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The Moncton Hospital Post-Graduate Dietetic Internship Program
- Program Outline
- Academic Requirements
- Application Process
- Selection Process
- Other Information
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The Moncton Hospital Post-Graduate Dietetic Internship Program is comprehensive 47-week accredited program recognized by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP). Once interns graduate from the program, they are eligible to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam (CDRE) required to practice as Registered Dietitians and register with provincial regulatory bodies.
The Moncton Hospital accepts 4 students each year with the
program commencing in October. Students pursuing a career in
dietetics have been mentored by this program for over 40
years.
Program Mission, Vision and Goals
Our Mission
Horizon's The Moncton Hospital Post-Graduate Dietetic Internship Program's mission is to provide dietetic interns supervised high-quality practical learning experiences in all areas of practice in order to develop as competent entry level dietitians.
Our Vision
To facilitate high standard dietetic internship education that allows interns to develop their skills, build on their strengths and allow them to use university-acquired knowledge and apply it into a practice-based setting. We are committed to providing abundant and varied learning experiences during the internship in order to train well qualified, empathetic individuals who contribute to Horizon's vision of providingExceptional care. Every person. Every day.
The Moncton Hospital Post-Graduate Dietetic Internship Program's goals and objectives:
- To allow students to gain quality experience in clinical nutrition, management, population and public health, communication and research to develop entry level competencies in accordance with the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice's (PDEP) national standards.
- To provide supervised practical experiences that will allow students to develop and attain the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice (ICDEP) required to work as an entry-level dietitian.
- To allow flexibility for students to further develop their skills in their areas of interest.
- To allow students to develop their professional skills and self-confidence while working as valued members of a team.
- To establish commitment towards lifelong learning and professional competence.
Updated: November 2020