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Program Objectives |Entrance Date
| Calendar | Location of Facilities |Hours
| Transportation | Insurance
| Non-Discrimination Policy | Immunizations
| Housing | Financial Aid |
Requirements for completion
Program Goals
• Produce graduates who have developed skills to
pass the National Registration Exam and become entry-level Registered Dietitians.
• Develop self-reliant dietitians capable of providing medical nutrition
therapy and/or community nutrition services in a variety of settings.
• Prepare self-directed graduates who are able to apply knowledge, continue
learning, and develop competency in dietetics practice on their own.
• Prepare students to understand and evaluate research as it relates to the practice of
dietetics.
• Produce students who become alumni that take active roles as citizens
and/or professionals.
Program Entrance Date
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Each new class of dietetic interns begins in the fall of the year. The
internship is designed to be completed in a two year time period for
students in the non-thesis masters’ program. Students completing theses may
take longer to complete the program, but time varies depending on the
student's project. Once students are accepted to the graduate program, they
are encouraged to contact their advisors to consider the possibility of
starting graduate school in the summer preceding fall semester.
Program Calendar
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The university calendar distributed by the Office of Student Records will be
used for scheduling the supervised practice. When in supervised practice,
students will observe holidays as designated by the assigned facility. One
week and 3 days of vacation will be incorporated based on scheduling
requirements of the facilities.
Location of Facilities
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Supervised practice experiences are located throughout the state. Intern
placement will be made based on availability and scheduling decisions made
by the Director in consultation with the intern. Interns are responsible for
housing and traveling provisions.
The following are driving distances from the University of Maine to various
selected supervised practice sites:
BANGOR (7 to 11 miles)
• Musgrave
Private Counseling
• Eastern Maine
Medical Center
• Dorothea Dix Mental Health
Center
• St. Joseph's Hospital
• The Diabetes and Nutrition Center
WATERVILLE (67 miles)
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Inland Hospital
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Maine General Medical Center
AUGUSTA (85 miles)
• School Nutrition
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Maine General Medical Center
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Togus Veterans' Medical Center
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Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council
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Women, Infant and Children Program
LEWISTON (118 miles)
• St. Mary's Hospital
PORTLAND (140 miles)
• Maine Medical Center
• Mercy Hospital
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension
BIDDEFORD (177 miles)
• Women, Infant and Children Program
• Southern Maine Medical Center
Hours
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Interns will attend classes as scheduled. Supervised practice experiences
will generally be scheduled during the day between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.;
however, some may require evening work. Interns should expect to be in
supervised practice sites for 40 hours per week. Completing assignments will
occur outside the 40 hours.
Weekends and Holidays
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Interns may be expected to work weekends and holidays while in supervised
experiences. Religious holidays can be scheduled with the program director.
Transportation
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Interns are responsible for their own transportation and must have their own
vehicles in order to participate in the supervised practice. Sites are
located throughout the state, therefore extensive travel may be required.
The State of Maine requires liability insurance on all vehicles driven in
the state. The University and the Program assume no liability for the
student's safety in travel to and from the supervised practice sites.
Insurance
• Interns are responsible for their own health and accident insurance. Interns
are responsible for their own safety during supervised practice and travel
time. Personal professional liability insurance will be provided by the
University of Maine.
Laptop
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Interns are required to have their own laptops.
Non-Discrimination Policy
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In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and in pursuing
its own goals of pluralism, the University of Maine System shall not
discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, or
veterans status in employment, education, and all other areas of the
University System. The University provides reasonable accommodations to
qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The University will
regard freedom from discrimination and discriminatory harassment as an
individual employee and student right which will be safeguarded as a matter
of policy. Any employee or student will be subject to disciplinary
action for violation of this policy. Retaliation against anyone who makes a
complaint of discrimination or harassment or who is involved in a complaint
process will not be tolerated.
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Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the University
should be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 5754 North Stevens
Hall Room 101, 207-581-1226. If you have a disability for which you may be requesting
an accommodation, please contact the dietetic internship director or Ann
Smith, Director of Disability Services, East Annex Building, 207-581-2319,
as early as possible upon entering the internship program.
Immunizations
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The State of Maine requires all students born after 1956 to furnish proof of
immunization against measles, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria and a TB test.
Students must submit immunization records for admission to the following:
Immunization Records
Shared Processing Center, PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412
FAX: 207-561-3430
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Proof of immunization is also needed for clinical sites during supervised
practice rotations. In addition, proof of immune status to varicella is
needed. All interns are advised to take the Hepatitis B vaccine. A TB
test is to be taken just prior to starting supervised practice.
Send proof of immunization to:
Adrienne A. White, PhD, RD
5735 Hitchner Hall
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5735
Housing
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Interns are responsible for their own housing. Rooms and family housing are
available on the Orono campus by contacting:
Office of Housing Services
University of Maine
103 Hilltop Commons
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-4580
On-Campus Room and Board
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The estimated cost for single occupancy is approximately $6,000 for room and
board. The graduate
dormitory is open during breaks. The University also provides assistance in
finding housing outside the campus by contacting:
Office of Student Affairs
University of Maine
5748 Memorial Union
Orono, ME 04469-5748
(207) 581-1420 or
(207) 581-1405
or
Commuter/Non Traditional
Student Program
• During the supervised practices, interns may be placed in sites at some
distance from the university, so interns may elect to find housing in the
assigned area. This expense is the responsibility of the intern. Living on
campus the first year may facilitate relocating during the 7 month
supervised practice.
Graduate Thesis Option
• Students interested in research are encouraged
to pursue the thesis option. Questions about research projects should be
directed to
denise.skonberg@umit.maine.edu, graduate coordinator, 207-581-1639.
Visit the website for information on faculty’s research interests at
http://www.fsn.umaine.edu/. Please
contact faculty directly if interested in particular research opportunities.
• The programs of study for doctoral students are
variable and individualized.
Financial Aid
• A variety of financial aid opportunities are available to students. The
Chair of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition in consultation
with graduate faculty awards a number of teaching or research assistantships
(TA/RA) each fall to students. These awards provide a stipend of
approximately $15,000 plus a full-tuition scholarship over a period of nine
months (2 semesters) with a 20 hr/week work commitment. Persons interested
in a TA/RA should indicate this on the Application for Admission to the
Graduate School.
Requirements for completion of the program and how the program fits into the
credentialing process for dietetic practitioners
For completion of the program, students must meet the following
requirements:
• Completion of 1176 hours of supervised practice.
• Obtain an average rating of "Competency" on all rotations; at least Grade
B- in Dietetic Supervised Practice FSN 681. Each rotation should have an
average grade of greater than or equal to 80%.
• Complete all academic requirements for the master's degree (thesis or
non-thesis) or doctoral degree. Effort will be made to counsel with the
student and to make recommendations for remediation at the earliest possible
time to prevent student failure in the program.
• The graduate coordinator will verify that the student's program of study
has been completed and will submit written documentation to the Graduate
School. Written documentation from the Graduate School will be sent to the
student and a copy will be in the student's file. This process is completed
about 2 months following graduation.
• Following completion of the above requirements, the Director will verify
completion of the Program to the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR),
American Dietetic Association. Program graduates should receive a letter
from CDR confirming registration eligibility about two to three weeks
following the Director's submission to CDR. The Director will mail the
student six (6) signed verification statements. If an exception to this
policy occurs, the Program Director will inform the student verbally and in
writing.
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