Program Faculty
Internship Director
Ana Abad-Jorge, EdD, MS, RD, 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's Commission on Dietetics Registration Doctoral Scholarship ($10,000), 2010
- Walden University Commitment to Social Change Scholarship for Doctoral Study ($25,000), 2008
- 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
- VDA Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, 1989
Education and Advanced Training:
- Educational Doctorate (EdD) from Walden University, 2012
- Certification in Nutrition Support Dietetics, 1998-2003, 2003-2008; Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) through the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification (NBNSC), 200-present
- 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
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietitians in Nutrition Support Practice Group
- Dietetic Educator of Practitioners Practice Groups Member and Area 6 Coordinator, 2011-2013
- Virginia Dietetic Association
- American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
- Virginia Chapter of ASPEN
Professional Publications and Presentations
- Abad-Jorge A and Roman B. Enteral Nutrition. American Dietetic Association's Online Pediatric Nutrition Care Manual, 2011.
- Presented Focused Learning Sessino on: "Optimizing Nutrition Support in the PICU and Facilitating the Transition from PN to EN in Critically Ill Infants and Children" at Clinical Nutrition Week 2011, ASPEN Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, January 2011.
- Co-editor and contributing author for University of Virginia Children's Hospital Pediatric Nutrition Standards of Care, Based on the Nutrition Care Process Model, 2010 edition.
- Co-presented "Nutritional Management of Pediatric Patients with Gastrointestinal Disease" at Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Denver, Colorado, Fall 2009.
- Presented Focused Learning Session on: "Use of Probiotics in Management of Infant Diarrhea" at Clinical Nutrition Week 2009, ASPEN Conference, New Orleans, LA, February, 2009.
- Abad-Jorge A. The role of DHA and ARA in infant nutrition and neurodevelopmental outcomes. Today's Dietitian. 2008;10(10):66-70.
- Perks P, Abad-Jorge A. Nutritional management of the infant with necrotizing enterocolitis. Practical Gastroenterology. 2008;59(2):46-60.
- 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 the University of Virginia Children's Hospital Pediatric Nutrition Support Handbook, 2010 edition.
- Abad-Jorge A, Roman B. Nutrition management of pediatric patients with severe GI impairment. Support Line. April 2007;29(2):3-11.
- Sutphen JL, Abad A. Enteral Nutrition. in Kleinman, R.W. (ed): Pediatric Nutrition Handbook, American Academy of Pediatrics. 2004.
- Abad-Sinden A, Sutphen JR. Nutritional management of pediatric short gut syndrome. Practical Gastroenterology. 2003;28(12):28-48.
Internship Coordinator
Christie Moulder, MS, RD, CNSC
Internship Coordinator
Surgical 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: cr8db@virginia.edu
Education and Training:
- Dietetic Internship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 2008
- Master of Science in Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 2008
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Spanish - Loyola College, Baltimore, Maryland, May 2005
Professional Affiliations and Certifications:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
- Virginia Chapter of ASPEN (President Elect)
- Board Certified in Nutrition Support (CNSC)
Professional Publications and Presentations:
- Rogers C. Postgastrectomy nutrition. Nutr Clin Pract. 2001 Apr;26(2):126-136.
- "Nutritional Challenges of Patients with Upper GI Cancers" at the 2012 Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Symposium: New Frontiers in Oncology Nutrition in Dallas, Texas, April 2012.
- Rogers C. Nutritional Management of the Adult with Cystic Fibrosis: Part I. Practical Gastroenterology. 2013; 113:10-24.
- Rogers C. Nutritional Management of the Adult with Cystic Fibrosis: Part II. Practical Gastroenterology.2013; 114: 13-24.
- "Considerations for Nutrition Support in the Adult with Cystic Fibrosis". University of Virginia Health System and Morrison Management Webinar, April 2013.
- Roundtable Facilitator: "Meeting the Research Competencies within our Nutrition and Dietetics Programs". Area 6&7 Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors Meeting, April 2013.
Clinical and Management Program Faculty
The clinical and community program faculty are Registered Dietitians and highly qualified clinicians and educators. Our faculty have qualifications such as:
- Advanced degrees - 65% of our RDs have Master's Degrees, and two faculty members, including the Program Director, are pursuing doctoral degrees.
- Specialty training and certification - Dietitians at UVA specialize in particular disease states and patient populations, such as pediatrics, diabetes, transplant, renal, and nutrition support. Many staff members have certifications from the National Board for Nutrition Support Certification (the Nutrition Support Clinician credential) and from the Commission on Dietetics Registration, including Certified Specialists in Pediatrics, Oncology, Renal, and Sports Dietetics.
- Expertise and training not only in advanced nutrition practice but also in the education of dietetic interns and other dietetics professionals. Preceptors receive yearly training updates on effective precepting methods and learner-focused teaching principles.
- Speaking and presenting experience at the local, state, national, and international level - Many preceptors have presented sessions at national conferences such as Clinical Nutrition Week (most recently in Vancouver, British Columbia), ADA's Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, and the National Kidney Foundation Meetings.
- Professional writing in peer-reviewed publications - Our preceptors are routinely published in well-known peer-reviewed publications, such as Nutrition in Clinical Practice, Practical Gastroenterology, and The Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
- Local and national awards - Our preceptors are, time after time, recognized for their outstanding achievements in the field of nutrition and education:
- Kate Willcutts, MS, RD, CNSC was recently awarded the 2011 UVA School of Nursing Anne Pollok Hemmings Faculty Clinical Excellence Award
- Joe Krenitsky, MS, RD was honored with the 2011 ASPEN Distinguished Nutrition Support Dietitian - Advanced Clinical Practice Award
- Carol Parrish, MS, RD was recognized with the Morrison Management Specialists 2010 Clinical Excellence Award.
The program faculty also includes the administrative and management staff. Many of the managers have received specialized training in the Culinary Arts, and many have extensive experience in both institutional and hotel/restaurant foodservice management.
