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Physician Nutrition Specialists
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Duke Online Clinical Nutrition Video Series
Watch this free selection of videos from the Duke Online Clinical Nutrition Course and Fellowship, in collaboration with the Morpheus Consortium.
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Addressing the Urgent Need for Clinical Nutrition Education in Postgraduate Medical Training
In this 29-minute podcast episode, Dr Paul Wischmeyer and Dr Dominique R Williams discuss recent data that reveals a startling gap in nutrition education within medical training programs across the United States. Seventy percent of medical schools lack required clinical nutrition classes, and only 14 percent of residency programs include a nutrition curriculum.
Podcast
Approval of New Taxonomy Codes for Physicians Nutrition Specialists
In this podcast, Anupama Chawla, MD, DCH, PNS, Kim Iles, MS, RDN, and Michael Rothkopf, MD, PNS, discuss new taxonomy codes for Nutrition Physician Specialists, which took effect On January 1, 2025.
Publication
Addressing the Urgent Need for Clinical Nutrition Education in Postgraduate Medical Training: New Programs and Credentialing
This academic paper published in Advances in Nutrition in November 2024 presents recent data revealing a startling gap in nutrition education within medical training programs across the United States. Seventy percent of medical schools lack required clinical nutrition classes, and only 14 percent of residency programs include a nutrition curriculum.
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Viewpoint: Better Late Than Never: Nutrition Education Opportunities for Physicians in the United States
This viewpoint, published in the Journal of CME in November 2024, summarises why nutrition is essential for quality medical care, explains evolving US policies and advocacy for nutrition in medicine, and highlights the need for nutrition-focused continuing medical education and training opportunities.
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Proposed Nutrition Competencies for Medical Students and Physician Trainees: A Consensus Statement
In 2022, the US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution calling for meaningful nutrition education for medical trainees. This was prompted by increasing healthcare spending attributed to the growing prevalence of nutrition-related diseases and the substantial federal funding through Medicare that supports graduate medical education. In March 2023, medical education professional organizations agreed to identify nutrition competencies for medical education. Read the consensus statement for more information.
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Duke University Online Fellowship
Join an interactive clinical nutrition training program led by international experts. This CME-accredited course will help you learn the newest, cutting-edge science on nutrition risk identification and the latest evidence-based nutrition care of pediatric and adult patients. Course modules will foster an exclusive relationship between international clinical nutrition leaders and attendees, enabling them to share experiences and expertise on how to optimize patient outcomes through nutrition therapy.
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National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists (NBPNS)
NBPNS maintains credentialing standards for assessment and certification of physicians seeking recognition as a Physician Nutrition Specialist (PNS)®. Visit the NBPNS site today to learn more.
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Newborn and Infant Nutrition
The first twelve months of life demand a high level of specific nutrients to fuel the rapid growth and development of the growing infant. During this critical time, a pediatrician can profoundly influence nutritional choices, providing a supportive framework for an infant’s present and future health. Learn how you can help through this series of resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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