The Division of Research

What are the Mission and Activities of the Division of Research (DOR)?

The Division of Research (DOR) contributes to knowledge about the health of women, infants and families and advances the profession of midwifery by promoting the development, conduct and dissemination of research.

The role of the DOR is to inspire, facilitate, disseminate, coordinate and link research activities within the ACNM, as well as with other national and international midwifery research organizations. We focus on research that investigates, elucidates and advances midwifery practice and education. We aim to develop a midwifery research agenda, and disseminate it widely.

The DOR helps develop the research interests and abilities of ACNM members, and fosters communication among midwifery researchers, clinicians, the media, policy makers, health planners and funders. We advise the ACNM about research issues, including membership surveys, research priorities, and evaluation of research proposals that require ACNM endorsement or support.

The DOR works closely with other entities within the ACNM, including the Program Committee, DSOP, DOE, Public Relations, the International Health Committee, Global Outreach, and the ACNM Foundation. Our mutual goal is to use research to inform clinical midwifery practice and care, for the benefit of women, infants, and the midwifery profession.

We are eager to develop new activities and involve more midwifery researchers (including students). We welcome your interest!

How is the DOR structured?

The DOR Chairperson is Amy Levi  (LeviA@obgyn.ucsf.edu).

Our work is organized in 4 Sections, which are described below. The Section Chairs plus the Division Chair constitute the DOR Governing Board. Each new DOR member will be asked to join a Section and work on its activities.

Liaison to the ACNM Board of Directors is Leslie Cragin (craginl@obgyn.ucsf.edu). 

Liaison to the National office is Kerri Schuilling (kschuili@nmu.edu)

Ad hoc Research Research Advisory Liasion is Patty Aikens Murphy (Patricia.Murphy@nurs.utah.edu).

Research Dissemination Section - Chair, Lisa Hanson, (Lisa.Hanson@Marquette.edu):

• Facilitate the research culture of the ACNM
• Coordinate DOR activities at Annual Meeting
• Develop specific activities to assist members to develop research skills & EBC
• Identify  & channel breaking midwifery research news
• Liaison with Program Committee, Public Relations

Networking Section - Chair, Katharine O'Dell (Katharine.O'Dell@umassmemorial.org):

• DOR membership management
• Link practice-based, academic, and student midwives interested in research.
  
• Oversight of DOR web page
• Research Interest Groups
• Links to International College of Midwives Research Advisory Network
• News in Midwifery Research

International Section - Chair, Terri Clark (Clarkt@seattle.edu):

• ICM liaison
• Networking with other international research organizations
• Promote & facilitate international research presentations at ACNM Annual Meeting
• Liaison with ACNM IHC & Global Outreach

Data & Information Management Section - Chair, Cara Krulewitch (cara.krulewitch@fda.hhs.gov):

• Development & refinement of data collection about midwifery practice & education
• Technology in data collection
• Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRN)
• Liaison to DSOP, DOE, & DOME

How can I become a DOR member?

Download the Division application from this website and send it with a letter of interest to the ACNM Vice President (address is on application). S/he will forward the application to the DOR. At the same time please email the DOR Chair of your interest in becoming a DOR member (LeviA@obgyn.ucsf.edu).

How can I join the ACNM eMidwife research discussion list serve eREARCH?

Please click here to access to the subscription page for eMidwife groups.

Page Updated 10/27/2008
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