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On May 5th, 2009, the Bronx Division of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association had the honor of presenting the first annual David Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship.  David Gutierrez was a graduate of NYCPM.  In attendance at the ceremony were the Gutierrez family, including David's wife, son and mother. The recipient was Blanca Diaz, a graduating senior from NYCPM. Blanca, originally from Puerto Rico, represented all that the committee was looking for in an applicant for the first scholarship.

One particular paragraph in her application stands out: "The four years I have been studying at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine were challenging, difficult, and rewarding. I overcame many obstacles when I moved to the Bronx from Puerto Rico four years ago to study podiatric medicine, including adaptation to the City and overcoming a language barrier. Participating and attending numerous extracurricular events at school have made the journey smoother."

Caption:

(left to right): Craig Herman, D.P.M., Past President, Bronx Division, NYSPMA; Donna M. Alfieri, D. P. M. , Associate Professor of Podiatric Medicine at NYCPM, and V.P., Bronx Division, NYSPMA; Blanca Diaz, NYCPM Fourth-Year Student and Winner of the David Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship; and Enid Goris,  D.P.M. , President, Bronx Division, NYSPMA.