Portrait of Joanna Nie with text: “Spotlight on Student Excellence — Beedie Luminaries Shine Scholar.” UBC blue branding.

Spotlighting UBC Midwifery student, Joanna Nie, recipient of the Beedie Luminaries Shine Scholarship!

“She always emphasized that my voice is a powerful tool, and the value of receiving health care in your first language.” — Joanna

Read more: bit.ly/3LCBiGy
#UBCMidwifery #BeedieLuminaries

Congrats to UBC Midwifery student Alycia Two Bears (Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation), recipient of the Carol Hird Memorial Award!

“Every Indigenous family deserves access to an Indigenous midwife.” - Alycia Two Bears

Keep reading: bit.ly/3JIbhF2

#UBCMidwifery #ScholarshipSuccess

Graphic text reads: Dr. Saraswathi Vedam recognized by the American College of Nurse-Midwives for Visionary Impact. Background is blue with multiple images of Dr. Vedam speaking. UBC Midwifery logo.

The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) has honoured Dr. Saraswathi Vedam with the Lifetime Visionary Award! Her work at UBC and @birthplacelab.bsky.social drives equitable care worldwide.

More on this achievement🔗 bit.ly/4qc3fol

#UBCMidwifery #ACNM #VisionaryAward

UBC Midwifery student Echo Sulin smiling outdoors. Text overlay: “Student Spotlight: Merit Award Recipient.”

Congratulations to UBC Midwifery student Echo Sulin (Ulkatcho First Nation), recipient of the Chief Joe Mathias and Vancouver Foundation First Nations scholarships!

Keep reading-> bit.ly/46uWxkk

#UBCMidwifery #IndigenousExcellence

We’re excited to share that Dr. Cecilia Jevitt, Director of UBC Midwifery, has been appointed Interim Co-Head of @UBCDeptFamPrac alongside Dr. Wendy V. Norman, effective Sept 2, 2025.

More on this leadership update: bit.ly/3HlWbUu
#UBCMidwifery #UBC #Leadership

Proud to announce the promotion of Allison Campbell to Associate Director of the UBC Midwifery Program, effective January 1, 2025. A strong advocate for equity and innovation, Campbell continues to shape the future of midwifery education in B.C.

#UBCMidwifery #Leadership

Stylized graphic reading “Midwives, Critical in Every Crisis. Crisis Snapshots – Micro Series.” Includes illustrations from the IDM2025 Toolkit. UBC Midwifery logo included.

This #IDM2025, we're sharing a micro interview series featuring stories of care during wildfires, pandemics, and more. Watch May 5th! bit.ly/3GQVAJN

Illustrations via @internationalmidwives.org
Learn about the IDM2025 global initiative: idm2025.internationalmidwives.org
#IDM2025 #UBCMidwifery

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We’re hiring a Program Director at UBC Midwifery!

At the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (tenure).
PhD required and must be eligible to register as a midwife in BC. Review and start dates are in the link.

Apply here → bit.ly/JoinUBCMidwifery Please share!
#UBCMidwifery #AcademicJobs

Calling all UBC Midwifery preceptors and faculty!
This #IDM2025, we’re sharing your voices.
Theme: “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis.”
Share your 2-question story 👇
Deadline: May 5, 5 pm
bit.ly/IDM2025Crisi...
#UBCMidwifery

April is Caesarean Awareness Month.
Midwives help reduce unnecessary C-sections by supporting informed choice, continuity of care, and collaborative, evidence-based birth planning.
Discover how midwifery care supports families across BC.
#CaesareanAwarenessMonth #MidwiferyMatters #UBCMidwifery

Hello, Bluesky! We’re UBC Midwifery, part of the Department of Family Practice in UBC’s Faculty of Medicine. We educate and support future midwives across BC. Follow us for updates, advocacy, and stories.

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