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CPNP Teaching and Tomorrow Scholarship Program for CPNP/NASPGHAN Annual Meeting
Nutrition Symposium for Dietitians
October 23-24, 2026
Deadline for Applications: July 31, 2026
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The Teaching and Tomorrow Dietetics Program aims to inspire the next generation of pediatric GI dietitians by providing up to 10 local dietetic interns/students with the opportunity to attend the NASPGHAN Annual Meeting and the Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionals (CPNP) Symposium. This program offers dietetic interns a unique, immersive learning experience, which includes networking with leading dietetic professionals, career guidance, and exposure to cutting-edge advancements in pediatric nutrition practice and research. By fostering mentorship and hands-on learning, Teaching and Tomorrow seeks to build a passionate and skilled workforce dedicated to improving children’s nutritional care.
This program is modeled after the highly successful Pediatric GI Teaching and Tomorrow Program of NASPGHAN which strives to attract stellar trainees to consider subspecialty training in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. Through the Teaching and Tomorrow programs, we share our enthusiasm and guidance for careers in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.
Agenda
The CPNP Symposium at the 2026 NASPGHAN Annual Meeting with take place October 23-24, 2026 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The CPNP Symposium will offer special sessions designed to enhance knowledge in pediatric nutrition practice and research. Highlights of this year’s CPNP Symposium include sessions led by multidisciplinary experts on topics such as micronutrient deficiencies, pediatric malnutrition and faltering weight, home nutrition support and tube feeding, cultural humility, and celiac disease.
Every student will be assigned a mentor who will serve as a point of contact and ambassador to the Annual Meeting and offer career guidance.
Dietetic Interns/students in good standing from throughout the San Diego* metropolitan area are eligible to apply. Scholarships will be awarded in Early August 2026.
The scholarships provide support by covering the cost of all Teaching and Tomorrow program events, Annual Meeting program registration, ground transportation to/from the conference, 2 nights hotel, and meals for the duration of the conference.
Supported in part by Abbott
*Please note that air travel costs are not included in the support so you are welcome to apply outside of this area, but would be responsible for air transportation.