Phyllis Fatzinger McShane, MS, RD, LDN/LD - 2017
University of Maryland
Department of Nutrition and Food Science
0112 Skinner Building, College Park, MD 20742
301.405.2139 (campus)
410.967.6377 (mobile)
EDUCATION
June 1975B.S. Nutrition Sciences, Penn State University, State College, PA
Aug. 1976Clinical Dietetic Internship, Lutheran General Hospital, Chicago, Il
Sept. 1982 M.S. Clinical Nutrition, University of Chicago, Chicago, Il
LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION
Maryland Dietitian-Nutritionist Licensure: D00468 – mandatory for clinical practice
District of Columbia Dietetics Licensure: DI100000103– mandatory for clinical practice
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Registration Number: R434890
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Internship DirectorThe University of Maryland2011-present
Full-time AppointmentDept. of Nutrition and Food Science
(100% teach)College Park, MD
Internship DirectorThe University of Maryland2008-2011
Full-time AppointmentDept. of Nutrition and Food Science
(80% teach; 20% UME)College Park, MD
Consultant DietitianPickersgill Retirement, Inc, Towson, MD2006-2012
(Part-time)Morrison’s Healthcare, Maryland2001-2008
Internship DirectorThe University of Maryland1999-2008
50% AppointmentDept. of Nutrition and Food Science
College Park, MD
Clinical DietitianHCR Manor Care: Ruxton, Towson, MD1999-2001
Food Service DirectorSykesville Eldercare,Sykesville, MD1998-1999
Part-time Faculty:The Restaurant Association of Maryland1996- 1999
Continuing EducationEssex Community College1995-1997
Anne Arundel Community College1994- 1998
Internship InstructorMercy Medical Center, Inc., Baltimore, MD1995-1998
AP-4 Program DirectorARA Health Care Services, Baltimore, MD1993-1995
Chief DietitianThe Johns Hopkins Oncology Center1986-1993
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
Acting ChiefThe Johns Hopkins Oncology Center1985
Oncology NutritionThe Johns Hopkins Hospital
Clinical NutritionThe Johns Hopkins Oncology Center1984
SpecialistThe Johns Hopkins Hospital
InstructorMedical Dietetics Division1982-1984
School of Allied Medicine
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
InstructorDietetic Technology Program1980
Part timeMalcolm X College, Chicago, Illinois
Oncology DietitianDepartment of Surgery1978-1981
The University of Chicago Hospitals
Chicago, Illinois
Clinical DietitianDepartment of Food Service1976-1978
The University of Chicago Hospitals
Chicago, Illinois
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Honors
2012 - Outstanding Educator Award: Internships, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
2011 - On-Campus Staff Excellence Award, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, UMD
1998 - Outstanding Dietitian of the Year, The Maryland Dietetic Association (now MAND)
1981-1982 - Martha F. Trulson Scholarship, The American Dietetic Association (now AND)
1981-1982 - Herbert & Lillian Powell Fellowship, The University of Chicago
Memberships
The National Restaurant Association, Faculty Member (past)
The Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) – formerly MDA
The American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) – formerly ADA
Maryland Dietitians in Healthcare Communities (MD DHCC)
Professional Leadership Positions Held
2016-2017 - Past Chair, Maryland Dietitians in Health Care Communities, MAND
2015-2016 - Chair, Maryland Dietitians in Health Care Communities, MAND
2014-2015 – Chair-elect, Maryland Dietitians in Health Care Communities, MAND
2013-2014 – Nominating Chair, Maryland Dietitians in Health Care Communities, MAND
2012-2013 – Invited Member, AND Coding & Coverage Committee – produced educator toolkit
2010-2013 - Appointed Member (by ADA/AND president), Nutrition Informatics Committee
2010-2011 - Technical Expert Collaborative, USDA CNPP Nutrition Evidence Library
2006-present - Chair, Maryland Academy of Nutrition Dietetics (MAND) PAC
2003-2004 – Vice-Chair (elected), Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice
2000-2004 – Appointed member (by Governor), Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice
1995-1998 - Appointed Member, Maryland Medicaid Waiver Committee, The State of Maryland
1994-1998 - Member, Hotel & Restaurant Advisory Committee, Anne Arundel Community College
1991-1993 - Member, Nutrition Advisory Committee, Morgan State University
1989-1998 - Chair, Legislative Committee, The Maryland Dietetic Association
1985-1986 - Newsletter Co-editor, DPG-52: “Nutrition Education of the Public”, ADA/AND
Presentations
Lectures, presentations and panel participation from 1976 to present. (List supplied on request).
