Committed staff of registered clinical dietitians that are valued team members and are actively engaged in research. Progressive Nutrition Support Team. Opportunities for personal and professional growth. During these rotations, interns will be exposed to the various specialties of clinical nutrition. During this rotation, interns work with managers and supervisors in all aspects of departmental operations including menu planning, food and formula purchasing, production, service, and distribution.
Interns gain exposure to financial administration of the department.
The completion of projects in the patient services and hospitality areas will enable the interns to gain competence in food service administration. Each intern is responsible for the completion of a research project. This activity is spread out through the year, from selection of a topic to a written paper ready for publication in DC's Research Forum and an oral presentation. Interns will also be involved in on-going research projects as they make their way through the Clinical and Administrative rotations. Dietetics Interns spend 4 weeks attempting to function as an entry level dietitian in one or two areas of patient Programs.