+Intern Teaching Rounds 2013-2014

Why foodservice administration and why RDs?

Moderated by Janice Banman, RD,Area Manager, Support Services, Interior Health WestIH-Kamloops Internship Coordinator

Thursday, December 5, 2013

+Outline

Session introduction

Panel introduction

Moderator-led questions to panel

Audience questions

Conclusion and wrap up

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+Session introduction (Janice)

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+Panelist: Anna Chan, RD

Graduated: UBC, 2011

Job Title: Food Service Director at St. Paul’s Hospital

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+Panelist: Belynda Penzer, RD

Graduated: University of Saskatchewan, 1993; Versa Services Internship, 1994

Job Title: Support Services Manager, Vancouver General Hospital & St. Paul’s Hospital

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+Panelist: April Peters, RD(t)

Graduated: UBC, 2013

Job Title: Regional CBORD Trainer, Northern Health

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Moderator-led questions: Ask the panel

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What do administrative dietitians do? And what makes

this kind of work fulfilling?

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What is the value of having dietitians in administrative

roles?

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What kind of entry-level opportunities exist? And how

can an intern prepare themselves for these?

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Many students express interest in career advancement. How

can administrative roles lead to career advancement?

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How can skills acquired in administrative positions be applied to other areas of

practice?

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Many students express that they are not interested in

pursuing administrative roles in dietetics. What would you say to such students to encourage them to keep an open mind?

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+Audience Questions?

By health authority: Fraser Health Interior Health Island Health Northern Health Providence Health Provincial Health Services Authority Vancouver Coastal Health Other

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Conclusion and thank you!