FCS
Dietetics
Learning Activities
Orientation - The first week of the program is scheduled for Orientation. Activities during Orientation include: explanation of schedules, expectations, policies and procedures: presentations by faculty and local RDs; and problem-based classroom activities to prepare interns for rotations.
Didactic Programs - These are generally scheduled for one day each month. Dietitians and other professionals present programs on topics in all areas of dietetic practice. Interns present case studies at this time
Case Study - Each intern prepares a major clinical case study, both written and oral, during the clinical rotation. This is presented to fellow interns and to RDs at the intern’s clinical site.
Oral Presentations - Interns prepare a variety of oral presentations to clients, patients, fellow interns, dietitians and other health care professionals through the internship.
Written Assignments - Each facility has interns complete a variety of written projects.
Professional Development - Twenty-four hours of professional development activities are required during the program. These activities include, but are not limited to, attendance at the Gordon Food Show, the Michigan Dietetic Association Annual Conference and Southwest Michigan District Dietetic Association meetings.
Enrichment Rotation - The last two weeks of the internship are reserved for interns to explore individual interests. This may be done anywhere as long as the intern can find a Registered Dietitian to supervise the experience. The experience must also be pre-approved by the Program Director.
Information updated 12/02/2008