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We are committed to advancing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and decolonizing practices across every aspect of our program.

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3+

Training Sites in the Lower Mainland

300+

Graduated Midwives

96%

UBC BMw graduates are practising in B.C. communities

News & Events

Congratulations UBC Midwifery class of 2024!

Congratulations to the newest alumni of our Faculty of Medicine’s Midwifery Program! Your dedication and hard work have paid off. Your journey from student to professional is a testament to your passion for healthcare. Here’s to the next chapter of your remarkable careers!
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Strategic Planning Days!

UBC Midwifery is establishing a new five-year plan. Pursuing alignment on critical program focuses to drive our mission forward, re-vitalizing the program. Strategic planning work started earlier this year with stakeholder feedback and audits culminating with in person strategic planning work days in late May. What we worked on. And, of course, so much more.…
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Happy Pride Month 2024!

June is Pride Month! At UBC, we’re proud to celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff. Explore the many Pride activities at our Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, connect with your community, and reflect on what each of us can do to support 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion: https://events.ubc.ca/pride/
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UBC CPD Midwifery Needs Assessment

To help identify areas of educational development and improvement, you’re invited to participate in a needs assessment to learn more about your interest in CPD and the types of programming you would like to see. Midwives are encouraged to complete this short, anonymous survey by June 30, 2024. For more CPD Midwifery content and resources,…
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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.