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Congratulations Midwifery Class of 2013!
As another academic year has come to a close, the UBC Midwifery program is extremely proud to congratulate an exceptional group of new midwives who will be joining Canada’s maternity care team. Having worked closely with the graduates over the past four years of their education at UBC, we have had the opportunity to witness
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Elaine Carty awarded honorary doctorate
Elaine Carty, Professor and Interim Director of Midwifery in the Department of Family Practice, was conferred the degree Doctor of Science honoris causa from McMaster University. Dr. Carty is a nurse, midwife and one of Canada’s leading pioneers on several women’s health issues. She helped introduce midwifery into the Canadian health care system and was
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Family Practice – Residents Research Day
Join us for the Department of Family Practice Residents Research Day – Friday, June 21, 2013 We invite all members of the Department of Family Practice, including Clinician Scholars, community-based researchers, midwives, clinical and academic faculty, to this year’s Residents Research Day on Friday, June 21, 2013. Residents from across the province and midwifery students
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Medicina 2013
The conference will be held on April 6-7, 2013, at the Medical Student & Alumni Centre (2750 Heather Street, Vancouver). It will be a forum where students, healthcare professionals, as well as community partners can exchange ideas on health promotion through arts, media, and the humanities. Our list of speakers include: You can find out
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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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