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Preceptor Information

CPEU Credit for Preceptors

All RD preceptors who participate in training our dietetic interns are eligible to receive up to 3 CPEUs per calendar year. A confirmation statement will be provided by the internship coordinator with the number of CPEUs to be awarded based on student contact hours.

For additional information, visit CPEU Credit for Preceptors.

1-25 Contact Hours
1 CPEU
26-50 Contact Hours
2 CPEUs
51 or more Contact Hours
3 CPEUs

Preceptor Resources

Please visit the NDEP Preceptor Resources page for resources developed by the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors group (NDEP) within the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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Preceptor Training Program

The Nutrition and Dietetics Preceptor Training Course provided by ACEND helps preceptors prepare for their role as mentors. This complimentary training awards participants with 8 CPEUs and includes seven modules. The Preceptor Training was revised and updated in August 2023.

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“I enjoy collaborating with the students as they gain practical field experience. My goal is for the student to finish the rotation feeling that they are confident and supported in their journey to become a dietitian, as well as have acquired essential skills that they can use in any field of dietetics. Along the way, I find we both learn from each other.”

Brittany Gurney, MS, RD, CNSCClinical Outpatient Dietitian
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“Food service has always been my area of interest and I love being able to share the excitement with dietetic interns. From test trays, to meal rounds and supplement tasting; interns get a well-rounded experience of what it’s like to work in hospital food service. Being a preceptor has helped improve the experience for our patients by fine tuning specific menu items and performing additional tray audits to ensure tray accuracy.”

Stephanie McInerney, RDPatient Services Manager, Dietitian
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“As a dietetic intern, I vowed that I would make it a priority to be a preceptor and help educate and teach the next generation of dietitians to the best of my ability. The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has given me that opportunity to help dozens of students during their internship. It is a great honor to be a part of this top notch program, and to help the future of our dietetics field.”

Nick Padula, RD, MSc

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Preceptor of the Year Recipients

Amy Wilke

Amy Wilke, MS, RDN, CNSC
AND Outstanding Preceptor of the Year
Western Region NDEP 2022

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Stephanie Riemer, MS, RDN, MSNHL’ 17  
AND Outstanding Preceptor of the Year
Western Region NDEP 2020

Jessica Lowe

Jessica Lowe, MPH, RDN, CSP
AND Outstanding Preceptor of the Year
Western Region NDEP 2018

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Meet the Administrative Team

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Jeannie Wakamatsu, MPH, RDN

Program Manager and Internship Coordinator

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Laura Kauffman, MS, RDN

Clinical Preceptor and Internship Coordinator

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