Our Values
Community
Research has shown that the competitive nature of dietetic studies can create a sense of isolation and conflict among Canadian nutrition students (Siswanto et al., 2014, Atkins & Gingras 2009). Creating a sense of belonging and community through mentorship has been cited as a key method to help combat an environment of isolation in dietetics (Atkins & Gingras, 2009).
Diversity
We use our own lived experience representing the BIPOC community as well as continued efforts to learn and unlearn ways of being. Our program is committed to taking steps to develop a scholarship fund for BIPOC dietetic students in 2026. Our program also ensures that our resources feature perspectives from a diverse range of nutrition professionals.
Advocacy
We advocate for change in dietetic education in Canada by attending meetings with dietetic internship program coordinators, presenting guest lectures at Ontario Universities, and sharing knowledge and key messages via our social media and online blog.
Transparency
We are committed to providing clear and concise information about our services, our privacy policy, our EDI goals, etc. at the highest standard of client care.
Innovative Education
We apply evidenced-based principles of Supplemental Instruction (SI), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and adult learning principles in our individual and group study methods. We partner and collaborate with post-secondary institutions to continue improving our educational offerings.