Dr. Emily S. Slocum is a nurse midwife with a rich background of over 18 years in clinical practice. Her journey into midwifery was sparked by her anthropological studies at the University of Michigan and service in the Peace Corps in Mali, laying the foundation for a career committed to providing healthcare to traditionally underserved populations.
From the Bronx, where she maintains a per diem clinical practice, to international settings like the Democratic Republic of Congo with Doctors Without Borders, and Nashville at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Emily has brought her expertise to diverse communities.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Slocum is an advocate for nursing education. She holds a DNP and a post-master’s certificate in nursing education from Vanderbilt. Notably, Emily has contributed to the 7th edition of Varney’s Midwifery, authoring two appendices. She was also honored to be named a Fellow in the American College of Nurse Midwives in 2024.
Emily lives on the Lower East Side of Manhattan with her husband and adorable cat, Mookie. While she loves running and has 5 marathons under her belt, she now embraces the serenity of yoga, walks, bike rides, and hikes. She particularly loves hosting friends for meals and sharing stories, especially if stinky cheese is involved.
I love taking my own experiences and expertise and translating them to the educational space, and watching how this process helps to grow new nurses and midwives.
Education
- DNP, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, 2023
- Post Master’s Certificate, Nursing Education, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, 2023
- MSN, Midwifery specialty, Yale University School of Nursing, 2004
- BA, Anthropology, University of Michigan, 1997
Teaching
I truly believe in “lifelong learning,” and I reflected on this a lot when I pursued a post-master’s certificate in Nursing education. I enjoy teaching and mentoring students at all levels of their nursing journey because their stories make me a better midwife and teacher. Meeting smart students has inspired me to work harder. Meeting students with different origin stories from my own makes a difference in my learning. I love taking my own experiences and expertise and translating them to the educational space, and watching how this process helps to grows new nurses and midwives. I hope that my excitement about midwifery and its continued value and potential inspires my students today and in their future careers.
Clinical Practice
My work demonstrates that evidence based practice and individualized compassion can be blended together to provide better outcomes. In the face of our highly technical and profit driven medical system, I try to model that it is important to have a strong foundation of knowledge and data, as well as a passion for people and their stories. It is my hope that my students will be inspired to make a difference both on individual and institutional levels.
