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UBC BMw graduates are practising in B.C. communities
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Midwifery Students’ Association Annual General Meeting
Dear UBC Midwifery Program Students, Staff & Faculty, Please join us for our inaugural Midwifery Student Association (MSA) event, our Social Soiree & Annual General Meeting, on Tuesday September 5th at 4pm. We will have a cocktail & appetizer soiree from 4-6pm, which all students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend. Following this, we…
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Centre for Rural Health Research releases film about birthing in rural communities
In BC alone, more than 1,000 rural women a year must travel more than 100 kilometers to give birth. This causes stress and anxiety and, in some instances, adverse maternal and newborn outcomes. Women who have to travel more than 4 hours have more than a three times higher rate of perinatal mortality. Where was…
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Lead, Midwifery Continuing Professional Development
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia is pleased to invite applications for the position of Lead, Midwifery Continuing Professional Development. This is a 0.40 FTE (2 days per week) position for a one year with the possibility of renewal, subject to satisfactory review, and is expected to be filled by a…
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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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