1 Dietetic Internship: http://www.uab.edu/shp/nutrition/education/dietetic-internship Dietetic Internship The Dietetic Internship Program prepares entry-level dietitians for a variety of careers in health care, wellness and food service management. Some of the many responsibilities of dietitians include: assisting individuals and families in choosing food for adequate nutrition in health or disease throughout the lifecycle; supervising the preparation and service of food in groups; developing modified diets; and participating in nutrition research. Dietitians work in hospitals, health care and government agencies, food industries, corporate wellness, restaurants, schools, and private practice. The program offers on-campus and off-campus options (available in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Mobile). Both programs are completed in 10 months and combine supervised clinical practice with graduate coursework. Students completing the UAB Dietetic Internship are eligible to take the national Registration Examination for Dietitians administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Some graduates of the program choose to complete the M.S. in Clinical Nutrition degree requirements. UAB Dietetic Internship PROGRAM PHILOSPHY/MISSION AND GOALS Program Philosophy/Mission: To provide a Dietetic Internship Program based on current research and technology in nutrition care delivery, food service administration, and community nutrition with a health promotion/disease prevention or nutrition sciences research emphasis. A broad variety of educational methodologies will be used to develop an entry-level dietitian who can function in a variety of settings, recognizes the need for life-long learning, and can contribute to improved health care of individuals and groups in a cost effective manner. The goals of the dietetic internship are: 1. The program will prepare graduates to be competent entry level dietitians. 2. The program will prepare graduates who demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and will prepare graduates who demonstrate ability to utilize current research in professional practice. 3. The program will prepare graduates who demonstrate commitment to community service. 4. The program will prepare students who will graduate with a Master of Nutrition Science and will also be eligible to take the Registration Exam for Registered Dietitians.
2 Dietetic Internship Program Curriculum COURSE SCHEDULE Fall Semester NTR 612 Research and Tech. Applications in Dietetics 3 hours NTR 604 Principles and Practice of Nutrition Support 3 hours NTR 589 Internship Practicum 9 hours Spring Semester NTR 611 Advanced Foodservice Systems Management 3 hours NTR 601 Advanced Medical Nutrition 3 hours NTR 589 Internship Practicum 10 hours Summer Semester NTR 589 Internship Practicum 5 hours Tuition and Fees (this is a hyperlink to the fee schedule http://www.uab.edu/shp/home/admissionstuition/tuition/tuition-fees) For more information, go to Dietetic Internship Resources (this is a hyperlink to the forms listed below: http://www.uab.edu/shp/nutrition/education/dietetic-internship/dietetic-internship-resources page for application information, policy and procedure manuals). ACCREDITATION The University of Alabama at Birmingham Dietetic Internship is currently granted accreditation by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), formerly known as the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE), of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (800) 877-1600 (800) 877-1600, Ext. 5400, www.eatright.org. SACSCOC Accreditation The University of Alabama at Birmingham is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 Alabama at Birmingham. 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The University of
3 Program application information: http://www.uab.edu/shp/nutrition/education/dietetic-internship/dietetic-internship-resources Dear Prospective Applicant: Thank you for your interest in the Dietetic Internship Program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. The UAB Dietetic Internship was established in 1963 and continues to provide high quality graduate-level nutrition/dietetics training to students. The UAB Dietetic Internship is accredited by the Accrediting and Credentialing of Education for Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) http://www.eatright.org/acend/. The graduate level courses included in the MS degree are accredited from SACSCOC. The University of Alabama at Birmingham is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The University of Alabama at Birmingham. The following information describes the internship program in depth and also describes the application process. If you wish to apply to the internship, you must complete the application using the Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System (DICAS). The application deadline for Fall 2015 admission is February 15, 2015. I look forward to receiving your application. Please contact me at (205) 934-3223, or miller1@uab.edu if you have questions, or if I can be of further assistance to you. Sincerely, Susan Miller, MS, RD, LD Asst. Professor and Graduate Program in Nutrition Sciences
Program Philosophy Accreditation Status 4 To provide a Dietetic Internship program based on current research and technology in nutrition care delivery, food service administration, and community nutrition with a general emphasis. A broad variety of educational methodologies will be used to develop an entry-level dietitian who can function in a variety of settings, recognizes the need for life-long learning, and can contribute to improved health care of individuals and groups in a cost effective manner. The Dietetic Internship, offered in the Department of Nutrition Sciences, is designed to prepare entry-level dietitians for careers in a variety of health care, wellness, and food service facilities. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and for active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics The University of Alabama at Birmingham Dietetic Internship is currently granted accreditation status by the Accrediting and Credentialing of Education for Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. The address and phone number of ACEND are: 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (800) 877-1600. The graduate level courses are accredited from SACSCOC. The University of Alabama at Birmingham is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The University of Alabama at Birmingham. The Community Birmingham, located in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians, is Alabama s largest city, with a metropolitan population of 1 million. Birmingham has over twenty major attractions to entertain visitors year round. Museums, a zoo, botanical gardens, arts, entertainment and sports events compliment the temperate climate and hospitality of the people.
