
Gladys N. Christophe, CNM
Director of Midwifery
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ms. Christophe is a Certified Nurse Midwife and Nurse Practitioner who has been the Director of the Midwifery Service at University Hospital at Downstate since 2003.
Ms. Christophe was the first recipient of the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Joan B. Ditchik’s Nurse Midwifery Memorial Award. She has precepted Midwifery and Nurse Practitioner students throughout her career.
Education
- Undergraduate: Saint Joseph’s College, Bachelor of Science Degree – Health Administration
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University – Nurse Midwifery Certificate
- Advanced Degree: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University – Masters of Science in Midwifery
Research Interests
- Birth equity