KCOM president emeritus is Great Pioneer
Posted: November 1, 2011
On July 15, the American Osteopathic Association honored KCOM President Emeritus Fred C. Tinning, Ph.D., for his contributions to the osteopathic medical profession with its Great Pioneer Award.
Additionally, the American Academy of Osteopathy presented Dr. Tinning with its 11th annual Academy Award in recognition of his support of osteopathic philosophy, principles, and practices.
Dr. Tinning earned his bachelor’s (1959), master’s (1961), and doctorate (1973) at Michigan State University (MSU). He served as president of ATSU-KCOM from 1984-96. In 1994, the college dedicated the Tinning Education Center in his honor.
Dr. Tinning boasts numerous other recognitions, having been selected by the Kirksville Osteopathic Alumni Association Board of Directors to receive its Living Tribute Award (2003) for his many years of outstanding service to KCOM and to the osteopathic profession. In 1999, the MSU Alumni Association honored him with the Distinguished Alumni Award for his exceptional community, state, and national service.