Michigan Maternity Care Traineeship (MiMAT) Program
Healthcare Industry
4-Year IHE
Organizations Involved
University of Michigan
Occupations Involved
Nurse Midwife
Workforce Development Focus
Increasing number of healthcare workers AND improving the quality of healthcare workforce
Workforce Issues Addressed
Providing educational opportunities for healthcare professionals to become more specialized in their occupation; Training current healthcare professionals in new techniques or practices
Description
Funded by a federal grant, this program provides nearly $1 million annually to support the financial and mentorship needs of students in the nurse-midwifery program. It prioritizes students from medically underserved communities and those committed to serving these areas post-graduation. The first cohort began in winter 2024, with additional groups starting each fall for the subsequent four years.
For more information: https://record.umich.edu/articles/grant-supports-tuition-free-midwifery-program-at-u-m/
Michigan Health Council does not administer all of the programs in this database. Please see the "organizations involved" above to learn who you should contact for more information.