Application Process

Application Process and Cycle  

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled. For best consideration, please submit your application with supporting documents to [email protected] We will interview a select number of applicants over Zoom. Successful applicant(s) will have ONE week from receipt to accept the offer. The fellowship will start in Summer/Fall of 2027 after completion of the UCSF hiring, credentialing, and privileging processes. 

Required Qualifications: 

Required at the time of application:

  • New Post-Graduate Midwifery Fellowship: Within 24 months of graduation from an accredited nurse-midwifery education program. Applicants who graduated more than 24 months ago may still be considered; a supplemental written statement of 150 words or less describing the reason for the gap is required.
  • Certification as a Nurse-Midwife by the American Midwifery Certification Board
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current NRP certification
  • Completion of AWHONN Fetal Heart Tracing Course
  • California RN and CNM (with furnishing) licensure in process through the California Board of Registered Nursing. These do not need to be finalized to apply; see below.
  • Work or volunteer history with historically underrepresented or economically disadvantaged groups
  • Demonstrated excellence in scholarship, communication, leadership, problem resolution, and teaching

Required before your start date (not needed to apply):

  • California RN and CNM (with furnishing) licensure finalized through the California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration for Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5
Administrative Requirements:  
  • Successful background check 
  • A health clearance through Occupational Health department 
  • Verification of any documents required for the position 
  • Verification of identity and eligibility to work in the USA 
  • The completion of the new hire process, including all required paperwork 
  • Credentialing process via the ZSFG & UCSF Medical Staff Services Office. 
Desired Qualifications:  

  • New Post-Graduate Midwifery Fellowship: clinical experience as a certified nurse midwife, though will strongly consider new graduate applicants 

  • Experience in abortion care  

  • Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills  

  • Ability to articulate and implement core tenets of equitable healthcare and education 

  • Experience facilitating Group prenatal care [ including as a student]  

  • Proficiency in Spanish language