This video honors Dr. Lillian Harvey Banchik, volunteer surgeon for the Medical Reserve Corp in San Diego, CA and past president of the National Board for Nutrition Support Certification (NBNSC). Dr. Banchik talks about the evolution of nutrition and its vital impact on patient recovery. She feels there is a lack of respect for nutrition as a specialty, which she believes is caused by a lack of nutrition education for physicians. She shares her personal story on how forcing herself to eat the right foods allowed her to successfully get through chemo and radiation for cancer without missing a day of work. Dr. Banchik also provides advice for junior faculty members.

Physician Spotlight is a forum for outstanding Senior Leaders, Young Rising Stars, and International Colleagues in the field of nutrition to discuss important topics and ideas that impact patient care. Visit the ASPEN Physician Community at www.nutritioncare.org/physicians

January 2022