Dietetic Internship Program Goals and Outcome Measures

Goal 1: The program will prepare graduates to be competent, entry level, and generalist dietitians.

• Ninety- five percent of students admitted to the dietetic internship will complete the program.
• Ninety- five percent of graduates over a five year period will pass the registration examination on their first attempt.
• Greater than or equal to ninety-five percent of graduates will rate themselves "at or above" entry level 10-12 month after employment when compared with other dietitians who have graduated from dietetic programs.
• Greater than or equal to ninety percent of employers responding to surveys on a scale of 1-5 (5=excellent) will rate graduates as 3 (satisfactory) or better for professional, clinical and management competencies.
• One hundred percent of employers responding to surveys will rate graduates "at or above" entry level 10-12 months after employment when compared with other dietitians who have graduated from dietetic programs.

• One hundred percent of students are provided current job postings from March-May annually.
• One hundred percent of students will attend job recruitment class.
• Eighty percent of graduates pursuing employment will be employed within 3 months; 100% within 6 months.

• One hundred percent of interns will complete a self assessment of professionalism attributes.
• One hundred percent of interns will attend the class "Understanding Our Diverse Workforce."
• Greater than or equal to ninety percent of employers responding to surveys rate graduates as satisfactory or better for professional competence.
• Continuing professional education programs will be offered annually for preceptors.
• One hundred percent of interns will attend professional meetings.
• Eighty percent of graduates responding to surveys indicate they are currently enrolled or plan to pursue advanced education.
• Eighty percent of graduates responding to surveys are members of professional organizations.

• One hundred percent of interns participate in community service within and outside the medical center.
• One hundred percent of interns participate in local professional group activities.
• Fifty percent of graduates responding to surveys are involved in community service.
• Community service commitment is one key criterion for scholarship award.