By: Frances Miller The clinical rotation in the dietetic internship is a great foundation for all dietitians no matter what path they take after the internship. Prior to my clinical rotation, I did not necessarily see myself as a clinical dietitian. By keeping an open mind, I was able to build a good foundation ofContinue reading “Prepping for a Clinical Rotation”
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The Importance of Early Intervention in Weight Management in a Pediatric Setting
By: Skylar Sites Last month, I had the honor of interning with the IDEAL Weight Management Clinic through Children’s National Medical Center. IDEAL stands for “Improving Diet, Energy and Activity for Life.” This is an outpatient program providing early intervention in children who, based on their BMI-for-age, require either lifestyle interventions, medication or bariatric surgeryContinue reading “The Importance of Early Intervention in Weight Management in a Pediatric Setting”
The Do’s and Don’ts of Working From Home: A Dietetic Intern’s Perspective
By: Hannah Lundeen A year ago, when I envisioned my life as a dietetic intern, I was not expecting to spend much of my time in my house. However, as we all are experiencing, times have changed in ways that nobody could have predicted. With the unfamiliarity of the current COVID-19 pandemic, society has beenContinue reading “The Do’s and Don’ts of Working From Home: A Dietetic Intern’s Perspective”
A Sustainable Approach to Nourishing Our Bodies and Communities
By Jennifer Rivera Have you ever wondered where the food on your plate came from or how it got there? My community rotation at Farm to School, an organization that connects local produce to students and their families, taught me so much about where food comes from, the benefits of eating seasonally, and how toContinue reading “A Sustainable Approach to Nourishing Our Bodies and Communities”
Interprofessional Teamwork Amid a Global Pandemic
By Catie Lazorka What is the most important skill to have during a global pandemic? Teamwork. We all must come together to reach a common goal, and that is exactly what we did during my interprofessional education (IPE). What is IPE IPE trains students from different health professions to work together in order to bestContinue reading “Interprofessional Teamwork Amid a Global Pandemic”