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All about the.. Dietetic Internship Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics

All about the.. Dietetic Internship Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics. Thank you for being a Site Preceptor We Would Like to Share some Information with you about our Dietetic Internship Program. Benedictine University Dietetic Internship. Dietetic Internship established in 1997

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All about the.. Dietetic Internship Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics

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  1. All about the..Dietetic InternshipMaster of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics

  2. Thank you for being a Site Preceptor We Would Like to Share some Information with you about our Dietetic Internship Program

  3. Benedictine University Dietetic Internship Dietetic Internship established in 1997 The Dietetic Internship is currently granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995, 312/899-0400

  4. Program Structure • The Dietetic Internship (DI) practice experience is an integral component the Benedictine University master degree program: • Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics • Full-Time Program; enrolled in masters courses and internship simultaneously • Spring Match – Lisle Campus; Program size = 14 Dietetic Interns • Fall Match – Kankakee and surrounding area; Program size = 8 Dietetic Interns • Length-18 months for DI/MS in Nutrition and Dietetics

  5. Program Overview This program provides a strong foundation in all aspects of Medical Nutrition Therapy with an emphasis in Community and Public Health Nutrition. • The DI/MS in Nutrition and Dietetics program serves as a portal to careers in • Clinical Nutrition • Foodservice Management • Community Nutrition • More!?!?!?!?

  6. Our Faculty & Staff Dr. Bonnie Beezhold PhD, Assistant Professor Julie Moreschi, MS, RDN Internship Director Karen Plawecki, MS, PhD, RDN Assistant Professor Deepa Handu, PhD, RD Assistant Professor MSNW Director C. Arnold, MS, EdD, RDN Associate Professor Department Chairperson Ms. Nikki DeWalt, M.S., RDN, LDN Clinical Instructor Carrie Slezak, MS, RDN Associate Faculty Dr. Paula Sochacki, MPH, Ed.D., RDN, LDN Assistant Professor MSNW Adjunct Faculty: • Monica Pawasarat, MS, CNSD, RDN • Maureen Casten, MS, RDN

  7. Learning Experiences The M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics program requires 35 semester credit hours of graduate coursework.

  8. Dietetic Internship Experiences

  9. All About The Internship Rotations • 47 week internship • Scheduled simultaneously with graduate courses • Sites throughout the Chicago land area

  10. All About The Internship Rotations NTR 575 (4) DI Clinical Acute Care Hospital NTR 576 (2) LTC/Sub-Acute

  11. All About The Internship Rotations NTR 571 (2) DI Foodservice

  12. All About The Internship Rotations NTR 569 (2) Lifespan Nutrition NTR 577 (2) DI Nutrition Clinic Management

  13. How Interns are Evaluated • Prework/Quizzes • Written Assignments • Case Studies • ASSURE Models • Etc. • Formative and Summative Evaluations • Clinical competency checklists • Counseling Evaluations • Staff Relief Evaluations • Rotation Packets Who Provides Feedback? • Self • Site Preceptors • DI Directors • Others as Appropriate MUST obtain a grade of “B” (80%) or better on all elements

  14. RD Exam Pass Rate

  15. Thank you for Watching

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