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Quick Facts |
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Program length:
11 months
Prerequisites:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in nutrition, food science
or dietetics
Granted: MSHS Certificate
of Completion
Patient interaction: High
Placement outlook:
Very good |
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Program Description
Mayo School of Health Sciences (MSHS) offers an 11-month Dietetic Internship Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., providing
comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills that enable practitioners
to provide complete nutrition services.
This program's mission in to provide a quality training program which prepares graduates to enter the field ascompetent entry level professionals with an emphasis in medical nutrition therapy. The MSHS Dietetic Internship Program selected the medical nutrition therapy emphasis
due to the high acuity level and complexity of care required by
our patient population. Interns will be prepared to enter the profession as entry-level practitioners.
Program Goals:
- The program will prepare competent entry-level practitioners.
- The program will provide dietetic professionals to meet the needs of the Midwest and beyond.
- The program wil encourage students to recognize the need to continue their education and participate in the American Dietetic Association and other professional organizations.
Accreditation
The Dietetic Internship is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
for Dietetics Education (CADE) of The American Dietetic Association.
Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
American Dietetic Association
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
(312) 899-0040 ext. 5400
www.eatright.org
Mayo Foundation is also accredited by the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission.
Higher Learning Commission
30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
(800) 621-7440
(312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462
www.ncacihe.org
Facilities
The Mayo Clinic campus in Rochester comprises an extensive outpatient
complex, two hospitals, and research and education facilities. It
is among the largest, most advanced medical centers in the world.
The primary education site for this internship is Saint Marys Hospital,
part of Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Saint Marys Hospital was founded
in 1889 and is a 1,157-bed facility. Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's
Hospital is an 85-bed hospital within Saint Marys Hospital. Interns
also have rotations at Mayo Clinic and Rochester Methodist Hospital.
Graduation and Certification
Upon successful completion of the Dietetic Internship, you will
receive a Certificate of Completion from Mayo School of Health Sciences,
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.
Graduates are eligible to take the professional registration examination
given by the American Dietetic Association.
Hours
For the majority of the internship, your learning schedule will
include eight-hour days, five days per week. While the regular workweek
is usually 40 hours, additional projects and homework will be assigned.
The program is a full-time commitment for class and clinical work. Interns will work primarily weekdays however, may be required to work three to four weekends throughout the year as established for learning experiences. Hours vary depending on the work experience.
No credit is given for previous work experience.
Class Size
Each year, Mayo School of Health Sciences admits eight students
to its Dietetic Internship Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
This ensures you will receive close one-on-one instruction and a
comprehensive educational experience.
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