Mission Statement

"The mission of the UH Dietetic Internship is to provide an intensive, high quality supervised practice experience for a diverse population of interns with emphasis on providing a quality educational experience and mentored training necessary to become competent, independent and well-rounded entry-level dietitians.  UHDI will train practitioners in teaching, management, counseling, administration and applied practice throughout the field of dietetics."

Philosophy

The philosophy of the Dietetic Internship program at the University of Houston is to facilitate the transition of an intern from a student to an entry-level dietitian. We have an ever-expanding array of outstanding sites geared toward training interns and preparing them for entry into the profession of dietetics. Being accepted into our program helps ensure that you will obtain the breadth and depth of experiences needed to attain your professional goals. This is an intense internship with a full work-load of a minimum 40 hours/week for 29 weeks. We strongly encourage our interns to be proactive, self-motivated, meticulous and hard working. Our goal is to see the interns as individuals ready to function independently as dietitians in any setting. Finally, we believe education should be firmly anchored in strong ethics, an appreciation for different world cultures, and lifelong service to the community. The end result of this dynamic learning environment is a professional who is fully prepared to become a leader in his or her chosen field.

Goals

The goals of the Dietetic Internship program at the University of Houston reflect the principles of providing quality educational opportunities to develop competent practitioners while promoting diversity within the field of dietetics.

Goal #1:  The program will prepare graduates to be competent to practice dietetics at an entry-level through high-quality educational offerings.

Outcome measures:

• 80% of graduates seeking employment in dietetics or graduate school placement will be successfully placed within 90 days of graduation. 

• 95% of employers will rate UH graduates as 8 or better as compared to other RD’s of similar experience. 

• Alumni will achieve an 80% pass rate over a 5 year period for first-time test takers of the RD exam.

Goal #2:  The program will attract and retain well-qualified candidates

Outcome measures:

• 95% of interns accepted into the program will successfully complete the program within the established 29 week format. 

• 80% of graduates seeking employment in dietetics or graduate school placement will be successfully placed within 90 days of graduation. 

• Alumni will achieve an 80% pass rate over a 5 year period for first-time test takers of the RD exam. 

• 95% of program graduates will rate the program as satisfactory or higher. 

Goal #3:  The program will promote diversity in the field of dietetics

   
Outcome measures:

• 30% of UHDI graduates will be non-white, ethnic or male

• 95% of ethnic and male students will successfully complete the program. 

• 80% of ethnic and male graduates will seek employment or post-graduate training in dietetics.