5 The University UAB is a comprehensive urban university and medical center that encompasses 82 city blocks and has a student enrollment of more than 17,000. UAB is home to a large graduate school, a world renowned health care complex and more than 70 research centers focusing on such diverse issues as AIDS vaccine, aging, the environment, urban affairs and telecommunications. UAB is one of the top research universities in the country. Research funding has doubled every decade at UAB and currently totals more than $433 million in grants and contracts. In funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), UAB ranks 20 overall with five schools in the Top 20: Health Professions (Number 1), Optometry (Number 4), Public Health (Number 10), Medicine (Number No. 16) and Nursing (Number 17). The university is composed of 11 schools, as well as hospitals and clinics housing internationally renowned patient care programs. UAB includes the Schools of College of Arts and Sciences, Business, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, School of Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, Optometry, Public Health and the Graduate School. More than 4300 graduate students are enrolled in UAB s 35 doctoral programs and 45 master s programs. UAB is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award degrees at the bachelor s, masters, specialist, and doctoral levels. Individual school programs are also accredited by regional and national professional organizations. More information is available at http://www.uab.edu/home/about UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences The Department of Nutrition Sciences offers three educational programs: A graduate level Dietetic Internship, Master of Science Degree in Nutrition Sciences, and a Doctoral Program in Nutrition Science. In addition to these educational programs, the Department is responsible for nutrition courses in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing. The Department provides a Nutrition Support Service and an Indirect Calorimetry Service at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospitals and Birmingham Veteran s Administration Medical Center. Faculty and staff nutritionists participate in Nutrition and Osteoporosis clinics in The Kirklin Clinic, the outpatient facility of the UAB Health System. In addition, physicians and dietitians in the Department provide weight loss and maintenance services in the EatRight Program. RDs, along with MDs in the department, also provide nutrition counseling and guidance to obese patients in the Risk Reduction Clinic. Dietetic Internship There are currently 20 primary and 9 secondary fulltime faculty members in the Department: three MD s, three PhD, RD and two MS, RD degreed faculty. In addition to faculty, several RDs are employed by the Department. These individuals are responsible for research protocols, and the wellness programs within the Department. Most of the RDs in the Department serve as preceptors for the Dietetic Internship. A list of Nutrition Sciences faulty is available on the Department website at www.uab.edu/nutrition.
General information Tentative: 6 The Dietetic Internship program currently offers two options: the on-campus program and the off-campus program. Both programs follow the UAB academic calendar, beginning in mid-august and completing the following mid-june. Twelve positions are available in each of the programs. All interns enroll in graduate courses as part of the internship requirements. The on-campus and Birmingham off-campus students meet for class on Mondays. The off-campus students at sites other than Birmingham take web-based courses via Blackboard/Learn. All interns complete 32 hours per week of supervised practice rotations. The DI/MS program offers two options: the on-campus program and the offcampus program. Both programs follow the UAB academic calendar, beginning in mid-august and completing the following August. Twelve positions are available in each of the programs. All interns enroll in graduate courses as part of the internship requirements. Classes are taught web-based courses via CANVAS. All interns complete 32 hours per week of supervised practice rotations. It is expected that 100% of our graduates will complete the program within 30 months of their start date. The on-campus program includes supervised practice experiences in the Birmingham area, primarily at UAB Medical Center and affiliated facilities. The off campus program is available in the following cities in Alabama: Birmingham (3 intern positions); Mobile (4 positions); Montgomery (3 positions); and Huntsville (2 positions). Supervised practice experiences for each of these sites are listed in this document.
