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DIETETICS DIETETIC INTERNSHIP
Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. The American Dietetic Association 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995 312/899.0040 ext. 5400 The internship program will engage students in ten months of supervised practice in selected sites, consisting of a minimum of 1080 clock hours. Students will spend 24 hours each week at various facilities throughout the tri-state area, during the Fall and Spring semesters. Throughout the Summer Session, interns work 40 hours each week in Clinical Practice and Staff Relief. Rotations will provide interns with “hands on” experience in clinical nutrition, foodservice management, various nutrition programs, education and counseling, and research. Upon successful completion of the dietetic internship, graduates are eligible to take the registration examination to become a Registered Dietitian. Also, all 21 graduate credit hours received during the internship can be applied toward a Master of Science Degree in Dietetics.
Mission of
the Marshall University Dietetic Internship The mission of the Dietetic Internship at Marshall is to develop successful, lifelong dietetic practitioners. The program prepares graduates who are able to promote optimal nutrition and health to individuals, groups, and communities by providing a variety of nutrition experiences in urban and rural areas. Goal 1: Recruit, retain, and graduate excellent students.
Goal 2: Provide comprehensive and diverse experiences in community nutrition, long term care (LTC), foodservice management, and clinical practice.
Goal 3: Prepare graduates who are competent entry-level practitioners.
Goal 4: Provide skills and knowledge for an advanced degree. Program Goals and Outcome Measures
Goal 1: Recruit, retain, and graduate excellent students.
· 90.0% of students recruited and selected for the DI will have a five year average GPA of 3.0 or greater. · The DI will maintain an average enrollment of eight or more students over five years. · 100.0% of students enrolled in the DI will complete program requirements and receive Verification Statements within 150% of established program length.
Goal 2: Provide comprehensive and diverse experiences in community nutrition, long term care (LTC), foodservice management, and clinical practice.
· Upon completion of each portion of the DI (community, LTC, foodservice management, and clinical), 90.0% of interns will express satisfaction with the comprehensiveness of experiences. · Upon completion of each portion of the DI (community, LTC, foodservice management, and clinical), 90.0% of interns will express satisfaction with the diversity of experiences. · 90.0% of DI alumni will rate the program as “good” or higher on items related to diversity of experiences in relationship to preparedness for entry-level practice. · 90.0% of DI alumni will rate the program as “good” or higher on items related to comprehensiveness of experiences in relationship to preparedness for entry-level practice. · 90.0% of employers of program graduates will rate program as “good” or higher on items related to offering diverse experiences. · 90.0% of employers of program graduates will rate program as “good” or higher on items related to offering comprehensive experiences. · The Program Advisory Committee will review experiences annually and 90.0% will rate them as “good” or higher on quality and diversity of experiences.
Goal 3: Prepare graduates who are competent entry-level practitioners. · Upon completion of each rotation, 100.0% interns will receive a performance rating of “satisfactory” or better on all competencies required for graduation. · 90.0% of graduates seeking employment in the field of dietetics will acquire a position within six months of program completion. · 90.0% of DI alumni will rate the program as “good” or higher on items related to competence as entry-level practitioner. · 90.0% of employers of program graduates will rate program as “good” or higher on items related to competence of the graduate as an entry-level practitioner. · The DI will achieve a minimum pass rate for program graduates of 80.0% on the Registration Examination over a five year period.
Goal 4: Provide skills and knowledge for an advanced degree.
· Upon completion of each
portion of the DI (community, LTC, foodservice management, and clinical), 90.0%
of interns will express satisfaction with skills and knowledge provided for
pursuit of · 90.0% of DI alumni will rate program as “good” or higher on items related to provision of skills and knowledge for an advanced degree. · 90.0% of employers of program graduates will rate program as “good” or higher on items related to provision of skills and knowledge for an advanced degree. · Over five years, at least 60.0% of DI graduates will pursue a graduate degree.
· Over five years, at least
70.0% of graduates pursuing a master’s will complete degree requirements.
Dietetic
Internship Admission Requirements 1. Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.8 or higher ( >3.0 strongly preferred) 2. GRE combined score on Verbal and Quantitative Sections > 800 if GPA is > 3.0 or > 1000 if GPA is < 3.0 3. Relevant Work Experience in Food and Nutrition 4. Letter of Application 5. Excellent Letters of Recommendation 6. Community Service/ Volunteer Experience 7. Declaration of Intent or Verification Statement from Didactic Program Director 8. Acceptance to the Graduate School no later than one month prior to the program start date (This will require additional admission fee and transcripts)
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Interns
are selected by a committee that reviews each application for completeness and
compliance to the above criteria. Marshall University Dietetic Internship
entrance date is mid-August, annually.
Admission Information
· Application Checklist (use back button to return to this page) · Dietetic Internship Application Part-time graduate assistantships ( 10 hours per week) that pay full tuition for the Fall and Spring semesters as well as provide a small stipend are available to ALL students accepted into the program who meet basic eligibility requirements! The itemized list of potential expenses below is estimated and subject to change. Please realize that the amount will vary according to situation.
Tuition and Fees (2 semesters + summer): WV Resident $ 5,624.50 Metro Resident $10,224.75 Non-Resident $15,190.25
Other Expenses: Living ($500/month) $ 5,000.00 Meals ($100/week) $ 4,000.00 Books & Memberships $ 1,000.00 Transportation ($40/week) $ 1,600.00 PDA and Software $ 500.00 Student ID Badge $ 5.00
All students are also required to obtain TB skin test and CPR certification and are encouraged to obtain a Hepatitis B vaccination prior to beginning the program. The cost varies and is the student’s responsibility. Students are also responsible for the costs of their on medical and automobile insurance. More information on Financial Aid can be found at http://www.marshall.edu/sfa/ More information on tuition and fees is available at http://www.marshall.edu/bursar/
Application Postmark Deadline Appointment Day February 15, 2008 April 21, 2008
ALL STUDENTS applying to Marshall’s Dietetic Internship must participate in computer matching through:
D&D
Digital Systems Applicants will have two options:
1. Register online at http://www.dnddigital.com and enter contact information, Dietetic Internship preferences, and pay the $50.00 fee with a credit card on or before the deadline date
OR 2. Send the preference and release cards with a check or money order for $50.00 to D&D Digital by receipted mail on or before the deadline date.
Dietetic Internship Student Handbook (must use Acrobat Reader 7 or higher to view)
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