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At New York Midwives, we believe continuing education is essential to advancing midwifery care and strengthening our collective impact. This section provides licensed midwives and midwifery students with access to high-quality educational resources, upcoming webinars, and hands-on clinical training opportunities.
Whether you are a seasoned clinician or just beginning your midwifery journey, NYM is committed to supporting your lifelong learning, professional development, and practice transformation, particularly in comprehensive reproductive and abortion care.
Below, you will find key resources related to our Abortion Training Initiative and other continuing education offerings.
Abortion Training Initiative
New York Midwives (NYM) is proud to offer a structured training pipeline for licensed midwives interested in expanding their scope of practice to include abortion care. This initiative includes a step-by-step training process (outlined below) that blends didactic learning, simulation practice, and supervised clinical placement.
🎥 Watch the Program Info Session
Recorded June 3, 2025: This recorded webinar provides a complete overview of the NYM Abortion Training Program, including program structure, eligibility, required didactics, and Q&A with program staff.
Approved Didactic Trainings
Our approved didactic offerings include the TEACH (Training in Early Abortion for Comprehensive Healthcare) Curriculum and the NYM Abortion Training Webinar Series.
TEACH Curriculum:
TEACH (Training in Early Abortion for Comprehensive Healthcare) is a nationally recognized curriculum developed to integrate early abortion and reproductive health into primary care and advanced practice education. The TEACH (Training in Early Abortion for Comprehensive Healthcare) Curriculum equips clinicians with evidence-based, patient-centered training while promoting shared decision-making, autonomy, and equitable access to care.
Core topics include
Medication Abortion · Miscarriage Management · Contraceptive Counseling · Patient-Centered Care
The TEACH Curriculum currently costs $60, which is 100% reimbursable through our program. The course can be accessed at: https://cme-reg.configio.com/pd/4318/teach-abortion-training-full-curriculum
Below is an interactive step-by-step guide to assist you with registering for the training:
NYM Abortion Training Webinar Series
As part of our Abortion Training Initiative, NYM is hosting a three-part live webinar training series designed to fulfill the didactic training requirement for midwives participating in the program. These educational sessions provide essential clinical knowledge, systems-based strategies, and practice insights to support safe, evidence-based abortion care.
Live attendance is required for all didactic webinars to be eligible for clinical placement. Participation will be tracked, and recordings will not be made available for credit toward training completion.
An info session recording is available for midwives who were unable to attend a live overview. This is the only session that may be viewed as a recording and still count toward participation.
📌 Zoom registration is required for each live session. Please register using the links below.
Upcoming Info. Sessions
SESSION ONE: Foundations of Abortion Care & Reproductive Justice
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 6:00pm EST to 8:00pm EST via Zoom
Description: This session introduces the history, policy landscape, and reproductive justice framework shaping abortion care in the United States and New York. Participants will explore terminology, structural inequities, and the critical role midwives play in expanding access to compassionate reproductive healthcare.
Register HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JR_V19LCT7yOYxlAMLRO8A
SESSION TWO: Counseling, Evaluation, and Medication Abortion
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 6:00pm EST to 8:00pm EST via Zoom
Description: This session focuses on patient-centered counseling, clinical evaluation, and evidence-based protocols for medication abortion. Participants will review eligibility, contraindications, follow-up care, and common clinical scenarios to support safe and effective medication abortion care.
Register HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4WTXeGpYRlGJ3I-sPRF7EA
SESSION THREE: Aspiration Abortion & Becoming an Abortion Provider
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 6:00pm EST to 8:00pm EST via Zoom
Description: This session covers the fundamentals of aspiration abortion, including procedure techniques, complication management, and trauma-informed patient care. Participants will also explore pathways for midwives to integrate abortion care into their clinical practice and advocate for reproductive justice in their communities.
Register HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NR7V1bC9SFuJuWK-TeVWnQ
In-Person Simulation Skills Session
This hands-on training is the final component of the NYM Abortion Training Program. Participants will practice manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) techniques, review clinical protocols, and demonstrate competency in a supervised setting. Completion of this session is required for consideration of clinical placement.
MORNING SESSION (9:00AM-12:00PM)- Register at https://buytickets.at/newyorkmidwives/2172131
AFTERNOON SESSION (1:00PM-4:00PM)- Register at https://buytickets.at/newyorkmidwives/2172149
How to Apply for Clinical Placement
Ready to begin your journey? Licensed midwives interested in participating in NYM’s Abortion Training Initiative must complete a brief application and upload supporting documents.
NOTE: An application is NOT required to participate in the didactic training sessions or the in-person simulation. However, an application is REQUIRED for those seeking to participate in the clinical rotation component.
Please review the eligibility criteria and required materials before applying (refer to the Training Pathway document above).
Required Materials:
- Updated resume or CV
- Proof of didactic training completion
- 3 professional references
- Letter of good standing or recommendation
Need Help?
Should you have any questions about the training process, eligibility, or timelines? Contact Tawana Nicholas, Program Manager at nymabortionproject@gmail.com or via telephone at (329) 228-8959.