Case study project - follow a complex patient and give an oral presentation about the patient and the related scientific literature Management projects - varied, included developing new stations for the hospital cafeteria Community presentation - we each gave a nutrition presentation out in the community

We completed case studies throughout the year. One was a major case study which was very involved.

An end-of-year case study allows you to follow a particularly nutritionally complicated case. You must do an extensive lit search and present it to the department.

Case studies, project porfolios, nutrition support practice problems

Case Studies, tons of reading, research, Theme Meal, displays, presentations.

Large case study presentation, many journal articles to read for each rotation along with assigments, various classes throughout the year requiring more reading and homework. 1 week of classes solely for pediatrics before beginning the peds rotation.

Participated in a Career Day lecture at a middle school and talked about different opportunities in the dietetics profession.

I think that you can find something in many areas of San Francisco, but as far as close neighborhoods go, I like the Haight and Cole Valley.

Based on affordability/safety, and quick access to UCSF, I would suggest the Sunset area. It can be quite foggy most of the time, but I didn't mind it usually.

sunset is close to ucsf and probably cheapest, haight is also pretty close but a bit more sketch

It was a well-rounded clinical program in an exceptional hospital. It had a variety of rotations, It was 1 year long so you knew it was going to be a good experience. It was in a beautiful city. They also give you a stipend.

I knew it was a strong program with a long-standing reputation for producing very good clinicians. I wanted a program with a strong clinical emphasis. Since my husband was in school and unable to make any income, I was also looking for a program with no internship fee and hopefully providing a stipend.

I chose to apply at UCSF because their internship has a clinical focus, which is what I wanted, and their internship program has a good reputation. I was also drawn because most of the rotations are in the same location so travel was minimized. Finally, I liked that fact that UCSF interns are paid a monthly stipend.

Because of the location, reputation, and that it was a paid internship.

I wanted to be at a teaching hospital in a big city. I liked the clinical focus. I was impressed by my site visit. The internship had great benefits.

This program had a strong clinical emphasis. Location was also an important factor, as I wanted to do my internship at a large teaching hospital with a good reputation. Also, this internship offered a stipend.

I wanted to be in San Francisco. I also wanted a heavily clinical internship. I also liked the amount of autonomy the interns get throughout the program.

Highest pass rate of all internships for the first time taking the RD exam for many years. Very comprehensive and complete, including opportunity for staff relief. Research hospital. Location. Stipend.

Stipend, reptutation, and it was in a location I hadn't been to before. Strong clinical focus with minimal food service time was a big plus for me.

UCSF is one of the best in the nation and has a heavy clinical emphasis in a medical teaching center setting that is hard to obtain anywhere else. I also wanted exposure to the diverse and wide spectrum of disease states and gain experience in the nutritional management of them.

Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women, Elderly, Adults

Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women, Elderly

Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women, Elderly

Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women, Elderly

Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women, Elderly

Children, Adolescents, Elderly

Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women, Elderly

Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women, Elderly

Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women, Elderly

Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women, Elderly

Loans, internship stipend

Savings, internship stipend

Stipend + family help

Savings

Savings, stipen

Savings, Scholarships, stipend

Parents' help, stipend from internship

Scholarships, Parents' help, Stipend

Loans, stipend, but does not cover much more than monthly rent d/t high cost of living in SF

Loans, Stipend

Try and get experience in a hospital early on in your undergraduate program. Volunteer at a hospital, look for a job as a diet tech because from the first day you are up on the floors and its better if you already have a feel for the hospital atmosphere. For the interview just be yourself, each internship has a personality and if you pretend to be someone that you are not just to get in, it might not be the best fit for you in the long run.

Grades are very important, especially in your nutrition courses. There is no interview, so the personal statement is also very important. Make sure to proof-read your application several times and have someone else double-check it, too. If you don't follow the application instructions exactly, you will not be considered.

Start working on your application WAY in advance, and take a proactive approach to gain volunteer, work, and leadsership experiences that will make you stand out. Also, have several people you trust proofread your work. DO NOT send an application with bad grammer or typos. Finally, read and follow the instructions meticulously to avoid getting "weeded out" by the internship selection committee.

Make sure your application is complete, neat, organized.

Do your research. Ask questions. Try to contact current interns. Visit if possible. Read the application instructions carefully. Send out your applications ahead of the deadlines.

Be as detailed and particular about your application and/or interview. Follow directions on the application! Dress for success. Wear a classy suit, even if you are just going to the open house. First impressions are extremely important and can make or break your acceptance into the program.

Show who you are as an individual. This program requires a lot of independence, flexibility, and drive, so show those attributes in your essay.

You need something to make you stand out to the selection committee, they get close to 100 apps for 10 slots, so it is very competitive. Do volunteer, get a job/summer internship etc. in the field, work on food studies or participate in food studies, get involved in nutrition/health related clubs, keep your grades up, etc. Be creative and honest in your personal statement, from the heart.

If you have something you want them to know about you, you have to say it in your personal statement because there is no interview. Clinical experience isn't necessary to get chosen. I think maybe 1 person out of the 9 in my class had previous clinical experience. A wide variety of experiences is more important.

Make sure you are through. Check, check then double check your application ensuring you have everything they ask for in the correct order. Also, be sincere in your responses to the questions.