The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing is seeking applicants for the initial two cohorts of its Nurse-Midwifery Program, which will welcome students in the 2026-27 academic year.
The program plans to accept five applicants to begin classes in fall 2026 and another five who will start in spring 2027. The application period is open through March 1.
Samantha Crouch, DNP, CNM, assistant professor in the UAMS College of Nursing and director of the Nurse-Midwifery Program, said the program initially had planned to accept only six students in its inaugural year.
“Robust support from stakeholders across the state has given us the ability to create a second admission cycle for our first year,” she 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 degree program will help aspiring nurse-midwives reach the workforce after 2 ½ years of graduate training. Many of the courses will be taught virtually, though the students will convene in-person each semester for a skill-development session at the main UAMS campus in Little Rock or the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville.
Students will complete their training by working alongside certified nurse-midwives, as well as advanced practice registered nurses and physicians, at clinical placement sites in the state.
To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and be a registered nurse (RN) with no disciplinary actions or limitations on their license.
Those who would like to submit an application or learn more about the Nurse-Midwifery Program can visit nursing.uams.edu/programs/mnsc/nurse-midwifery.