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About the Massachusetts Student Dietetic Association
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Current Elected Officers and Board Members
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Become a Student Member of the American Dietetic Association
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Join the MSDA – Come to Our Next Meeting
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“Got Leafy Greens?” T-Shirt Fundraiser
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Links for Students
About the Massachusetts Student Dietetic Association
The Massachusetts Student Dietetic Association (MSDA) is for students studying dietetics, nutrition, food science, food technology and health related professions. Membership is for American Dietetic Association (ADA) student members studying in Massachusetts including junior, senior, post-baccalaureate, graduate students and dietetic interns, as well as any registered dietitians who still have Massachusetts Dietetic Association (MDA) student member status.
The organization meets monthly and is led by elected officers. The association is an approved student organization in Massachusetts and benefits from student activity regulations. Each year the association determines activities which would be of interest to the members. Constitution and bylaws have been developed by the MSDA and serve as guiding elements to the organization. The MSDA membership is a benefit of belonging to MDA and ADA. MDA supports MSDA with limited funding to cover costs of meetings, supplies, and activities. The association also determines and organizes fundraising activities as needed to support its activities.
Each fall, the MSDA hosts an annual Dietetic Internship Selection Workshop where nutrition educators and internship directors/coordinators introduce students to the dietetic internship application process. The workshop includes booths where students can personally introduce themselves to the internship directors/coordinators from universities and hospitals around the Boston area. Some programs outside of the state are also represented.
Current Elected Officers and Board Members
• Laura Grande, President
• Dustin Burnett, Vice President
• Anna Trioufanova, Treasurer
• Secretary: Celia Curran (Tufts University)
• Editor: Suzanne Wakerly (Tufts University)
• Website Coordinator: Corinne Dobbas (Boston University)
• Scholarships Coordinator: Alexis Howard (Tufts University)
• Fundraising Coordinator: Jamie Doherty (Boston University)
• Social Activities Coordinator: Kelley Phillip (Boston University)
• Career Workshop Committee: Adiana Castro (Boston University); Rebecca Brotzman (Simmons College); Elizabeth Harnois (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center); Elise Bonnin (Simmons College); Anna Trioufanova (Simmons College); Rachel Yam (Boston University); Jamie Doherty (Boston University)
Become a Student Member of the American Dietetic Association
Reasons to become a Student ADA member:
• Discounted rate (< 25% of the cost for non-student membership)
• Automatically become a member of the Massachusetts Dietetic Association
• Waive the membership dues for the Massachusetts Student Dietetic Association
• Qualify for American Dietetic Association Foundation (ADAF) scholarships
• Qualify for MSDA/Massachusetts Dietetic Education Foundation (MDEF) scholarships (if also an active member of the MSDA)
• Discounted registration at various ADA/MDA/MSDA events.
Join the MSDA – Come to Our Next Meeting
The MSDA tries to accommodate its members by holding its monthly meetings at various locations around the Boston area. We try to find locations that are easily accessible to most of the MSDA members. Stay tuned to find out when and where the next MSDA meeting will be held, and to RSVP.
“Got Leafy Greens?” T-Shirt Fundraiser
Support future RDs (and the Massachusetts Dietetic Association) by funding student scholarships! In exchange for your contribution, we offer 100% Cotton T-shirts with a phrase that is guaranteed to attract attention! 
E-mail orders to: gotleafygreens@yahoo.com.
T-Shirt Details:
Brand: Gildan 100% Cotton – Unisex
Cost: $15 for short-sleeve, $18 for long-sleeve
Colors/Sizes:
* White with Dark Green Font (short-sleeve = S, M, L; long-sleeve = M)
* Black with Bright Green Font (short-sleeve = M, L)
Thanks again for your interest in supporting the MSDA and the MDEF scholarship fund!
Links for Students
Join the MSDA Listserv
Joining the MSDA listserv is free, easy, and fun!
Tufts Students Preparing Students (TIPS)
This site provides future dietetic interns with concise and practical information about the dietetic internship application process
Information on Dietetic/Nutrition Programs and Internships
A list of who to contact to start or continue your education in nutrition and dietetics.
Massachusetts Dietetic Education Foundation (MDEF) Scholarships
Apply for an undergraduate or graduate scholarship to help fund your education.
Student Mentoring Program
Want a mentor to help you with your new career? Want to help other students along the way? Check this out!
MDA Awards and Recognition Programs
Outstanding students, educators, young dietitians, dietetic technicians can be rewarded by MDA for their exceptional accomplishments and contribution to the profession.
Resources for Celiac Disease can be downloaded here.
The interns at BI developed this awesome tool for those with Celiac Disease.