Kristen
Roberts,
PhD, RDN, LD, CNSC
Assistant Professor Clinical Medicine
The Ohio State University Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Kristen Roberts is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with 15 years clinical experience in gastrointestinal failure, gut rehabilitation and nutrition support. She holds a joint appointment within the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at OSU. Her clinical expertise is caring for patients with various GI illnesses, including dysmotility syndromes, hepatobiliary disease and malabsorptive conditions. Her academic appointment includes the clinical curriculum lead for the Master’s in Dietetics and Nutrition.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Safe and effective healthcare requires the collaborative effort of numerous healthcare professionals, yet this need is not consistently addressed during student professional training. It is not only necessary to follow best practices in educating students in effective interprofessional (IP) communication and collaborative behaviors; it is essential that collaborative behaviors and patterns of communication are practiced during professional training. The Education for Clinical Interprofessional Simulation Excellence (EClIPSE) program at the Ohio State University provides a prime opportunity to…