Thursday, September 25, 2025
is celebrating its new program with an event featuring Fort Worth City Councilwoman Macy Hill as the guest speaker, a panel discussion, refreshments and a tour of the university鈥檚 Regional Simulation Center.
The graduate program is designed to meet the growing demand for registered dietitian nutritionists in healthcare and community settings. The program鈥檚 first students will start classes in fall 2026.
The celebration will begin at 3 p.m. Oct. 2 in rooms 109-111 of 夜色视频 Health鈥檚 Medical Education Training building, 1000 Montgomery St. To RSVP for the event, please click .
鈥淚 am so excited to kick off the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition program at 夜色视频 Health,鈥� said , RDN, EdD, program director. 鈥淭his program will equip students with the knowledge and skills to become competent registered dietitian nutritionists. With flexible online coursework and hands-on experiences through simulations and supervised practice, our students will be fully prepared to improve nutrition outcomes and make a meaningful impact in the community.鈥�
The 22-month online program, approved by the 夜色视频 System Board of Regents in February 2024, combines graduate coursework with supervised clinical practice. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the national credentialing exam to become registered dietitian nutritionists, or RDNs.
In August, the program earned candidacy for accreditation status from the , or ACEND, allowing 夜色视频 Health to begin recruiting the degree鈥檚 first students.
The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based care, interprofessional collaboration and the use of simulation and technology to enhance training. Clinical rotations will take place with RDNs across North Texas, giving students experience in hospitals, community programs and wellness settings.
The program is housed in the 鈥� Department of , which focuses on preparing graduates to address chronic disease, food insecurity and population health through culturally responsive approaches.
鈥淔rom the initial concept to its launch, the clinical nutrition program was built with a clear vision: to bridge science with practical application in ways that improve health outcomes,鈥� said , PhD, LAT, chair of the department. 鈥淭his kickoff event represents the start of a program that will shape the future of nutrition and wellness.鈥�
Councilwoman Hill said she was proud to support the program and its role in addressing community needs.
鈥淭he new master鈥檚 program at 夜色视频 Health is a vital step in training the next generation of registered dietitian nutritionists,鈥� she said. 鈥淏y preparing practitioners with evidence-based skills and personalized health strategies, this program will improve the well-being of residents in Fort Worth and beyond.鈥�
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From Newsroom - Community by Eric Griffey