Applicant Screening:
A complete packet must be submitted
for application. Any packet submitted with missing sections
will not be considered. Overall grade point average of 2.8 based
on a 4.0 system is required.
Applicants will be ranked using standard criteria
on the basis of:
academic performance, evidence of maturity, organizational
skills, interpersonal skills, self-direction, quality of references,
perceived understanding of the field, and compatibility of
applicant's goals with mission of our program.
Interviews
Top applicants will be interviewed
in person (or if out-of-state by phone) for forty-five minutes.
There will be interviews during February. The interview
will provide the applicant with further information about
the program and allow the applicant to demonstrate their potential
to the Dietetic Internship Selection Committee.
Computer Matching
This program will participate
in the D & D Digital computer matching. All applicants must
participate in computer matching. Applicants should
request instructions and a mark/sense card to prioritize their
Internship preferences, from an ADA-approved Didactic Program
in Dietetics or from D&D Digital Systems. This request should
be made to allow turn around time for the February 15, 2008
postmark deadline. There is no charge for this material. However,
there is a $50.00 charge for computer matching that is due
with the applicant's prioritized ranking. The D&D Digital
Systems is located at 304 Main Street, Ames, IA 50014. (515)
292-0490. dnd@netins.net.
The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity institution
with respect to both education and employment. The University
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age or handicap in admission or access
to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities
as required by federal and state laws and regulations. In
addition to the University's statement of compliance with
federal and state laws, the University of Maryland College
Park, affirms its commitments to a policy of eliminating discrimination
on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation,
marital status, personal appearance, age, national origin,
political affiliation, physical or mental disability, or on
the basis of the exercise of rights secured by the First Amendment
of the United States Constitution.
Following Acceptance to the Internship
Program, the student will receive:
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- A welcome Letter with further information, re: housing, etc;
- The letter of agreement and a copy of the Internship Policies;
- A list of pre-program assignments;
- A list of requirements including medical test requirements, medical insurance, driver's license with automobile insurance, professional liability information.
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Selection Process