Introducing the MUSC Dietetic Internship Class of 2015-2016!
(in no particular order)
MATCHED TO OUR CLINICAL CONCENTRATION:
1. Aryn Doll earned her BS/DPD in Applied Health Science/Dietetics/ Psychology with a
minor in Exercise Science from the Indiana University, Bloomington. Noteworthy
accomplishments/experiences include:
• A cycling guru, riding for the Indiana University Cycling club and
serving as team captain for the “Little 500” philanthropic cycling
race for her sorority.
• Two community nutrition/farming apprenticeships; one with the
Hobbit Gardens Herbal Studies Program and one at the Growing
Places Indy Summer Apprenticeship program
• Interned at Indiana University, Bloomington Health Hospital under
an RD in OP cardiovascular, diabetes, and pulmonary rehabilitation
and in IP nutrition counseling for diabetes and heart failure.
• Interned with Wellness Works, the employee wellness program for
City of Boulder Parks and Recreation
• Served as IU’s student leader for accredited outdoor courses,
adventure trips, and custom experience trips.
2. Megan McGill earned her BS/DPD in Nutritional Sciences at Penn State University.
Noteworthy accomplishments/experiences include:
• PR/Marketing Liaison for The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance
Marathon,
• Penn State Cross-Country club runner
• Interned at Forbes Regional Hospital under RDs in ICU, CTICU,
oncology, renal, and rehab units
• Volunteered at Grove City Medical Center for a self-management
diabetes education program
• Shadowed pediatric RDs at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
• Penn State nutrition lab assistant where she coordinated data entry
for a research study on the effect of toxic metals on cognitive
development in Uruguayan school children
• Countless hours as a shift leader at Dairy Queen-Orange Julius
3. Allison Orr earned her BS/DPD in dietetic with a minor in Child Development at
Florida State University. Noteworthy accomplishments/experiences include
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4.0 GPA!
Nominated member of FSU College of Human Science prestigious
and selective Glenn Society for outstanding service and leadership
Awarded Student of the Year Award from the Martin County
United Way
Member of Healthy Noles, a student organization advocating for a
healthy campus environment and health promotion
Dietary aide at an Eating Disorders treatment center
Intern at a Florida diabetes center and two summers at a diabetes
camp for children
Community nutrition volunteer and creator of “Eating a Rainbow”
outreach curriculum for low-income elementary school children
featured on local TV news station
Sunday school teacher and a sales associate
4. Nicole Terry graduated from Missouri State University with a BS/DPD in Dietetics and a
minor in biomedical sciences. Noteworthy accomplishments/experiences include:
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Earned Best Research Award from Miss State biomedical science department for senior
seminar presentation on fecal microbiota transplantation
Runs several half-marathons
Liaison between the Missouri State student dietetic association to
the Southwest Missouri Dietetics RD Association
Studied abroad on the Mediterranean diet in Greece
Certified to instruct Pilates, group kickboxing, and primary group
exercise
Manager/supervisor and fitness instructor for Miss State
university campus recreation center
Room service team member and diet assistant at Mercy Hospital,
helping in the redesign of kitchen layout in preparation for
initiating a room service format.
Interned under VA RD to teach MOVE! program and diabetes
education
Student office assistant for Biomedical Sciences Dept at Miss State
Food Pantry volunteer
5. Jillian Clinton, a Clemson graduate with a BS/DPD in Food Science and a minor in
Chemistry. Noteworthy accomplishments/experiences include:
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PanHellenic Counselor for the Clemson Greek Life
Clemson Connect Welcome leader helping new Clemson students
transition to college life
TigersTeach Noyce intern, a program that offers Clemson students firsthand classroom teaching experience to high school students
Creative Inquiry undergraduate researcher, nutrition educator, and
cooking instructor for ClemsonLife, a group of students with intellectual
disabilities learning life skills to be self-sufficient adults.
Student Alumni Council aimed at preserving and organizing many of
Clemson’s traditions and ceremonies
Program Developer for EFNEP using research-based methods to design
nutrition education games and activities for a children’s summer camp
Intern for a SC county school district RD to implement National School
breakfast/lunch program guidelines
Nutrition counselor/intern for an adult weight management program
Shadowed several RDs in the areas of OB/GYN, inpatient orthopedics and cardiology
6. Christina Williams earned her BS/DPD from at UC State-Chico in Nutrition and Food
Science. Noteworthy accomplishments/experiences include
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Earner of multiple service-learning achievement awards in health
promotion, dedication, and leadership
Extensive training in motivational interviewing and serving as a
nutrition mentor for UC State-Chico student body
Member of Chico’s “Embodied” club centered around the “Health
and Every Size” paradigm.
