Application Requirements for DC Match Students

1.  A completed application package for dietetic internship from Dietitians of Canada, including three confidential reports. The reports must include the following individuals:

• One from a University faculty member(s)
• Two from recent work-related references (volunteer or paid work)
  
  Note: At least one of these references must be a registered dietitian  

2. A letter of application stating your professional goals, your reasons for choosing the MPP and personal qualities and skills you bring to the dietetic profession and our program (limit to one page typed, single-spaced).

3. A resume describing your education and work/volunteer experience (in chronological order). Our program values transferable skills and seeks individuals with experiences involving: dietetics and food service; leadership, supervision and responsibility; initiative, motivation and creativity; interpersonal, team and communication skills.

4. An interpersonal skills report. Illustrate your skill set related to the following:

• Successful problem solving
• Conflict resolution
• Effective teamwork

Use one example for each of the skills listed above from either your work, volunteer or life experience. Use a different example for each skill.

Applicant Scoring

Applicants will be scored out of a total of 100 points. Points will be awarded according to the following criteria:

Academic rating - 20

Resume  - 30

Letter - 10

Confidential reports - 20

Interpersonal skills report - 20

Travel Requirements

All interns participating in the Maniotba Partnership Dietetic Education Program will complete a minimum of nine weeks of their training outside of Winnipeg. This will allow interns to obtain diverse experience in the provision of nutrition care across the health care continuum. Placements will provide clinical, community, food service, administrative and research experience, depending on the learning opportunities available. In more remote locations, this experience will be scheduled as a continuous period of time to reduce travel requirements. In some areas closer to Winnipeg, where interns have the option to commute, the experience may be scheduled in two to three time periods. Travel and accomodation costs will be the responsibility of the intern.

Access to a Vehicle

It is recommended that interns have access to a motor vehicle. Dietetic interns will be responsible for their own transportation to various training sites within and outside of Winnipeg.