The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing is accepting applications for the inaugural cohorts of its new Nurse-Midwifery Program, which will begin classes in the 2026-27 academic year.
The program plans to admit five students for the fall 2026 semester and another five for spring 2027. Applications are open through March 1.
Samantha Crouch, DNP, CNM, assistant professor in the UAMS College of Nursing and director of the program, said the initial plan was to accept just six students in the first year.
“Robust support from stakeholders across the state has given us the ability to create a second admission cycle for our first year,” Crouch said. “This offers another opportunity for those who are just learning about our program and aren’t sure whether they can commit to starting classes this fall.”
The master’s-level program is designed to prepare aspiring nurse-midwives for the workforce in 2 ½ years of graduate training. Most courses will be taught virtually, with students meeting in person each semester for skill-development sessions at the UAMS main campus in Little Rock or the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville.
Students will also complete clinical placements across the state, working alongside certified nurse-midwives, advanced practice registered nurses, and physicians.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and be a registered nurse (RN) with no disciplinary actions or limitations on their license.
Those interested in applying or learning more about the Nurse-Midwifery Program can visit: nursing.uams.edu/programs/mnsc/nurse-midwifery.
