COM Outlook Spring 2020

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | 49 The KPCOM’s Master of Science in Nutrition program held its inaugural white coat ceremony for graduate student dietitians on November 13. Family members, faculty and staff members, and senior leadership enjoyed a touching ceremony that celebrated the students as they entered practicum training. Students were welcomed into the profession of nutrition and dietetics as they proudly donned their new coats after pledging to follow the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ code of ethics. The white coats displayed a new patch design, closely resembling that of the D.O. program, but with a fun twist to symbolize nutrition with an apple. “The evening provided warm and fulfilling moments that captured why we do this,” said Stephanie Petrosky, M.S., RDN, LDN, FAND, program director and depart- ment chair. “We are proud of the hard work and dedi- cation of our students and faculty members to this new program.” o M.S. in Nutrition Program Hosts Inaugural RDN White Coat Ceremony Nutrition faculty members pose with the inaugural cohort of students. Clinical Partnerships Flourish in Tampa Bay Osteopathic medical students are participating in increased clinical experiences, starting earlier in their education. One new partnership is allowing first-year Tampa Bay Regional Campus students to learn along- side physicians at Community Health Centers of Pinellas, Inc. In upcoming years, various classes of D.O. students will have the opportunity to do clinical rotations at one of the Community Health Centers’ numerous sites. In its continued partnership with military veterans, the college established a partnership with Bay Pines VA Medical Center. The inpatient psychiatric care provided at this site will be an especially rich learning environment. “Bayfront Health is also opening several of its hospitals for student rotations,” said Jill Wallace- Ross, D.O., M.S., assistant dean of osteopathic clinical education. “Additionally, Bond Clinic, P.A., and Chapters Health System have opened their doors to our students, providing a rich variety of ambulatory rotations. These clinical partners allow our students to experience real-world learn- ing and application of their newly acquired knowl- edge and skills.” o