Admission Guidelines
All materials must be original - photocopies of materials will not
be accepted. ISU DI participates in the computerized matching system. See link further down
the page for further information.
In the event you are not selected for entrance in this internship
program, your application materials may be returned to you upon receipt
of written request.
NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO FILE COMPLAINTS
WITH THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR DIETETICS EDUCATION
The Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education will
review complaints that relate to a program's compliance with the accreditation/approval
standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and
continued improvement of dietetics education programs but does not
intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for
individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal
of faculty, staff or students.
A copy of the accreditation/approval standards and/or the Commission's policy
and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the
Education staff at The American Dietetic Association [www.eatright.org] at 216
West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 800, Chicago, Illinois 60606 or by calling 1-800-877-1600
extension 4872.
Adopted: July 1994
COE Division of Education Accreditation
Required Information/materials:
- Baccalaureate Degree.
- Verification Statement of completion of Didactic Program in Dietetics
(DPD) or Declaration of Intent to Complete DPD.
- Recommended GPA (4.0 Scale): 2.8 overall; 3.0 DPD.
- Evidence from letters of recommendation and experiences related
to dietetics of ability to perform productively.
- Letter of application by the student (See FAQ for details).
- Preferences may be given for qualified ISU students and Iowa residents,
as well as:
- Higher GPAs in dietetic or foods and nutrition-related courses.
- Foodservice work experience and/or experience in a healthcare
setting.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in past experiences.
- Documentation of at least 5 years professional work experience
in dietetics or related field. (Nationwide Internship Applicants
Only)
- Recency of education is necessary as demonstrated by successful
completion of coursework in diet therapy or advanced nutrition in
the past five years or evidence of clinical practice. If you need to complete additional coursework in order to meet “recency of education” requirements, the actual requirements will be determined on an individual basis following discussion between the DI director and potential applicant. Completion of recommended requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the ISU DI program.
- Description of relevant work experience. This can include, but
is not limited to, hospital/nursing home-based experience, public
health or community nutrition experience, food service-related experience.
Descriptions of responsibilities in all work or volunteer experiences
should describe relevance of tasks and responsibilities, or indicate
professional skills acquired, that can be transferred to the profession
of dietetics.
- International students must complete a degree from an American
regionally-accredited university or present documentation of the
equivalence of their foreign degree(s). These students must take
the following courses from an American regionally-accredited university:
Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Education and Counseling Methods,
Scientific Study of Food/Food Science and Community Nutrition.
Application
Packet Requirements
Send application packet to:
Dietetics Internship
220 MacKay Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-1120
NOTE: Applications will not be processed if any
of the above are missing upon receipt by ISU. (For example: letters
of recommendation by specified individuals, signature of application,
transcripts, and any other forms as required.) The GRE is not required.
1. The ADA Internship Application Form AND ISU
Dietetics Internship Location Preference Form indicating
location preference. For each work or volunteer experience listed
in the application, indicate the TOTAL number
of hours for which you expect credit beneath the name of the
organization.
2. Letter of application by the student, limited
to two pages. The letter is a formal business letter; limited to two pages or 750 words; at least 1.5 line spacing and 11 font; use standard business letter format.
Please address the following points:
- How will the internship help you achieve your short and long-term goals?
- What are your significant achievements and accomplishments that we may not be able to identify from the rest of the application?
- Include an assessment of your personal characteristics, including areas of strengths and of development (consider such professional skills as Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Initiative, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Adaptability/Reaction to Stress, Teamwork).
- Do you have any significant events or obstacles that have affected your personal growth and preparation for the Dietetic Internship?
3.Three Letters of Reference
Three confidential
letters of reference in sealed letterhead envelopes with the
signature of the letter writer across the seal -- the student
submits the letters of reference with the application.
At least one letter should be from a previous or current
employer and one from a dietetic educator. Recommendation
Form
4. Verification
of Intent to Complete or Completion of Academic requirements.
5. Official transcripts from all institutions
of higher education attended.
6. Completed Prior Assessed Learning (PAL) material if appropriate (see website for additional information.) PAL typically is applicable only the nontraditional aged intern.
7. Application Fee ** Checks payable to ISU Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition |
| Iowa-Based Option |
Nationwide Option |
Iowa Based Option application
fee - $50 |
Nationwide Option application fee - $75 |
8. Additional Nationwide application items
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**Nationwide Option Application Packet also includes: (see
website for copy)
- Completed Rotation Schedule
- Completed preceptor information
- Completed practice facility information
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Application Review Process
All qualified applications will be reviewed by members of the ISU Dietetic Committee. Note that incomplete applications will NOT be reviewed. The following provides information related to the relative importance of each of the components required in the application. This is the evaluation tool that is used by the reviewers and is shown here for demonstration only.
