Richelle Cricks

Richelle Cricks is an Instructor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences. Her clinical and educational focus centers on midwifery, maternal-child health, and reproductive sciences.

• Education:
  • Diploma in Nursing, St Margaret’s Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Slippery Rock University
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing

Her research interests include Childbirth, Natural Childbirth, and Adolescent Pregnancy Care, with clinical expertise in Prenatal Counseling, Gynecological Examinations, and Family Planning. She contributes to institutional governance through roles on the Advanced Practice Council, Prenatal/Postpartum Advisory Board, and State Child Fatality Review Team.

Richelle actively participates in professional organizations including the Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians, Maryland Action Coalition, and Maryland ACNM Legislative Committee. She emphasizes community engagement and professional collaboration in midwifery practice.