Strosnider, D.O., Memorial Lecturer at the annual Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) Founders Dinner on Sept. 14. The award acknowledged Stiles’ service to KYCOM and the osteopathic profession.Established in honor of John A. Strosnider, founding dean of the medical school, the award is presented annually. Previous award recipients include G. Chad Perry III, Burlin Coleman, Bennie Ray Bailey, Paul E. Patton, William H. Owens, Terry Dotson, Hal Smith, Walter E. May and William T. Betz.As a member of the original KYCOM faculty, Stiles was instrumental in the early development of the medical school. He remains a well-respected educator, teaching osteopathic principles and practices. Stiles dedicated his life’s work to osteopathic medicine and developing the next generation of physicians.KYCOM Dean Dana Shaffer, D.O., FACOFP, dist., FAOGME, presented Stiles with the award. Shaffer elaborated on the meaning of both the award and its namesake, Strosnider, who was known for his passion and tenacity.“Dr. Strosnider was the right person, in the right place, at the right time,” said Shaffer.Upon receiving the award, Stiles recalled his decision to join Strosnider, then-Kentucky Governor Paul E. Patton and a small group of local leaders in their effort to build a medical school in rural Appalachia. At the time, Stiles was already an accomplished physician practicing in Oklahoma but moved to eastern Kentucky after an hour-long conversation with Strosnider.“When I heard the mission statement for Pikeville College, I knew that was the type of institution I wanted to be involved with,” he said.Stiles, a world-renowned physician in osteopathic medicine, has received numerous awards including the Fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy Distinguished Service Award, American Academy of Osteopathy Andrew Taylor Still Medallion of Honor and the American Osteopathic Association Great Pioneer of Osteopathic Medicine Award.“I’ve never tried to earn awards,” said Stiles. “I’ve just tried to care for patients, teach and have fun.”