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Bay Pines VA Medical Center

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Intern Schedule

Total Clinical: 25 weeks
Total Food Service Management: 9 weeks
Total Community: 4 weeks
Diabetes 1.5 weeks  
Dialysis1 week  
Long-term Care and Geriatrics4 weeks  
Medicine2 weeks  
MOVE and Gastric Bypass   
Neurology and Rehab2 weeks  
Primary Care Staff Relief2 weeks  
Shriner's Hospital Pediatrics1 week  
Clinical Staff Relief4 weeks  
Sub-Acute Care2 weeks  
Surgery, Nutrition Support, Critical Care3 weeks  
Food Production and Service7 weeks  
Management Staff Relief2 weeks  
School Food Service1 week  
Extension/Business1 week  
Morton Plant Hospital Diabetes Center   
Outpatient Clinic2 weeks  
WIC1 week  
Orientation1 week  
Project 1 week  
Vacation2 weeks  

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Website
Address: PO Box 5005 (120)
City: Bay Pines
State: FL
Zip: 33744-5005
Starting Date: August
Length: 42 weeks
Emphasis: General
Computer Matching: April
Number Accepted: 6
Graduate Credits: 9 (optional)

Director: Barbara Harrington, Chief, Nutrition and Food Service
Admissions

  • Bachelor's Degree from accredited university
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Completion of DPD requirements
Application Checklist

Dietetic Internship Application
  • ADA Dietetic Internship Program Application
  • Letter of Application
  • Topics: Why you chose this program, Professional goals, Elaboration of activities and community service, Attributes you would contribute to dietetics
  • Letter of Recommendation (ADA Form)
  • From major professor in food, nutrition, or institutional management
  • Letter of Recommendation (ADA Form)
  • From major professor in food, nutrition, or institutional management
  • Letter of Recommendation (ADA Form)
  • From work/volunteer supervisor
  • Official Transcripts
  • From all colleges and universities attended
  • Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent to Complete
  • Deadline
  • 2009/02/15
  • Mailed
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Barbara Harrington Chief, Nutrition & Food Service PO Box 5005 (120) Bay Pines, FL 33744-5005
Financial Planning

  • Tuition and Fees
  • GraduateTuition (resident) (optional): $2,267.82
    Graduate Tuition (non-resident) (optional): $8,073.45
  • Program-Related Expenses
  • Books and Supplies: $100.00
    Professional Fees: $150.00
  • Room and Board
  • Housing/month: $1,000.00
  • Personal Expenses
  • Personal Expenses: varies
  • Transportation
  • Transportation (car needed): varies
  • Insurance
  • Liability Insurance: $35.00
  • Financial Aid
  • Stipend: $10,100.00
  • Other
  • American Dietetic Association Student Membership: $49
    State Dietetic Association Membership: varies
  • Note
  • Financial information is an estimate and subject to change

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Admin @ 2010-06-20 9:12 PM
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