Founding Cohort Application

Okunsola's School of Traditional Midwifery

First Name

Last Name

Birth Year

Physical Address

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City

State

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Phone/Mobile

Race/Ethnicity

How did you hear about OSTM?

Share why you're called to attend Okunsola's School of Traditional Midwifery™.

Prepare a 1-page, double spaced narrative of your maternal health experience, goals, vision and calling to midwifery. Type completed once uploaded successfully.

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Are you a practicing birth worker?

If so what type?

Have you completed a doula or birth worker training?

If so, what type: Doula, Midwife Traditional, Midwife Certified, Lactation Specialist, Nurse, N/A

How many births have you attended? List the number of births by attendance type: Family member, doula, midwife student, midwife assistant, L & D nurse, etc. This answer will not impact your application.

List any diplomas, certificates or degrees completed.

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Upload a copy of your most recent CV or Resume

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Do you have access to reliable WIFI and a PC/Laptop to complete remote academic work requirements?

Are you available to attend midwifery training in-person in St. Louis, and commit to 200+hours of in-depth learning and midwifery skill building? If so, please tell us how you're prepared to meet the needs to complete the program. If not, please tell us what type of support you'd need to complete the program.

Are you invested and prepared to having an on-call lifestyle to support the required number of families for with midwifery care for program requirements? If so, tell us how your support system and daily habits prepare you for a midwifery on-call lifestyle.

Do you have transportation or have regular access to a vehicle for in-person classes in St. Louis, MO?

Yes

I'm in the process of obtaining regular transportation

Why do you want to become a midwife? What is your calling?

Share your vision for the future of midwifery or your midwifery theory?

How do you plan to serve your community as a Midwife post graduation?

What life challenges do you foresee impacting your journey in becoming a midwife?

Provide 4-References with best contact information: 1-elder, 1-close family or friend, 1-education related, 1-employer related

Do you plan to apply for the scholarship? If the answer is yes, upload a 2-page, double spaced narrative on why you'd be a great canidate for the full scholarship or book/supply scholarship. Be sure to include information on the community you plan to serve, your background, any current financial barriers, etc. Type COMPLETED once uploaded or N/A or you don't plan to apply for the scholarship.

Are you interested in work-study programs at The Historic Jamaa Birth Village Cultural Heritage Center to support with tuition?

Yes

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Application Fee

Price: $50.00

Thank you for applying! Please share anything else that you feel we should know.