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CDEM Candidate Application

The National Fellowship of Direct-Entry Midwives appreciates your interest in becoming a Certified Direct Entry Midwife (CDEM). The first step is completing the CDEM candidate application. The initial application is a non-refundable charge of $300.00. Reduced fees may apply through the NFDEM Preceptor Bridge Program, for qualified midwives. See the Experienced Midwife page & Fee Schedule for more details.

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Applications will not be processed without the required application fee. Submissions without payment will be deleted after 30 days.

CDEM Candidates Application

Biological Gender (Gender Assigned at Birth)
Type of Application
Describer Where You Are in Your Midwifery Journey
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You may submit PDF forms here. However, you will receive a link from NFDEM within 3 business days of your application to upload required documents.
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National Fellowship of Direct Entry Midwives

welcome@nfdem.org

844-400-CDEM (2336)

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