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Training Sites in the Lower Mainland

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Graduated Midwives

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UBC BMw graduates are practising in B.C. communities

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Congratulations to Dr. Saraswathi Vedam on her new publication!

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Cecilia Jevitt was an invited keynote speaker at the World Young Scientist Summit (WYSS) in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province from October 18-20, 2020!

This international event was jointly organized by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and the Zhejiang Provincial Government. The first WYSS was successfully held in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province in October 2019. Scientists from China and 102 countries, regions, and international organizations attended the summit. This year, WYSS saw young scientists from around the…
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UBC Midwifery Admissions Information Session Online, November 4, 2020!

Thank you for all those who attended the online information session! If you were unable to attend or have further questions, you can contact the Student Services Manager for the Midwifery Program, Blake Dobie, at blake.dobie@ubc.ca
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Congratulations to Abiola Adeniyi, doctoral candidate with the UBC School of Dentistry and a 2019 Stollery Research Award winner, for the publication of her research investigating the integration of oral health into prenatal care!

Abiola’s interviews include BC midwives and other maternity care providers. A. Adeniyi, L. Donnelly, P. Janssen, C. Jevitt, H. von Bergman, M. Brondani. A Qualitative Study of Health Care Providers’ Views on Integrating Oral Health into Prenatal Care. JDR Clinical and Translational Research. September 30, 2020.https://doi.org/10.1177/2380084420961998.
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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.