Health IT 101Hosted by Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
September 18, 2013 At this conference, I was able to expand my knowledge of current issues related to electronic medical records and health IT policy and procedures. I look forward to gaining more experience in this area when I enter my clinical rotations. |
Children's National Medical Center SymposiumHosted by Children's National Medical Center
January 20, 2014 At this class day, I learned about different nutrition interventions that are used in a pediatric population. There was a focus on oncology, cystic fibrosis, GI disorders, metabolic disorders, and anthropometrics. I tasted an elemental formula and met with the numerous companies that produce formulas to enhance my knowledge of the nuances of their products.
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Clinical Nutrition SymposiumHosted by MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
February 5, 2014 At the clinical nutrition symposium we received an overview of functional GI disorders. We also reviewed Enteral Nutrition, including how it effects the bowel movements of patients, the different feeding tubes, and how to properly use a pump. A speech therapist walked us through a tracheotomy from her perspective and the different steps that need to be taken before food can be provided.
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Maryland Day 2014Hosted by University of Maryland College Park
April 26, 2014 Attending Maryland Day at the University of Maryland was an exciting twist. This was not any ordinary class day! I was able to get out into the community and introduce our many visitors to MyPlate and proper portion sizes. I was also able to cultivate a competitive spirit in all our younger visitors with a MyPlate themed bean bag toss game. It was very fulfilling to meet families that were interested in improving their diet, and giving them resources to help them on their way.
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DCMADA ConferenceHosted by DCMADA
May 2, 2014 At the DCMADA Conference I was able to experience a day in the life of a professional dietitian. I learned about a variety of different career paths and issues that face the field of dietetics. I was also privileged to present my abstract poster on the technology tool Smore. This was a wonderful experience and enabled me to network with dietitians from all of DC.
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Vegetarian Resource Group SymposiumHosted by Vegetarian Resource Group
May 26, 2014 At the Vegetarian Resource Group Symposium I was given the opportunity to expand my knowledge on both vegetarianism and veganism. I received a comprehensive walk through of what it means to be vegan or vegetarian, problems that face these populations, and was able to talk to a variety of individuals who have made the choice to live this lifestyle to better understand what it entails.
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