To be effective members of health care organizations, clinical nutritionists must have breadth, depth, organizational ability, and resourcefulness. Knowledge and technology are expanding rapidly. Those working toward or in leadership positions in clinical and community dietetics not only must be adept at using the literature effectively and recognizing the potential and limitations of computer applications in dietetics, but also must be knowledgeable about nutrition service delivery, both within the health care setting and in the community. The major goal of the internship is to provide an environment in which the dietetic intern can acquire the knowledge, skills, and professionalism needed to become a competent entry-level dietitian. We particularly strive to promote the development of competence in individualized nutrition counseling and care and the ability to adapt care proficiently in a variety of settings considering changing environments.
Emphasis is upon developing particular expertise in ambulatory nutritional settings.
In addition, the close cooperation of Frances Stern Nutrition Center with the New England Medical Center Department of Dietetics, the Tufts School of Nutrition Science and Policy and Tufts Medical School, the Dental School and the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University make possible a comprehensive clinical dietetics program that can prepare graduates for a variety of positions in clinical dietetics, and exposes them to research techniques. To produce competent entry-level dietitians with special expertise in clinical nutrition. To provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and experience to advance rapidly to levels of increasing responsibility in clinical dietetics or related fields. The graduate phase of the program is conducted under the auspices of Tufts University, within the School of Nutrition Science and Policy. A Master of Science in Nutrition Degree is awarded.