This program was part of the ongoing effort of the Gaples Institute to promote nutrition education among physicians-in-training. This unique hand-on program, co-sponsored by the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, was designed especially for physicians in cardiology training programs.
The program began with a presentation by Dr. Devries on Incorporating Nutrition Science into Cardiology Care. It continued with a “kitchen lab” segment in which all participants donned aprons and, under the direction of gourmet chefs, prepared a heart healthy dinner. The event concluded with an amazing dinner made by the docs!
From a Cardiology Trainee:
“I think the teaching points were spot on and very memorable – it reminds us that it’s not difficult to counsel patients and this provided us with some great selling points. Also emphasizes that despite all the other things we ask of patients, this is perhaps the most important.”
Our Goals: Nutrition education, better patient care, better self-care, and fun.
Mission Accomplished!