LRCP LRCS Edin 1884; DPH RCP Edin 1891.
Martin studied medicine at Owens College Manchester and the University of Edinburgh. He was medical officer of health to Gorton Urban District in Manchester for 23 years. Martin was also honorary medical officer to Gorton Munitions Nursery and medical officer to Gorton Fever Hospital. Martin was a fellow of the Society of Medical Officers of Health and a member of Manchester and Salford Sanitary Association. Martin died on 6 July 1931 in his 76th year.