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UBC Midwifery welcomes Dana L. Solomon, PhD, KT Researcher, to the BirthPlace Lab

Dana Solomon has both an MA and PhD in interdisciplinary studies. Her research focuses on the relationship between entertainment and ideology and the ways in which entertainment can be used to facilitate communication about complex problems. Her research interests include ideologies of genocide and international conflict, knowledge translation, and the impact of bias within the…
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UBC Midwifery welcomes Dr. Mimi Niles to the Birth Place Lab as a Postdoctoral Fellow

Mimi Niles, PhD, CNM, MPH, is a full-spectrum midwife and a midwifery care researcher from New York City, NY. Her work explores the potential of integrated models of midwifery care in creating health equity in historically disenfranchised communities. Her research has been generously funded by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health – a…
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Courtney Broten has received the Canadian Association of Midwifery Educators Excellence in Teaching Award for 2019

This award is given to one Canadian midwife annually. The nominee must demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness, teaching innovation, excellence in curricular design, student engagement and exemplary mentorship. Courtney was nominated by several faculty members and enthusiastically supported by the UBC Midwifery Student Association. As a former Master of Health Professions Education Canada student with…
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UBC Midwifery celebrates the 2019 Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program Class Completion

From the left:Sora Colvin, Jane Wines (IEMBP Lead), Eline Vonk, Hannah Goto, Laura Mathias Front row:Mary Otoo, Rachel Wardel
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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.