It varied for everyone, but we all had a number of case studies we had to have. We had a number of presentations as well.

Homework assignments (short answer/essay questions), 5 page case studies, about 3 presentations

1 case study presentation, 1 equipment project presentation where we have to present about a piece of kitchen equipment and describe the need for it in a foodservice setting, homework and care plans for each clinical rotation, tray assessments (to monitor temp and correctness of the At Your Request Meal Service).

We did a case study presentation on an outpatient, a piece of food service equipment, and on any nutrition topic we wanted to managers/staff. Most rotations had homework sets and a case study.

Every clinical preceptor assigned homework assignments and a 7-10 pg case study.

Equipment project presentation - research a peice of kitchen equipment and present about it to the other interns and some management. Out-patient case studies presentation Homework for clinical rotations including research and answering questions.

Some nice areas, some bad…..be very careful….I live on the “cusp” of the ghetto; Cost of living is $450 per person for my apt., which is on the cheaper side for New Haven. If you live alone, expect to pay at least $1000 if you want to live within walking distance. Downtown New Haven (small big town, the Yale buildings are pretty, off of campus is very unsafe, traffic is bad in the southern Connecticut area, homeless people on the street asking for money is common); Mostly walking around New Haven. Can walk to a grocery store. Use my car to get out of town for bigger shopping trips and traveling

Semi-safe. New Haven is an urban city. There is crime but we just know where not to go. Cost of living? High!!! A container of a reg. size detergent costs $9 sometimes. Gas is currently $4.30 for regular. A loaf of wheat bread is sometimes $3. On the coast of CT. A 2 hour train ride to Grand Central in NYC.

I met a RD who I respected and looked up to who attended the internship and receommended it to me.

The name/reputation, stipend, cost

It was a long shot! I didn’t think I'd get in! It was close to my home in NY. Prestige of the Yale name; It had a peds rotation; Specialty rotation opportunity, staff relief opportunities, really rare patient diagnoses.

The name, wanted to get out of midwest, cost, number of interns.

I liked that it had a strong clinical emphasis and was a lengthy program (50 weeks). I knew that this would give me great experiences and I'd have the opportunity to work with many different kinds of dietitians.

The recognized name "Yale" I thought it would be a great experience for my resume. I hoped that it would ensure jobs after the internship.

Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women, Elderly, Adults

children, adolescent, pregnant, elderly, adult

children, adolescent, pregnant, elderly, adult

Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women, Elderly

Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women, Elderly

Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women, Elderly

Loans, Employment

Paid with savings and loans; Only outside sources are available for this internship. I would try to find scholarships from various sources as anything helps!

savings, working extra at the hospital, my parents’ support; I try to spend nothing. I hate asking my parents for money. We have some field trips that we have to pay entrance fees for and I donate gas money to the person driving (4 out of 12 of us don’t have cars here since New Haven is a walkable city)

Savings, Parents' help

Savings, Parents' help, Employment

Parents' help

Be honest and be yourself. Show the readers how much you really want sucess in the dietetics field. Read into the internship and really know what they have to offer. Speak with current interns before applying to the internship.

Grades, experience, GRE, outside activities are important

GRE is required, which is wh not many people apply (and the fact that most people don't think they will get into "Yale"); 1 page length for letter of application is appropriate; Apply to as many as you can afford. There are more people applying than there are spots. You have to appear to be unique and better in all aspects of your life compared to the other people applying.

Was told if it was my number one choice to make sure to say that in my personal statement.

Definitely visit the hospital if you can. Bring a list of questions for the dietetic intern that is going to give you the tour. Often times when you're there you're really trying to take things in and you'll forget your questions, it's much easier if you have them written down.

This program is really long. Consider this before you apply. If you like the program, apply! The applicant pool may not be as competitive as you imagine. Make sure someone reviews your personal statement for grammar and spelling.