TEACHNG EXPERIENCE
The Ohio State University School of Allied Health
Medical Dietetics 683 (1 credit): Senior Seminar in Anthropometric TechniquesSpring, 1984
Medical Dietetics 645 (10 credits): Autumn, 1983
Advanced Medical Dietetics (lecture + clinic)Winter, 1983-1984 Autumn, 1982
Winter, 1982
Medical Dietetics 545 (5 credits): Human Nutrition and Dietetics (lecture + lab)Spring, 1983
Spring, 1984
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Research Proposals Submitted
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $880 in 2017-2018 (funded). (USDA changed funding structure)
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $880 in 2016-2017 (funded). (USDA changed funding structure)
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $880 in 2015-2016 (funded). (USDA changed funding structure)
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $3,540 in 2014-2015 (funded).
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $3,100 in 2013-2014 (funded).
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $3,124 in 2012-2013 (funded). (Budget cuts during the year)
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $17, 490 in 2011-2012 (funded).
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $47, 410 in 2010-2011 (funded).
Margene Wagstaff Fellowship for Innovation in Dietetics Education for 2010 submitted to
the American Dietetic Association for $3,500. (not funded) (3/09)
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $45, 617 in 2009-2010 (funded).
Margene Wagstaff Fellowship for Innovation in Dietetics Education for 2009 submitted to
the American Dietetic Association for $3,000. (not funded) (3/09)
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $32, 261 in 2008-2009 (funded).
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $12,851 in 2007-2008 (funded).
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $12,426 in 2006-2007 (funded).
USDA Challenge Grant, submitted to USDA. $220,000.00 for 2006-2009 (not funded); co investigator, 2006.
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $12,300 in 2005-2006 (funded).
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the
Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $8,800 in
2004-2005 (funded).
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the
Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $8,800 in
2003-2004 (funded).
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the
Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $8,500 in
2002-2003 (funded).
Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, funded by USDA in cooperation with the
Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland. $3,000 in
2001-1002 (funded).
“Reimbursement in Maryland” submitted to the Clinical Nutrition Practice Group, The
American Dietetic Association for $500.00 in 9/92. (funded); co-investigator.
“Muscle Mass Growth with Transcutaneous Stimulation. Submitted to the Department of
Health and Human Services for $54,000 in 6/84. (not awarded); co-investigator
“Nutritional Aspects of Lung Cancer”. Submitted to the American Cancer Society for $5,000
in 10/81. (not awarded); consultant.
“Response of Lung Cancer Patients to Nutritional Supplementation”. Submitted to Ross
Laboratories for $50,000 in 4/79. (funded); Consultant.
Professional Publications (peer-reviewed): Papers
Ayres, E, Greer-Carney, J, Fatzinger-McShane, P, Miller, A, Turner, P. Nutrition
Informatics Competencies across All Levels of Practice: A National Delphi Study. J. Acad.
Nutr. Diet. 2012; 112 (12): 2042-2053.
Fatzinger, P. “Reimbursement for Outpatient Services”. Top. Clin. Nutr. 1996; 11(2): 43-47.
Buckley, D.C., Kudsk, K.A., Rose, B.A. Fatzinger, P. et al. “Anthropometric and Computerized Tomographic Measurements of Lower Extremity Lean Body Mass”. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 1987; 87(2): 196-199.
Fatzinger, P. et al. “The Use of Serum Albumin for Further Classification of Stage III Non Oat Cell Lung Cancer”. Ann. Thor. Surg. 1984; 37(2):115-122.
Fatzinger, P. “Letter to the Editor: Reducing Tube Feeding Anxiety”. Nutr.Supp. Serv. 1982; 2(7): 9.
Professional Publications (peer-reviewed): Abstracts
Worthington, L, McShane, P. Interns Learn new Technology Approaches to Increase Reach and Assess Social Media Impact. J. Acad. Nutr. Diet. 2016; 116 (9 Suppl. 1): A-83.
Fatzinger McShane, P, Gathogo, A, Rowley, J. Promotion Professionalism through involvement in Professional Meetings with an Informatics Twist. J. Acad. Nutr. Diet. 2016; 116 (9 Suppl. 1): A-91.
Dillon, M, Haley, E, Fatzinger McShane, P. Nutrition Information Aggregation via RSS Feed Readers: What Two Dietetic Interns Learned. J. Acad. Nutr. Diet. 2016; 116 (9 Suppl. 1): A-88.
Belloli, A, Herskowitz, R, Worthington, L, Fatzinger McShane, P. URL Shorteners and Analytics: What Two Dietetic Interns Learned Through a Technology Assignment.J. Acad. Nutr. Diet. 2015; 115 (9 Suppl. 2): A-14.