The current course schedule for the on-campus and off-campus Dietetic Internship is: 7 Fall semester NTR 589-Internship Practicum (9 semester credit hours) NTR 604 Principles and Practice of Nutrition Support (3 hours) NTR 612 Research and Technology Applications in Dietetics (3 hours) Spring semester NTR 589 (10 hours) NTR 601- Advanced Medical Nutrition (3 hours) NTR 611 Advanced Food Service Systems Management (3 hours) Summer semester (12 week session) NTR 589 (5 hours) Tentative: The course schedule for the combined DI/MS program is listed below following final approval. The MS degree illustrated below is a non-thesis; however options are also available to complete a thesis with 1-2 additional semesters. Clinical Track Fall 1 Spring 1 Summer A/B Course # Course Title Credits NTR 618 Nutritional Biochemistry 6 NTR618 NTR 621 Statistical Methods in Nutrition Sciences I 3 NTR621 NTR 637 Applied Research in Nutrition Sciences 3 NTR637 NTR 690 Seminar 2 NTR690 (2) NTR 500 Communications in Nutrition 1 NTR NTR 601 Advanced Medical Nutrition 3 NTR601 NTR 604 Principles & Practice of Nutrition Support 3 NTR604 NTR 613 Advanced Food System and Resource Management 3 NTR613 NTR 589 Internship Practicum (3) 24 NTR589 (10) NTR589 (10) NTR589 (4) Total sh (Clinical Track) 48 Summer A NTR 618, NTR 589 Summer B NTR 500, NTR 613 Interns have opportunities to learn Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint during the internship. Interns are required to use these software applications to prepare assignments throughout the internship. Interns are required to have access to a personal computer. On-campus interns have access to computers in the UAB Learning Resources Center or at Lister Hill Health Sciences Library. Off-campus students have limited computer access at one or more of the supervised practice facilities in their area. All interns are required to have internet access for online courses. Interns will have computer and LCD projector provided as necessary for presentations. Excellent media resources are available through the UAB Learning Resources Center. On-campus and off-campus students have access to UAB Library Resources through the Virtual Desktop function available on the UAB Student website. The Virtual Desktop provides information and access to databases, books and journals available through the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences and the Mervyn H. Sterne Library. http://www.uab.edu/lister/. Interns attend several conferences each year. The Pediatric Conference is a one-week intensive course sponsored by The UAB Department of Pediatrics. Interns also attend the Alabama Dietetic Association annual meeting. In addition, interns attend district dietetic meetings on a regular basis, and may attend other state or locally sponsored conferences such as the State WIC Conference, State or Regional Public Health conferences, or clinical updates sponsored by District Dietetic Associations. Interns are encouraged to attend Medical Ground Rounds and other educational seminars as their schedule allows. Interns are responsible for planning and implementing National Nutrition Month activities at many of the internship sites.
