Dietetic Internship: Application Procedures

The selection committee reviews all applications.  Applicants are considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, or ethnic origin. Minority students are encouraged to apply.  Individuals with disabilities receive equal consideration.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, a verification statement from an approved didactic program in dietetics, and a cumulative GPA of 2.7 and science GPA of 2.0 or above are required for consideration. Selection factors include: cumulative GPA (includes all collegiate course work), Science GPA, Dietetics GPA, application letter, resume, reference letters, extracurricular activities, work experience and GRE scores.

Class size is limited and all applicants may not be selected for participation in the program.

All items below must be postmarked by February 16, 2010 to be considered for admission:

1. Application for Admission:  Standard American Dietetic Association (ADA) Application Form.  For a printable application, click here. 
    
2. National Computer Matching Program:  Applicants to Dietetic Internships (DI) must participate in computer matching.  To participate in computer matching applicants should register with D&D Digital online or download a registration form to print and mail at www.dnddigital.com . Applicants can request information about computer matching from any Didactic Program in Dietetics program director or from D&D Digital Systems, Inc. This request should be made to allow turn around time for registering and submitting DI preferences by the established deadline dates for the April computer match. The deadline date for the April 2010 computer match is February 16, 2010. There is no charge for the computer matching materials. However, there is a $50.00 charge for computer matching that is due with the applicant’s prioritized ranking.
   
   Students will be able to access the D&D Digital Systems Web site at 6:00 p.m. Central Time, April 5, 2010 through April 7, 2010 to review their personal matching results. Students receiving a match must accept/reject the match no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 7, 2010.
   
   D&D Digital Systems, Inc. contact information:
   
   D&D Digital, Inc.
   304 Main Street, Suite 301
   Ames, IA  50010
   Phone:  515-292-0490
   Fax:      515-663-9427
   E-mail:  dnd@netins.net  
   Web site: http://dnddigital.com/
    
3. Official Transcripts and GRE Scores: Current and complete official transcript(s) of all college work and official GRE scores are required. The transcripts must be original and be mailed by the college to be official.  GRE scores must be mailed to the CHRP Office of Student Affairs.  Use institutional code number 6146 to have scores sent directly to the College of Health Related Professions.
    
4. Official Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree: Verification of your plan to complete The American Dietetics Association Academic Requirements, including the signature of all appropriate representatives is required. The original verification statement must be signed by the didactic program director in non-black ink and dated.  Statements may be sent individually or with the application packet.
    
5. References: Use the standardized reference forms provided by The American Dietetics Association. Send three (3) references, one (1) each, from: advisor or a major professor in dietetics, employer and a professional reference. References may be sent individually or with the application packet.  If they are sent with the application packet, they must be in a sealed envelope with the reference's signature across the seal.  Only three (3) references will be used in the selection process.  For a printable reference form, click here.
    

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6. One-Page Resume:   Include paid and volunteer work experience. Exposure to hospital dietetics is desirable, but not required. Include extracurricular activities, honors, and awards indicative of a well-rounded lifestyle.
    
7. Application Letter:  An application letter addressed to the Selection Committee. The letter may be typed or computer-generated (utilizing 12-point font, single or double-spaced, and no more than two (2) pages). The letter should be in business format, addressed to the Selection Committee, and should include the following:
   a)  Why you want to enter the dietetic profession
   b)  The areas in your previous experiences that have helped prepare you for a career in dietetics
   c)  Your short and long-term career goals
   d)  Why your are applying to the UAMS/CAVHS Dietetic Internship
   e)  Other information you consider beneficial for the selection committee's decision
    
8. Application Fee:  A non-refundable application fee of $20.00 is required and must accompany the application. Make check payable to UAMS.
    
9. TOEFL Scores:  If applicable. (See below).
    
10. Application Checklist: For a printable Application Checklist, click here.

All documents should be submitted to: CHRP Admission Officer, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS, #619, 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Telephone: (501) 686-5730.

TOEFL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants who are not United States citizens or permanent resident aliens or those for whom English is not their native language must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  A total score of at least 570 on the TOEFL or the equivalent score of 230 on the computer version, with no less than 55 on the paper version or 20 on the computer version in each of the three subtest scores (listening, structure/writing, and reading) that comprise the total score must be earned for the applicant to be eligible for consideration for admission.  An official report of these scores must be received by the College of Health Related Professions prior to the date on which admission decisions are made for the program to which the applicant has applied.  To obtain the Bulletin of Information to register to take the TOEFL, write directly to:  The Education Testing Service, PO Box 6155, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6155.  The applicant should indicate on his/her application for the examination that results should be sent to institution code number #R6901-3.  A student may petition for waiver of the TOEFL requirement if he/she has completed all primary, secondary, and higher education in the United States or one of its English-speaking protectorates.

For more information on the TOEFL visit the web site at www.toefl.org.

PHYSICAL EXAM

It is a requirement in the Internship that prior to their first semester's registration, dietetic interns admitted must submit proof of a physical examination using the UAMS Physical Examination Form.  This examination is used by the Student and Employee Health Service to verify required immunizations and to establish a baseline for treating illnesses occurring after admission.

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