Virtual Quality Symposium
The Virtual Quality Symposium aims to support credentialed practitioners looking to learn about quality improvement (QI) and process improvement (PI) topics.
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Virtual Quality Symposium: April 21 and 28, 2026
Elevating Nutrition and Dietetics Practice through Data Collection and Quality Improvement
Organized by the Quality Management Committee and the Research Dietetics Practice Group
This year's symposium will examine strategies for implementing and sustaining quality and process improvement initiatives.
The program will emphasize the role of data collection and analysis as foundational elements of quality management.
Sessions will explore methods for integrating quality improvement into workflows, approaches to interdisciplinary collaboration and considerations for workforce planning.
Additional topics include identifying key metrics for evaluating outcomes and practical steps for improving adherence to nutrition recommendations.
Pricing and Registration information will be available January 26. Members of the Research DPG will be eligible for a discounted registration rate.
The agenda for the 2026 symposium is being finalized, including potential CPEU. Please return January 26 for an updated agenda.
The symposium will offer several general sessions that will focus on quality improvement, highlighting the unique role credentialed practitioners play in executing process improvement while leveraging this work to enhance their value. Case studies and project ideas will be covered.
Schedule
April 21
Opening Session | General Sessions (3) | Abstract Panel Discussion
April 28
General Sessions (3) | Closing Session
Live Q&A will be included with each sessions.
The Quality Management Committee (QMC) and the Research DPG invite you to submit an abstract for review and presentation.
Abstracts can either be research-focused or describe a quality improvement project or program.
Selected abstracts will be presented by the primary author during the virtual symposium.
Important Dates
- February 2: Abstract submission opens
- March 1: Abstract submission closes
- March 28: Abstract decisions communicated
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