On Campus Program 8 The on campus Dietetic Internship is a 10.5 month internship coordinated with full-time graduate study. The program consists of graduate level coursework and thirty-two hours per week of supervised practice experience. Students may elect to complete the master s degree after completion of the dietetic internship. The majority of the clinical experiences are provided by the University of Alabama Medical Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Clinical nutrition rotations include trauma, burns, surgery, oncology, pediatrics, nephrology, cardiology, gastroenterology, diabetes, and nutrition support. Food service management experiences include food production, cafeteria management, food procurement, catering, patient services, department administration, quality assurance and employee education. Supervised practice experiences involving community practice include outpatient services, public health, community wellness, and school nutrition program. Interns participate in medical rounds, conferences, seminars and educational programs during the internship. Interns complete a 3-4 week specialization rotation of their choice during the program. Satisfactory completion of the program includes a 3.0 GPA (A= 4.0) for 12 semester hours of required graduate course work which includes Advanced Medical Nutrition, Advanced Foodservice Systems Management, Research and Technology Applications in Dietetics, Principles and Practice in Nutrition Support, and successful completion of 32 clock hours/week of supervised clinical experience (Grade of PASS for 24 total credit hours of clinical practicum). Facilities The University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center is a 1100 + bed teaching hospital that provides specialty training for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Attached to UAB Medical Center is the Veterans Administration Medical Center, providing additional beds and clinical experience. The UAB Kirklin Clinic serves as an outpatient facility for over 500 physicians. Children s Hospital of Alabama, Civitan International Sparks Clinics for Developmental Disabilities and Learning Disorders, and a number of other federally funded projects provide pediatric experiences. Although most daily schedules are 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., schedules vary, with the earliest beginning at 5:30 a.m. and the latest ending at 9:00 p.m. Since the institution is in continual operation, interns may be scheduled on irregular work patterns involving weekends and holidays. In addition to clinical rotations and class time, students will be required to complete library research, modules, case studies and other assignments. Off Campus Program The off campus internship requires 32 hours clock hours of clinical experience per week for 10.5 months. Students are required to register each term for supervised practice hours and graduate level didactic coursework. Didactic courses are delivered via distance education (Blackboard Vista). Students will be expected to be in Birmingham at various times during the year (approx. 2-3 weeks total) for orientation/conferences. Satisfactory completion of the program includes a 3.0 GPA (A= 4.0) for 12 semester hours of required graduate course work which includes Advanced Medical Nutrition, Advanced Foodservice Systems Management, Research and Technology Applications in Dietetics, Principles and Practice in Nutrition Support, and successful completion of 32
9 clock hours/week of supervised clinical experience (Grade of PASS for 24 total credit hours of clinical practicum). Birmingham: The Birmingham off campus internship provides clinical experiences at UAB Medical Center West, VA Medical Center, Brookwood Medical Center, Baptist Health Systems, Birmingham and Jefferson County Schools, St. Clair and Shelby County Health Departments, St. Vincent s Hospital System and Talladega Healthcare. Interns at this site will be required to register for and attend the graduate courses with the on campus interns. Three interns are accepted for the Birmingham off campus program each year. Huntsville: The majority of clinical experiences are provided by Huntsville Hospital, Big Springs Specialty Care Center, Children s Rehabilitation Service, Department of Public Health, Child Nutrition Program, Crestwood Hospital and Decatur General Hospital. Two internship positions are available. Mobile: Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Springhill Medical Center, University of South Alabama Medical Center, Child Nutrition Program, Department of Public Health, Thomas Hospital and Fresenius Dialysis offer a variety of supervised practice experiences. Four internship positions are available. Montgomery: East Alabama Medical Center, Alabama Department of Public Health, Child Nutrition Program, Children s Rehabilitation Services, Baptist Medical Center, Veterans Administration Medical Center, DaVita Dialysis, and Capitol Hill Long Term Care offer a variety of experiences. Three internship positions are available. Health Requirements Our interns work with the public, patients, research or testing, and there are certain forms and immunizations you are required to have before joining our program. Instructions for Uploading Documents to Certified Background Immunization Tracker. Go to www.certifiedbackground.com. This immunization upload must be completed prior to the start of the dietetic internship in August 2012. Additional student health information can be found at the UAB Student Health Service website http://www.uab.edu/studenthealth/. Before applying, students should review the technical standards: Core performance standards for UAB DI Admission and Progression Didactic Core Standards Issue Standard Some Examples of Necessary Activities (not all inclusive) Critical Thinking Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical Develop nutrition care plans Interpersonal Communication judgment Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds Communication abilities (hearing, speaking, reading Establishes rapport with colleagues, works effectively in groups on course activities Able to complete written assignments, participate in
Mobility Motor Skills Hearing Visual and writing) sufficient to interact with others in verbal and written form Physical abilities sufficient to move location to location Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to complete classroom assignments Auditory skills sufficient to hear class presentations and participate in classroom activities Visual ability sufficient to attend class and participate in classroom activities Tactile N/A N/A classroom discussion/activities; complete group projects. Focuses in class without causing or creating disruption interruptions Attends class, able to sit during class period and take notes Able to access and use a computer Able to participate in class lectures/discussions Observes colleagues/faculty responses; audio visual aids in class 10 Practicum Core Standards Issue Standard Some Examples of Necessary Activities (not all inclusive) Critical Thinking Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment Must have ability to complete all ACEND objectives and planned experiences examples include: Identify causal/effect relationships, develop nutrition care plans, ability to make safe judgments when planning Interpersonal Communication Mobility Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds Communication abilities (hearing, speaking, reading and writing) sufficient to interact with others in verbal and written form Physical abilities sufficient to move location to location care plans Establishes rapport with patients, clients and colleagues Explain diet plans, initiate health teaching. Able to document and interpret lab values, patient responses and communicate nutrition care plans Must have transportation/ability to get to various facilities throughout the city and county.
