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Photo Credit: Jamil Rhajiak / UBC Brand & Marketing | In our recently sent newsletter, the wrong image was included in the Joanna Nie spotlight section. We apologize for the oversight. Please see the corrected version below. | Dear midwifery community, Welcome to the new academic year! A message from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine.
Weβve had a full and busy start to the term, and we are grateful to everyone who has stepped in to support our students as preceptors, especially those who have done so on short notice. This year marks the fourth anniversary of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the 12th anniversary of Orange Shirt Day. While important progress has been made, there is still much more work to be done. We encourage you to take the time to review the DFP JEDI Committeeβs education and resources, which have been gathered to support our shared learning journey. In the same theme of walking the path of reconciliation together, the Faculty of Medicine's Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) invites you to join UBC Medicine & The Australian National University: Walking the Path of Reconciliation Together on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (12:00β3:00 pm PT). This Indigenous Speakers Series session will bring leaders from UBC and ANU together to reflect on a landmark partnership, Memorandum of Understanding, advancing Indigenous medical education, health research, and reconciliation. π REGISTER HERE The Birth Place Lab also shared an invitation on Instagram to learn from collaborator Dr. Wanda Phillips-Beck about her role in the RESPCCT study, where she discusses respectful allyship with Indigenous communities. And with that, itβs officially fall, which means soup and sweater season. Time to get cozy and tune out the premature December holiday retail displays. Warm regards, Midwifery Communications | Leadership Announcement We are proud to share that our Director, Dr. Cecilia Jevitt, has been appointed as Interim Co-Head of the UBC Department of Family Practice, alongside Dr. Wendy V. Norman. Their joint leadership will extend from September 2, 2025, to September 1, 2026, during the administrative leave of the current Department Head, Dr. Robert Petrella. π KEEP READING | Applications Open: MHPE-Canada & CEFP The Centre for Health Education Scholarship (CHES) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE-Canada) and the Clinical Educator Fellowship Program (CEFP), including the Indigenous Stream. Virtual Info Sessions (registration required): Application deadline for all programs: Friday, Dec 12, 2025 (11:59 PM PST) | New Roles Midwifery Program Ashnoor Arora: Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician
Nazanin Sadoughian: Research Assistant, Perinatal Wellbeing Research Lab | Transitioning from T-Res to ELMS UBC Midwifery is moving from T-Res to ELMS, a user-friendly platform for managing clinical learning. With ELMS, you can log births and skills, journal, submit hours, complete evaluations, and track requirements. The mobile portal makes it easy to access your schedule and stay on top of clinical placements wherever you are. Training and support will be available as we make the transition. Timeline: - October 2025: Second-year student placements, course leads will train students.
- January 2025: 3rd year clinical placements and IEMBP
- September 2026: All students
Watch for upcoming announcements on orientation and training! ATTENTION STUDENTS: - 3rd Years, for this term, WT1, please proceed in T-Res and make sure everything is signed off.
- 4th Years, continue in T-Res until graduation
| Information Sessions 2025 Our fall information sessions are underway! These sessions offer future students the opportunity to learn more about midwifery at UBC and ask questions.
Please help us get the word out by sharing the schedule with anyone who may be interested. Or tag someone who should join in on our Instagram post. π REGISTRATION DETAILS & POSTER | Celebrating Bridgete Mensah Congratulations to Bridgete Mensah, recipient of the Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness. This award recognizes clinical faculty who demonstrate outstanding commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion through research, teaching, or service. We are proud to celebrate their contributions and leadership. A well-deserved honour for a cherished member of our community. | | Echo Sulin Receives Two Merit Awards The UBC Midwifery Program is proud to celebrate second-year student Echo Sulin, a member of the Ulkatcho First Nation, who has been awarded the Chief Joe Mathias Scholarship and the Vancouver Foundation First Nations Scholarship. In our recent interview, Echo shared what these awards mean to her, her journey into midwifery, and her hopes for the future. π KEEP READING ECHO'S STORY | | Interviews coming for the awarded students below. π« | Celebrating Alycia Two Bears The Carol Hird Memorial Award was awarded to Alycia Two Bears. Recognizing academic excellence, commitment to midwifery, and an interest in serving underserved communities. This award honours the legacy of Carol Hird, a leader in professional midwifery and former President of the International Confederation of Midwives. | | Celebrating Shayla Rolph Shayla Rolph has received the Maija Leivo and Ian Herring Entrance Award in Midwifery. Established by BC documentary filmmakers Maija Leivo and Ian Herring, the award gives back to the midwifery community in gratitude for the care their family received. | | Joanna Nie Awarded Beedie Luminaries Shine Scholarship Celebrating first-year student Joanna Nie, who has been awarded the Beedie Luminaries Shine Scholarship! This award recognizes resilient, community-minded students across British Columbia who are committed to leadership, education, and giving back. Created through the generosity of the Beedie Luminaries Foundation, the Shine Scholarship works to remove barriers to higher education and empower promising students to reach their full potential. | | Trauma-Informed Care for Midwives Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5 (Must attend all sessions) | 9-11 a.m. PT | Online Workshop
Follow-Up Coaching (Optional): Mar 5 (Thurs) 9-11 a.m. PT
Audience: Midwives
Overview: Join us for an immersive workshop designed to enhance your understanding and skills in trauma-informed care. This training will guide you through the complexities of trauma and its effects, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to effectively support trauma recovery. This workshop delves into identifying types and signs of trauma, understanding polyvagal theory, supporting a neuroception of safety, working with various survival physiologies, and addressing the challenges faced by midwives in trauma-informed care.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER | Share Your News and Photos! Have an award, publication, or nomination to celebrate? Or photos of students in clinical or precepting (appropriate for sharing)? Please send them to alicia.rebman@ubc.ca so we can celebrate and showcase your contributions across our channels. | | | | |
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