eating disorders got underway on today in Saint Paul.
The University of Minnesota - The Emily Program Dietetic Internship (U of M TEP DI) is a collaborative between the U of M’s Department of Food Science and Nutrition and The Emily Program, a nationally renowned treatment program providing comprehensive, personalized treatment for eating disorders and related problems in the Twin Cities, Duluth, and Seattle, Washington.
For nine weeks, the 15 pioneering interns will be guided through the intricacies of eating disorders and the essential role of the Dietitian in successful treatment and recovery.
Lead Dietitian Lisa Diers, RD, LD, says, “We expect that this journey will be a challenging and rewarding one for each intern and for us. We’re proud to be in the forefront of preparing new dietitians for the growing field of eating disorders treatment—a field where dietitians play such a critical role.”
Graduates of the internship are eligible to take the Registration Examination established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. The U of M TEP Dietetic Internship is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE), a specialized accrediting body of the American Dietetic Association, recognized by The Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. This internship meets or exceeds all standards; recently updated and reviewed 2010.
Consistent with the missions of the University of Minnesota, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources Science and Department of Food Science and Nutrition, the U of M TEP DI maintains a progressive and effective program which integrates didactic education, public service, and supervised practice to develop competent entry-level dietitians with the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfy and improve the food, health and nutritional needs of diverse communities in Minnesota and the nation.
I am honored to be one of those pioneering interns, and look forward to starting my rotation in a few days.
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