FNCE® Recap 2023

The Illinois Academy is hosting a virtual round table discussion about the Food and Nutrition Convention and Exhibition or FNCE for active members and students on Monday, October 26 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Whether you're a seasoned RD or a dietetic intern, find out about opportunities, reasons why you should attend and what to expect at FNCE during this discussion. The round table discussion will feature 3 panelists.

Zoom registration link will be emailed to Illinois Academy members in October.

CPE Level: 1

CPEU: 1 (pending for this session)

Learning Objectives:

Identify the value and benefits associated with attending FNCE.
Describe how updated skills and knowledge will help those who attended FNCE.
Compare the experiences of FNCE through the storytelling.

Performance Indicators:

2.3.4 Identifies opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships with individuals or organizations with shared vision.
3.2.4 Encourages others to engage in personal and professional development activities for career growth and skill enhancement.
4.2.1 Identifies potential or existing opportunities and challenges.

Speakers:

Alexandra Sarkisian, MS, RDN, LDN

Alexandra is a Registered Dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science in nutrition from University of Illinois at Chicago. She has been a clinical dietitian at Northwestern Medicine for about 4 years, working primarily at Woodstock Hospital covering the inpatient rehab and behavioral health units. Her passions in nutrition are addressing food insecurity, diabetes management and working with a collaborative, interdisciplinary team in physical medicine and rehab!