Program Faculty

Internship Director

 

Ana Abad-Jorge, M.S., R.D., CNSD
Dietetic Internship Program Director

Pediatric Nutrition Support Specialist

Contact Information:
Department of Nutrition Services
University of Virginia Health System
Box 800673
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Phone: (434) 924-2348
Fax: (434) 982-3957
Email: ara6t@virginia.edu


Awards
ADA Foundation Award for Excellence in Dietetics Education, 2004
VASPEN Educational Grant for Excellence in Research, 2000
American Dietetic Association, Educator of the Year for the Region Award, 1999
American Dietetic Association, Outstanding Young Dietitian Award, 1989


Education and Advanced Training
Certification in Nutrition Support Dietetics, 1998, 2003
 
Neonatal Nutrition Practicum, Medical University of South
Carolina, 1992

Pediatric Pulmonary Nutrition Fellowship, 1986

M.S. Nutrition, University of Florida, 1986

B.A. Biology, Summa Cum Laude, Rollins College, 1983

 

Professional Affiliations
American Dietetic Association

Dietitians in Nutrition Support, Dietetic Educator of Practitioners

Virginia Dietetic Association

American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Virginia Chapter of ASPEN

 
Educational and Publication Activities
Clinical Instructor and Lecturer in the areas of neonatal and pediatric nutrition support, immunonutrition, nutrition research methods and evaluation in the following programs: Dietetic Internship Program, Dept. of Pediatrics, and School of Nursing; Invited lecturer for above professional organizations.

Published in areas of pediatric and neonatal nutrition support and pediatric and nutrition support clinical practice in a variety of publications (JADA, ASPEN Meeting Abstracts, J of Nutr) and book chapters.

Internship Assistant Director 

Kelli Hughes, RD

Kelli C. Hughes, RD, CDE
Internship Assistant Director
Clinical Nutritionist for High Risk Pregnancy and Cardiology

Contact Information:
Department of Nutrition Services
University of Virginia Health System
Box 800673
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Phone: (434) 982-4925
Fax: (434) 982-3957

Email: kch5m@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu

Awards:
VDA Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, April 2005
UVA Regina Gottlieb Scholarship, April 2004             
ADA Jeanne P. Sanford Memorial Scholarship, June 2003
VDA Margaret McDonald Scholarship, March 2003
ADA FNCE Host, October 2002

Education and Training:
Dietetic Internship – UVa Health System, Charlottesville, VA, June 2004
B.S. in Dietetics - JMU, Harrisonburg, VA  May 2003
B.S. in Journalism – Boston University, Boston, MA, May 1996     

Professional Affiliations and Certifications:
American Dietetic Association
Virginia Dietetic Association
Blue Ridge District Dietetic Association-Board Member
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Certified Primary Aerobics Instructor

Research:
Assessment the effectiveness of RD-led case management in type 2 diabetes -Presented at the 2004 Virginia Dietetic Association Conference
Study of eating and exercise practices in college aerobics instructors and personal trainers -Presented at the 2003 Virginia Dietetic Association Conference

Program Faculty

The program faculty for the supervised practice experience in the clinical area are registered dietitians, 65% of whom have Masters degrees. Additionally, the clinical staff has advanced training and experience in a variety of specialty areas including pediatrics, diabetes, transplant nutrition, renal nutrition and nutrition support. A number of staff members are Certified Nutrition Support Dietitians (CNSD) and Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE). Our staff members have years of experience not only in their areas of specialization but also in the education of dietetic practitioners.

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The program faculty also includes the administrative and management staff. Many of the managers have received specialized training in the Culinary Arts and in the use of the CBORD Menu Management System. Our management staff have extensive experience in both institutional and hotel/restaurant foodservice management.

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