Fellowship Phase II

Purpose of the Fellowship

The Phase II Fellowship provides a structured period of mentorship and supported clinical experience following successful completion of the NARM examination. The intention of this role is to allow the new midwife to build confidence in autonomous practice while continuing to work closely with experienced midwives in a collaborative environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Salary: $54,000 (salaried position)
• Paid Time Off: Two (2) weeks annually
• Health Benefits: Currently in development through New Birth Midwifery
• Fellowship Duration: Approximately four (4) months, depending on licensure timing and readiness to transition into a staff midwife role

Schedule and Work Structure

The fellowship schedule will include a mixture of clinic shifts, clinic assist shifts, and birth assisting or co‑primary call shifts. Scheduling is coordinated with the broader midwifery team and practice needs. While fellows may express scheduling preferences, shift availability varies depending on the practice schedule and onboarding needs of other midwives. At the time of this offer, there are a limited number of open birth assist shifts available on the May schedule. Reasonable schedule adjustments between team members may occur when possible, but final scheduling decisions are made based on overall team coverage and training needs.

Professional Development Expectations

During the fellowship, the new midwife will work toward developing confidence in independent clinical care, leadership in the birth room, and completion of administrative steps required for licensure and insurance credentialing. Student precepting responsibilities will not be expected at the beginning of the fellowship.

Additional Contributions

The fellow may have opportunities to support the practice in areas such as social media, community outreach, or student support. Any such responsibilities will be considered part of the overall fellowship workload and will be assigned with attention to maintaining a sustainable clinical workload for a newly practicing midwife.

Contingency 

This fellowship is contingent upon successful completion of the NARM examination and the fellow’s eligibility to work toward licensure in the state of Minnesota. If the NARM exam is not passed on the first attempt, the practice may discuss temporary alternative support roles while preparing for a subsequent exam attempt.

Future Employment Opportunities

Participation in the Phase II Fellowship does not guarantee employment as a staff midwife. If future staff midwife positions become available within the practice, including potential openings at other birth center locations, those positions will be filled through the practice’s standard interview and hiring process.