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Information for classes entering in 2009
Program Type:
- Six-month Dietetics Internship Program
- Fully accredited by the American Dietetic Association
St. Luke’s 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:
November Match
- Deadline Sept. 25, 2008
- January 2009 class (accepts three interns)
- April 2009 class (accepts three interns)
PLEASE MAIL EARLY.
June Match
- Deadline Feb. 17, 2009
- June 2009 class (accept three interns)
PLEASE MAIL EARLY.
The January and April classes have their own D&D Digital Systems number assigned. If you are willing to accept either start date, be sure to apply for both classes through D&D Digital Systems.
Application Process:
A complete application must contain the following:
- Mayo School of Health Sciences’ Dietetics Internship application (http://www.mayo.edu/mshs/diet-int-jax.html)
- One page typed biography including professional interest and career goals (font no smaller than 10 point type)
- Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended
If application is submitted prior to graduation, a signed declaration of intent to complete a degree is required.
- Three letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic persons
- A nonrefundable application fee of $25 payable to Mayo Clinic
- If you wish to receive confirmation of your application, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Mailing Address:
Mail the completed application package to:
Dietetics Internship Program
Nutrition Services
Mayo Clinicl
4200 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224
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. St. Luke’s Hospital will contact the selected candidates for interviews.
Appointments:
We accept three interns per class. D & D will notify applicants of appointment.
Starting Dates:
Jan. 12, 2009
April 6, 2009
June 15, 2009
Tuition & Fees:
Tuition of $2,400 is payable upon commencement of the internship
Expenses:
Housing, transportation and some meals are the student’s responsibility.
Approximate cost of living expenses:
- Rent $800/month
- Food $300/month
- Personal and miscellaneous $400/month
- Transportation $215/month
- Professional liability insurance $35
- 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.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid is not available; however, we can provide letters to lending institutions for deferred payment of student loans.
Attendance:
Class and clinical attendance is mandatory.
Schedule:
- The program is a full-time commitment which includes classes and clinical work.
- Your hours may vary depending on the rotation.
- Interns will be required to work some weekends to participate in community outreach projects and some clinical experiences.
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
Graduation & Certification:
Upon successful completion of the internship requirements, graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion from Mayo School of Health Science and will be eligible to take the registration examination given by the American Dietetic Association.
Faculty:
Interns benefit from highly qualified, competent professionals in the food service, community, and nutrition experiences. Our program offers a one-to-one ratio of intern to preceptor throughout the internship.
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