UC-San Francisco is halting its nurse-midwifery program to transition to offering only doctoral degrees. This move has sparked criticism from alumni, experts, and faculty who believe it prioritizes profits over public health needs. The change will increase costs and pause training until at least 2025. Some argue that the shift to doctoral education is unnecessary and will worsen maternal health crises and workforce shortages. Critics question the benefits of requiring doctoral degrees, citing lack of evidence that it improves care. The closure of the program will likely reduce the number of nurse-midwives entering the workforce and limit diversity in the field.
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UCSF Favors Pricey Doctoral Program for Nurse-Midwives Amid Maternal Care Crisis
