University of Iowahospitals and Clinics

University of IowaHospitals and Clinics

Department of Food and Nutrition Services

Dietetic Internship Application Checklist

Please follow all directions carefully as an incomplete application cannot be considered. Send ALL materials #1-6 directly to Department of Food and Nutrition Services, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, W146 GH,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1051. See reverse side for computer matching information.

PLEASE CHECK () WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED ITEMS #1-6:

_____1.$30 application fee (non-refundable). Make check/money order payable to UIHC Food and Nutrition Services. The

application packet and all other materials enclosed become the property of the University of Iowa Hospitals

and Clinics. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope if you wish to be notified of receipt of application materials.

_____2. Dietetic Internship Application Form.

_____3.Letter of application

Letter is to be typewritten and use standard business format

Use standard 8 1/2" X 11" typing paper

Letter should be no longer than one page in length

Address the following in your letter:

Discuss your goals and how they developed. Include specific experiences, responsibilities, special interests and/or significant people who helped shape your goals as well as steps you have been taking to attain them.

Discuss specific strengths you have to offer to both the internship program and the profession of dietetics. Also discuss skills you need to improve/develop in order to become a competent practitioner.

Discuss your reasons for applying to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and expectations from the internship.

Discuss your interest in obtaining an advanced degree.

_____4.Official transcript of credits from all colleges attended (transcripts must contain the official school stamp).

_____5.One original copy of Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree or Verification Statement signed by advisor.One of these forms is required to prove eligibility to apply for an internship.

_____6.Three letters of recommendation (original signatures are required). The letters may be sent

directly or enclosed with the application packet. No more than three letters.

One from academic advisor

One from a major professor

One from your most recent or most relevant work supervisor. (If applicant has not been employed, a second professor may be used.)

PLEASE CHECK () IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED ITEMS #7-8:

_____7.Registered with D&D Digital online at by 11:59 PM CST on February 16, 2010.

_____8.Requested the Educational Testing Service to send Graduate Record Exam (GRE) aptitude score directly to theOffice of Graduate Admissions, Calvin Hall, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242.