{Blog Post by: Aisha Michelle Al Hajjar} I’m proud to say that MCU is my alma mater and has a long-standing history of preparing “Midwives of Excellence.” In fact, MCU is one of ten midwifery education programs in the United States that is accredited by MEAC (Midwifery Education and Accreditation Council) and prepares students to […]
Last Week to Register
Register for Spring Conference 2015 Time to register for the Student Conference. March 2-7 is getting closer! Conference allows for the perfection of skills, collaborative learning, and hands on practice. Take advantage of the professional knowledge of our instructors, who have years of professional healthcare experience. Conference Registration deadline is February 13, 2015. Questions about […]
So You Want to Become a Midwife?
Chances are, if you’re exploring the MCU website and reading this post, you are contemplating a journey to midwifery. Let me be the first to welcome you! Women who consider midwifery are most likely following a nagging yearning towards the profession that we like to refer to as a calling. Three years ago I was […]
October Conference Schedule
Conference Registration deadline was September 19, 2014. Questions about late registration can be directed to conference@midwifery.edu Monday October 6 Beginning Childbirth Education Day (9 am-6 pm) Kristi Ridd-Young & Angie Rosier Advanced Catheter & Blood Draws Day (9 am-6 pm) Carrie Anne Kemp Tuesday October 7 Beginning/Intermediate Pediatrics & Newborn Exams Day (9 am-6 pm) Sonia […]
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Diversity Scholarship Application
Applications for the Briana Blackwelder Equal Access Scholarship Fund are due July 1, 2014. MCU believes that all women who seek midwifery education should be able to access it. Unfortunately, too often, this is not a reality and midwifery education, along with the midwifery profession at-large, suffers without diverse communities and representation. We want to […]
Aisha Al Hajjar Awarded Student of the Year
Every year MCU chooses one student to honor for her excellence in study and contribution to the field of midwifery. We are pleased to announce that the Student of the Year for 2013-2014 is Aisha Al Hajjar. “Aisha Al Hajjar has been a very conscientious student, setting goals and working systematically to achieve them. She […]
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A Promising Future
Potomac, Maryland was the site for the second annual US Midwifery Education, Regulation, and Association (US MERA) meeting. The group consists of individuals from seven national midwifery organizations: American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME), American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC), Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA), […]
June Conference Classes
Classes are lined up and teachers are preparing. This is an conference you won’t want to miss. Join us for in-depth exploration of topics that will enhance your midwifery and doula education and fine-tune your skills. Pull out your calendar and block off June 1-6, 2015 for MCU’s Student Conference. June Conference Schedule DAY EVENT […]
Funding Your Education
Finance your education! Midwives College of Utah is pleased to offer students the option of Federal Financial Aid. All students interested in learning about financial aid please check out our Federal Student Aid webpage. Explore other excellent tuition options available such as monthly payment of your semester’s tuition, private loans, educational benefits for veterans, and […]
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A Noble Calling By Lindy Casey …
We like to think that midwives are called to their profession. Through some series of events, experiences and observations we imagine a woman is struck by a spiritual lightning bolt that practically forces her to take on the mantle of midwife and begin trudging out into the night to the bedsides of women. If that […]
