By Emily Glass, UMD Dietetic Intern After almost every nutrition lesson my college professors would add a caveat, such as “this will change, so you will have to use your own clinical judgment.” The concept of using clinical judgment has always scared me a little. I find I often ask myself what is clinical judgment?Continue reading “Developing Clinical Judgment”
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My Multiple “Ah-ha!” Moments While in the ICU
By Emily Kohler, UMD Dietetic Intern Being a new dietetic intern in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is not easy. The ICU is an ever-changing and fast paced environment that keeps even seasoned healthcare professionals on their toes. From what I’ve seen, the needs of ICU patients can be vast and they can vary greatlyContinue reading “My Multiple “Ah-ha!” Moments While in the ICU”
Tackling Food Insecurity within Anne Arundel County’s Aging Population
By Becky Handley, UMD Dietetic Intern Have you ever wondered where your next meal will come from? For many older adults, this is a question they ask themselves almost every day. Whether these individuals are limited by access to transportation that links to a local grocery store, health conditions that limit driving or heavy lifting,Continue reading “Tackling Food Insecurity within Anne Arundel County’s Aging Population”
Navigating Clinical Dietetics: An Intern’s Guide to Personal Growth
-By Alexandra Long I’ve been told by former dietetic interns that your clinical rotation is the hardest. “Good luck!” they’d say. “You’ll get through it!” Why did everyone anticipate I’d need these good tidings? I did well in my medical nutrition therapy courses in school; I have a strong clinical interest and was looking forwardContinue reading “Navigating Clinical Dietetics: An Intern’s Guide to Personal Growth”
Farm to Dining Hall; UMD Harvest Festival
-by Adam Sachs, Dietetic intern On September 27th, the interns took on University of Maryland’s (UMD’s) third annual Harvest Festival. This festival is an opportunity for the students at UMD to experience and learn about food grown close to home. The festival was held at two UMD dining halls, and featured several menu items fromContinue reading “Farm to Dining Hall; UMD Harvest Festival”