Gina Novick

Gina Novick, PhD, CNM, is an Associate Professor at Yale School of Nursing and Lecturer with clinical expertise in midwifery and obstetrics. She holds dual affiliations with Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Hospital, specializing in midwifery care during labor, birth, and prenatal care. Her research focuses on group prenatal care models, emphasizing patient-centered, innovative approaches to maternal healthcare. Dr. Novick is a Fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and has contributed to advancing healthcare delivery through implementation science in both domestic and international settings.

Dr. Novick’s educational background includes a PhD in Nursing from Yale University (2009), MSN in Maternal Newborn Nursing and Midwifery (Yale, 1983), BSN from Columbia University (1980), and BA in Russian from Wesleyan University (1975). She is board-certified as a Certified Nurse-Midwife through the American Midwifery Certification Board (original certification 1983).

Her clinical practice emphasizes group prenatal care, where patients engage in collaborative sessions with peers and clinicians, fostering education and decision-making in reproductive health. This model contrasts with traditional short visits, offering extended educational and supportive interactions. Dr. Novick’s work spans implementation research in urban clinics and global health contexts, including Malawi, focusing on sustaining group care models and adapting them to diverse populations.

Key contributions include studies on maternal satisfaction with group care, barriers in healthcare implementation, and fetal care journeys. She has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and presented widely on midwifery practices and healthcare innovation. Her clinical sites include the Center for Women's Health and Midwifery at Yale-New Haven Hospital, where she integrates academic and clinical expertise.