David Frankenfield, MS, RD

David Frankenfield, MS, RD

Chief Clinical Dietitian
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania

Issue Impacting the Profession

Though I have felt this way for some time, upon review of the literature for two Evidence Analysis Library projects, I believe even more strongly that dietitians should become more involved with research at the clinical level. The main action I have taken related to this issue is that I have been a clinician who also conducts research.




How have you promoted ADA's mission/vision/values?

To promote ADA's vision of embracing evidence-based dietetics practice, I have participated in two Evidence Analysis Library workgroups, written peer-reviewed papers and toolkits based on these findings, worked on a steering committee for a research network designed to test dietetics-based research questions and also worked on a committee that oversees evidence-based dietetics practice.

In assessing your skills, which ones do you think best prepare you to be an ADA leader and why?

I am an example of how a clinician can also be a researcher. I have some experience in working with ADA at the national level and possess critical thinking skills.

Important Contributions and Leadership Achievements

  • American Dietetic Association Evidence-Based Practice Committee: Member (2005-2008)
  • American Dietetic Association Steering Committee for the Dietetics Practice-Based Research Network: Member (2004-2008)
  • American Dietetic Association Workgroup Participant (Critical Illness) (2006-2007)
  • American Dietetic Association Workgroup Participant (Indirect Calorimetry) (2003-2004)

Honors and Awards Highlights

  • University of Kansas Alumni Association Early Career Achievement Award (2007)