Must have ability to complete clinical practicum in a variety of settings and facilities. This may involve prolonged standing, walking, and moving/lifting equipment, patient charts, etc. 11 Motor Skills Hearing Visual Tactile Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to complete hospital and clinic assignments Auditory skills sufficient to hear class presentations and participate in clinical and community assignments Visual ability sufficient including but not limited to accessing patients, participating in classroom and community activities Physical ability sufficient to perform nutrition-focused physical examination. Ability to handle heavy lifting, multiple types of equipment, refrigeration and heat in foodservice rotations Ability to operate multiple forms of computers and software Ability to interact in small and large group classes Ability to interact in numerous formats including classroom, medical rounds, clinical cases etc. Ability to fully participate in occasions including but not limited to patient assessment, classroom and community service events Complete measurements, hair pluck ability, assess for edema, evaluate skin Financial Aid Loans may be available for eligible students. Those interested should contact the Student Financial Aid Office, University Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294. Call (205) 934-8223 for more information. A complete federal financial aid application packet is available in the Office of Student Financial Aid in Room 317 of the Hill University Center or online at www.uab.edu/financialaid. Minority funding opportunities are also available at http://www.uab.edu/equityanddiversity/studentawards.html. In addition to federal aid, graduate students can contact their degree programs of study to inquire about whether additional funding is available.
Scholarships Equal Opportunity Policy Scholarship funds may be available during the spring semester of the internship for selected students who are planning to complete the MS degree program. Selection will be based on scholarship and need. The University of Alabama at Birmingham administers its educational programs and activities, including admission, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or Vietnam Era or Disabled Veteran status. Inquiries or complaints regarding this Equal Opportunity Policy should be directed to Doug Rigney, PhD, Vice President for Student Affairs, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 503 Hill University Center 1400 University Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-1150. (205) 934-6290 FAX (205) 934-2047. The full text of the University s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy can be found in the UAB Direction Student Handbook http://main.uab.edu/sites/apply/accepted/handbook/ 12 DI Application Procedure The UAB Dietetic Internship participates in the Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System (DICAS) DICAS Application Deadline for fall 2015 Internship Admission: February 15, 2015. Information about DICAS application procedure and fees is available at http://www.eatright.org/cade/content.aspx?id=6442453138&terms=dicas Consult https://portal.dicas.org to access the DICAS online centralized internship application Send all application materials (except GRE scores) directly to DICAS Submit official GRE or MAT test scores to the UAB Graduate School GRE Institution Code : 1856 MAT Institution Code: 1017 Submit official TOEFL test score (for international applicants only) to UAB Graduate School Institution code: 1856 Mail Financial Affidavit of Support (for international applicants only) to: UAB Graduate School 511 HUC; 1400 University Blvd., 1530 3 rd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35294-1150 Applicants must submit the UAB Dietetic Internship Supplemental Application to UAB Dietetic Internship Director by February 15, 2015. The supplemental application is available on the program website www.uab.edu/dieteticinternship Applicants must also register online for computer matching at D&D Digital www.dnddigital.com and select dietetic internship priority choices by February 15, 2015 D&D Digital UAB On-Campus Program code: 301 D&D Digital UAB Off-Campus program code: 442 Students matched to the UAB Dietetic Internship will then apply to the UAB Graduate School UAB Graduate School Application Procedure Applicants complete the Graduate School Application after the Dietetic Internship program has notified the student of admission. 1. Complete the on-line UAB graduate school
