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Sarah Ellis RD, MSc, MNutr

Sarah Ellis RD, MSc, MNutr. Community Paediatric Dietitian, NottinghamCityCare Partnership PhD student, University of Nottingham. Background. Started Master of Nutrition in 2005. 4 year undergraduate masters with 3 clinical placements. Undertook summer studentship in year 2.

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Sarah Ellis RD, MSc, MNutr

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  1. Sarah Ellis RD, MSc, MNutr Community Paediatric Dietitian, NottinghamCityCare Partnership PhD student, University of Nottingham

  2. Background • Started Master of Nutrition in 2005. • 4 year undergraduate masters with 3 clinical placements. • Undertook summer studentship in year 2. • Qualified as HPC dietitian on completion in 2009.

  3. LBR funding • Started MSc in Advanced Dietetic Practice in 2009. • MSc majority funded through Learning Beyond Registration. Self funded research project. • Funding runs from April to March.

  4. NIHR funding • Applied for NIHR Clinical Academic Training programme (PhD funding) in 2012. • http://www.nihrtcc.nhs.uk/cat/eligibility • Took 3 ½ months to complete application. Allow 1 year. • Application reviewed by two people.

  5. PhD • Offered p/t PhD with Uni of Nottingham on back of NIHR application. • Part time pro rata stipend. • Fees paid by school. • Started in July 2013.

  6. PhD – Weight management in pregnancy. • MAGIC study – collaboration between UoN and NUH. • Lincoln ‘Bumps and Beyond’ study – collaboration between UoN and Lincolnshire Community Health Services.

  7. PhD – weight management in pregnancy. • Part 1 – changes in eating habits whilst pregnant. • Part 2 – micronutrient supplement use in pregnancy. • Part 3 – mechanisms of action for intervention programme.

  8. Funding opportunities • LBR funding • NIHR funding • Research Councils • Charities

  9. Any questions?

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