Spence, A, Fatzinger McShane, P. UP@BY JAWBNE: Combined Tracking of Activity and Intake in Private practice, Research or an Internship. J. Acad. Nutr. Diet. 2015; 115 (9 Suppl. 2): A-15.
Fatzinger McShane, P, Worthington, L. Using a Communication and Informatics Workshop to Promote Knowledge and Professionalism in Supervised Practice Students. J. Acad. Nutr. Diet. 2015; 115 (9 Suppl. 2): A-14.
Fatzinger McShane, P, Worthington, L, Wilson, S, Schneider, JK. Tracking “Competencies for the Registered Dietitians” (CRD) in “Real Time”: Interns Utilize Dropbox with Success
and Confidence. J. Acad. Nutr. Diet. 2014; 114 (Suppl. 2): A-19.
Fatzinger McShane, P, Schneider JK, Holland, C, Wilson, S, Pellechia, K. Use of Online
Technology Programs/ Tools to Enhance Efficiency and Reach a Wider Audience. (abstract)
J. Acad. Nutr. Diet. 2013; 113 (Suppl. 3): A-68.
Beaver, B, Swan, M, Holland, C, Pellechia, K, Fatzinger McShane, P. Knovio: Generating
Your Free Webinars for Today or Next Week. J. Acad. Nutr. Diet. 2013; 113 (Suppl. 3): A-17.
Vargas, J, Fatzinger McShane, P, Schneider, JK, Pellechia, K. Infographics: Presenting Data Visually to Keep the Reader Engaged. J. Acad. Nutr. Diet. 2013; 113 (Suppl. 3): A-67.
Holland, C, Pellechia, K, Schneider, J, Wilson, S, Fatzinger McShane, P. Intern Blogs: Communicating New Technology Tools to a Broader Professional Audience. J. Acad. Nutr. Diet. 2013; 113 (Suppl. 3): A-67.
Izer, E, Fatzinger McShane, P, Wilson, SE. Eyejot Video Email: Making Your Message
More Effective with Visual and Sound Effects. (Abstract) J Acad. Nutr. Diet 2012; 112
(suppl3): A-18.
Hogan, L, Fatzinger McShane P. Creating an Online Resume for Your Email Signature:
Virtually Market Your Skills to Future Employers with VisualCV. (Abstract) J Acad Nutr Diet 2012; 112 (suppl3): A-18.
Wincheski, E, Fatzinger McShane, P. Using a Mobile Technology Tool to Organize,
Schedule and Share from Anywhere. (Abstract) J Acad Nutr Diet 2012; 112 (suppl3): A-19.
Fatzinger McShane, P, Worthington, L, Braunscheidel, E, Sargent, C, Paleg, B. Technology
to Support Practice: Dietetic Interns Train Extension Staff in Social Media and Technology
Tool Use to Enhance Marketing and Time Management. J Acad Nutr Diet 2012; 112 (suppl 3): A-96.
Gill, R, Fatzinger McShane, P. An Emerging TechnologyTool for Online Self-Marketing: Market Yourself with More than Business Cards. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc. 2011; 111(9): A-18.
Fortunato, K, Fatzinger McShane, P. New Technology Tool to Personalize Your Web Experience. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc. 2011; 111(9): A-19.
Meassick, C, Fatzinger McShane, P, Butler, L, Liu, J. Creating Tailored RSS Feeds Specific to Clients’ Interests and Needs using Yahoo! Pipes: One Intern’s Experience. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc. 2011; 111(9): A-19.
Sielbeck Vimini, C, Fatzinger McShane, P, Haven, J. Monitoring Public Response to the Federal Nutritional Guidance by Analyzing the Blogosphere. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc. 2011; 111(9): A-19.
Mushkat, R, Worthington, L, Fatzinger McShane, P. Effective Facebook Fan Pages: A New Way to Market Your Organization and Your Message. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc. 2010; 110(9): A-21.
Worthington, L, Fatzinger McShane, P, Pellechia, K. Using Twitter to Market an Internship in the 21st Century: One Internship’s Venture into Web 20 Technology. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc 2010; 110(9): A-20.
Leone, A, Fatzinger McShane, P, Haven, J, Britten, P. Dietetic Internship Information Management and Technology Training at a Federal Agency: Skills to Advance Practicing Dietitians into the 21st Century. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc. 2010; 110(9): A-20.
