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Individual case study presentation, individual research project, group employee wellness contest, group marketing project, individual public policy/advocacy project, state and local dietetic conferences and meetings
Research
1 week
basic research techniques, grant-writing, plan/prepare research meals, study design development
Vacation
3 weeks
Thanksgiving, Holiday, Spring
Basic
Website Address: 25 Courtenay, ART 7100A, MSC 290 City: Charleston State: SC Zip: 29425-2900 Starting Date: August Length: 10 months Emphasis: Clinical Medical Nutrition Therapy Computer Matching: April Number Accepted: 10
Topics: Professional goals, Why you chose to apply to program, emphasize strengths and uniqueness
500 words or less, handwritten
Include the address and phone number where you can be reached between March 1 and April 30
Letter of Recommendation (ADA Form)
From a Nutrition faculty member
Sealed with reference's signature over seal
Letter of Recommendation (ADA Form)
From a practicing registered dietitian (not a faculty member)
Sealed with reference's signature over seal
Letter of Recommendation (ADA Form)
From an unspecified reference
Sealed with reference's signature over seal
Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent to Complete
If degree completed more than 5 years ago, list professional reading and continuing education within past 5 years
Personal Interview
If chosen from written application
Conducted in early March
Application Fee
$75 paid to "MUSC Dietetic Internship" by Check or Money Order
Dietetic Internship Application Mailed
Kelley Martin, MPH, RD
Medical University of South Carolina
Dietetic Internship Program
25 Courtenay, ART 7100A
MSC 290
Charleston, SC 29425-2900
Graduate School Application
GRE Scores
official, within 5 years
Sent to 41 Bee St. PO Box 250203, Charleston, SC 29425; institution/school code: 5407. No separate department code.
For Graduate Program Interns Only: Comment on combining your graduate work with your internship.
For Graduate Program Interns Only: Comment on combining your graduate work with your internship.
For Graduate Program Interns Only: Comment on combining your graduate work with your internship.
What was the workload like?
We had to coordinate a hospital wt loss program, teach nutrition to a police department, hold monthly health fairs, research legislation.
What was the workload like?
There were mainly 8 outside projects we worked on and each intern was held responsible for one of the projects. Some of these included 2 different weight loss challenges, national nutrition month, writing newspaper articles for the hospital newspaper, working with the food bank, and developing a cookbook for gastrointestinal disorders. We also helped facilitate an actual research study, chose a patient to present as a case study, and reviewed a research article to present.
What was the workload like?
Describe your rotations and other professional experiences (field trips, seminars, workshops or professional conferences).
Describe your rotations and other professional experiences (field trips, seminars, workshops or professional conferences).
Describe your rotations and other professional experiences (field trips, seminars, workshops or professional conferences).
Describe where you lived during the internship and how you found housing.
Describe where you lived during the internship and how you found housing.
Describe where you lived during the internship and how you found housing.
Why did you choose to apply to this program?
It was very diverse in the rotations it offered. The program includes a wellness rotation as well as a culinary rotation. Clinical experiences were diverse as well.
Why did you choose to apply to this program?
I knew I wanted to get out of the state of Michigan for my internship. Aside from that, I wanted a program that offered interesting and unique experiences. The website for MUSC's internship was awesome and filled with personal experiences, detailed descriptions of the rotations, pictures, and even a powerpoint with voice over from the director. I got the best all around feel for what I'd actually be doing in this program. The clinical rotations are at a 600 bed teaching hospital and level one trauma center where you see very interesting cases. There were unique community rotations and projects including culinary school, weight loss challenges, a spot on live tv, monthly nutrition newspaper articles, and more!
Why did you choose to apply to this program?
I liked the variety of individual and group projects; the open communication and guidance- but not suffocation- of the director; the encouragement of learning; the youthful and well-knowledgeable preceptors.
For Distance Program Interns Only: Comment on doing a distance program.
For Distance Program Interns Only: Comment on doing a distance program.
For Distance Program Interns Only: Comment on doing a distance program.
Did the internship have any perks compared to other internships?
Did the internship have any perks compared to other internships?
Did the internship have any perks compared to other internships?
What is your best application advice to applicants of this program?
Be honest, talk up your strong points (but don't be arrogant), and be confident in what you can contribute!
What is your best application advice to applicants of this program?
Any experience during undergrad counts whether it is nutrition based or not. For example, I volunteered at the local food bank, did study abroad, and worked for 2 years during college as a waitress. I was able to relate these experiences to positive personal characteristics they instilled in me so that made every experience worthwhile.
The interview process is tricky. Just really make that internship feel like they are your top choice (whether they are or not). Relate any experience you have to why it would make you a good candidate. Really try and get across your passion for the field of nutrition.
The personal statements are crucial in my opinion. Do not just restate everything that you included in your application. Bring forth new attributes and experiences you have that make you unique and stand out from the rest. Also, proof read, proof read, proof read! Have several other people edit your paper and give feedback.
What is your best application advice to applicants of this program?
Research often-asked questions and be prepared for all of them; Know how to describe your past experiences in a brief but informative statement; Be EXTREMELY well acquainted with the program and do your research- it shows your interest and dedication.
Why did you choose to apply to this program?
What is your best application advice to applicants of this program?
Describe where you lived during the internship and how you found housing.
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