Heidi Elvemo

Heidi Elvemo is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Health and Care Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, where she specializes in midwifery education. She is based in Tromsø and actively contributes to pedagogical development and research in health professional training.

Her research interests focus on Women's Health, Midwifery Education, and Pedagogy in Healthcare. She explores innovative teaching methods such as reflective team learning, shadow practice, simulation training, and culturally sensitive education. Her work emphasizes student development, practical wisdom, and ethical decision-making in clinical settings.

The recent publications show a strong trend toward improving midwifery education through experiential and reflective learning, particularly in challenging contexts like the Arctic and during the pandemic. Her work bridges clinical practice and educational theory, with increasing attention to interprofessional collaboration and student wellbeing.

Scientific Contributions:

• Member, Research Group for Health Professional Education
• Participant, Research and knowledge development in health professional education (MH vest L.12.336)

She advises on pedagogical methods and curriculum development in midwifery. While no formal grants are listed, her involvement in structured research projects indicates active engagement in funded or institutional research initiatives. She collaborates with colleagues across Norway on educational innovation.

She is associated with educational development activities and simulation-based training environments at UiT, contributing to a supportive and reflective learning culture for midwifery and paramedic students.