Fatzinger McShane, P, Worthington, L, Schneider, J, Braunscheidel, E, Lachenmayr, L. Training Dietetic Interns to Be Community Educators: Utilizing One State’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) to Expose Dietetic Interns to “Nutrition Across the Life Span” in a Community-based Setting with a Technology Twist. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc 2010; 110(9): A-22.
Schneider J, Stapley, D, Lachenmayr, L, Fatzinger McShane, P. Writing Articles for One’s State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-ED) Website: Another Approach to Teaching Dietetic Interns Communication Skills to Reach Persons of Limited Literacy. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 109(9): A-18.
Fatzinger McShane, P, Paleg, B, Scarpero, C, Stapley, D, Schneider, J, Pellechia, K. Internship Interactive Web-conferencing Open Houses: The Next Step in Cost-Effective Recruitment Applicable to Hospital and Community Clinics. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 109(9): A-18.
Bolden, K, Clogg, E, Fatzinger McShane, P, Stapley, D, Scarpero, C. Developing a Professional Facebook to Market and Internship Program: What Interns Learn in the Process. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 108(9): A-19.
Burdg J, England L, Fatzinger McShane PE, et al. Customer Satisfaction in Long
Term Care: Interns Learn How to Use Survey Information to Drive the Business. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc.2008; 108(9): A-69.
Carlson J, Heeschen E, Fatzinger McShane PE. Communicating to Generation Y: Dietetic Interns Dissect YouTube Videos to define what is Necessary to Use it as a Communication Medium. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc. 2008; 108(9): A-17.
Cohen M, Flowers P, Fatzinger McShane PE, Otolski L. Shopping Smart: Dietetic Interns Utilize Learner-centered Education for Male Clients undergoing residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc.2008; 108(9): A-101.
England L, Scarpero C, Fatzinger McShane PE. Intern Blog: An Innovative Approach to Market and Inform. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc. 2008; 108(9): A-17.
Lesako G, Fliehman H, Fatzinger McShane PE. Dietetic Interns Step out of the Box to Create an Employee Wellness Program: Barriers, Challenges and Lessons Learned. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc. 2008; 108(9): A-102.
Scarpero C, Fatzinger McShane PE, Stapley D. Recruitment in the 21st Century: Second Year Results Utilizing Technology to Market a Program Applicable the General Recruiting. (Abstract) J Am Diet Assoc. 2008; 108(9): A-16.
Walker, J, Fatzinger McShane, P, et al. “Eat Smart, Be Fit: Web-based Nutrition Education for Limited Income Families. (Abstract) J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 2007; 107 (Suppl 3): A-17.
Stapley, D, Fatzinger McShane, P, Scarpero, C. “Recruitment in the Twenty-First Century: Using Technology to Market your Program and Your Positions”.(Abstract) J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 2007; 107 (Suppl 3): A-16.
McShane, P, Scarpero, C. “Electronic Portfolio: A Paperless Portfolio for Interns to Track
Accomplishments and Market Themselves”. (Abstract) J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 2005; 105 (8):
A-37.
McShane, P. “Partnering Food Stamp Nutrition Education with Dietetic Education”.
(Abstract) J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 2005; 105(8): A-45.
Fatzinger McShane, P. “The Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (FSNEP): A Unique
Approach to Train Dietetic Interns to Teach Underserved Clients”. (Abstract) J. Am .Diet.
Assoc. 2003; 103 (9) 60A.
Fatzinger McShane, P, Bellesky, K. “Training Interns to Educate Underserved Clients in the
Community through a Food Stamp Grant”. (Abstract) J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 2002; 102(9):
62A.
Fatzinger, P. et al. “Getting AP4 Students Ready Today for State Health Care Reform
Tomorrow Via a Legislative Rotation”. (Abstract) J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 1995; 95(6): A-62.
Fatzinger, P. et al. “Outpatient Reimbursement Data: What One Hospital Found in a Process to Evaluate Program Expansion”. (Abstract) J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 1994; 94(9): A-43.
Marcus, N., Fatzinger, P. et al. “The Future Dietitian: An Educator and a Lobbyist”. J. Am. Diet Assoc. 1994; 94(9): A-90.
Bronner, Y., Fatzinger, P. et al. “Maryland ‘2000’: A Joint Maryland Dietetic Association and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Effort to Meet the Year 2000 Nutrition Objectives”. (Abstract). J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 1993 (meeting proceedings).
Isuk, I., Carr, C., Bryan, K, Fatzinger, P. “Food Safety in Cancer Patients: Developing and Implementing an Inpatient Food Safety Educational Program”. (Abstract) J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 1993 (meeting proceedings).
