Jennifer Encarnacion, Ms, Mph, Rd, Cdn
About Jennifer Encarnacion, Ms, Mph, Rd, Cdn
Jennifer Encarnacion is an Outpatient Oncology Dietitian at NYU Langone Medical Center with extensive experience in clinical nutrition and dietetics.
Current Title and Role
Jennifer Encarnacion currently holds the title of Outpatient Oncology Dietitian at NYU Langone Medical Center. She has been with the institution since 2016. In this role, she focuses on providing dietary and nutritional support to oncology patients, aiding in their treatment and recovery processes.
Previous Experience at NYC Health + Hospitals
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Encarnacion served as an Outpatient Dietitian at NYC Health + Hospitals from 2015 to 2016. During her tenure there, she worked in New York, New York, and provided dietary counseling and nutritional guidance to a broad spectrum of outpatient clients.
Roles at Staten Island University Hospital
At Staten Island University Hospital, Jennifer Encarnacion held two significant positions. She first served as a Clinical Dietitian from 2011 to 2013, providing direct nutritional care and support to patients. She was later promoted to Lead Dietitian, a role she held from 2013 to 2015, where she led a team in implementing nutritional programs and therapies.
Dietetic Internships and Early Career
Jennifer Encarnacion completed several dietetic internships early in her career. In 2011, she worked as a Dietetic Intern at both God's Love We Deliver and Montefiore Medical Center. Additionally, from 2010 to 2011, she interned at New York University. These experiences provided her with comprehensive training in various dietary and nutritional practices.
Educational Background
Jennifer Encarnacion has a robust academic background in nutrition. She earned an MS in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics and an MPH in Public Health Nutrition from New York University. Additionally, she holds a BS in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University. These degrees have equipped her with thorough knowledge and skills in the field of nutrition and public health.