Academic Programs MS Program with pediatric nutrition focus, Indiana U Graduate School

1. Leadership Education in Pediatric Nutrition Program, Indiana University (IU ) Medical Center IUPUI (Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis) Mission Improve nutrition/health/well-being of infants, children and adolescents and their families thru (1) the interdisciplinary education and development of MCH/pediatric nutrition leaders for key positions in education, service, research and advocacy, 2) continuing education to those practicing in the MCH field, and (3) advancing and providing technical assistance to the field. Core Values and Guiding Principles Integrity, human dignity/respect, growth, excellence/quality in learning (education), discovery and patient care/community services, collaboration and healthy living with nutrition and physical activity as a cornerstone. • Academic Programs • MS Program with pediatric nutrition focus, Indiana U Graduate School • Certificate programs – dietetic internship, Leadership Education (LE) in • Pediatric Nutrition Fellowship, Developing an e-learning in Pediatric • Nutrition Practicum • Interdepartmental PhD Program, Purdue University Scientific & Research Capabilities Pediatric Research Partnerships, Department of Pediatrics, IU Medical Center: Neonatal Collaborative Network, NIH, Clinical Research Center with nutrition protocols and NICU beds, other pediatrics programs, eg. Pulmonology, Diabetology, etc • Relationships, Professional • Professional Societies: • ADA, PNPG, AAP expert panels • Start Healthy Guidelines for Feeding Infants & Toddlers • Bright Futures Infancy Panel • Distance Learning • Bright Futures modules related to overall focus of • Bright Futures, nutrition and physical activity • Distance education & mental health modules • IUPUI infrastructure: developing 3 online mixed mode courses for e-learning clinical update practicum. • Public Health Networks • State Title V Programs and • Children with Special Health Care Needs • Children with Special Health Needs • Maternal and Child Health • Comprehensive Infant Care • IN Inborn Errors of Metabolism Program • Internships & Training Programs • Indiana University (IU) Medical School residencies • and fellowships inpediatric subspecialties • IU Graduate Programs in Nursing, Social Work, • Psychology, Psychiatry, Dentistry and other inter- • Disciplinary programs part of LEAH and LEND. • Other MCH Funded ProgramInitiatives • Riley MCH Partners at IU School of Medicine, Riley Hospital, Indiana State Dept of Health: • Riley MCH Partners in Leadership Education • (LEND, LEAH, LEPN). • State Title V Programs: NICU, inborn errors of metab, • developmental pediatrics follow-up programs • Clinical Programs • IU Medical Center – established center of excellence in • neonatal & pediatric nutrition, JW Riley Hospital for • Children, Indianapolis IN. • Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Pediatrics and • MCH Programs collaborated >25 yrs. • 3 key nutrition faculty, co-director and 12 pediatric RDs • Clinical strengths – neonatal & adolescent nutrition, • children with special health care needs.