13 application https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=uab-grad. 2. Submit letter of application (business format), describing the following: a. Reasons for selecting dietetics as a career b. Professional goals (short-term and long-term) c. Reasons for applying to the internship program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham 3. Submit Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended. (A final official transcript indicating a BS degree and completion of DPD requirements will be required of all applicants accepted into the Program.) 4. Recommendation letters will be obtained from the DICAS application. Additional recommendation letters may be requested by the Program Director. 5. Submit ADA Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree. The form should be signed by your academic or dietetic program advisor. 6. Submit official copies of scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test or the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores sent directly from the testing service to the UAB Graduate School by March 1, 2015. Your application cannot be reviewed without the GRE or MAT test scores. Scores may not be more than five years prior to the desired term of entry. 7. International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) before the application is reviewed. Official scores must be reported from the Educational Testing Service. 8. A non-refundable application processing fee ($35.00) is due to the UAB graduate school when submitting your application on-line. The criteria for admission in good standing: A. Completion of a CADE accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) or completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the United States AND satisfactory completion of DPD requirements from an accredited program. B. Not less than 3.0 GPA overall (4.0 = A) or over the last 60 semester hours of earned credit. B. A minimum score of 500 each on the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination General Test plus minimum score of 3.5 on the GRE Writing Assessment Test, OR a score of 410 on the Miller Analogies Test. In instances where applicants do not meet the principal GPA and/or GRE or MAT requirements for admission, they may be considered for probationary admission. Selection Process Every part of the DICAS application and the Supplemental UAB Dietetic Internship Application is used in the selection process and is reviewed by a committee composed of internship and clinical faculty. Applicants must meet ALL requirements for admission to the Dietetic Internship and the UAB Graduate School, determined by a combination of previous scholastic achievement plus aptitude test scores and references. Computer Matching All applicants to Dietetic Internships MUST participate in computer matching. Applicants must register on line with D & D Digital Systems to prioritize their DI placement preferences www.dnddigital.com. Registration must
14 be completed before the February 15, 2015 deadline. There is a $50 charge for computer matching that is due with the applicant s prioritized ranking. Address requests to: D & D Digital Systems 304 Main Street Ames, IA 50010 (515) 292-0490 D & D Digital will notify each applicant to which, if any, dietetic internship program he/she has been matched and will provide each Dietetic Internship Program Director with a list of applicants matched to the program. D & D will also provide Dietetic Internship Program Directors with a list of applicants not matched to a dietetic internship if a release card was submitted. Note: D & D will provide all applicants their personal matching results via posting on the D&D Digital Systems website at: www.dnddigital.com by 6 pm CDT on April 6, 2015. Applicants matched to the UAB Dietetic Internship MUST telephone or fax the Dietetic Internship Program Director by 5 PM Central time on April 8, 2015 to confirm his/her appointment. Program Registration Fee Correspondence and Information A registration fee of $50.00 is required, upon your appointment to the program. A letter will follow to provide additional information about the program. Susan Miller, MS, RD, LD Asst. Professor and Director UAB Dietetic Internship WEBB 540 1720 Second Ave. South Birmingham, AL 35294 (205) 934-3223 miller1@uab.edu
15 University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions Department of Nutrition Sciences Dietetic Internship Program On Campus Program Estimated Fees (9/2013) Fall Spring Summer Semester Hours 15 hours 16 hours 5 hours Tuition 1 In-State ($664 first credit hour; $457 subsequent) Out-of-State ($1281 first credit hour; $1074 subsequent) 7062.00 7519.00 2492.00 16317.00 17391.00 5577.00 Online Course Fee ($75 per online course) 150.00 150.00 75.00 Medical History Review Fee 5.00 Student Health Service Fee 2 100.00 100.00 100.00 Liability Insurance 4.50 4.50 4.50 Books/Supplies 250.00 100.00 Uniforms (lab coats) 75.00 Certificate Fee 20.00 Parking 100.00 A.N.D. Student Membership 50.00 A.N.D. Application Fee (transfer to active) 25.00 Licensure Fee 200.00 A.N.D. Member Fee 200.00 Registration Exam Fee 200.00 Attendance at professional meetings (state meeting registration, etc.) Housing, food, incidentals fees vary varies Optional cost: Hospitalization Insurance Fee 3 (required) 861.00 861.00 0 Dental Health 39.00 39.00 39.00 Total 8846.50 in state 17951..50 out state 9303.50 in state 18645.50 out state 3505.50 in state 6440.50 out state 1 Tuition and fees are based on academic year 2013-2014 and are subject to change. 2 Student Health Fee for international students may be double this amount. 3 May be waived by students with proof of comparable insurance. Rates for annual premium are subject to change in the fall of each year.
