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Dietetic Internship Timeline

Task

Contact Person

Timeline

 

First Semester Activities

   
 

Notification of advisor and admission into MS in FCS: Dietetics Option

SFCS Graduate Coordinator

Prior to start of first semester

 

Complete and return Graduate School program goals, information card, and release forms

SFCS Graduate Coordinator

By end of first week of class

 

Complete initial advisement appointment to discuss Study Plan and graduate committee.

Advisor

Within first 2 weeks

 

Attend Dietetic Intern Monthly Meetings

DI Coordinator

As scheduled

 

Attend Showcase of DI Sites Workshop (fall match) or meeting with DI Coordinator regarding placement (spring match)

DI Coordinator

As scheduled

 

If choosing thesis option, complete required paperwork

Advisor

Prior to Thanksgiving break

  Provide copy of verification statement and an original final transcript that confers your undergraduate degree DI Coordinator Within first 4-6 weeks
  Provide copy of Hepatitis B and TB records if available. If not, schedule appointment for Hepatitis B series (first shot – fee) DI Coordinator/Health Service Within first 4-6 weeks
 

Complete and submit Study Plan

Advisor

Prior to completion of 12 semester hrs

Second Semester Activities

   
 

If needed, schedule appointment (one month after first shot) for 2 nd Hepatitis B series (fee)

Health Service

As appropriate

 

If needed, schedule appointments for 3 rd Hepatitis B series (one month after 2 nd shot - fee) and TB booster. Give a copy to DI Coordinator

Health Service/DI Coordinator

As appropriate

 

Review and adjust Study Plan as needed and re-submit to SFCS Graduate Coordinator

Advisor

Before leaving campus for DI

 

Attend Dietetic Intern Monthly Meetings

DI Coordinator

As scheduled

 

Attend Legislative Day and/or Lobby Day

DI Coordinator

As scheduled

 

Confirm intent to complete comprehensive exam

SFCS Graduate Coordinator

Before leaving campus for DI

 

Apply for graduation (fee)

Graduate School

Before leaving campus for DI

 

Attend DI Orientation. Complete and submit DI Agreement form and DI Manual Orientation form.

DI Coordinator

As scheduled

 

Complete interview with DI Site Director

DI Site Director

4-6 weeks prior the end of semester

 

Waitlist for appropriate sections of FCS 5980

PAWS online system

See semester schedule

Final Semesters of Activities
(During Internship)

   
 

Submit rotation evaluations to DI Coordinator

DI Coordinator

Based on rotation schedule

 

Email updates and check-in with DI Coordinator

DI Coordinator

Bi-weekly

 

Waitlist for appropriate sections of FCS 5980

Registration

See semester schedule

 

Schedule and complete written comprehensive exam or thesis document and oral defense

SFCS Graduate Coordinator/Advisor

As scheduled

 

Schedule Major Case Study and Wrap-up meeting

DI Coordinator and DI Site Director

4-6 weeks prior to program completion

 

Submit DI Portfolio

DI Coordinator

4-6 weeks prior to program completion

 

Submit 2 signed copies of Certification of Comprehensive Knowledge (one to Graduate School and one to SFCS Graduate Coordinator)

Advisor

By last class day of final term

 

Exit interview

SFCS Graduate Coordinator

By end of final term

 

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