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Bastyr University

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Intern Schedule

Total Clinical: 16-19 weeks
Total Food Service/Management: 4 weeks
Total Community: 7-11 weeks
Clinical16-19 weeks 10 weeks in hospital, 6-9 weeks in various settings
Food Service4 weeks  
Public Health, Child Nutrition and Community Nutrition7-11 weeks  
Orientation1 week  
Research and Major Group Projects80 hours  
Enrichment 1-4 weeks in any area of interest
Final Evaluation1 week  
Vacation3 weeks Winter break (2 weeks), Spring break (1 week), and holidays

Basic

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Address: 14500 Juanita Dr. NE
City: Kenmore
State: WA
Zip: 98028-4966
Starting Date: Sept.
Length: 9 months
Emphasis: Natural Medicine
Computer Matching: April
Number Accepted: 9
Graduate Credits: 15

Director: Debra A Boutin, MS, RD
Telephone: 425/602-3124
FaxNumber: 425/823-6222
Email: dboutin@bastyr.edu
Admissions

  • Bachelor's Degree from accredited university
  • 3.0 overall GPA
  • Completion of DPD requirements
  • Experience (volunteer or paid)
  • in clinical nutrition, quantity food service and community nutrition
Application Checklist

Dietetic Internship Application
  • ADA Dietetic Internship Program Application
  • Bastyr University Application
  • Letter of Application
  • Topics: Professional interests in nutrition, natural medicine and/or Professional Goals
    1 page and typed
  • Letter of Recommendation (ADA Form)
  • From work reference
  • Letter of Recommendation (ADA Form)
  • From Academic Reference
  • Letter of Recommendation (ADA Form)
  • From Academic Reference
  • Official Transcripts
  • From all colleges and universities attended
  • Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent to Complete
  • Interview
  • Application Fee
  • $75 paid to Bastyr University by Check
  • Dietetic Internship Application Mailed
  • Admissions Office Bastyr University 14500 Juanita Drive NE Kenmore, WA 98028
    by February deadline
Financial Planning

  • Tuition and Fees
  • Tuition (resident): $8,895
    Tuition (non-resident): $19,120
  • Program-Related Expenses
  • Books and Supplies: $800.00
    Additional conference and membership fees : $300
  • Room and Board
  • Living Expenses estimated for 9 mo. period: $14,539
  • Insurance
  • Health Insurance: varies
    Auto Insurance: varies
  • Financial Aid
  • Financial Aid: unavailable
    Scholarships: available
  • Other
  • American Dietetic Association Student Membership: $49
    State Dietetic Association Membership: varies
  • Note
  • Financial information is an estimate and subject to change

Internship Reviews

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Admin @ 2010-06-20 9:12 PM
Reviews
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What was the workload like?

Each intern was a project manager for a different project and the rest of the interns participated in that project. Making handouts, writing newspaper articles, holding events, etc. Also a lot of 'home work' for specific rotations.
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Why did you choose to apply to this program?

Superb Director.
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Did the internship have any perks compared to other internships?

Describe your patient population.

Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women, Elderly, Adults
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What is your best application advice to applicants of this program?

Very competitive. If you are not in the Bastyr DPD program, find out what their requirements for experience hours are.

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