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A dietetic journey powered by experience. Follow along on my personal journey from intern to Registered Dietitian, one step at a time, one day at a time.

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Finding My Voice Beyond the Comfort Zone

Pancreas in Progress – Food Service Rotation, End of Week 4 Stepping into my food service rotation has been a reminder that this side of dietetics is anything but predictable and honestly, that’s part of what makes it so exciting. While I’ve always said I enjoy variety, this rotation has challenged that in a whole…

From Classroom to Kitchen: What I Thought Food Service Would Be (and What It Actually Is)

Pancreas in Progress – Food Service Rotation, Week 2 If you’re new here, hello and welcome to Pancreas in Progress! I’m Jessica, a dietetic intern documenting my journey through supervised practice as I work toward becoming a Registered Dietitian. This space is for anyone curious about what dietitians do, especially students, future interns, or anyone…

The Power of Precepting: Learning from Those Who Lead the Way

Reflections on mentorship, professional growth, and the people who help shape the next generation of dietitians. Every dietitian can point to someone who helped shape their path into the profession. As I continue sharing reflections through Pancreas in Progress, I’m sharing these experiences for those following along on this journey, whether you’re a dietetic student,…

About Me

I’m Jessica, the creator and voice behind Pancreas in Progress. I’m a dietetic intern living with type 1 diabetes and navigating a second career in nutrition, sharing lessons from real life, training, and a whole lot of growth along the way.

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