Intern performance is evaluated at regular intervals throughout the year. Upon successful completion of all learning experiences, graduates receive a Verification Statement from the internship director and are eligible for active membership in the American Dietetic Association and to write the Registration Examination for Dietitians. For successful completion of the Dietetic Internship program and to receive the verification statements, the following requirements have to be met. Interns have to be enrolled full time in the program and complete all requirements listed below within one year of the start date. Please refer to the leave-of-absence policy if a leave of absence is required.

1. Successful completion of all rotations. Successful completion of each rotation will be determined by the preceptor for that rotation and by the internship director. Successful completion will depend on:

2. • Preceptor checking off if the intern has passed a rotation or if he or she needs to repeat a rotation. If an intern is required to repeat a rotation, it will be done at the convenience of the preceptor. Successful program completion is based on passing every rotation. Repetition of rotations will result in a delay in graduating from the program.

   • Timely completion of assignments, projects, case studies. Assignments, projects and case studies must meet the approval of the preceptors and internship director.

   • Professional and ethical behavior of interns, as determined by the preceptors and the internship director.

3. Successful completion of staff relief rotation, as determined by preceptor and the internship director.
4. Passing at least two mock RD exams (Passing grade is 85 percent) during the internship program
5. Obtaining a passing grade in all the classroom quizzes (passing grade will vary from quiz to quiz).
6. Completion of a professional portfolio. The internship director will sign off on a Completion Form.
7. Presenting clinical and management topics to class. Topics will be determined by the internship director.
8. Case Study: All interns will present a clinical case study. The oral presentation will be evaluated by the Internship Director, staff and peers. The written report will be reviewed by staff, and evaluated by the internship director. A grade of 85 percent is required on the written report.
9. Satisfactory participation (as determined by the Internship Director) in special projects including National Nutrition Month, public presentations, etc.
10. Current ServSafe certification. (Documentation required)
11. Completion of a business plan and receiving a passing grade of 85 percent.
12. Professional and ethical behavior throughout the internship program. This will be evaluated by the internship director with input from preceptors.
13. Compliance with the policies and procedures outlined in the Intern Handbook.