Amanda R. Elam, M.S.
she/her/hers
UR Medicine Faculty
The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group
(URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19
departments.
URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Accountable Health Partner
Accountable Health Partners (AHP) is a network of
over 2,000 community and UR medical faculty and a dozen leading hospitals throughout the
region. AHP offers a full range of care.
Accepting New Patients
Contact
Locations
Midwifery Group
125 Lattimore Road, East Entrance, Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14620
Strong Beginnings Maternity Services
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking, and spending time with my family. We often spend time exploring all that the Finger Lakes has to offer, including scenic views, local food and hiking. I also like to stay active through yoga, running, and weight-lifting.
Professional Background
B.S. in Nursing -- The College at Brockport, State University of New York 2015
M.S. in Midwifery -- Jefferson University 2020
M.S. in Midwifery -- Jefferson University 2020
Certified Specialties
Certified Nurse Midwife - American College of Nurse Midwives
Faculty Appointments
Assistant - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD)
Credentials
Education
MS | Jefferson Medical College. 2020
Research
I have had a variety of experiences caring for others on my journey to midwifery, from caring for people with dementia, to helping women recover from surgery and fight cancer on a gynecologic oncology floor, to caring for men and women on a cardiac and respiratory critical care unit. I have helped b...
I have had a variety of experiences caring for others on my journey to midwifery, from caring for people with dementia, to helping women recover from surgery and fight cancer on a gynecologic oncology floor, to caring for men and women on a cardiac and respiratory critical care unit. I have helped birthing people in five different hospitals and two different states, as both a nurse and a midwife. I have witnessed some of life’s most beautifully rewarding times as well as tragic and heart-wrenching. All of these experiences have led me to midwifery and it is a privilege and honor to be able to partner with families through these special moments.
To me, midwifery marries evidence-based practice with patient-centered care and allows me to care for the person as a whole, instead of only ministering to their physical wellness. I have always been drawn to meeting others where they are, listening to them, and helping them to be active participants in their own care. I strive to create a trusting partnership between myself and the families that I care for so that they feel safe and know that their options and concerns matter. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed care, improving access to reproductive and preventative care, and supporting women throughout their lives. I am particularly interested in exploring the health-promoting and disease-preventing benefits of exercise and nutrition throughout the life-span, but especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period. I am grateful to have the opportunity to care for others and advocate for them while providing full-scope midwifery care to our community.
To me, midwifery marries evidence-based practice with patient-centered care and allows me to care for the person as a whole, instead of only ministering to their physical wellness. I have always been drawn to meeting others where they are, listening to them, and helping them to be active participants in their own care. I strive to create a trusting partnership between myself and the families that I care for so that they feel safe and know that their options and concerns matter. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed care, improving access to reproductive and preventative care, and supporting women throughout their lives. I am particularly interested in exploring the health-promoting and disease-preventing benefits of exercise and nutrition throughout the life-span, but especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period. I am grateful to have the opportunity to care for others and advocate for them while providing full-scope midwifery care to our community.