Dr. Nailah Dodd

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nailah Dodd is a Certified Nurse Midwife with a dedication to providing evidence-based and compassionate midwifery care to diverse patient populations. Originally from Seattle, Washington, she studied Public Health at Temple University before working internationally in rural Egypt and Ethiopia to assist obstetric fistula patients. Her undergraduate experiences fueled her passion for midwifery, leading her to engage in research on obstetric-related trauma while working as a doula in Downtown Philadelphia. Nailah completed her nursing and midwifery education at Columbia University in New York, where she focused on the midwifery model of care and trauma-informed practices. Today, she serves the Pacific Northwest community, committed to empowering families and ensuring that their birthing experiences are positive and reflective of their identities. In her practice, she honors the uniqueness of each patient, providing care regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, or socioeconomic status. Outside of her professional life, Nailah enjoys dancing, cooking with her husband, traveling internationally, and spending quality time with her family.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.