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Program Faculty
Internship Director
Ana Abad-Jorge, M.S., R.D., CNSC
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 Pursuing Educational Doctorate (EdD) from Walden University
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.
Reasearch and publications in the 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 Coordinator
Brandis Roman, RD, CNSD
Internship Coordinator
Pediatric Nutrition Support Specialist
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: bat5w@virginia.edu
Awards:
VDA Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, March 2008
BRDA Graduate Scholarship Recipient, April 2008
UVA Dietetic Internship Class of 2008 - Most Inspiring Preceptor Award UVA Dietetic Internship Class of 2007 - Preceptor Recognition Award
Education and Training:
Dietetic Internship – UVa Health System, Charlottesville, VA, June 2005
B.S. in Human and Consumer Sciences (major in Dietetics/minor in Psychology) - Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, June 2004 Pursuing Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Central Michigan University
Professional Affiliations and Certifications:
American Dietetic Association (Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group)
Virginia Dietetic Association (New Member Advisor, 2008-2009)
Blue Ridge District Dietetic Association (Newsletter Editor)
Board Certified in Nutrition Support
Community Activities Women, Infants, and Children Program Formula Advisory Board Albemarle County Fire Rescue Fitness and Wellness Team Member Member, Scottsville Volunteer Rescue Squad
Professional Publications and Presentations
- Co-presented "Figuring Out Formulas: A Primer on Infant and Pediatric Enteral Formulas" at the 2008 Blue Ridge Dietetic Association Spring meeting
- Co-editor and contributing author for University of Virginia Children's Hospital Pediatric Nutrition Support Handbook, 2007 edition.
- Abad-Jorge A, Roman B. Enteral nutrition management in pediatric patients with severe gastrointestinal impairment. Support Line. 2007;29(2):3-11.
- Roman B, Abad-Jorge A, Perks P. Development of policy and procedure for the use of skimmed human breast milk in the management of infants with chylothorax. J Am Diet Assoc. 2007;107(8):A-35.
- Abad-Jorge A, Thornton B. Enteral nutrition management in pediatric patients with severe gastrointestinal impairment. VASPEN Newsletter. April 2005;13(9).
- Tables 10-15 in: Malone A. Enteral formula selection: a review of selected product categories. Practical Gastroenterology. 2005; 44-74.
- 2005 Virginia Dietetic Association Meeting Poster Session: Outcomes in Patients with Pregnancies Complicated by Diabetes Who Have Received Diabetes Education and Nutrition Counseling as Part of a Multidisciplinary High Risk Obstetric/Diabetes Clinic.
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 Clinicians (CNSC) 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.
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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