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Supplemental Application Deadline Extension
Good news for those who need a little more time with the supplemental application. Due to a discrepancy between our posted and application portal deadlines, and to ensure consistency with the Applicant Services Centre (portal) date, the deadline is 11:59 pm PST, January 20. If you have any questions, please see the supplemental application instructons, or contact the Student Services Manager &
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Midwives Now Eligible for Canada’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Big news: as of January 1, 2026, midwives join Canada’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program, unlocking up to $30,000 in federal loan forgiveness for eligible service in rural and smaller communities. This marks a major milestone for the profession and reflects years of advocacy to recognize the essential role midwives play in improving access to care across Canada. What’s changed? The federal government
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UBC Midwifery REACT Revives IBPOC Student Mentorship Program
The UBC Midwifery Program’s Racial Equity in Action Committee (REACT) is reviving a mentorship program for racialized midwifery students. Mentees: IBPOC Students in the Midwifery Education Program seeking support from a midwifery mentor will be asked to complete a survey to prioritize their goals for the mentorship program. Mentors: Interested IBPOC midwives will be asked to complete a similar
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Congratulations to Our Fall Graduates: Sage Thomas and Elise Everard
The UBC Midwifery Program is proud to celebrate two outstanding graduates this fall: Elise Everard (she/her) and Sage Thomas (she/her). Elise Everard, also graduating from her fourth year, has provided care in Kelowna, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack, gaining rich experience across urban and community settings. As a research assistant with UBC’s Birth
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Midwifery, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
In December 2023, UNESCO inscribed “Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices” onto its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition underscores the universal significance of midwifery across diverse cultures.
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