Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Romania.
Radu Mihaela Corina is a Romanian midwifery expert and academic dedicated to improving maternal healthcare. She currently serves as an Associate University Assistant at UMF Carol Davila Bucharest, contributing to both the Department of General and Specific Nursing and the Department of Microbiology, Parasitology, and Virology. With extensive clinical experience, she is also the Head Midwife at Dr. Constantin Andreoiu County Emergency Hospital. Beyond academia, she is actively engaged in European midwifery policy, serving as a member of the Ethics Committee of the European Midwives Association and as a National Expert for Romania in an EU-funded midwifery sectoral project.
Profile
🎓 Education
Radu Mihaela Corina has pursued an extensive academic journey in the field of medicine and midwifery. She is currently a PhD candidate in Medicine (2021 – Present) at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania, where she is advancing her expertise in maternal and reproductive healthcare. She holds a Master’s Degree in Medical & Public Health Management (2019 – 2021) from the same institution, graduating with a perfect 10.00 GPA, demonstrating her dedication to academic excellence and healthcare leadership. Her foundational training in midwifery was completed with a Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery (2014 – 2018) at UMF Carol Davila, Romania, where she distinguished herself as the Class Leader, showcasing her leadership skills and commitment to the profession from the early stages of her career.
💼 Professional Experience
With a strong background in midwifery and maternal healthcare, Radu Mihaela Corina has been actively contributing to both academia and clinical practice. Since 2021, she has been serving as an Associate University Assistant at UMF Carol Davila Bucharest, where she plays a key role in training future midwives and healthcare professionals. In parallel, she holds the position of Head Midwife at Dr. Constantin Andreoiu County Emergency Hospital since 2022, overseeing maternity care and ensuring the highest standards in obstetric practice.
Her passion for maternal education led her to work as a Lecturer in Prenatal Courses at the Rhodos Proviva Family Health Education Center (2020 – 2022), where she provided essential guidance to expectant mothers. Additionally, from 2018 to 2022, she served as the Head Midwife in the Birth Block at Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Ploiesti, where she played a crucial role in labor and delivery management, ensuring safe and effective maternity care. Through these roles, she continues to make a significant impact in both education and clinical midwifery.
🔬 Research Interests
Maternal and Child Health 🏥
Midwifery Education & Practice 👶
Reproductive Health & Ethics 🧬
Medical Policy and Public Health 📊
🏆 Awards & Recognitions
2025: Member of the Ethics Committee, European Midwives Association
2024: National Expert for Romania, EU Project on Midwifery Professional Standards
2022 – Present: AMI Delegate, General Council, International Confederation of Midwives
2020 – Present: Vice President, Association of Independent Midwives, Romania
📚 Selected Publications
(2025) Validation of a Questionnaire Assessing Pregnant Women’s Perspectives on Addressing the Psychological Challenges of Childbirth – Nursing Reports, 15(1):8
(2024) Predictors of Pregnant Women's Decision to Opt for Cesarean Section in Romania – Cureus, 16(9)
(2024) Exploring Factors Influencing Pregnant Women’s Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Midwifery Care in Romania – Nursing Reports, 14(3), 1807-1818
(2024) COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination in Romania: Post-Pandemic Lessons – PLoS ONE, 19(3)
(2023) Similarities in Midwifery Education, Regulation, and Practice Across Europe – European Journal of Midwifery, 7(Supplement 1)