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MS Nutrition/Dietetic Internship Advising

Students enrolled in the MS/DI program can access advising services on both the Pocatello and Meridian campuses. Advisors work closely with students to plan academic schedules, track clinical rotations, and navigate program expectations. Consistent advising helps students maintain progress and prepares them for a smooth transition into professional practice.

Meet Your Advisors

Pocatello Campus

Char Byington, Director of Dietetic Internship and Clinical Assistant Professor

Dietetic Internship Advising
Char Byington, MEd, RDN, LD
Chair/DI Director/Clinical Associate Professor
(208) 282-3091 | charbyington@isu.edu 

Meridian Campus

Kris Hilvers, Dietetic Internship - Meridian, Coordinator

Dietetic Internship Advising
Kris Hilvers, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC
Meridian DI Coordinator/Clinical Assistant Professor
(208) 373-1729 | kristenhilvers@isu.edu

Capstone Advising

Capstone advising is available to support students throughout the development and completion of their capstone projects. Advisors provide guidance on topic selection, research methods, and project requirements to help ensure a successful culminating experience. Regular consultation is encouraged to stay on track and meet all academic expectations.

Meet Your Capstone Advisors

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M.S. Nutrition Capstone Advising
Cynthia Blanton, PhD, RD, LD
Professor
(208) 282-3953 | cynthiablanton@isu.edu 

Clinical Assistant Professor, ISU Dept. Nutriton and Dietetics

M.S. Nutrition Capstone Advising
Bethany Hickey, MS, RDN, LD
Clinical Assistant Professor
(208) 373-1904 | bethhickey@isu.edu 

Clinical Assistant Professor

M.S. Nutrition Capstone Advising
Andrea Jeffrey, MS, RDN, LD
Clinical Assistant Professor
(208) 282-1976 | andreajeffrey@isu.edu 

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