Nicole Clark

Nicole Clark is an Associate Professor and Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), located within the College of Health Sciences' Allied and Public Health Department. She holds a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) from Rutgers University, a Master of Science (MS) in Food and Nutrition from IUP, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Nutrition from Pennsylvania State University.

• Education:
  • BS, Pennsylvania State University – Applied Nutrition
  • MS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Food and Nutrition
  • PhD (Clinical Nutrition), Rutgers University (formerly University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey)

Her research and professional interests focus on Diabetes Management, Clinical Nutrition, and Simulation-Based Education in dietetics. She has extensive clinical experience as a dietitian in oncology, ICU, renal care, and outpatient settings across hospitals in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Currently, she teaches courses such as Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Counseling, and Integrative Nutrition, emphasizing evidence-based practice and interprofessional collaboration.

Nicole is certified as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) in Pennsylvania, and a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDCES). She actively contributes to curriculum development in the DPD program and integrates simulation training to enhance student readiness for clinical environments.