✅Action requirement:
✅ICM and the University of Gothenburg are jointly convening a
Global Utstein Meeting on Person-Centred Care and Simulation-Based Learning in Midwifery Education and Practice.We are keen to ensure that globally relevant research experts are included in this process to provide expert opinion and contribute to the development of new ICM Global Standards through a consensus-based approach focused on these topics.
Selection to the Expert Reference Group will include attendance at a Utstein Meeting in Norway in April 2027, as well as ongoing participation in planning and consensus meetings before and after the event. These activities will support the development and publication of new ICM Global Standards and an implementation guide. Meetings will be held virtually throughout 2026 and 2027.
For more information about Utstein Meetings, please see:
https://www.laerdalfoundation.org/utstein-guidelinesFor more detailed information on the proposal and relevant background, please see the attached summary.Who we are looking forNominees must be established researchers and recognised experts with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Person-centred care in sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn and adolescent health (SRMNAH), with a focus on midwifery education;
• Simulation-based learning;
• Midwifery education, including both pre-service and in-service education and learning.
Candidates with expertise spanning two or more of these areas are especially encouraged.Please note that
nominees must be able to actively contribute in English, as all meetings and discussions will be conducted in English.
If you know of research experts in these fields, please feel free to share this call directly with them.
What nominees should submit• A short summary, in their own words, explaining why they are well placed to join this Expert Reference Group;
• A brief biography;
• Links to relevant research, publications, or other evidence of expertise.
Action RequiredPlease ensure that all nominations are submitted
by 24 September 2026 to g.cellerino@internationalmidwives.org, who will coordinate the nomination process.
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