05/05/2026
Happy International Day of the Midwife! To celebrate, we are spotlighting one of our students. Meet Kyra Sarazen, a dual MS in Midwifery and Doctor of Midwifery Student in the Jefferson College of Health Professions.
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👋 Tomorrow is the International Day of the Midwife. To celebrate, meet Kyra Sarazen, a dual MS in Midwifery and Doctor of Midwifery Student in the Jefferson College of Health Professions.
Why did you choose Jefferson?
💙 I was impressed by the program’s legacy and contributions toward advancing midwifery as a distinct profession within the U.S., and it’s the only school in the country that offers the Doctor of Midwifery. Furthermore, the online learning format—paired with the ability to complete my clinical training in my own community—has offered a great deal of flexibility and balance in my personal and professional life.
What’s the best part of your studies?
📚 I love the self-directed nature of the program, which has allowed me to create and tailor my study schedule to fit my needs. The program itself also uses the midwifery model of care to support learning in the way that our professors meet us where we’re at and walk alongside us as we develop into our midwife selves.
What’s something people would be surprised to find out about you?
🏊♀️ I was a competitive swimmer for 17 years and competed in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Trials.
Tell us about a meaningful project you’ve worked on:
🌍 I spent last year completing my midwifery studies in Sierra Leone, where I worked as a program manager to support the opening of a Maternal Center of Excellence in the rural Kono District. Being able to develop and hone my own midwifery knowledge through my coursework while simultaneously supporting the implementation of a project that increases access to midwifery services was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
