Episode 15: The Power of Preceptorship - What Students Remember Most
What makes a preceptor truly memorable? Is it clinical expertise, teaching skills, or something more?
In this episode, Megan Olson and Jocelyn Armstrong, Provincial Internship Leads with AHS Nutrition Services, reflect on what they've learned through the Preceptor Recognition Initiative and the powerful stories dietetic interns have shared about the preceptors who shaped their learning journeys. Together, they explore what students value most in exceptional preceptors and how mentorship, encouragement, belonging, and support can have a lasting impact on future professionals.
Topics include:
• The story behind the Preceptor Recognition Initiative
• What students say makes a preceptor memorable and impactful
• How preceptors create belonging and psychological safety for learners
• The role of preceptors in building confidence, capability, and professional identity
• Connections between preceptorship, recruitment, and workforce development
• Why recognition matters and the difference it can make for preceptors
Continue the Conversation:
• Visit the University of Alberta Dietetics Preceptor Portal for resources and tools to support learner supervision, teaching, feedback, and assessment.
https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/idipreceptor-portal/home?pli=1&authuser=0
11 Sept 2026
Episode 14: The Health Change Effect - Building Better Conversations
What if helping clients make lasting change wasn't about having the right answer, but having the right conversation? In this episode, Lisa Mowers speaks with Anita Eggink, Registered Dietitian and Provincial Health Change Consultant, about the impact of HealthChange® on dietetic practice. Together, they explore how this practical framework can help dietitians build trust, navigate challenging conversations, and empower clients to take action in ways that work for them.
Topics include:
• What HealthChange is and how it supports dietetic practice
• Shifting from giving advice to partnering with clients in behavior change conversations
• Practical communication strategies for complex and challenging client situations
• Insights from HealthChange workshops designed specifically for dietitians
• Professional development opportunities, including e-modules and the new Professional Learning Community
• How HealthChange is helping prepare future dietitians for person-centered practice through collaboration with the University of Alberta.
7 May 2026
Episode 13: Navigating Childhood Obesity
In this episode, Tesia Bennett, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education & Practice, talks with Jessica Stembridge and Victoria Baxter, two Alberta Health Services Registered Dietitians that work at the Pediatric Centres for Wellness and Health. With many years of experience supporting families through behaviour change to promote healthy child growth, Jessica and Victoria share insights from their clinical practice.
Topics include:
* Common questions and concerns raised by parents and families during dietitian visits
* Challenging situations encountered when working with parents and families in pediatric obesity care
* Practical advice for registered dietitians new to pediatric obesity care and behaviour change counselling
* Recommended resources for healthcare providers and the families they support
Helpful Resources:
* Craving Change® resources on hunger types: https://www.cravingchange.ca/4kids/
* Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility: https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/how-to-feed/division-of-responsibility/
* Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation – Weight-Related Conversation Resources. Parent Guide and Health Provider Casebook: https://hollandbloorview.ca/research-education/bloorview-research-institute/research-centres-labs/weight-related-conversations
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