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James J. Peters VA Medical Center
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James J. Peters VA Medical Center Bronx Dietetic Internship Program
The information on this web page is provided for potential applicants of the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center Dietetic Internship Program. If you are interested in this program or have questions please contact the Dietetic Internship Director.
Let the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center Dietetic Internship Program prepare you to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). VA is one of the largest employers of dietitians in the nation. VA internship offers excellent career opportunities, networking potential, and incentives.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- A 17-month program which makes this one of the fastest routes to becoming an MS, RD.
- Coordination with New York University (NYU) to offer a Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition to prepare the intern for registration eligibility for the Registration Exam for Dietitians.
- Demonstrated successful first-time passing rate.
- Intense, full-time program offering rotations in clinical and community nutrition, food service management and business.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- a generous stipend of $14,892
- housing eligibility at Mt. Sinai Medical School dormitories on Manhattan's Upper East Side
- free shuttle bus to and from the VA medical center
- shared private office for our interns
ESTIMATED EXPENSES
ACCREDITATION
- Since 1982, our program has been fully accredited by the American Dietetic Association's Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education, 120 S Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 800-877-1600 x5400 or visit http://www.eatright.org.
- Our medical center is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.
JAMES J. PETERS MEDICAL CENTER BRONX CAMPUS
The medical center is a primary, secondary, and tertiary care facility with an extended care rehabilitation facility on campus. We are affiliated with Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. The JJPVAMC has a research building which is the site of continual and notable research in the areas of spinal cord injury, nutrition, and health as well as other areas of medical importance. There is also a medical library and state of the art media rooms for the dietetic intern presentations. A spacious internship study and seminar space offers interns desks and computer access to the online medical charting system and reference library.
FINANCIAL AID Financial aid is available for qualifying students through NYU for tuition, housing and other expenses that the stipend does not cover. Interns requiring financial aid must file a FAFSA by February 1 to be eligible for loans and scholarships. For information and applications for financial aid, address inquiries to:
Office of Financial Aid
New York University
25 West 4th Street, First Floor
New York, NY 10012-1199
Scholarships are also available from the American Dietetic Association (ADA), state and district dietetic associations, and other organizations. Visit the ADA scholarship website for additional information and applications.
HOUSING
Dietetic interns have the option of living on their own or in:
- Mt. Sinai Medical Center's Medical School dormitory 1 block from Central Park at $532/month plus utilities
- NYU dormitories in Greenwich Village
- NYU's variety of housing options, which range from shared studios to suites.
All applicants are encouraged to take a tour of the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. Look for our Upcoming Open Houses. For more information, to request an application packet or to make an appointment to tour the facility, please contact:
Jean Curran-Leitch, MS, RD, CDN
Dietetic Internship Director and Clinical Nutrition Coordinator
James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center Bronx
718-584-9000 x6845 |
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| Reviewed/Updated Date: October 31, 2008 |
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