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On this page:
I. About the Massachusetts Student Dietetic Association
II. Current Elected Officers and Board Members
III. Become a Student Member of the American Dietetic Association
IV. Join the MSDA – Come to Our Next Meeting - RSVP
V. First Annual MSDA Career Workshop, Spring 2008 (date and location to be determined)
VI. “Got Leafy Greens?” T-Shirt Fundraiser
VII. Links for Students
I. About the Massachusetts Student Dietetic Association
The Massachusetts Student Dietetic Association (MSDA) is for students studying dietetics, nutrition, food science, food technology and health related professions. Membership is for American Dietetic Association (ADA) student members studying in Massachusetts including junior, senior, post-baccalaureate, graduate students and dietetic interns, as well as, any registered dietitians who still have Massachusetts Dietetic Association (MDA) student member status.
The organization meets monthly and is led by elected officers. The association is an approved student organization in Massachusetts and benefits from student activity regulations. Each year the association determines activities, which would be of interest to the members. Constitution and bylaws have been developed by the MSDA and serve as guiding elements to the organization. The MSDA membership is a benefit of belonging to MDA and ADA. MDA supports MSDA with limited funding to cover costs of meetings, supplies, and activities. The association also determines and organizes fundraising activities as needed to support its activities.
Each fall, the MSDA hosts an annual Dietetic Internship Selection Workshop where nutrition educators and internship directors/coordinators introduce students to the dietetic internship application process. Also at the workshop are booths where students can personally introduce themselves to the variety of internship directors/coordinators from universities and hospitals around the Boston area. Some programs outside of the state are also represented. Below are photos that were taken at the Internship Selection Workshop in November 2007.
Simmons College Internship Coordinator, Karlyn Grimes, shares information about the program with potential internship applicants at the 2007 MSDA Internship Selection Workshop.
Boston University Internship Coordinator, Joan Salge-Blake, takes a moment to stand for a photo with potential internship applicants at the 2007 MSDA Internship Selection Workshop.
II. Current Elected Officers and Board Members
• Laura Grande, President
• Dustin Burnett, Vice President
• Anna Trioufanova, Treasurer
• Secretary: Celia Curran (Tufts University)
• Editor: Suzanne Wakerly (Tufts University)
• Website Coordinator: Corinne Dobbas (Boston University)
• Scholarships Coordinator: Alexis Howard (Tufts University)
• Fundraising Coordinator: Jamie Doherty (Boston University)
• Social Activities Coordinator: Kelley Phillip (Boston University)
• Career Workshop Committee: Adiana Castro (Boston University); Rebecca Brotzman (Simmons College); Elizabeth Harnois (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center); Elise Bonnin (Simmons College); Anna Trioufanova (Simmons College); Rachel Yam (Boston University); Jamie Doherty (Boston University)
Other positions are open. We encourage you to come to our next meeting (see below).
III. Become a Student Member of the American Dietetic Association
Reasons to become a Student ADA member:
• Discounted rate (< 25% of the cost for non-student membership)
• Automatically become a member of the Massachusetts Dietetic Association
• Waive the membership dues for the Massachusetts Student Dietetic Association
• Qualify for American Dietetic Association Foundation (ADAF) scholarships
• Qualify for MSDA/Massachusetts Dietetic Education Foundation (MDEF) scholarships (if also an active member of the MSDA)
• Discounted registration at various ADA/MDA/MSDA events.
IV. Join the MSDA – Come to Our Next Meeting – RSVP
The MSDA tries to accommodate its members by holding its monthly meetings at various locations around the Boston area. We try to find locations that are easily accessible to most of the MSDA members.
Click here to find out when and where the next MSDA meeting will be held, and to RSVP.
V. 2008 Career Development Workshop
“How can I prepare for the real world, and be ready to deal with professional challenges?” – Concerned Student
What? This is not just another career fair! This workshop serves four goals:
(1) Introduce Dietetics students to nontraditional career paths;
(2) Introduce Nutrition, Public Health, Communications and Policy students to the profession of Dietetics;
(3) Prepare students for overcoming challenges in the professional world; and
(4) Provide a place where prospective students and RDs can meet and ask questions of potential employers.
