Program Mission and Goals
As part of an academic medical center affiliated with a premier regional medical center, the UNMC Dietetic Internship Program has elected a nutrition therapy emphasis area. Students benefit from an environment that emphasizes teaching, patient care and research.
UNMC Dietetic Internship Program Mission:
The mission of the UNMC Dietetic Internship Program is to prepare quality entry-level nutrition practitioners within a premier educational environment, instilling the value of excellence in patient care, evidence based professional service, and contribution to health sciences through scholarly activity.
Program Goals:
The following goals were identified in our 2003 Program Assessment Report to the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association. These goals have provided the basis for our current five-year program management plan.
To prepare quality entry-level nutrition pracititioners.
- To foster an appreciation for the value of a graduate degree/advanced level practice credential and lifelong learning.
- To support faculty and student participation in scholarly activity.
- To prepare graduates who demonstrate a commitment to professional and community service.
Click here to view outcome measures for each of the above program goals.
