Maternal and Child Health Program

A happy father, mother, and daughter sit on a bed and embrace, with the daughter holding the mother's pregnant belly.

Maternal and Child Health

Earn a graduate certificate in maternal and child health (MCH) and help us shape a healthier future for families and communities.

MCH People
MCH Student Interest Group
MCH Courses

Big things are happening in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) at the University of Iowa! Starting in 2026, we’re launching a brand-new Graduate Certificate in MCH to expand our curriculum and empower future leaders. We’re committed to supporting passionate students with funding and leadership opportunities, strengthening faculty expertise to mentor the next generation, and forging powerful partnerships with MCH organizations across Iowa. Together, we’re shaping a healthier future for families and communities!

Program Goals

  1. Recruit, train and mentor a diverse student body with an interest in MCH.
  2. Establish and maintain a certificate in MCH focused on developing MCH leadership competencies and providing experiential learning opportunities.
  3. Continue to engage students interested in MCH by growing the MCH Student Interest Group (MCH-SIG).
  4. Provide faculty development opportunities for early-career and mid-level faculty interested in MCH.
  5. Develop and enhance partnerships with state Title V agencies and other organizations serving MCH populations, with attention to organizations serving rural communities.