Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives The Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives is staffed by the Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing. The Board consists of two direct-entry midwives, one physician, one certified nurse midwife, and one public member. Board members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the legislature. The Board adopts regulations to carry out the laws governing the practice of direct-entry midwifery in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary action against people who violate the licensing laws. The Board meets two times a year and offers a public comment period at each meeting. Meeting agendas and minutes are available from the licensing examiner and will be posted to this website once prepared. Open Board Position The Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives has a vacant board seat available as of March 2023 for a physician licensed by the Alaska State Medical Board who has an obstetrical practice or has specialized training in obstetrics. Anyone interested in a board appointment can submit an application online here. For more information, contact boards@Alaska.Gov or visit gov.alaska.gov/services/boards-and-commissions/ Professions Regulated by the Board Apprentices Direct-Entry Midwives National Organizations National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the practice of direct-entry midwifery in other states. NARM - North American Registry of Midwives Applications Department PO Box 420 Summertown, TN 38483 State Organization The Midwives Association of Alaska Contact Information Licensing Examiner: Sheri Ryan Phone: (907) 465-2550 Email: Midwives@Alaska.Gov PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806