Admissions
committee 
Selection for the Dietetic Internship is done by an
Admissions Committee. Members of this committee consider grade point average,
related work experience, references and a letter of application, as well as the
overall appearance of the application packet. Prospective applicants with
a cumulative GPA of less than 2.8 on a 4.0 scale are not encouraged to apply
to our program. Successful candidates for our Dietetic Internship usually
have a GPA of at least 3.0.
The Dietetic Internship faculty decided not
to require a personal interview as part of the application process. Personal
interviews would be expensive for the applicant and time consuming for the
staff. Therefore, to be fair to all candidates, we do not conduct interviews.
You are welcome to tour the hospital and the department, but the fact of your
visit is not included in your application credentials. Requests for a
tour of the department should be directed to: Dietetic Internship; Box
980294; Richmond, VA 23298-0294; you may call for an appointment:
(804) 828-9108 or e-mail Clare Costello.
Medical
information
An immunization form will be sent after acceptance
into the program. Human Resources will complete a background check
and you will need to complete a pre-employment physical and drug screening.
Final acceptance into the program is contingent upon successful completion
of the above.
Program fees
and expenses
There is a $1,200 non-refundable program fee that is
due upon acceptance. Interns are also responsible for paying
a Student Health Fee.
The estimated costs of the program includes
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Rent – $400–500/month/person shared or $750/person for one bedroom
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Electricity – $75–100/month
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Gasoline – varies
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Parking – $2.50/day
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Food – $150+/per month per person
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Cable TV – $80-100/month
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Telephone – $40/month base plus long distance
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Washer/dryer – $20-30/month if not included in rent
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Educational materials/books/supplies/copying – $250-300/year
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Health insurance (major) – $400 for six months
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Clothing, medical, entertainment – $75/month (and up)
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Start up expenses – $300–500 (phone deposit, utilities start up
and first month’s rent)
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2008 class estimates of expenses – $1,200–1,400/month living expenses
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Student health fee – $220/year
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Entrance fee – $1,200
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