Intern Testimonials
Bethany Elam, Camp La Jolla, CA (class of 2007)
"This internship gives an excellent exposure to the practice of clinical dietetics. I feel very well prepared after my experience due to the unique exposure to a wide variety of clinical areas. The six weeks of elective rotations also allowed me to choose some experiences in community dietetics which gave me good exposure to other areas of interest. I also feel the excellence of the staff at Emory is a significant strength of the program. I have learned so much from working so closely and personally with such qualified staff."
Rachel Spencer, RD (class of 2006)
"I am very grateful the dietitians allowed me to get involved and provide medical nutrition therapy on my own. EVERYONE at Emory Hospitals is supportive and willing to provide instruction. Each preceptor provided valuable feedback and provoked critical thinking skills. The variety of diseases, cultures and socioeconomic groups made the clinical experience exceptional and helped me develop skills necessary for a dietitian in a diverse community. I will greatly value my experience at Emory. I feel it has prepared me to the fullest for an entry level clinical position."
Bailey Martin, RD, LD (class of 2003)
"As soon as I graduated, I started a job and adjusted so easily that my training time was cut short. I felt totally prepared in every way. I am so thankful that I was able to do my internship at Emory, although it was very challenging at times. I work with a lot of women close to my age and I have found that I am more prepared to do clinical work than most, even those with masters degrees! I have found that the structure of Emory's internship, with two week rotations in each clinical area, helped a lot."
Lida Johnson, RD (class of 2000)
"My internship experience at Emory was far beyond anything I had anticipated. I went into this academic adventure feeling very overwhelmed and very under-prepared. Nine months later, I graduated having gained a solid foundation in which I can practice nutrition successfully. In addition, the strong friendships I gained along the way helped to make the internship not just an academic success but a memorable and enjoyable time as well. Now that I have my first clinical job, I have truly begun to realize how well Emory prepared me for my future in the field of dietetics."
