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  • Spotlight on Student Excellence: Echo Sulin Receives Two Merit Awards 

    Spotlight on Student Excellence: Echo Sulin Receives Two Merit Awards 

    The UBC Midwifery Program is proud to spotlight Echo Sulin, a member of the Ulkatcho First Nation and second-year student, who has been awarded the Chief Joe Mathias Scholarship ($5,000) and the Vancouver Foundation First Nations Scholarship ($10,000).  We spoke with Echo about what these awards mean to her, her journey into midwifery, and her…

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  • Welcome class of 2029!

    Welcome class of 2029!

    The UBC Midwifery Program was delighted to welcome our incoming cohort of students at orientation this September. The day began in the beautiful setting of the UBC Farm with the xʷc̓ic̓əsəm Garden Opening Ceremony, led by Elders Dr. Roberta Price , Alannah Young, and Fekre Yohannes Mulugeta. Morning activities continued with Sky Woman, an Indigenous…

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  • Celebrating 10 Years of IEMBP  

    Celebrating 10 Years of IEMBP  

    On August 10, 2015, UBC Midwifery welcomed the very first cohort of the Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program (IEMBP). With just four students and a dedicated team, the program began its journey of supporting internationally educated midwives to enter practice in British Columbia.   Ten+ years later, we are proud to celebrate IEMBP’s role in fostering…

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  • Closing International Breast/Chestfeeding Week: Midwifery Support for Infant Feeding in BC 

    Closing International Breast/Chestfeeding Week: Midwifery Support for Infant Feeding in BC 

    As International Breast/Chestfeeding Week (August 1–7) comes to a close, UBC Midwifery recognizes the essential role midwives play in supporting families through all infant feeding journeys.  Midwives are highly skilled primary care providers who support parents in making informed choices about how to feed their babies. This includes breastfeeding, chestfeeding,  lactation, and is always guided…

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  • UBC Midwifery Hiring Clinical Faculty for Teaching Roles in 2025

    UBC Midwifery Hiring Clinical Faculty for Teaching Roles in 2025

    The UBC Midwifery Program is hiring clinical faculty to support several courses in the 2025 academic year. Positions are available across Term 1 and Term 2, with both online and in-person teaching opportunities.  Applicants must be midwives with active or recent clinical practice. A Master’s degree and teaching experience are strongly preferred.  Courses range from…

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  • Happy Canada Day! 2025

    Happy Canada Day! 2025

    Our office is closed today in observance of Canada Day, a national statutory holiday. As we mark this day, we also recognize that it holds different meanings for many, and we acknowledge the ongoing work toward truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples across these lands. We’ll return to regular hours on July 2nd.

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  • Congratulations to the UBC Midwifery Class of 2025

    Congratulations to the UBC Midwifery Class of 2025

    The UBC Midwifery Program proudly congratulates the Class of 2025 on their graduation. These graduates and new Faculty of Medicine Alumni have demonstrated unwavering commitment, resilience, and compassion throughout their rigorous education. As they begin their careers as registered midwives, we celebrate their accomplishments and their readiness to provide safe, respectful, and evidence-informed care for…

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