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Food and Nutrition Students Get Ready for Internships
Five Food and Nutrition students at Plattsburgh State gained practical experience through dietetic internships.
Meet the Students
Kelly Attard
Originally from East Meadow, N.Y., Kelly Attard, a December 2002 graduate, was accepted as an intern at Hines Veteran's Hospital in Chicago, Ill. "I hope to complete my internship, become registered and specialize in pediatric nutrition," said Attard.
Sarah Billetdoux
Sarah Billetdoux, a senior from Whitehall, N.Y., was one of five students chosen for the Military Consortium, Army dietetic internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Billetdoux is thinking about making a career in the military. "I have a three-year obligation with the Army. If I enjoy it, I plan on making a career out of the military," said Billetdoux, who was recently commissioned as a second lieutenant.
Alamaze Hood
Alamaze Hood, a senior from St. Michael, Barbados, will be heading to Dallas Presbyterian Hospital of Texas for her internship.
Traci Krayenvenger
Traci Krayenvenger, a senior from Adams Center, N.Y., will intern at Keene State University in Keene, N.H.
Beth LaPierre
A senior from Troy, N.Y., Beth La Pierre was one of six students accepted for the University of Conneticut internship program.
Internships An Important Step to Career Success
In order to become a registered dietician, seniors or graduates must participate in an internship program. Internships are available in every state as well as Puerto Rico, and each internship has a limited number of openings, typically ranging from five to 20 slots a year.
An internship typically lasts six to 18 months. Following the internship, students can sit for the national registration exam. According to the American Dietetic Association, which has accredited the College's food and nutrition program, Plattsburgh State's five-year passing rate is 93 percent.
Graduates who become registered can become clinical dietitians in healthcare or food service. Because of the evolving interest and demand for dietitians, even more unique opportunities are becoming available to food and nutrition graduates.
Questions?
To learn more about the Food and Nutrition program at Plattsburgh State, contact:
Dr. Jean Coates, PhD, RD, Chair
Office: Hawkins Hall 221B
Phone: (518) 564-4222
Fax: (518) 564-3100
E-mail:
coatesja@plattsburgh.edu