Tilton Award honorees are selected for outstanding characteristics such as leadership, vision, innovation, a pioneering spirit, medical excellence, advancing the profession, courage, tenacity, perseverance, life-long commitment to service, and for being both highly principled and recognized as both a statesperson and an ambassador for the profession of medicine.

This year the Medical Society of Delaware and the Tilton Society of Delaware are honored to recognize

Louis E. Bartoshesky, MD, MPH

Pediatrician and Clinical Geneticist, retired

Dr. Bartoshesky is being honored for his service to the Medical Society of Delaware and the medical community, both locally and nationally. As a respected physician, he was dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients, offering personalized care tailored to each patient's unique needs. His commitment to the patient's well-being extends beyond traditional medical practice, working to build trusting relationships and fostering open communication. Highly principled, he dedicated his career to understanding genetics to improve the lives of women, infants, children, and children with special health needs.

For his commitment to excellence in medicine, he will be presented with the coveted Tilton bust.

Previous honorees include: Nancy Fan, MD (2023); Richard W. Henderson, MD (2022); Ray Blackwell, MD (2021); Garret H.C. Colmorgen, MD (2020); Nicholas J. Petrelli, MD (2019); Stephen R. Permut, MD (2018); and the late G. Dean MacEwen, MD (2017). 

Our event this year will be a cocktail / hors d'oeuvre reception - black tie optional. 

Tilton Awards Reception

Friday, October 18, 2024

6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Tilton Mansion – University & Whist Club

805 N. Broom Street

Wilmington, DE 19801

Cost: $100.00 per person

or $150.00 per member and one guest.

Tickets should be reserved as soon as possible.