Spotlight on Dietetic Practicum Program Alumni
Eryn Loney
Originally from Southern Ontario, Eryn Loney completed her Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Western University in 2021. Drawn by a love for the outdoors and strong family ties in Thunder Bay, she looked north for her post-graduate training. Her first introduction to NOSM University came through the Summer Studentship Program in 2020 at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) – an experience that left a lasting impression. She returned the following year to complete the Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP) in 2022, gaining invaluable experience across a variety of clinical settings. Eryn began her Dietetic career at TBRH...
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Rylee Wepruk
Rylee Wepruk is a proud resident of Northwestern Ontario and a 2011 graduate of the Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP). She began her career as a Dietitian at the diabetes program in Sioux Lookout, where she stayed for seven years and made many happy memories. While Sioux Lookout played a significant role in her professional journey, Rylee always intended to return to her hometown of Fort Frances. In 2018, she joined the Fort Frances Family Health Team, where she enjoyed outpatient counselling and the variety of nutrition care. After starting a family, Rylee became more aware and interested in childhood development. In 2021, she had the o...
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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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