Spotlight on Dietetic Practicum Program Alumni

Justine Glover

Justine completed their Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition and Food at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) in 2017. In 2019 Justine completed their postgraduate practicum with NOSM University’s DPP in Sault Ste. Marie with placements in their hometown of Wasaga Beach, Barrie and up north in Sioux Lookout. After completing their practical training, they accepted a full-time job as a Registered Dietitian in Wawa, with placements in pediatrics, renal, diabetes and a community health centre, to name a few, Justine felt prepared to practice as the lone dietitian in a family health team in a rural community. T...

Michelle Dumont

Michelle is an RD who grew up an hour north of Sudbury, surrounded by beautiful nature on Windy Lake. Michelle graduated from Laurentian University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science specializing in biomedical biology. To further her education, Michelle pursued a Bachelor of Applied Science at Ryerson University, graduating in 2017. At this time, Michelle had a strong interest in clinical nutrition and registered in the Northern Ontario Dietetic Internship Program (NODIP) graduating in 2018. Throughout the program, her interests evolved, and she gained a true appreciation for all nutrition practice settings. Upon graduatin...

Melissa Payne

Melissa completed her undergrad at the University of Manitoba and her internship with NODIP in 2017. After graduating, Melissa knew she wanted to return to her hometown of Kenora, Ontario. However, there were no available dietitian positions in Kenora. Melissa was determined to create a dietitian position for herself. She contacted organizations in Kenora to state how valuable a dietitian could be, and how important the role is in contributing to the health and well-being of others. She soon received a call back from Ogimaawabiitong Kenora Chiefs Advisory. Melissa is now working with the nine affiliated Indigenous communities surroun...