Montclair State University Dietetic Internship November 2014 Presentation

Montclair State University Dietetic Internship November 2014

Presentation Topics �What is a Registered Dietitian �The Role of the Registered Dietitian �Dietetic Internship Basics �The MSU Dietetic Internship �Applying for Internships

What is a Registered Dietitian? �Dietitian is a food and nutrition expert who has met the academic and professional requirements to qualify as an “RD” v Work in hospitals, HMO’s, private practice, health -care settings, sports nutrition, journalism, etc.

How Do RDs Provide Care? v. Provide quality care based on evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and protocols, & clinical judgment skills. v. Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients with a variety of health conditions v. Dietary consultations to patients & families v. Part of interdisciplinary healthcare team v. Hospitals, sub acute and long term care facilities, rehab centers, diabetes centers, dialysis centers, etc.

“Dietitians Have A Healthy Outlook For Job Future” v“The need for registered dietitians is growing faster than the average for all occupations” v. Employment of dietitians is expected to increase 20 percent from 2010 to 2020 http: //www. chron. com/jobs/article/Dietitians-have-ahealthy-outlook-for-job-future-4506783. php

Clinical Dietitian’s Skills üCommunications skills üLeadership skills üPositive personality üPeople/interaction skills üMultitasking üSelf-motivated üAbility to work independently üAbility to work with a team üProfessional image

What is a Dietetic Internship? v Eligible after complete at least bachelor’s degree v Supervised practice (1200 hours) v Clinical Nutrition v Food Service Management v Community Nutrition v Also involves class work and lectures v Allows you to sit for the RD Exam

Dietetic Internship Benefits v. Path to become an RD v. Many careers in dietetics require RD credential v. Exposure to jobs in dietetics v. Learn what you like and dislike v. Networking opportunities v. Salary

MSU Dietetic Internship Goals v Knowledge and skills necessary to pass the RD exam v Competent as entry level dietitians v Ethical and professional practice

MSU DI Program Design v Program Length: 40 Weeks v Classes on campus every Monday v One graduate class per semester v Six credits total v Rotation days: Tuesday through Friday

MSU DI Program Design v Guest Speakers v RDs from different areas in dietetics v Other healthcare professionals v Field Trips v Conferences, meetings, other DI Programs v Promoting Dietetics v Health Fairs v Speaking to classes v Bulletin Boards

MSU DI Program Design: Clinical v. In-Patient Medicine/Surgery v. Intensive Care v. Rehabilitation v. Pediatrics v. Long-Term Care v. Renal Nutrition v. Diabetes 4 weeks 3 weeks 2 weeks

MSU DI Program Design: Community v. Maternal Nutrition (WIC) 1 week v. Head Start 2 weeks v. Wellness 1 week v. Other Community Rotation 2 weeks v. Division of Aging, Meals on Wheels, Cooperative Extension, Healthbarn, USA

MSU DI Program Design: Food Service v. Hospital Foodservice v. Nursing home or rehab facility v. School Foodservice v. Sanitation 3 weeks 2 weeks 1 day Other Rotations v. Elective week v. Staff relief v Final 3 weeks of the program v Function independently as an actual staff member 1 week 3 weeks

MSU DI Rotation Sites v v v v v Englewood Hospital & Medical Center St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center in Paterson & Wayne Hackensack University Medical Center The Valley Hospital Bergen Regional Medical Center Riverview Medical Center St. Peter’s Medical Center St. Michael’s Medical Center Mountainside Hospital v v v v Clara Maass Medical Center NJ Home for Veterans Children’s Specialized Hospital, Toms River Meridian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Kessler Institutes for Rehabilitation Care-One Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers St. Clares Hospital System East Orange Hospital

More Rotation Sites v Shop. Rite of Clark, Oakland, Livingston, & Hillsborough v Jersey City, Elizabeth, and Hackensack Public Schools v Rutgers Cooperative Extension v Head Start Programs in Passaic, Jersey City & Rockland County v Summit & Pequannock Health Departments v County Administration on Aging v Health. Barn USA

Program Completion Requirements & Outcomes ü Satisfactory completion of all rotations & class requirements ü “B” or better in both graduate classes ü Contact the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Registration: ü Program completion ü Eligibility to take registration examination

Program Costs 2014 v Program tuition: $8, 850 v 6 graduate credits at MSU: $553/credit = $3, 320 total v DI program + 2 graduate classes: $12, 170 v PLUS: v Health insurance, physical exam, lab work, lab coat, text books, travel expenses, and parking v Criminal background check required by facilities v Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics membership: $50 v NJDA Annual Meeting and/or FNCE

Student Awards & Scholarships v. Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Scholarships – http: //www. eatright. org/Becomean. RDor. DTR/content. as px? id=8133 v. New Jersey Dietetic Association Award for an Outstanding Student in an Undergraduate Program v Must be a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics v Show accomplishments that set you apart from the average student v. Financial Aid and Loan Deferments

MSU Number of Applicants in 2014 v 117 applicants for 12 positions in 2013 v Class of 2015: 12 Dietetic Interns v*Ranking*

When to Apply v Once your Bachelor’s degree is completed/almost completed v Once your DPD certification is completed/almost completed v. Ex: You can apply by the February deadline of your last undergrad or DPD semester v MSU accepts the February deadline for Fall admission

The Application Process ü Full application through online portal: DICAS ü ü Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Services https: //portal. dicas. org/ ü Matching Process: ü Sign up to D&D Digital for Computer matching ü https: //www. dnddigital. com/ ü Application deadline: usually mid-February ü Applicants are notified of their match in early April (“Match Day”)

The Application Process ü Request letters of Recommendation ü ü At least 1 faculty Some programs have specific requirements ü Transcripts ü DPD GPA >/=3. 2 is required ü Verification that DPD courses are completed or will be completed by program beginning ü ü Declaration of Intent Verification Statement ü Personal statement stating goals and experiences ü Application Fees

Characteristics of Successful Interns üCommunication skills üWriting skills üInterpersonal skills üPositive Attitude üFlexibility and Adaptability üConfident but respectful and humble üGood grades, self motivation, and attention to detail üEmotional Intelligence üFirst impressions

Would You Be A Successful Intern? v. Build your resume v. Work, volunteer, research, campus/community involvement v. Provide detail information about work experience v. Paid v. Voluntary v. Ask faculty members for recommendations ahead of time v Work alongside faculty members during undergrad to get great experiences and recommendations v. Write and edit personal statement various times v. Ask someone else to read it v. Provide supplemental materials such as explanation of poor grades if necessary v. Show off all your hard work!

Where to Find More Information www. eatright. org -- Careers & Students www. eatrightnj. org -- Dietetic Education Programs www. montclair. edu -- Search Dietetic Internship MSU Health & Nutrition Sciences list-serve GNYDA Dietetic Internship Fair Dietetic Internship programs’ open houses

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