International Student Midwives Network (ISMN) : a student led online collaborative project integrated into the bachelor of midwifery programs in Aberdeen, Bologna, Rotterdam and Winterthur

Ammann-Fiechter, Silvia; Graf Heule, Petra; Miscioscia, Emily; Velo Higueras, Maria; Romeijn, Enja; Bertini, Virginia

Publication type:	Conference other
Type of review:	Peer review (abstract)
Title:	International Student Midwives Network (ISMN) : a student led online collaborative project integrated into the bachelor of midwifery programs in Aberdeen, Bologna, Rotterdam and Winterthur
Authors:	Ammann-Fiechter, Silvia Graf Heule, Petra Miscioscia, Emily Velo Higueras, Maria Romeijn, Enja Bertini, Virginia
et. al:	No
Conference details:	33rd International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress, Bali, Indonesia, 11-14 June 2023
Issue Date:	13-Jun-2023
Language:	English
Subject (DDC):	618: Gynecology, obstetrics and midwifery
Abstract:	This online ISMN-project aims to build an innovative, inclusive, sustainable and long-lasting intercultural exchange between students by • fostering peer support relationships between student midwives across Europe and globally, • facilitating the exchange of personal experiences in the journey of becoming a midwife, • facilitating the development of interpersonal skills to work cross culturally, • promoting intercultural learning through reflection on the similarities and differences in the social context of Midwifery, • promoting professional exchange to foster best practice in Midwifery, • discussing and engaging ideas of contemporary and important international midwifery campaigns and debates. Small groups of around 8 students of four universities at different levels of study are created. Each month, the groups organize meetings where they discuss, share and analyze their experiences in relation to topics relevant for Midwifery and share their journey as students. At the end of the academic year, the groups organize a student-led virtual conference where they present topics relevant to them. Each student writes two reflective essays which they share with their tutors. The project started in 2020 with two universities and expanded in 2021 to four. After a first evaluation, students reported improved understanding of the international role of the midwife, enhanced interpersonal communication skills, empowerment to work cross culturally and increased belongingness to the global Midwifery profession. A formal research project is currently under development to formally evaluate the impact and outcomes of this project. The network aims to expand further and is constantly under evaluation and adaptation. Significance to midwifery: In line with the ICM vision (2020), we would like midwives of the future to be global leaders who work to enhance the profile of the Midwifery profession worldwide. We believe internationalization of Midwifery education can help students gain a wider understanding of the strengths and challenges of the profession at a local and a global scale.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/30317
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Departement:	School of Health Sciences
Organisational Unit:	Institute of Midwifery and Reproductive Health (IHG)
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Ammann-Fiechter, S., Graf Heule, P., Miscioscia, E., Velo Higueras, M., Romeijn, E., & Bertini, V. (2023, June 13). International Student Midwives Network (ISMN) : a student led online collaborative project integrated into the bachelor of midwifery programs in Aberdeen, Bologna, Rotterdam and Winterthur. 33rd International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress, Bali, Indonesia, 11-14 June 2023.

Ammann-Fiechter, S. et al. (2023) ‘International Student Midwives Network (ISMN) : a student led online collaborative project integrated into the bachelor of midwifery programs in Aberdeen, Bologna, Rotterdam and Winterthur’, in 33rd International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress, Bali, Indonesia, 11-14 June 2023.

S. Ammann-Fiechter, P. Graf Heule, E. Miscioscia, M. Velo Higueras, E. Romeijn, and V. Bertini, “International Student Midwives Network (ISMN) : a student led online collaborative project integrated into the bachelor of midwifery programs in Aberdeen, Bologna, Rotterdam and Winterthur,” in 33rd International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress, Bali, Indonesia, 11-14 June 2023, Jun. 2023.

AMMANN-FIECHTER, Silvia, Petra GRAF HEULE, Emily MISCIOSCIA, Maria VELO HIGUERAS, Enja ROMEIJN und Virginia BERTINI, 2023. International Student Midwives Network (ISMN) : a student led online collaborative project integrated into the bachelor of midwifery programs in Aberdeen, Bologna, Rotterdam and Winterthur. In: 33rd International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress, Bali, Indonesia, 11-14 June 2023. Conference presentation. 13 Juni 2023

Ammann-Fiechter, Silvia, Petra Graf Heule, Emily Miscioscia, Maria Velo Higueras, Enja Romeijn, and Virginia Bertini. 2023. “International Student Midwives Network (ISMN) : A Student Led Online Collaborative Project Integrated into the Bachelor of Midwifery Programs in Aberdeen, Bologna, Rotterdam and Winterthur.” Conference presentation. In 33rd International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress, Bali, Indonesia, 11-14 June 2023.

Ammann-Fiechter, Silvia, et al. “International Student Midwives Network (ISMN) : A Student Led Online Collaborative Project Integrated into the Bachelor of Midwifery Programs in Aberdeen, Bologna, Rotterdam and Winterthur.” 33rd International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress, Bali, Indonesia, 11-14 June 2023, 2023.