Dr. Valerie M.

Before attending Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Martin graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. After graduating from medical school and earning the Obstetrics & Gynecology Clerkship Clinical Excellence Award, Dr. Martin pursued an MBA at Western Governors University, where she was recognized with the Ethical Leadership Excellence Award. As a resident, Dr. Martin has been recognized with her department's Maternal-Fetal Medicine Excellence in Obstetrics Award, 2026 Best Research Award, and the Kenneth A. Kappy Award for Excellence in Teaching Medical Students, reflecting her dedication to clinical excellence, scholarship, and medical education.

Dr. Martin has developed a robust research portfolio focused on severe maternal morbidity, obstetric critical care, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, maternal health disparities, and placental disorders. Her work has been presented nationally, including at the American Medical Association Research Challenge, and internationally, with her ECMO in pregnancy research accepted for presentation at the SMFM Global Congress in the Netherlands. She has contributed to publications in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Journal of Gynecologic Surgery, and JAMA Network Open. 

Education and mentorship have been central to Dr. Martin's career. She has over 15 years of tutoring and mentoring experience, working with students from high school through medical training. Throughout residency, she has mentored medical students, led educational sessions, and developed curricula to help trainees succeed clinically and academically. She has also authored numerous educational resources for medical students, residents, and patients, including residency interview guides, women's health workbooks, and evidence-based patient education materials.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Martin founded Elevate Women's Health, an educational initiative dedicated to empowering women through free community webinars and evidence-based resources on fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and women's wellness. She believes that education is an extension of patient care and is passionate about helping individuals make informed decisions throughout their healthcare journey.

Having recently navigated both the residency and Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship application processes herself, Dr. Martin understands the challenges applicants face in today's increasingly competitive admissions environment. She provides thoughtful, individualized guidance on personal statements, activity descriptions, interview preparation, application strategy, and career planning. Her mentoring style is supportive, structured, and goal-oriented, with a focus on helping each applicant present the strongest and most authentic version of themselves.

Dr. Martin understands the challenges applicants face in today's increasingly competitive medical school admissions environment. She provides thoughtful, individualized guidance on personal statements, activity descriptions, interview preparation, application strategy, and career planning. Dr. Martin’s mentoring style is supportive, structured, and goal-oriented, with a focus on helping each applicant present the strongest and most authentic version of themselves.