THE FRANCES STERN NUTRITION CENTER COMBINED MS/DI
Tufts University and Tufts Medical Center
The combined Master of Science and Dietetic Internship focuses on clinical nutrition and includes delivery of nutrition care to individuals, development of nutrition programs for diverse population groups, management of financial resources, marketing of services and products related to practice, conducting research, and nutrition therapy management of food.
It has provided me an environment to acquire the knowledge, competencies and professionalism needed to be a future leader in the field of dietetics. I have been provided a rigorous education and hands-on experience that has prepared me for an entry-level position
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NUTRITION
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
COURSES COMPLETED
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Principles of Epidemiology
U.S. Public Policy
Applied Nutritional Biochemistry
Science of Micronutrients
Statistical Methods for Health Professionals I & II
Community and Public Health
Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention
Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP
Frances Stern Nutrition Center at Tufts Medical Center
ROTATIONS COMPLETED
Administration
Allergy
Adult & Pediatric Ambulatory
Dental
Food Service
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging
Inpatient
Cardiology
Medical/Surgical
Bone Marrow Transplant/Oncology/Neurology
Nutrition Support Services
Staff Relief
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Pediatric
Inpatient
NICU
Outpatient
Outpatient Renal
Research
Specialized Ambulatory
Weight & Wellness Center
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP PROJECTS
Portfolio of Work
CLINICAL CASE PRESENTATION
An oral presentation integrating evidence-based practice and medical diagnosis with nutritional intervention. I provided a presentation focusing on a malnourished patient with end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis. I integrated nutrition support techniques, the new KDOQQI guidelines, and systematic reviews and scientific literature to successfully present this complex patient.
JOURNAL CLUB
This was an oral presentation focusing on new scientific literature that pertains to nutrition practices. I presented on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) versus standard recovery for elective gastric cancer surgery. This presentation provided evidence-based enhanced recommendations to implement into practice and started a discussion on the current methods versus the new guidance.
SENIOR PROJECT
Senior Project is a directed study collaborating with a fellow dietetic intern and Tufts Dental School faculty to write a children’s book encompassing the ideas of nutrition and dental health to use it as an intervention method for a focus group of children ages 7-9 years old. This project spanned the length of 12 months and included writing a children’s book, writing and submitting an IRB proposal, collaborating with an illustrator to bring the book to life, collaborating with faculty and staff for feedback and guidance, conducting a focus group of 5 children, and writing a summary of our findings.
NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING WEEK POSTER
Created an educational poster to be displayed in the Mother Infant Unit during National Breastfeeding Week. It included evidence-based recommendations on the benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and baby, the composition of breastmilk, proper maternal diet, and guide on feeding the infant during the first year of life.