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Information for classes entering in 2010
Program Type:
- Eight-month Dietetics Internship Program
- Fully accredited by the American Dietetic Association
Mayo Clinic hospital/Mayo Clinic Jacksonville’s Dietetics Internship Program prepares entry-level generalist dietitians. Our program is approximately one-third food services, one-third clinical and one-third community outreach.
Admission Prerequisites:
Qualified applicants must have:
- A bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in nutrition and food science or dietetics which meets the Commission On Accreditation for Dietetics Education’s approved course work requirements established by the American Dietetic Association.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Applications:
January Match
- Deadline September 25, 2009
- January 2010 class (accept three interns)
July Match
- Deadline February 16, 2010
- July 2010 class (accept three interns)
PLEASE MAIL EARLY.
Admissions:
A selection committee reviews all applications submitted by the postmark deadline. A prioritized list of names is submitted to the computer matching company (D & D) for final selection. Be sure to register with D & D Digital Systems. They can be contacted at:
304 Main Street Suite 301
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 292-0490
For more information on computer matching, visit: www.eatright.org/students/top10.html
Admission to the program is contingent upon successfully passing a drug test and background check.
Interview:
The selection committee requests telephone interviews with the top candidates. Mayo Clinic hospital will contact the selected candidates for interviews.
Appointments:
We accept three interns per class. D & D will notify applicants of appointment.
Starting Dates:
January 11, 2010
July 12, 2010
Tuition & Fees:
Tuition of $7,000 is payable upon commencement of the internship
Expenses:
Housing, transportation and some meals are the student’s responsibility.
Approximate cost of living expenses:
- Rent $600-$800/month
- Food $250/month
- Personal and miscellaneous $250/month
- Transportation $225/month
- Professional liability insurance $50
- Lab coats $25
- Personal car with liability insurance is required to travel to sites
- Interns must provide their own health insurance
- Elective costs, if out of the Jacksonville area
Transportation:
Jacksonville is the largest city in the United States in terms of land mass. The city of Jacksonville includes all of Duval County, therefore, interns selected into our program must have an automobile. We have intern rotation sites all over the city and Jacksonville’s public transportation is inadequate to meet those needs.
Outside Work:
Although outside employment is discouraged, students may be employed on a supplemental basis provided:
- it does not interfere with the program
- their academic and clinical performance is satisfactory
Please refer to information below for frequently asked questions about the Dietetic Internship Program.
May I use the American Dietetic Association application form?
No, the Mayo School of Health Sciences Dietetic Internship application is only accepted.
May I use the American Dietetic Association’s Recommendation and Waiver form?
Yes, this form is acceptable.
Will you accept applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA?
No, only 3.0 or greater GPA is considered in the selection process.
Do I have to show proof of English Fluency Exam?
Yes, applicants will be required to submit results from the Test of English Language (TOEFL) or equivalent examination.
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