186. Interview with Emily Bugay, MS, RD, LD

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In this episode Dana interviews Emily Bugay, MS, RD, LD about her career path in clinical nutrition, management and dietetic internship directorship. Emily also shares about her work transitioning the UK Dietetic Internship to a provide that pays their interns!

Link to the UK Hospital Dietetic Internship: https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/dietetics-internship-program Deadline to apply: February 1st through DICAS

 Work at UK HealthCare: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/

Emily Bugay, MS, RD, LD is the Director of Clinical Nutrition and the Dietetic Internship program at University of Kentucky HealthCare. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Michigan State University, completed her Dietetic Internship at UK HealthCare, and her Master’s degree in Health Science with an emphasis in health care management from Northern Kentucky University. Prior to her current role, she worked at UK HealthCare as a Clinical Dietitian in both Cardiology and Heart and Lung Transplant positions. She received the Emerging Dietetic Leader award from the Bluegrass Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2023 and has been a guest speaker for dietetic associations, college courses, and symposiums on topics including Transplant Nutrition, cardiac diets for patients with diabetes, and navigating the dietetics profession. She is an active member of the Academy, the Kentucky state affiliate, and the regional affiliate. Emily is passionate about leadership and mentorship, preparing the next generation of dietitians, and fair compensation for nutrition professionals.