Background
Scantlebury, Velma Patricia was born on October 6, 1955 in Barbados, West Indies. Daughter of Delacey Whitstanley and Kathleen (Jordan) Scantlebury. came to the United States, 1970.
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Velma Patricia Scantlebury
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Bachelor of Science, Long Island U., 1977; Doctor of Medicine, Columbia University, 1981.
Career
Intern in surgery, Harlem Hospital Center, New York City, 1981-1982; resident in surgery, Harlem Hospital Center, New York City, 1982-1986; fellow in transplantation, U. Pittsburgh, 1988; instructor in surgery, U. Pittsburgh, 1988. Assistant professor department surgery U. Pittsburgh since 1989.
Membership
Volunteer King County Hospital, Brooklyn, 1972. Member American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, P&S Alumni Association, Black and Latin Students Organisation (treasurer New York City 1979-1980), Slpha Epsilon Delta, Phi Sigma Society (secretary Brooklyn chapter 1976-1977).
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Recipient Martin Luther King School award, 1973-1974, American Federation Teachers School award, 1973-1975, National Medical Foundation award 1977-1978, Joseph Collins Foundation School award 1978. Named Outstanding Young Women of America 1988.Recipient Martin Luther King School award, 1973-1974, American Federation Teachers School award, 1973-1975, National Medical Foundation award 1977-1978, Joseph Collins Foundation School award 1978. Named Outstanding Young Women of America 1988.