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UBC BMw graduates are practising in B.C. communities
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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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Spotlight on Student Excellence: Shayla Rolph Receives the Maija Leivo and Ian Herring Entrance Award in Midwifery
The UBC Midwifery Program is proud to spotlight Shayla Rolph, a Métis student in their first year of the Bachelor of Midwifery Program, who has been recognized with the Maija Leivo and Ian Herring Entrance Award in Midwifery. This renewable award provides $2,500 per year of study, up to four years, and supports students entering the program
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Spotlight on Student Excellence: Joanna Nie Receives the Beedie Luminaries Shine Scholarship
The UBC Midwifery Program is proud to spotlight Joanna Nie, a first-year student who has been recognized with the Beedie Luminaries Shine Scholarship. This scholarship supports resilient, community-minded students across British Columbia who are committed to their education, leadership, and giving back. The Shine Scholarship was created through the generosity of the Beedie Luminaries Foundation,
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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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