1. RESIDENCY STATUS = 0 - 2 points
Out-of-state resident, graduate (0-1 point)
Iowa resident or ISU Student/Graduate (1-2 points)
2. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE = 0 - 5 points
DPD - GPA |
Overall-GPA |
Point Value |
| < 2.9 |
< 2.8 |
0 |
| 3.0 – 3.2 |
2.81 – 2.99 |
1 |
| 3.21 – 3.49 |
3.0 – 3.49 |
2 |
| 3.5 – 3.74 |
3.5 – 3.74 |
3 |
| > 3.75 |
> 3.75 |
5 |
3. WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE = 0-4 points
| Iowa-Based Option |
Nationwide Option |
Paid or volunteer experience related to food service, community or
clinical nutrition. Other work experience with documented, transferable skills.
0 - <160 hrs. (1 mo.)
1 - 160 hrs. (1 mo.)
2 - 161-480 hrs. (1-3 mos.)
3 - 481-960 hrs. (3-6 mos.)
4 - >6 months |
Paid or volunteer experience related to food service, community or
clinical nutrition. Other work experience with documented, transferable skills.
0 - <1 year
1 - 1-2 years
2 - 2-3 years
3 - 3-4 years
4 - 5+ years |
4. RECOMMENDATIONS = 0-3 points
Academic, interpersonal, & work-related skills based on recommendation letters.
0 - Negative with weak skills and qualities
1 - Positive with minimal skills and qualities
3 - Positive with strong skills and qualities
5. LETTER = 0-4 points
Grammar, composition and content of application letter including: statement of professional
goals and interests, assessment of personal strengths and weaknesses.
0 - Poor application letter
2 - Acceptable letter
4 - Well written letter
6. OTHER = 0-3 points
Honors, awards, participation in extracurricular or community activities, leadership roles.
Other considerations (full time employment while in school, family commitments, etc.)
1 - Good
2 - Very Good
3 - Outstanding
Maximum total points = 21 points
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Additional Nationwide Option Review |
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Nationwide option:
7. Evidence of Self-directed learning yes no Describe:
8. Rotation schedule completed with preceptor and facility forms included yes no |
Computer Matching
All applicants to this Dietetic Internship (DI) must participate in
the dietetic computer matching program. Applicants should request instructions
and a mark/sense card to prioritize their preference
from any ADA-approved Didactic Program in Dietetics or from D&D
Digital Systems. This request should be made to allow turn around time
for submission as indicated in the D&D Digital Systems materials
postmark deadlines. There is no charge for this material. However there
is a $50.00 charge for computer matching that is due with the applicant's
prioritized ranking.
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Iowa-Based Option
Code Number |
Nationwide Option
Code Number |
| November Match (January internship class) |
509 |
563 |
| April Match (June internship class) |
417 |
182 |
D& D Digital Systems
Suite 301
304 Main Street
Ames, IA 50010
Ph: 515-292-0490
Fax: 515-663-9427
dnd@netins.net
Deadline Schedule
The application deadline date is located on this webpage: http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/CADE_2408_ENU_HTML.htm Select Computer Matching Timelines .
(You may access the information by visiting the American Dietetics Association webpage (http://www.eatright.org) and selecting the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education webpage (http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/CADE.html); then select "Fact Sheets" and Computer Matching Policy and Procedures .)
Acceptance Procedure
For information about the matching process including specific procedures and dates, please visit this CADE webpage; (Click "Computer Matching from column on left side of CADE webpage" )
D&D will notify each applicant of their program matching status (ie: matched to a program or not) 3-5 days prior to the appointment date (the date by which you must accept or decline your matched position).
Applicants must call to accept or reject the computer match for the ISU Dietetics Internships no later than 1 p.m. on the appointment date. Calls prior to the appointment date will be accepted. Call Jean Anderson by 1:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) on the appointment date or the applicant forfeits his/her position.
Applicants accepted into the program must disclose any physical or mental disabilities which will require accommodation during the internship program at the time of acceptance. These individuals also need to contact the Student Support Services Program website for additional assistance. Please note: Please address any special needs or special accommodations with your instructor prior to the beginning of the internship or as soon as you become aware of your needs. Those seeking accommodations based on disabilities should obtain a Student Academic Accommodation Request (SAAR) form from the Disability Recourses (DR) office (515-294-6624). DR is located on the main floor of the Student Services Building, Room 1076.
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