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Midwifery 20th Anniversary, Victoria Edition: Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who made their way to the event; we had ~ 75 people in attendance. The CPD afternoon presentations were also well attended: Trauma-Informed Pedagogy, a panel discussion on supporting physiological birth and water birth in hospital settings, and best business practices for midwives. People were warm and engaged. Fun was had…
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Promotion: Laura Mercer!
There are new voices in our faculty work groups! Laura Mercer has been promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor (MIDW) to represent Midwifery in the Department of Family Practice Clinical Faculty Appointment and Promotions Committee (DCFAPC). The DCFAPC meets two or three times a year, depending on the number of applications received. The members review applications…
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Congrats Allison Campbell! UBC Public Scholars Award Recipient
Congrats Allison Campbell!
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UBC Health Care Workers in Ukraine: Dr. Luba Butska
Dr. Luba Butska, our professor, has gained recognition in UBC news, CBC, and the BCMJ for her humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Alongside her family, she dedicated her summer to volunteering with Ukrainian Patriot, an organization committed to providing aid to both frontline individuals and innocent civilians affected by the conflict. UBC News In May 2022…
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Welcome, New UBC Midwifery Director! Dr. Kellie Thiessen
This September 1st, Kellie Thiessen, PhD, RM, RN, started as UBC Midwifery’s new director. Dr. Thiessen comes to us after directing the Midwifery Education Program at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Thiessen is a Midwife Clinician Scientist with an extensive clinical background in maternal/child health; she is a registered midwife and a registered nurse. For the…
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Building Good Student Credit – Live Webinar for Midwifery Students
Attention Students. RBC is holding a virtual event this August 8th. Please look at the registration page or see the image below for a QR code to scan.
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Elaine Carty: Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Induction
Photos of Elaine and Ken Carty during her induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame last night in Halifax. She is the only midwife honored with this fellowship. See the CMHF’s amazing tribute to Elaine, describing her many contributions to the professionalization of midwifery in BC, along with a timeline of her career and contributions…
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Welcome: Aisha Sallad (she/her/hers)
We are very pleased to introduce you to our new Student Services Manager. Aisha will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of student recruitment, advising, educational program planning, and student retention initiatives for two UBC Midwifery programs – the 4-year undergraduate Midwifery program and the Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program (IEMBP). Aisha joined UBC in 2021 as…
