Enid Charity Ball is our annual fundraiser that raises funds for our Physician Recruitment Program, which supports future physicians from high school through residency by providing mentoring, scholarships, hands-on experiences, and professional development. A new component of the program even provides financial incentives to physicians, encouraging them to come and serve the rural communities that need them most.
Physician of the Year
Established in 2024, the Physician of the Year Award was created to honor a physician who has dedicated their life to medicine and serves as a role model to others in the profession and the community. As we introduced our new beneficiary, the Physician Recruitment Pipeline, this award reflects our commitment to recognizing excellence in healthcare and inspiring future medical professionals.
Dr. Chris Shearer
2025 PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR
For nearly 30 years, Dr. Chris Shearer has been a cornerstone of the Enid medical community, admired for his compassion, clinical excellence, and humble leadership. Since arriving in 1995, he has earned the trust of patients and colleagues alike through tireless dedication, wisdom, and integrity. A past president of both the Oklahoma and Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Associations, he continues to mentor young physicians while serving on the boards of Integris Health Enid Hospital and the Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation. Known for personally answering calls at all hours, Dr. Shearer leads with empathy and service, inspiring higher standards of care. His greatest joy is his family—wife Lori, children Alex and Alyssa, son-in-law Cameron, and granddaughter Dorothea. Click Here for Full Bio
The Enid Charity Ball is a charity event hosted by the Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation (NOOF), a 501(c)(3) 509(a) nonprofit private foundation dedicated to addressing healthcare needs in Northwest Oklahoma while promoting the osteopathic profession.