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Rachel Stahl Salzman, MS, RD, CDN, CDCES

Registered Dietitian

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Biographical Info

“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food” – Hippocrates

Rachel Stahl Salzman has been with New York Presbyterian Hospital/ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ for over 10 years since she began her dietetic internship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP), and following the internship, a Nutrition Fellowship in Digestive Diseases and Culinary Nutrition. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate University, graduating Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and Master’s of Science Degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University.

Rachel’s clinical focus is on using individualized nutrition therapy strategies and behavior modification, diabetes technology, and digital healthcare to achieve better health outcomes. She places an emphasis on person-centered team-based care to help individuals develop and sustain positive behavior change.

Rachel has been invited as a speaker at multiple regional and national conferences including the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions and the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Annual Conference. She has also been quoted in publications such as U.S. News and World Report and published in professional journals on topics related to nutrition and diabetes.

An active member in the nutrition and diabetes professional communities, she has served in numerous leadership positions. She is currently the Technology Chair of the Diabetes Dietetic Practice Group and President-Elect of the Metropolitan New York Chapter of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES). Rachel is a proud recipient of the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year through the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and 2022 Rising Star Award from ADCES.

Honors and Awards

2007 Young Epidemiology Scholar Regional Finalist - Young Epidemiology Scholars Program
2010 Dr. Merrill Miller Endowed Fellowship - Colgate University
2011 Summa Cum Laude - Colgate University
2011 Phi Beta Kappa - Colgate University
2013 Patsyjane O'Malley Memorial Scholarship - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics  Foundation
2015 Jack Bellick Award - New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2015 Team Member of the Year - NYP/ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ
2016 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year - New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2017 Registered Dietitian of the Year Nomination - NYP/ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ
2017 Samuel Eshborn Award - New York University
2019 Team Member of the Year - NYP/ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ          
2022 Rising Star Award - Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists                                                                                              
2023 - STAR Performer - Department of Medicine/ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ

Clinical Expertise
Diabetes
Pre-Diabetes
Nutritional Counseling
Obesity and Weight Control
Diabetes Education Consultation
Languages
English
Education 
  • M.S.
    New York University
    2017
  • B.A.
    Colgate University
    2011
Appointments 
  • Lecturer in Medicine
    ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ Medical College, Cornell University

Relationships and collaborations with for-profit and not-for profit organizations are of vital importance to our faculty because these exchanges of scientific information foster innovation. As experts in their fields, WCM physicians and scientists are sought after by many organizations to consult and educate. WCM and its faculty make this information available to the public, thus creating a transparent environment.

Consultant: 
Channel Dynamics, LLC
Dexcom
Integrity Applications
Mannkind Corporation
Medtronic, Inc.
Sanofi US
Undermyfork, Inc.
Advisory/Scientific Board Member: 
Undermyfork, Inc.
Ownership: 
Undermyfork, Inc.