Voluntary Faculty
Voluntary faculty are typically clinicians or others who are employed outside of the School but make significant contributions to department programs at the medical center or at affiliate institutions.
Voluntary rank detailsErin Morelli, CNM, MSN, FACNM
Clinical InstructorAbout
Research
Publications
2025
An Escape Room Educational Experience: Unlocking Midwifery Knowledge
Morelli E, Ghampson L, Langan J, Telfer M. An Escape Room Educational Experience: Unlocking Midwifery Knowledge. Journal Of Midwifery & Women's Health 2025 PMID: 41387183, DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.70071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStudents' clinical experiencesEscape room formatMidwifery educationMidwifery studentsLearning objectivesEscape room experienceLevels of student engagementClinical rotationsComprehensive assessmentEducational escape room experienceMidwiferyIn-personAdult learning theoryExperiential learning activitiesPerceived learning valueStudents' knowledge baseIntrapartum courseGroup strengthObjectives of coursesActive participationStudent engagementLearning activitiesLearning gapsSummative assessmentLearning format
2023
Midwifery care during labor and birth in the United States
Combellick J, Telfer M, Ibrahim B, Novick G, Morelli E, James-Conterelli S, Kennedy H. Midwifery care during labor and birth in the United States. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2023, 228: s983-s993. PMID: 37164503, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.09.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMidwifery careCesarean deliveryHigh-income countriesContinuum of pregnancyMore vaginal birthsInduction of laborHigh patient satisfactionNeonatal mortality ratePreterm birthVaginal birthIntrapartum careIntrapartum periodPatient satisfactionLive birthsHealth characteristicsIntrapartum settingRespectful careMortality rateHealth outcomesHealthcare providersPractice protocolsCareMidwivesBirthNational outcomes
2021
Reliability and validity of Midwifery - Obstetrics Collaboration (MOC) scale: A tool to improve collaborative practice
Onibokun OO, Morelli EM, Illuzzi JL, White MA. Reliability and validity of Midwifery - Obstetrics Collaboration (MOC) scale: A tool to improve collaborative practice. Midwifery 2021, 96: 102941. PMID: 33618318, DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2021.102941.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Uterine Incarceration: A Case Study
Lawrence A, Morelli E, Simoni M, Illuzzi J. Uterine Incarceration: A Case Study. Journal Of Midwifery & Women's Health 2018, 63: 352-356. PMID: 29870155, DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.12866.Peer-Reviewed Original Research