Contact the Dietetic Practicum Program Team

Manager,  Dietetic Practicum Program – Cara Green, RD, MHS

Working out of NOSM University’s Thunder Bay campus, Cara oversees the academic and administrative leadership for the educational and professional standards of the DPP. She coordinates placements and provides support and mentorship to dietetic practicum learners and preceptors so that graduates meet the entry-level standards for Registered Dietitians.

Dietetic Practicum Lead – Denise Raftis, RD, MEd

Working out of NOSM University’s Sudbury campus, Denise coordinates placements and professional development while providing support, and mentorship to dietetic practicum learners and preceptors so that graduates meet the entry-level standards for Registered Dietitians. Denise is a highly respected and valued dietetic educator and leader. She was the recent recipient of the Dr. Sarita Verma Award for Distinguished Leadership, recognizing her outstanding contributions to dietetic education and training in Northern Ontario.

Health Sciences Program Coordinator – Caroline Cox

Based out of NOSM University’s Thunder Bay campus, Caroline is passionate about partnership-based work and is excited to support learners and university and clinical partners in this role. Caroline has a background in communications, as well as program coordination in the environmental sector. She moved to the North for university, fell in love with the exceptional opportunities for outdoors pursuits, and is still here many years later.

Health Sciences Administrative Assistant – Dana Walsh

Dana is the Health Sciences Administrative Assistant and is working out of NOSM University’s Thunder Bay campus. Dana’s experience in administrative support has encompassed a variety of settings, including postsecondary education, clinical research, and Indigenous health research.  As a lifelong resident of Northern Ontario Dana is passionate about supporting learners and preceptors, as part of NOSM U’s larger mandate to improve health across the region.

For more information about the Dietetic Practicum Program, please email us at dpp@nosm.ca.

For information about admissions to the DPP, please email admissions@nosm.ca

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