When? Friday, April 25, 2008 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where? Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, 711 Washington Street, Boston
Who should attend? All students—graduate, dietetic interns, undergraduate—and RDs considering a graduate education. Other individuals who are seeking information on employment and advanced academic opportunities are also encouraged to attend.
How much does it cost? The event is free of charge to all participating students and RDs; however, pre-registration is required as the event is held in a federal building.
Outline of the Workshop
• Introduction by keynote speaker, Susan Laramee, MS, RD, LDN, Clinical Recruitment Manager, Sodexho; former president of the American Dietetic and Massachusetts Dietetic Associations.
• Career Panel – Moderated question-and-answer session; Johanna T. Dwyer, DSc, RD, Senior Scientist, National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements; Senior Scientist, USDA Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging; Director, Frances Stern Nutrition Center, New England Medical Center.
• Workshop 1 (offered twice): Financial Management After College; Peggy Hughart, CFP, Compass Planning Associates, Inc.
• Workshop 2 (offered twice): Interviewing and Salary-Negotiating; Christiana Woodward; Human Resources Representative, Tufts University.
• Workshop 3: Resume-Critiquing; Participation in this workshop requires that you bring a hard copy of your updated resume. Due to time constraints, sessions will be limited to 10 minutes per person.
• Employer Booths – Meet representatives from various prospective employers, including food, pharmaceutical, non-profit, communication, and others.
How You Can Participate
• Career Panelists: We are looking for nutrition professionals to represent unfamiliar career pathways. If you are interested in participating in the Career Panel (or if you know someone who might be), please refer to the link below.
• Resume Editors: We are looking for nutrition professionals who review resumes regularly in their places of employment. If you are interested in participating in the Resume-Editing Workshop (or if you know someone who might be), please refer to the link below.
• Food Donations: We are looking for companies and organizations to donate snacks and beverages for the event. Please visit www.careerworkshop.info or contact Dustin Burnett: 415-948-4008; dustin.burnett@tufts.edu
• Employers: Employers who would like to host booths and meet prospective job candidates are welcome to participate. Please refer to the link below or contact Mark Krumm at Tufts University: 617-636-3718, mark.krumm@tufts.edu
• Students: We are looking for students who can help with completing tasks required for making the workshop a success. Please visit www.careerworkshop.info for further details or to volunteer to help.
For more information or to make a donation, please visit
www.careerworkshop.info
(pre-registration is required as the event is held in a federal building).
The 2008 Career Development Workshop is a joint effort of Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, the Massachusetts Student Dietetic Association (MSDA) and the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. All students from nutrition programs and universities in the greater Boston area are encouraged to contact MSDA student representative, Dustin Burnett, for details on how to become involved: 415-948-4008, dustin.burnett@tufts.edu.
VI. “Got Leafy Greens?” T-Shirt Fundraiser
Support future RDs (and the Massachusetts Dietetic Association) by funding student scholarships! In exchange for your contribution, we offer 100% Cotton T-shirts with a phrase that is guaranteed to attract attention!
E-mail orders to: gotleafygreens@yahoo.com.
T-Shirt Details:
Brand: Gildan 100% Cotton – Unisex
Cost: $15 for short-sleeve, $18 for long-sleeve
Colors/Sizes:
* White with Dark Green Font (short-sleeve = S, M, L; long-sleeve = M)
* Black with Bright Green Font (short-sleeve = M, L)
Thanks again for your interest in supporting the MSDA and the MDAF scholarship fund!
VII. Links for Students
Join the MSDA Listserv
Joining the MSDA listserv is free, easy, and fun!
Tufts Students Preparing Students (TIPS)
This site provides future dietetic interns with concise and practical information about the dietetic internship application process
Information on Dietetic/Nutrition Programs and Internships
A list of who to contact to start or continue your education in nutrition and dietetics.
Massachusetts Dietetic Education Foundation (MDEF) Scholarships
Apply for an undergraduate or graduate scholarship to help fund your education.
Student Mentoring Program
Want a mentor to help you with your new career? Want to help other students along the way? Check this out!
MDA Awards and Recognition Programs
Outstanding students, educators, young dietitians, dietetic technicians can be rewarded by MDA for their exceptional accomplishments and contribution to the profession.
Resources for Celiac Disease can be download here.
The interns at BI developed this awesome tool for those with Celiac Disease.
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