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MARY

CATHERINE

S C H A L L E R T M S, R D N, L D N, C N S C
mcclark1@memphis.edu

EDUCATION University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee Master of Science, Clinical Nutrition December 2006 Thesis Title: The Effect of Ethnicity on the Perception of or Intention to Breastfeed in College Students. Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Dietetics May 2005, Magna Cum Laude EXPERIENCE Clinical Assistant Professor Director Didactic Program in Dietetics, The University of Memphis (2013-Present) Developed and Implemented curriculum for various classes for entry level to senior level dietetics majors Adapted course objectives to meet standards outlined by ASCEND Assigned and assessed course work in order to ensure that ASCEND course objectives were met Functioned in administrative capacity to ensure ASCEND objectives were being met throughout DPD curriculum Mentored students regarding dietetic internship process and future career Acted as faculty sponsor for Student Dietetic Association (SDA) Clinical Dietitian, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis Tennessee (2006-2013) Functioned as primary member of Nutrition Support Team Assessed nutritional status of patients and developed care plans Educated patients on therapeutic diets for lifestyle change and skills for home nutrition support Precepted students from University of Memphis Dietetic Internship and Residency program Precepted students from Memphis VAMC Dietetic Internship Collaborated with other clinical staff in development and implementation of research protocol Adjunct Faculty, University of Memphis (2008 2013) Developed and implemented curriculum for senior level MNT I and MNT II classes Adapted course objectives to meet goals outlined by ASCEND Assigned and assessed course work and examinations in order to ensure that ASCEND objectives were met Implemented curriculum for graduate level Nutrition Care Process I and Internship Class in order to meet ASCEND objectives Participated in pilot program for virtual classrooms at University of Memphis

Adjunct Faculty, Christian Brothers University, Department of Biology (August 2012-December 2012) Developed and implemented senior-level human nutrition curriculum Adapted course work to meet practical needs of non-nutrition majors Piloted virtual classroom learning environment for CBU science department PUBLICATIONS Roberts S, Chankitwanit N, Schwaba J, Schallert MC. Lessons Learned from the Critical Illness Network: Implementing Evidence-Based Dietetics Practice. Support Line. 2011; 33(2): 22-27 Freeman K, Twilla J, Schallert MC . Retrospective Review of VAMC Patients Receiving total Parenteral Nutrition After Implementation of the New Aluminum Labeling Requirements in 2004. Presented as poster session at ASPEN Clinical Nutrition Week 2010. Austin, C, Foley, S, Schallert MC, Stark N. Does the Addition of Supplemental Protein to the Diet Improve Wound Healing? Tennessee Dietetic Association Annual Meeting of Abstracts, February 2007. PRESENTATIONS Causes and Nutritional Implications of Cancer Cachexia Review of the ASPEN 2009 EN Safe Practice Recommendations Review of the ASPEN 2009 EN Safe Practice Recommendations Introduction to Critical Care October 2012 ASPEN Clinical Nutrition Webinar

November 2010 May 2010 July 2009

WTDA, Jackson TN VHA Nutrition Quality Summit, La Jolla California University of Memphis Graduate Program in Clinical Nutrition University of Memphis Graduate Program in Clinical Nutrition University of Memphis Graduate Program in Clinical Nutrition The MED, Memphis TN Basic Health, University of Memphis ARMY/NAVY ROTC, University of Memphis

Working with Doctors

April 2009

Basics of Nutrition Support

May 2007

Subjective Global Assessment Nutrition Basics Nutrition Basics

June 2006 March 2006 March 2006

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES, HONORS, and AWARDS Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, Tennessee Certified Nutrition Support Clinician Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Active Member Dietitians in Nutrition Support (DPG of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics), Active Member Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Preceptors (DPG of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics), Active Member ASPEN, Active Member ASPEN Dietetics Practice Section Planning Committee -Clinical Nutrition Week, 2011 MAND, Active Member MDDA Emerging Dietetic Leader (2010) MDDA Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (2011) MAND Outstanding Dietitian of the Year (2012) MAND President (2012-2013) MDDA President-Elect (2011-2012) MDDA CPI Chair (2010-2011) MDDA CPI Chair Elect (2009-2010) Tennessee Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (T.A.N.D), Active Member T.A.N.D. Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (2011) T.A.N.D., Board of Directors (2012) T.A.N.D., Leadership Training Institute (2011, 2012) MASPEN, Active Member MASPEN, President (2010-2011) MASPEN, President Elect (2009-2010) ADA Critical Illness Network Member (2008-2010) MDDA Outstanding Dietetic Student Nominee (2005-2006) Alpha Chi National Honor Society Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Society VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES GED Tutor Hope Works (2009-Present) Science Tutor Academy Tutoring Project (2009-2010) FIT (Families in Transition), Agape Memphis (2009-present) Memphis Urban Ministries, Community Meals (2008-present) Clean Memphis

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