Baystate Midwifery Education Program
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About
The Baystate Midwifery Education Program is a post-baccalaureate graduate-level program leading to a Certificate in Midwifery. The hybrid program is an autonomous five-semester post-baccalaureate certificate midwifery education program with the option to obtain a concurrent master’s degree remotely through the University of Massachusetts Amherst. For those entering the Midwifery Program without a graduate degree, concurrent master’s degree acquisition is mandated.
For students who need a more decompressed course of study, an eight-semester part-time option is also available. The University of Massachusetts Elaine Marieb College of Nursing offers flexible schedule of the concurrent master’s degree courses during the longer course of the midwifery program.
Admissions decisions are made by the faculty of the Baystate Medical Center Midwifery Education Program and confer admission to the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The Midwifery Program reserves two admissions per year for qualified applicants who graduates or alumni of the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing.
Learn More and Apply
For the most up-to-date information, visit Baystate Health's website.
Benefits list
Achieve certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board
The American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), formerly the ACNM Certification Council, Inc. (ACC) is the national certifying body for Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs*) and Certified Midwives (CMs*). The certification function is a critical aspect of professional quality assurance in midwifery. Nurse-midwives have been certified by examination since 1971.
In the spotlight
"I don’t think another program can boast of a better clinical experience."
Application information & deadlines
If you are interested in applying to Baystate Medical Center's Midwifery Education Program and you meet the program requirements, you may email Program Coordinator Linda [dot] David [at] baystatehealth [dot] org (Linda David) or call at 413-794-9305.
Early Decision
The program starts in September.
General Admission
The program starts in September. Applications received after March 15 may be considered based on space-availability.
Nursing
UMass Amherst's Nursing programs prepare culturally proficient nurses and health leaders for a global society.
Accreditation
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
The baccalaureate degree program in Nursing is fully approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
The baccalaureate degree program in Nursing, master's degree program in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Elaine Marieb College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The Baystate Medical Center Midwifery Education Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME), 2000 Duke Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22314. For information about accreditation, contact ACME directly at 240-485-1803, support [at] theacme [dot] org, or theacme.org The program was reaccredited in 2018 for the maximum period of 10 years, and is currently accredited until 2028.
Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the national certification exam of the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) and receive the designation of certified nurse midwife (CNM) upon successful completion.
The CNM designation and Baystate Midwife Education Program's curriculum are recognized by all states for licensure, by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for prescriptive authority, and by all states that enable advanced practice nurses to prescribe.
Baystate Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program is accredited by the ACGME Residency Review Committee in Obstetrics and Gynecology.