Dietetics Academy

Mission Statement

The mission of the Iowa State University Dietetic Internship Program is to prepare entry-level dietitians in diverse and multi-disciplinary, community-based settings for the emerging roles in current and future general dietetic practice across the United States.

Goals

1. The ISU Dietetics Internship program will develop entry level dietetic professionals who possess skills necessary for success in general dietetics practice across the United States.

Outcomes Measures

1. 85% of alumni will pass the RD attempt on the first attempt.
2. 95% of interns complete the program as designated in their individual Program Completion Plan.
3. 75% of the responding graduates will have passed the RD exam, obtained employment related to dietetics practices or enrolled in an accredited continuing education program within 12 months of program completion.
4. 75% of the responding employers of the program graduates will agree that the graduate exhibits skills related to those of competent entry-level dietitians.

2. The ISU Dietetics Internship program will contribute to the pool of registered dietitians across the United States.

Outcome Measures

1. 75% of the responding graduates of the program seeking such employment will receive positions in the field of Dietetics across the nation with one year of completion of RD.