Barry University’s School of Podiatric Medicine honored the Podiatric Insurance Company of America (PICA) Group for its $60,000 commitment to provide future PICA Scholarships to deserving Barry podiatric medical students.

 

Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, dean and professor of podiatric medicine and surgery presented an award to Dr. Jerry Brant, PICA Group President and Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Ross Taubman, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer.

 

The commitment from PICA to the podiatric medical education at Barry will provide $35,000 in support for costs of the Rite of Passage Ceremony over the next five years including, white lab coats, invitations and keepsake programs, among other things. The PICA Scholarships of $25,000 will provide two $2,500 scholarships each year to Barry podiatric students over the next five years.