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions Department of Nutrition Sciences Dietetic Internship Program Off Campus Program (Birmingham Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery) Estimated Fees (9/2013) Semester Fall Spring Summer 16 Semester Hours 15 hours 16 hours 5 hours Tuition 1 In-State ($664 first credit hour; 7062.00 7519.00 2492.00 $457 subsequent) Out-of-State ($1281 first credit hour; 16317.00 17391.00 5577.00 $1074 subsequent) Online Course Fee ($75 per online course) 150.00 150.00 75.00 Medical History Review Fee 5.00 Student Health Service Fee 2 100.00 100.00 100.00 Liability Insurance 4.50 4.50 4.50 Books/Supplies 250.00 100.00 Uniforms (lab coats) 75.00 Certificate Fee 20.00 Off Campus Internship Fee 150.00 150.00 150.00 Parking (Birmingham off campus only) 100.00 A.N.D. Student Membership 50.00 A.N.D. Application Fee (transfer to active) 25.00 Licensure Fee 200.00 A.N.D. Member Fee 200.00 Registration Exam Fee 200.00 Attendance at professional meetings (state meeting registration, etc.) Housing, food, incidentals fees vary varies Optional cost: Hospitalization Insurance Fee 3 (required) 861.00 861.00 0 Dental Health 39.00 39.00 39.00 Total 8846.50 in state 18101.50 out state 9303.50 in state 18795.50 out state 3505.50 in state 6590.50 out state 1 Tuition and fees are based on academic year 2013-2014 and are subject to change.. 2 Student Health Fee for international students may be double this amount. May be waived for off campus students with private insurance. 3 May be waived by students with proof of comparable insurance. Rates for annual premium are subject to change in the fall of each year..
17 Program application information: http://www.uab.edu/shp/nutrition/education/dietetic-internship/dietetic-internship-resources UAB DIETETIC INTERNSHIP SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION (PDF)
University of Alabama at Birmingham Dietetic Internship Program Supplemental Application 18 The supplemental application is designed to provide the Dietetic Internship Program Selection Committee with information specific to the UAB DI program. It also allows applicants to notify the committee of updates and explain any deficiencies that may exist in the DICAS application. Last Name First Name DICAS ID # Street Address City State Zip Email Phone Please rank your preferences of UAB Dietetic Internship sites. Rank your first choice as 1, second choice as 2 and so on. Do not rank sites for which you are not willing to be placed. Internship Site Ranking Birmingham On Campus Birmingham Off Campus Huntsville Montgomery Mobile Have you attended UAB before? YES NO Are you an Alabama Resident? YES NO Please indicate if you have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor other than routine traffic violations. YES NO If yes, please indicate the nature of the offense and the date of the conviction below. Type of Offense Date of Conviction City/County/State Please tell us why attending the UAB Dietetic Internship is important to you.
19 If you have received any additional awards, certificates or other achievements since filing your DICAS application or have additional comments that you want the admission committee to consider, please list them below. Printed Name Signature By signing and/or submitting this application, you are stating that all information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Failure to provide truthful and/or accurate information can result in rescinding of admissions offers and/or dismissal from the program. Please PRINT and MAIL this supplemental application to: UAB Dietetic Internship Program Department of Nutrition Sciences The University of Alabama at Birmingham 1720 Second Ave. South, WEBB 441 Birmingham AL 35294-3360
20 Program application information: http://www.uab.edu/shp/nutrition/education/dietetic-internship/dietetic-internship-resources UAD Dietetic Internship Policy and Procedure Manual (PDF)