Skelly, S., Perman, J., Fatzinger, P. et al. “Opportunities for Clinical (including nutrition support) Dietitian Advancement via a three-tier Career Ladder”. (Abstract). J. Par. Ent. Nutr. 1992 (meeting proceedings).
Fatzinger, P. “The Nutritional Management of a Pregnant Acute Leukemic Woman: A Case Report”. (abstract). J. Am. College Nutr. 1992 (meeting proceedings).
Fatzinger, P. et al. “Development and Use of Pre-printed Forms and Adhesive Labels in Medical Record Charting”. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 1992; 92(8): 982-985.
Genthner, C., Fatzinger, P. et al. “Outpatient Nutrition Services: What is Currently Available in Maryland Hospitals”. (abstract). J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 1992 (meeting proceedings).
Kyger, S. and Fatzinger, P. “Incidence of Hypoalbuminemia by tumor type in an Ambulatory Cancer Center for Six Consecutive Months”. (abstract). J. Am. Coll. Nutr. 1987; 6(5): 450.
Fatzinger, P. et al. “Alternative Modes of ‘Nutrition’ Cancer Therapy”. (abstract). J. Am. Coll. Nutr. 1984; 3(3): 289.
Fatzinger, P. et al. “Nutritional Status as Related to Survival in Stage III Non Oat Cell Carcinoma of the Lung: Weight Changes”. (abstract). J. Par. Ent. Nutr. 1981; 4(6):574.
Fatzinger, P., et al. “Taste Aversions in Lung Cancer Patients”. (abstract). J. Par. Ent. Nutr. 1979; 3(6): 514.
Other Publications
Fatzinger, P, et al. “Nutritional Support in the Treatment of Esophageal Cancer”. In
Carcinoma of the Esophagus. DeMeester, T.R. and Levin, B, editors. Grune and Stratton, Inc. 1985.
Multiple blogs - 2012.
Re-post intern technology blogs on widely read RD411 blog at
in 2012.
Recent Invited Presentations
- MD DHCC: 2017 Maryland Dietitians in Healthcare Facilities Workshop. Invited presentation: “Tech Tools plus More”, April 4, 2017
- MD DHCC: 2016 Maryland Dietitians in Healthcare Facilities Workshop. Invited presentation: “New AND Continuing Education Portfolio + Tech Tools”, April 5, 2016 (Clarksville, MD)
- Innovations in Dietetics Practice and Education Session, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition (FNCE) Annual Meeting, October 21 8, 2013 in Houston, TX. Invited Presentation: “Use of Online Technology Programs/ Tools to Enhance Efficiency and reach Wider Audiences”.
- Regional AND (NDEP) Educators 2-day Conference. Invited presentation: “Nutrition Informatics Committee Update: Results of Delphi Study”, April 11, 2013. (Charlottesville, VA)
- DHCC: Dietitians in Healthcare Facilities Workshop. Invited presentation: “Technology and Nutrition Informatics”, October 12, 2011. (Clarksville, MD)
- Educators Session, American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition (FNCE) Annual Meeting, November 8, 2010 in Boston, MA. Invited presentation: “The Use of Technology to Advance Practice”. (Boston, MA)
- Regional ADA Educators Meeting, March 12, 2010. Invited presentation: “The Use of Technology in Education”. (Princeton, NJ)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) Accreditation Performance
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Dietetic Internship re-accreditation. Visit completed March 2-4, 2014; passed with perfect scores in 20/23 standards and with minor single policy wording evaluations in 3 of 23 standards.
- American Dietetic Association Internship Initial Accreditation Visit completed February 15-17, 2003; passed with revisions to Standard 1. Accreditation letter dated August 9. 2004.
- American Dietetic Association approved UMCP Dietetic Internship proposal. Developmental accreditation letter dated January 19, 2001.
Service
Department of Nutrition and Food Science
- Search Committee Member, Molecular Nutrition Search Committee (2013-2014); Dr. David Lei, Chair.
- Search Committee Member. Extension Search Committee (2011-2012); Dr. Liang Yu, Chair.
- Search Committee Member. Human Nutrition Search Committee (2010-2011); Dr. David Lei, Chair.
- NFSC Dietetic Internship Advisory Committee Chair, 2001 to present.
- NFSC Didactic-Internship Joint Advisory Board Co-chair (with Dr. Margaret Udahogora), 2003 to present.
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Maryland Day Booth sponsored by Dietetic Internship, 2006 to present.
- Extension Marketing and Branding Taskforce member, 2012 to 2013.
- Faculty and Staff Awards Committee member, 2010-2011.
- Faculty and Staff Awards Committee member, 2011-2012.