Officer in student nutrition and food science association
Clinical Diet assistant/clerk for multiple hospital and skilled nursing
facilities
Community Nutrition Assistant with UC State-Chico’s Center for
Nutrition and Activity Promotion targeting low income, culturally
diverse populations.
Studied abroad in Florence, Italy on gluten intolerance and the
Mediterranean diet.
7. Mia Syn earned her bachelors/DPD in nutrition science physiology and metabolism at
the University of California-Berkeley, and her master in nutritional sciences at
Columbia University. Noteworthy accomplishment and experiences include:
• Graduate research in bariatric surgery patients who had undergone
gastric surgeries including bypass, sleeve and banding on homeostasis,
particularly ghrelin.
• UC-Cal undergraduate research thesis on phytic acid’s paradoxical role
as an antinutrient and health aid in the human diet.
• A journalist, broadcaster, producer and anchor at UC-Berkely CalTV’s;
a news intern with NBC Bay Area’s KNTV
• President and founder of “Nutrition by Mia”, sharing daily evidencebased nutrition content and services for the public:
http://www.miasyn.com/
• Brand nutrition consultant for a start-up food brand, Rockit-Box
• Student representative to the Institute of Human Nutrition in NYC and
member of UC-Berkeley student government
• Resident Hall health and nutrition “first responder” and educator
• Interned under the UCal-Berkely sports nutrition RD
• Interned under nationally-acclaimed RD author, Keri Glassman, RD for researching, factchecking and perusing scientific journals
• Worked in Honduras as a health and medical volunteer
MATCHED TO OUR COMMUNITY CONCENTRATION:
8. Megan Keesee earned her BS/DPD in Food and Nutrition at Meredith College located in
Raleigh, NC. Noteworthy accomplishments/experiences include:
• Varsity athlete for NCAA III cross-country team and volleyball
• Earned scholar-athlete awards and served on student-athlete
advisory committee
• Served as VP for her undergraduate student nutrition association
and as the liaison between the undergraduate and graduate
nutrition student association
• Interned under RD at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind
• Served as a camp counselor for health and wellness summer camp
offered through the Poe Center for Health Education
• Volunteered for Meredith College campus dining services
• Interned under an RD observing at the Hampton Bipat Medical &
Wellness Center where she assisted in counseling patients with
food allergies and sensitivities, malabsorption disorders, and weight management
9. Stephanie Simms earned her BS in Human Nutrition with a minor in psychology at
Virginia Tech University. She is earning a double masters at Tufts University: MS in
Food Policy and Applied Nutrition and MPH in Public Health. Noteworthy
accomplishments/experiences include:
Stephanie Simms earned her BS in Human Nutrition, Foods & Exercise with a minor in Psychology at
Virginia Tech. She is earning a dual degree at Tufts University: MS in Food Policy & Applied Nutrition and
a Master of Public Health. Noteworthy accomplishments/experiences include:
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Health and Wellness technician who developed an anti-bullying curriculum for middle school
students
Virginia Tech Hokie Ambassador, guiding tours for prospective students and
representing the school overall
School Nutrition Policy Fellow at National PTA assisting local and state units
with implementation of federal nutrition standards- “Smart Snacks”
Policy research intern collecting and analyzing data related to WIC to
present to members of Congress and for communication purposes and
Child Nutrition Reauthorization
Nutrition coder for research using the USDA Food and Nutrient Database
for Dietary Studies
Research Assistant for the “Daily D Health Study” at Tufts University which
analyzed Vitamin D health status of school aged children
Volunteer for Virginia Cooperative Extension
Co-Directed Dance Marathon at Virginia Tech
Over 700 hours volunteering for Susan G. Komen, the American Cancer
Society, and Special Olympics
AmeriCorps VISTA – Volunteer and Evaluation Coordinator for school based
programs at a childhood obesity prevention organization- “Greater Richmond Fit4Kids”
10. Kacie Sanderson earned her BS/DPD in dietetics and a minor in health promotion from
Michigan State University. Noteworthy accomplishments/experiences include:
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President of Michigan State University’s Student Food and Nutrition
association (MSU has one of the largest student memberships in the
nation!)
Nutrition and sports performance intern through MSU’s Spartan
Performance training facility for adolescent athletes
Food Systems Project Intern through Northwest Initiative, mentoring
low-income elementary school students in garden summer camp
Health and Living writer for College Lifestyle Magazine by
submitting articles on topics including eating disorders, hydration,
skin health, and exercise
Student Supervisor for MSUs Residential Education and Housing
Services, supervising other student supervisors to ensure daily needs
were met for MSU students living in residence halls thru trainings
and counseling services