Dr. Ruth Zielinski

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ruth E. Zielinski is a Clinical Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, where she serves as the Graduate Program Lead for the Midwifery Graduate Program. With over 25 years of experience in nurse-midwifery, Dr. Zielinski's research focuses on women's health, body image, sexuality, and maternal health outcomes, both regionally and globally. Her work includes developing programs that address the intersecting influences of pelvic floor muscle changes associated with childbirth, aging, and social stigma surrounding body image. Dr. Zielinski leads ongoing projects such as conducting doula workshops for South Sudanese refugee communities and engaging graduate students in international health initiatives across various countries including Myanmar, Liberia, Haiti, and Ghana. She has received multiple notable awards for her contributions to the field and is actively involved in various professional affiliations, including the American College of Nurse Midwives and the American Nurses Association. Dr. Zielinski is dedicated to improving maternal and infant health outcomes and emphasizes reciprocal learning through her educational endeavors in local health contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan School of Nursing • Ann Arbor, MI

Leading the Midwifery Graduate Program and teaching nursing students in both classroom and clinical settings.

Awards

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Daisy Award, Nurses Advancing Health Equity

2023-01-01
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Fellow

2019-01-01
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Fellow

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science