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Chris Comstock MS, RD, LN

Chris Comstock MS, RD, LN

Anatomy Lab Teaching Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Instructor and Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics, South Dakota State University

  • Education

    • South Dakota State University

      2013 - 2015
      Master of Science (MS) Nutrition, Food Science and Exercise Science

      Activities and Societies: Graduate Research Assistant and Campus Coordinator for the Ignite Project. Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Social Marketing and Environmental Intervention (SMEI) course, which is a part of the Fruved Project. Zora Colburn Scholarship Recipient

    • The University of South Dakota School of Medicine

      2013 - 2014
      Dietetic Internship

      Activities and Societies: Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Program, Sioux Falls School District 2014 Happy Healthy U Event, Cooking Class at the Sanford Center for Health and Well-Being

    • Concordia College

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Biology, General

      Activities and Societies: LeadNow, Science Academy, Biological Honor Society TriBeta (Biological Honor Society), America Reads, Colleges Against Cancer, Habitat for Humanity, Health Professions Interest Club, Student Environmental Alliance, Intramural Athletics (Basketball, soccer, co-ed volleyball, and football) Presidential Distinction Award recipient. Graduated with Biological Honors and Magna Cum Laude.

    • South Dakota State University

      2011 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Nutrition and Dietetics

      Activities and Societies: Dietetics and Health Sciences Club, Colleges Against Cancer, Phi Kappa Phi, Habitat for Humanity, Golden Key International Honor Society, Community Assistant/Residential Assistant, Food Service Advisory Committee Chair Member.

  • Experience

    • National University of Health Sciences

      Sept 2010 - May 2011
      Anatomy Lab Teaching Assistant

      Assisted medical students with cadaver dissection and the identification of body parts, tissues, and organs. Answered questions and assisted in the tagging of cadavers for exams. Proctored and graded exams and provided feedback to the students.

    • Aramark Corporation/South Dakota State University

      Sept 2011 - Jun 2013
      Student Food Service Manager

      Trained and supervised college and high school employees and ensured that the serving stations were adequately stocked and operating efficiently. Answered and addressed customer questions and enforced sanitation and safety regulations and operating procedures.

    • South Dakota State University

      Jan 2012 - now

      Listed below are my current teaching responsibilities1) NUTR 111 - Food, People, and the Environment2) NUTR 221 - Survey of Nutrition3) NUTR 225 - Nutrition for Exercise and Sport4) NUTR 315 - Human Nutrition5) NUTR 322/Lab - Assessment and Counseling Skills in Nutrition and Lab6) NUTR 423/Lab - Medical Nutrition Therapy I and Lab7) NUTR 425/Lab - Medical Nutrition Therapy II and Lab8) NUTR 487 - Transition to the Professional World9) NUTR 495 - Nutrition PracticumI also serve as the Co-Advisor for the Nutrition and Health Sciences (NHS) club. Show less

      • Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics

        Dec 2021 - now

      • Instructor

        Aug 2015 - now

      • Graduate Research Assistant

        May 2013 - Aug 2015

      • Residential Assistant (RA)

        Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

    • Saint Thomas More Catholic Church

      Sept 2012 - Jan 2013
      Assistant Kitchen Supervisor

      Directly involved with recipe development, food preparation, and service of approximately 300 meals for Saint Thomas More’s Food and Fellowship gatherings. Collaborated with and gave direction to the Food and Fellowship volunteers and other kitchen personnel. Enforced proper food handling, sanitation, and storage procedures and maintained a clean and orderly kitchen. Maintained an accurate record of inventory, and rotated food and merchandise to ensure freshness and food quality.

    • South Dakota LEND Program

      Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
      Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities (LEND) Nutrition Trainee

      Participated in a year-long, graduate-level traineeship that provided specialized interdisciplinary training in the provision of health and related services to infants, children, and adolescents with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities. Completed 50 hours of graduate coursework (Community and Family Medicine 540), participated in 250 hours of community based interdisciplinary clinics and worked 150 hours on a graduate level research project which was presented at the SD LEND Research Symposium. Show less

    • University of South Dakota

      Aug 2013 - May 2014
      USD Dietetic Intern

      Completed 13 weeks of food service management at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, 16 weeks of clinical dietetics at Sanford Hospital (545 beds) and 10 weeks of community dietetics. Organized a healthy camping theme meal and served approximately 800 people. Provided clinical staff relief for 10 weeks. Developed and taught classes on diabetes, heart health, and healthy cooking and eating. Organized a food expo displaying 150 plus items from 20 different vendors for the Sioux Falls School District. Show less

    • South Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

      Jun 2020 - now
      Public Policy Coordinator

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ServSafe

      ServSafe National Restaurant Association

    • First Aid

      American Heart Association | American Stroke Association