International Midwifery Project: Current Project

During the summer of 2001, the second midwifery international exchange program was launched by Professor Aleida Llanes-Oberstein. The project encompasses a partnership with Kingston University in London, England.

Internationally, the midwifery model of care in the developed countries has been associated with lower maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. Though it is a minority model in the United States, it is the standard in most other developed countries. The British national health care system has a well established history of successfully integrating the midwifery model of care in the provision of health care services to women and children. This national health care system, which fully integrates midwifery care , offers a wealth of learning opportunities for both students and faculty. A mutual understanding of the health care systems in both the United States and Britain and familiarity of the respective scope of practice of midwives enhance the view of health care from a global perspective. The international exchange has potential for cross-fertilization of concepts and models of healthcare, and has a positive impact on midwifery education and practice.

Application Deadline

SUNY DHSU students should submit 2 copies of all documents.

1. Application Checklist for Kingston University Students
2. Application Checklist for SUNY Downstate Students
3. Application (docx) (All students) Note: Download the form to your computer and open it in Microsoft Word. You can complete the form by clicking on the gray shaded areas and typing. Save the completed form, print and sign it.
4. Travel Release Form (All students)
5. Health Statement for Visiting Students for Kingston University Students
6. Health Questionnaire for Visiting Students for SUNY Downstate Students
7. Permission for Emergency Treatment (All students)
8. St George's University of London: Personal Details Form (Word) (SUNY DMC students should include a completed copy of this form with their application documents)
9. Information for SUNY DMC Students
   • General Information for Downstate Students
10. Housing Information and Application for Kingston University Students
    • Guest and Visiting Student Application
    • Residence Hall Student Handbook
11. To view the SUNY Downstate Medical Center on campus living accommodations go to Residential Accommodations