Spotlight on Dietetic Practicum Program Alumni
Lindsay Ainsworth
Lindsay's journey to becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD) began as a summer student at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre (TBRHSC). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from Toronto Metropolitan University in 2009, followed by her practicum training with NOSM University’s Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP) in 2010. Her experience as a summer student, combined with the DPP allowed her to explore a variety of dietetic practice areas and discover her passion for Food Services & Administration. Starting her career at TBRHSC as a food service RD with Sodexo, led her to explore new opportunities in Vancouver, B...
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Beth Griffin
After graduating from the University of Guelph’s applied human nutrition program in 2020, Beth took a two-year break to work in emergency food aid for children in the GTA. This helped her to make a meaningful decision to change her career path and pursue dietetics. Beth successfully completed the Northern Ontario Dietetic Internship Program in 2023, a decision that has proven immensely rewarding. Her favourite memories included the spring academic session, her practise-based project and all of the connections she made throughout her placements. She began her career at Health Sciences North, where she gained valuable experience in oncol...
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Maddy Gilfix
Maddy began her journey with NOSM U in 2020 as a summer student with the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. She then completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at the University of Manitoba in 2021 and her Dietetic Internship with NODIP in 2022. NODIP allowed her to explore a variety of areas in dietetics and discover her passion for clinical nutrition. She followed this passion back to her hometown of Kenora, Ontario and began her career as a Clinical Dietitian at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Maddy served on the Board of Directors of Dietitians of Canada (DC) from 2022-2024 where she helped direct the vision of D...
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