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The
department of Food and Nutrition Services
Dietetic
Internship Program
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General
Information
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Expenses
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The following expenses of the
internship are estimates only. Variability will occur in
the type of housing you find, transportation you require, and
if you need health insurance. |
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics |
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Food and Nutrition Services - Dietetic Internship |
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10 Month Cost of the Program 2011 - 2012 |
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Tuition/Fees1 |
$ 6,550 |
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Fall Semester (6 credit hours) $4365/semester |
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Spring Semester (3 credit hours) $2,185/semester |
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Books/Supplies2 |
$ 300 |
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Room/Board |
$ 10,900 |
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Apartment (One-Bedroom Single Occupancy)3
$720/month |
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Electricity4
$40/month |
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Food for Student5
$330/month |
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Personal |
$ 4,040 |
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Living Expenses6
$292/month |
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Health Insurance7$112/month |
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Transportation8 |
$ 990 |
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Total |
$ 22,780 |
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1includes
tuition (dietetic interns receive resident rate regardless of
resident status) and required fees (technology fee, student
activities fee, student services fee, student union fee, building
fee, arts and clutural events fee, recreation fee, professional
enhancement, health fees) |
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2Most
books are available for check-out in department resource center.
Registered Dietitian Exam is $200 |
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3Data from
a survey of available properties posted on the IMU Off-Campus
Hoursing Service website |
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4The
current trend in the Iowa City area is that apartment prices include
all utiliites except for electricity |
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5 Estimate
used for food comes from the Official USDA Cost of Food at Home
averages determind by the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion,
October 2010 table, Liberal Food Plan for males ages 19-50 years |
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6Student
personal expenses are estimated by using the amount allowed on the
Internal Revenue Service Federal Income Tax return for a personal
exemption adjusted down to a 10-month basis. |
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7Single
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) http://www.uiowa.edu/hr/benefits/health/student/ship.html |
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8Cost
calculated as average of bus on-campus, bus off-campus, car
on-campus, and car off-campus) |
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Financial Assistance
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The internship is a full-time educational
experience, and, although outside employment is allowed, it must not
interfere with the internship. Some opportunities to earn additional
income may be provided by the Department of Food and
Nutrition Services.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation provides a limited number
of scholarships to students who are applying to dietetic
internships. Applications should be requested from the AND
Foundation in the student's senior year. Dietetic interns are
also eligible for guaranteed loans and for deferment of student loans
during the internship. To apply for
University
of Iowa financial aid, the student must be accepted into the Graduate
College.
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Time Commitment
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
dietetic internship is a rigorous educational experience. The 9 hours of graduate study
combined with 10 months of clinical experience result in an intensive
program that requires study and class time beyond the usual 40-hour work
week.
Interns are scheduled for a 40-hour work week including some weekends
and holidays. Four personal days are allowed. In addition, one week vacation is scheduled at Christmas/New Year's and one
week is scheduled in the spring.
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Housing
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A variety of condominiums and apartments may
be found within walking distance of University Hospitals. Housing
should be secured sometime in May or June for occupancy in August.
One-and-a-half miles from the hospital, attractive and comfortable
University
housing for student families is available. To apply for student
housing, one need not have been accepted but only applied for admission to
the university. Since the waiting list for this housing is long,
those interested should apply immediately.
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Personal Appearance
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Interns are expected to dress as a professional at
all times. Your dress reflects your professional image and
competence to patients and hospital staff. White uniforms and safety
shoes are not required. Three lab coats and a name tag are supplied
to each intern for use during the internship. White lab coats are supplied
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Transportation
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It is not essential for interns to have a car,
and parking is very limited on campus. Iowa City and Coralville bus
service is inexpensive and convenient to most areas. The University
operates a free bus system called CAMBUS, which serves outlying University
areas such as student family housing as well as points around the downtown
campus.
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Insurance
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A Student Health fee is required of all University of Iowa
students. This enables physician consultations in the Student Health Services
to be free of charge.
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Personal Visit
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If you are interested in visiting the University of
Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, please contact us. We will arrange to show you around the facility
and answer any questions you may have.
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For More Information, Contact:
Laurie Kroymann, RD, LD, MBA
Dietetic
Internship Director
Department of Food and Nutrition Services
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Dr. W146 GH
Iowa City, IA 52242-1051
(319) 356-2692
laurie-kroymann@uiowa.edu
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