Demetria Martin Named Dr. Stelnicki Scholarship Winner

The Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine (BUSPM) is pleased that Demetria Martin has been awarded the Dr. James V. Stelnicki Scholarship for Excellence in Lower Extremity Vascular Medicine.  The scholarship, which is based on Dr. Stelnicki’s $100,000 donation to the School of Podiatric Medicine, will award a $10,000 scholarship to Martin, a senior podiatric medical student at Barry University.

Martin was unanimously selected for the Stelnicki scholarship by the BUSPM clinical faculty based upon her strong interest in lower extremity vascular medicine, clinical excellence in a vascular medicine rotation at the Miami Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, and submission of a research paper on the circulator boot.

According to Martin, “I am very appreciative of this tremendous gift from Dr. Stelnicki.  As a single parent of an eleven year old daughter the road has been challenging.  Since both my grandparents passed away from complications of Type II Diabetes I chose podiatric medicine as a career to diagnose and treat endocrine disorders like diabetes before it leads to permanent neuropathic damage and cardiovascular conditions such as Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD).  This scholarship will help me to attain my goal to become a podiatric physician.”

The scholarship will be applied to the tuition account of Martin during her senior year of podiatric medical school.

“Dr. Stelnicki has been a vital supporter of the School of Podiatric medicine for many years,” said Dr. Chet Evans, associate vice president and dean.  “The Stelnicki scholarship will recognize students who have excelled in lower extremity vascular medicine clinical training for years to come.  Demetria Martin is an exceptional student and is truly deserving of this significant scholarship,” Evans added.

Demetria Martin, Class of 2009, Stelnicki scholarship recipient with Dr. John Nelson, associatedean of clinics, School of Podiatric Medicine