The dietetic internship
(DI) is a supervised practice program that enables graduates to establish
eligibility to write the registration examination for dietitians and
to apply for active membership in the American Dietetic Association
(ADA). The DI provides a minimum of 900 hours of supervised practice
experience to meet the competencies for entry-level dietitians and
the standards of education set forth by Commission on Accreditation
in Dietetics (CADE), the accrediting arm of ADA. The Dietetic Internship
is offered through the Nutrition and Food Science (NFS) and Public
Health Nutrition track in the Urban Public Health (UPH) program in
the School of Health Sciences - a specialized unit of Hunter which
offers programs in health related professions.
Dietetic
Internship Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Hunter College Dietetic Internship (DI) Program
is to provide students with a rigorous, high quality educational and
supervised practice experience, which will prepare them as competent
and effective dietetic practitioners with a focus in urban public
health and community nutrition. The Hunter College DI Program provides
interdisciplinary practicum and didactic experiences that will prepare
dietetic interns to attain entry-level competencies in nutrition therapy,
food service systems management, community nutrition, and public health
nutrition. Dietetic interns will develop ethical values consistent
with professional health care and abide by codes of practice while
practicing within diverse multiethnic urban communities. Interns are
encouraged to obtain the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree through
the Urban Public Health (UPH) Program. The combination of the Registered
Dietitian (RD) credential and the MPH will enhance opportunities for
graduates to practice in community settings.
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Dietetic Internship Program
The
Goals of the Hunter College DI Program are to:
- Prepare
interns for entry-level positions in general dietetics, with a specialization
in community nutrition.
- Provide
quality didactic training that promotes a solid understanding and
knowledge of nutrition therapy, food service systems management,
community nutrition and public health nutrition.
- Prepare
dietetic interns to communicate effectively in interactions with
other professionals and clients.
- Provide
interns with placements in a variety of agencies, which render health
services that address the unique needs of metropolitan areas such
as New York City.
- Prepare
professionals who will actively address the changing health needs
of society, contribute to the profession, and continue their education
lifelong.
For
additional information please contact:
Marie Scafidi-Leonard, MA,
MS, RD, CDN
Dietetic Internship Director
Hunter College, CUNY
425 E. 25th Street, Box 911
New York, NY 10010-2590
(212) 481-7590 (phone)
(212) 481-5260 (fax)
marie.leonard@hunter.cuny.edu
Overview of the
Dietetic Internship Program