STUDY WITH NAZ
INI is a supervised nutrition program designed for emerging nutrition professionals enrolled in an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) or a dietetic internship (DI). This immersive experience is an opportunity to learn, explore and grow in a safe and supportive environment guided by experts in the field of nutrition and medicine.
Experience a patient-centered approach delivered by a Registered Dietitian. We place emphasis on giving you the necessary tools to cultivate a confident teaching voice and nurture your own clinical knowledge in nutrition. Our mission is to inspire you to BE the best version of YOU as an emerging nutrition professional – on and off the counseling room.
DUE TO COVID-19 OUR INTERNSHIP IS AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY FOR THE REST OF 2020.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Work with an interdisciplinary team that includes a registered dietitians, a gastroenterologist and nurse practitioner.
Learn treatment modalities for various gastrointestinal conditions.
Attend case studies presentations with experts in the field.
Learn about medical nutrition therapy, integrative nutrition, and medication management for diabetes.
Observe a live endoscopy and colonoscopy performed by the gastroenterologist.
Experience the backend of owning a nutrition private practice.
Become part of a private Facebook group and see exclusive webinars by our RDNs.
Write monthly blog post for myfitbytes.com.
WE ARE RIGHT FOR YOU IF...
Have an interest in integrative nutrition and herbal medicine.
Want to expand your knowledge about supplements and food as medicine.
Are comfortable working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Enjoy working with the hard-working immigrant community of Queens, NY.
Want to learn about gastrointestinal nutrition and metabolic diseases.
Are comfortable seen a live procedure, such as EGD and colonoscopy.
Want to understand what it takes to own and grow a nutrition practice.
Interest in science writing for the lay audience.
Meet your preceptor
Naz is a bilingual expert in the field of integrative nutrition, gut health and diabetes. Her exploration of integrative nutrition began more than five years ago as she studied dietetics and herbal medicine before completing her fellowship in integrative medicine through Mt. Sinai Department of Family Medicine. Naz has duel licenses as registered dietitian and certified diabetes education specialist. She uses food and lifestyle medicine to help people with their never-ending digestive issues and uncontrolled diabetes get their health back under control.
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Requirements
students enrolled in a DPD program
Complete at least 8 hours a week, at our office in Elmhurst, Queens during our office hours
Be enrolled in a DPD program
Interest in integrative nutrition
Must commit to at least 3 months or 1 semester
students enrolled in a Dietetic Internship
Must be enrolled in a dietetic internship program
Interest in integrative nutrition
Complete at least 8 hours a week at our office in Elmhurst, Queens during our office hours
Confirm schedule two weeks prior to start of the rotations
Must have liability insurance