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Prerequisites
To be accepted into the Dietetic Internship Program in Rochester,
you must have:
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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 approved course work requirements established by the American
Dietetic Association.
- Verification Statement completed by
a didactic program director.
- Completed Didactic Programs in Dietetics (DPD)
course requirements within the last five years. Additional course
work may be required if your degree was completed more than five
years ago.
Applicants are selected based on a culmination of grades (GPA
of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale), work and volunteer experiences,
leadership qualities, and representation of personal qualities and
skills in a personal letter.
We are looking for well-rounded applicants who can work well with clients and staff, in addition to being able to learn quickly and maintain previously taught information.
Policies and Responsibilities
The following Mayo School of Health Sciences' policies affect applications
and admissions to its programs:
English fluency
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential to succeed
in the program and to ensure patient safety. If English is a second
language, you must be able to demonstrate fluency. Satisfactory
performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language examination
or the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency must be documented
as proof of fluency. Your test results must be less than two years
old.
Immunization record
For the protection of patients, students and employees, and in
compliance with state regulations, Mayo Clinic requires students
to be properly immunized. You must show proof of the following
immunizations before you begin a program at Mayo School of Health
Sciences:
- Tuberculin test in the past six months
- Varicella, rubella and rubeola immunity
- Up-to-date diphtheria and tetanus shots
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declaration
Documentation of vaccinations must be provided to Mayo Employee
Health Service prior to the start of class.
Health status
Prospective students will undergo a health review at Mayo Clinic
and will have the opportunity to update or receive the required
tests and immunizations cited above. More information about the
review will be provided after you have been offered a program
appointment. Appointment to the program depends upon successful
completion of the health review.
Medical insurance
Students must have medical insurance coverage during their program.
Student medical insurance can be purchased through Mayo Clinic.
To buy Mayo Clinic student insurance you need to be appointed
to a full-time certificate or degree program which will last at
least one year.
You can also choose to have your medical insurance covered through
other, non-Mayo plans (i.e., insurance held through a parent or
spouse, or an independent commercial plan). Evidence of medical
coverage must be provided when your educational program begins.
Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance is provided by the institution.
Background check
Prospective students must pass a criminal background check and/or
drug screening required by state laws, prior to enrollment to
Mayo School of Health Sciences.
Student responsibilities
Mayo School of Health Sciences' students are expected to attend
all scheduled classes, examinations and assigned clinical rotations
unless absence is approved.
Students are required to exhibit professional and ethical conduct
at all times.
Equal opportunity
Mayo School of Health Sciences upholds all federal and state
laws that preclude discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age,
religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation,
disabilities or veteran's status.
Technical Standards
Mayo School of Health Sciences accepts students who are highly qualified
for its programs. To be considered for admittance you should exhibit
strong qualifications for the health profession you wish to pursue.
Applicants to programs must possess the following general qualities:
- Critical thinking skills
- Sound judgment
- Emotional stability and maturity
- Empathy for others
- Physical and mental stamina
- Ability to learn and function in a variety
of settings
You must be able to perform the essential functions of the profession
and meet the standards of the curriculum. Students seeking exceptions
to these standards or reasonable accommodations should initiate
their request with the program’s director.
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