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UBC Midwifery Leadership Transition
UBC Midwifery will welcome a new leadership team on September 1, 2026, as Dr. Cecilia Jevitt begins a long-deferred sabbatical. Allison Campbell will be stepping in as Interim Program Director, with Dr. Luba Butska taking on the roles of Associate Director and Undergraduate Program Lead previously held by Allison. Dr. Jevitt first joined UBC Midwifery as…
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UBC Midwifery at ICM 2026: A Global Gathering
Update (July 20, 2026): This post has been updated to identify the presenter who delivered one of the conference abstracts on behalf of the lead researcher. Held every three years, the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Congress brings together midwives, educators, researchers and advocates from around the world to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships and advance…
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Spotlight on Student Excellence: Violet Ignace Recipient of the Amy E. Sauder and Jean Craig Smith Scholarships
From RN to fast-track midwifery student, Violet Ignace brings clinical expertise, leadership and a deep commitment to equitable care to her training. Earlier this year, she was recognized with the Amy E. Sauder and Jean Craig Smith Scholarships through UBC’s highly competitive Premier Undergraduate Awards program and was named a Wesbrook Scholar —one of the…
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Celebrating 2026 Pride Month at UBC Midwifery
Happy Pride Month from UBC Midwifery! This month, we celebrate the diversity, resilience and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff, preceptors, alumni and the communities we serve while recognizing the ongoing work required to create equitable, inclusive and affirming spaces for all. Midwifery is rooted in respect, relationships and person-centred care. We recognize and celebrate the many ways people build…
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Celebrating the UBC Midwifery Class of 2026
Under clear skies and warm sunshine, UBC Midwifery celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026, the largest graduating class in the program’s history. This year, 27 students crossed the stage at spring graduation, with one additional student expected to complete the program in the fall, bringing the Class of 2026 to 28 graduates. Together, they represent the next…
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One Million More Midwives: UBC Midwifery Voices
On International Day of the Midwife 2026, the global call for One Million More Midwives highlights a growing need for care—one that is also felt here in British Columbia. We spoke with midwives and student midwives from across BC about what this need looks like in practice, and how it is shaping care for families…
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Empowerment Through Education: Jade on Midwifery and Community
Jade shares what inspired her to pursue midwifery and the importance of culturally competent care, advocacy, and education within Black communities.
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Where Culture and Science Meet: Rosette on Becoming a Midwife
Rosette reflects on what drew her to midwifery and how she hopes to strengthen the communities she will serve. Her path is grounded in both cultural knowledge and scientific practice.
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