Tammy L. Farnham, CNM, MS

"I proudly began my advanced practice nursing career as a Family Nurse Practitioner practicing in a rural family planning clinic in Wyoming County, New York. It was during that time, I recognized my passion for working with individuals and families in this field, educating and empowering them along ...

"I proudly began my advanced practice nursing career as a Family Nurse Practitioner practicing in a rural family planning clinic in Wyoming County, New York. It was during that time, I recognized my passion for working with individuals and families in this field, educating and empowering them along with my desire to become a nurse-midwife. I earned my Post-Master's Degree from Philadelphia University (formerly known as the Institute of Midwifery, Women and Health) in 2003.

I have been caring for patients and families in the Rochester area since 2004. I relocated to the Rochester area to pursue my midwifery career. Initially working at Anthony Jordan Health Center and then joining the URMC Midwifery Group in 2007. I am a Western New York native, born and raised in Buffalo and my extended family is still there (which is fortunate because I still get to indulge in all of the amazing Buffalo has to offer!). I practice regularly as a nurse midwife on the birth center at Strong where I have an opportunity to share my midwifery experience working with the resident interns. I also work full-time teaching maternity class and clinical through SUNY Brockport's undergraduate and accelerated nursing programs.

I have the best of both worlds helping to raise future nurses and welcome sweet little ones into the world!! Outside of practicing and teaching, I am navigating busy mom life with my son and daughter who are involved with dance, hockey and baseball to name a few things. When I am able to unwind, I enjoy cooking, gardening, reading, music and enjoying time with family and friends.

I am so proud of my profession and what we offer as nurse-midwives. It is truly an incredibly meaningful and rewarding career. I am so fortunate to be able to share this love with patients, future physician colleagues and my students."

Ms Farnham graduated Magna Cum Laude from D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY with a Bachelor in Science in Nursing in 1996 and was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau, the international honor society of nursing. After working as a registered nurse Ms Farnham returned to D'Youville College and earned her M...

Ms Farnham graduated Magna Cum Laude from D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY with a Bachelor in Science in Nursing in 1996 and was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau, the international honor society of nursing. After working as a registered nurse Ms Farnham returned to D'Youville College and earned her Master of Science Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 1998. During this time she was nominated for the 1998 Student Nurse Practitioner award by the New York State Coalition of Nurse Practitioners.

Ms Farnham practiced as a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner in Wyoming County, NY for over five years in a rural nurse-practitioner based Women's Health Clinic prior to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife. She earned her Post-Master's certificate in Nurse Midwifery from the Institute of Midwifery,Women & Health in Philadelphia, PA in the year 2003. Since that time Ms Farnham practiced in a local Community Health Center until joining the URMC Midwifery Group in October 2007. Ms Farnham also became an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Nursing program at the College at Brockport where she teaches the maternity didactic component and also has the pleasure of training the students clinically at Highland Hospital.

Ms Farnham is proud to be caring for women throughout the Rochester community.