Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/06/2024 - 07/06/2024
All Day

Location
McMaster University (details to follow after registration)

Strengthen your connection with your classmates and build a community of practice during your in-person residencies. Attending residency in-person is mandatory for all students. Students are responsible for all costs associated with attending residency week and for arranging their own travel and accommodation.

Residency 1

Residency 1 is a part of the core course MIDWIF 700, Midwifery Residency 1, and occurs during a student’s first term in the program. During Residency 1, students will get an in-depth overview of the program and courses, including an introduction to the program faculty, the over-arching objectives of the program, and the structure and content of the courses. An orientation to library resources and online learning tools will be provided. Key concepts pertaining to advanced practice and leadership will be introduced, focusing on leading self. Students will reflect upon their goals for the program and will set personal learning objectives. Sessions will be led by both faculty and invited guest speakers. Students will also be able to engage with faculty and other students in both formal and social settings.

Residency 2

Residency 2 is a part of the core course MIDWIF 704, Midwifery Residency 4, and occurs during the summer term of a student’s final year in the program. During Residency 2, students will be provided with an opportunity to consolidate key concepts related to advanced practice. Students reflect on their personal learning objectives for the degree and will set new leadership objectives for themselves. Sessions will be led by both faculty and invited guest speakers. Students will also present their progress to date on their thesis work or capstone project in a seminar format. Students will also have the opportunity to engage with faculty and other students (including the first-year cohort) in both formal and social settings.