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Discipline Coordinators: |
Nutrition |
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Project/Program/Clinic Contacts: | Inborn Errors of Metabolism Clinic | ||||||||||||||||||
Discipline(s): |
Nutrition |
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AUCD Council Membership: |
No Council Membership |
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Research: | Nutrition care and research in Genetic/Metabolic Disorders and Developmental Disabilities. | ||||||||||||||||||
Education: | Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition, Dietetic Internship, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Science Home Economics, Major: Food and Nutrition, Minor: Biology, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas |
Vita/Bio
Suzanne Geerts, MS, RD, LD
5619 11th Ave. South
Birmingham, Alabama 35222-4137
(205) 592-0778, Home
(205) 934-1064, Office
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, 1977 - 1979
- Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition, August 1979
- Dietetic Internship, 1977 -1778
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, 1973 - 1977
- Bachelor of Science Home Economics, May 1977
- Major: Food and Nutrition
- Minor: Biology
Work Experience
Nutritionist, Civitan International Research Center, Sparks Clinics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, 2002 to present
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Neurology, School of Medicine
University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2002 to present
Nutrition Service Vendor, Children's Rehabilitation Service (CRS), State of Alabama,
October 2000 - January 2002
Representative, Viaticus-Division of CNA Insurance, Birmingham, Alabama, September 1997 - December 2000
Adjunct Instructor, Jefferson State Community College, Birmingham, Alabama, 1987 - 1989
Clinical Specialist, Department of Dietetics, University of Alabama Hospitals, Birmingham, Alabama, 1979 - 1986
Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Dietetic Internship, University of Alabama in Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, 1979 - 1986
Professional Associations
- American Dietetic Association, Licensure and Membership (R493647), 1979 - 2005
- Licensure for Registered Dietitian, State of Alabama, License 1304, October 2000-2005
- Alabama Dietetic Association, 1979 - 2005
- American Dietetic Association, Dietetic Practice Group-Dietitians in Critical Care, 1982 to 1985, Public Relations Chairman 1985, Symposium Committee Chairman, 1985, Newsletter Editor, 1981 and 1982
- Birmingham District Dietetic Association, 1982- 1988, Yearbook and Welcoming Committee Co-Chairman, 1987 - 1988, Secretary and Newsletter Editor 1981 and 1982
Publications
- Geerts, Suzanne P., Assessment and Counseling, in A. S. Block (Ed.) Nutrition Management of the Cancer Patient: A Practical Guide for Professionals (Chapter 4), Aspen Publishers, 1990.
- Geerts, Suzanne P., Factors Frequently Influencing Select Nutritional Parameters In Oncology Patients, Dietitians in Critical Care Newsletter, Volume VII (Number 5) 3 August, 1985.
- Geerts, Suzanne P., Utilization of an Efficient Nutritional Assessment Flowsheet, Nutrition Support Services, Volume 4 (Number 7): 32 - 36, July 1984.
- Geerts, Suzanne P. Editor, Dietitians in Critical Care Newsletter, V (1-3), 1983.
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Internet Explorer
- Nutrition Processor
- Logician
Extracurricular Activities
- Griffin Hope Lodge-Interiors Committee, American Cancer Society, Birmingham, Alabama, 1998 - 2000
- Saint Francis Xavier Church, Volunteer Instructor Parish School of Religion, 1997 - 2000 and Children's Liturgy Lay Coordinator 1995 - 1997
- McElwain Elementary School PTA, President 1997- 1999, Birmingham, Alabama
- McElwain Elementary 100th Anniversary Celebration Committee Chair, 1998 - 1999
- McElwain Elementary School PTA, Vice President Membership 1996- 19976 and 1992 - 1993
References
Dr. S Lane Rutledge, MD
Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Neurology, and Genetics, University of Alabama at Birmingham
314 Children's Harbor Building
1607 7th Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
205.996-7850
Dr.Alan Percy
Associate Director, Civitan International Research Center
Clinical Director, Sparks Clinics, University of Alabama at Birmingham
CH 19 307.93319th Street South
1530 3rd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35294-2041
205.934-0299
Alicia Roberts, MS, RD
Nutritionist
Sparks Clinics, Civitan International Research Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham
CH 19 307
933 19th Street South
1530 3rd Ave. South
Birmingham Al 35294-2041
205.934-6924
Harriet Cloud MS, RD, FADA
Nutrition Consultant
705 Fairfax
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
205.871-0582