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Program Mission

The mission of the Dietetic Internship Program is to provide innovative, high quality and and challenging practice experiencs to shape dietetic interns into competent entry-level dietitians by meeting the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetic's standards and supporting ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø's mission of "Serving with the Greatest Care and Love". The program also provides experiences and support that motivates graduates to become leaders in professional practice.

Program Goals and Objectives

Goal #1

Graduates are prepared for current practice as competent entry-level dietitians.

Objectives:

• At least 80% of interns complete the program requirements within 72 weeks (150% of program length).
• At least 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
• The program’s one year pass rate (graduates who pass the exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
• Of graduates who seek employment, at least 80% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.

Goal #2

Graduates are able to adapt to the rapid changes of the healthcare environment and take the initiative as self-motivated and self-directed dietitians.

Objectives:

• 80% of the graduates indicate the internship prepared them for their first position.
• 80% of the employer surveys indicate that the current graduate was prepared for their first position.
• 60% of graduates indicate they plan to participate in local, state or national nutrition-related organizations within the first 5 years after graduation.
• 60% of graduates indicate they plan to achieve a specialty certification within the first 5 years after graduation.

**Outcomes data available upon request.

I can't say enough good things about this hospital and internship program. I am thrilled to have returned for a clinical dietitian position five years later."

Angie Fisher, MS, RD, LD - Clinical Dietitian
2000 Graduate