Student-led midwifery clinics as an innovative practice placement model: A mixed method evaluation

Amanda Carter; Ms Marnie Icim; Nikki Tickle; Hannah McCallum; Valerie Slavin

doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2026.104727

January 15, 2026Nurse Education in PracticeOpen Access

Student-led midwifery clinics as an innovative practice placement model: A mixed method evaluation

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Student-led midwifery clinics enhance student learning experiences and increase placement opportunities.
Confidence among students in midwifery practice grows with supervision by experienced midwives.
Evaluation utilizes mixed methods to assess the impact of innovative practice placement models.
Findings suggest that student-led clinics may optimize training environments for future midwives.

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Mixed-method evaluation shows student-led midwifery clinics increase confidence and learning opportunities for students.

Abstract

Student-led midwifery clinics can optimise student learning, increase placements opportunities and increase student confidence in midwifery practice. In addition, being supervised by an Endorsed midwife facilitates students to experience the full scope of midwifery practice.

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Carter et al. (2026) studied this question.

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