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  • Congratulations to the UBC Midwifery Class of 2025

    The UBC Midwifery Program proudly congratulates the Class of 2025 on their graduation. These graduates and new Faculty of Medicine Alumni have demonstrated unwavering commitment, resilience, and compassion throughout their rigorous education. As they begin their careers as registered midwives, we celebrate their accomplishments and their readiness to provide safe, respectful, and evidence-informed care for […] Read More

  • UBC Midwifery Program Director Named 2024 Top Scholar

    UBC Midwifery proudly shares that Dr. Cecilia Jevitt, Program Director and Professor, has been named a 2024 Top Scholar by ScholarGPS. This distinction recognizes Dr. Jevitt as one of the top 5 percent of lifetime scholars in the field of midwifery worldwide. ScholarGPS honours researchers whose sustained contributions have advanced their disciplines and helped shape […] Read More

  • Celebrating Leadership: Allison Campbell Appointed Associate Director of UBC’s Midwifery Program

    The UBC Midwifery Program is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Campbell as Associate Director of the program, effective (retroactively) January 1, 2025. Ms. Campbell brings more than a decade of academic and clinical midwifery experience and a longstanding commitment to social justice and health equity. Since joining the program in 2012, she has […] Read More

  • Graphic announcing a faculty job opportunity at UBC Midwifery. Text reads: We Are Hiring! Program Director. At the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (tenure). Click the link for details!

    We’re hiring a Program Director at UBC Midwifery! 

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  • Elizabeth Nethery, PhD candidate and Honorary Research Associate with the Birth Place Lab publishes paper on midwifery outcomes for home and birth center birth in Washington State.

    Elizabeth Nethery, PhD candidate and Honorary Research Associate with the Birth Place Lab publishes paper on midwifery outcomes for home and birth center birth in Washington State.

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  • Cultural Humility & Allyship: Change Starts With Me: An Evening of Learning with Sharon Beauchamp – November 4, 6-9 pm

    Cultural Humility & Allyship: Change Starts With Me: An Evening of Learning with Sharon Beauchamp – November 4, 6-9 pm

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  • Congratulations to Cathy Ellis, winner of the Canadian Association of Midwifery Educators Excellence in Teaching Award!

    Congratulations to Cathy Ellis, winner of the Canadian Association of Midwifery Educators Excellence in Teaching Award!

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  • UBC Midwifery Congratulates Tracey Mason!

    UBC Midwifery Congratulates Tracey Mason!

    Congratulations to Tracey on her recent induction into the UBC 25 Year Club, recognizing an important milestone of service to the Faculty of Medicine and the University.  Tracey, Midwifery’s Administrative Coordinator, has worked with Midwifery 10 of those 25 years.  She is the longest UBC employee within Midwifery.  So many thanks Tracey!

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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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