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 postgraduate 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 Northern Ontario Dietetic Internship Program—now the Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP)—in 2022, gaining invaluable experience across a variety of clinical settings.
Eryn began her dietetic career at TBRHSC in the Transitional Care Unit, while also providing coverage for inpatient dietitians. This early exposure solidified her passion for inpatient nutrition care. In the spring of 2023, she and her partner relocated to Kenora, Ont., where she now works as a clinical dietitian at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH), and in long-term care at Wiigwas Elder and Senior Care. In these roles, she provides care across multiple areas, including medical and surgical inpatients, intensive care, oncology, nephrology, geriatrics, and mental health. She is also fortunate to work alongside a classmate (and now good friend) from her DPP cohort.
Eryn has continued her involvement with NOSM University by precepting dietetic learners, and serving on the Dietetic Practicum Program Committee—opportunities she values greatly. Reflecting on her time in the program, she shares:
“I have many wonderful memories from my time in the program, but without a doubt, my favourite part was the people. Throughout the program, I was mentored by a diverse group of exceptional dietitians—many of whom later became colleagues. As someone new to Northern Ontario, these connections were instrumental in helping me navigate the job market, and adjust to life in the North.”
