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Diversity among racial minorities and males has remained limited in the dietetics field. Structured interviews with eleven minority interns were conducted to assess their experiences throughout their dietetics education and to examine their perceptions of the dietetics profession. General themes were reported. Dietetics was not the first career choice for six interns. Work and volunteer experience were perceived as the most influential factors in their selection for a dietetic internship. Some perceived being the only minority in an internship program and the lack of minorities on internship selection committees as problems. Increasing minority dietitians’ visibility at career days and early recruitment of students were suggested as ways to increase diversity within the profession. Resources such as the Building Our Future Mentor Program Tool Kit should be utilized to establish mentoring programs for students and to enhance diversity efforts in dietetics. J Am Diet Assoc. 2002;102:1674-1677. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Provides information on a study on the impact of computer-based simulations on the performance of dietetics interns in initial clinical rotations. Design of the study; Results; Applications. INSET: Innovating dietetics education.

Examines the economic benefits of hospital dietetics departments sponsoring an internship for dietetics students. Comprehensive data collection through mail survey; Benefits of dietetic sponsorship; Model to be used by program directors to study the economic benefits of their practice program on the sponsoring organization.

Discusses a study which identified the benefits associated with serving as a preceptor for dietetic interns participating in the Central Michigan University Dietetic Internship. Methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusions.

Presents an abstract of the study `Differences in student reported and program calculated grade point averages in internship admissions,' by B.J. McCabe, T.L. LeMaire and K.A. Brown, to be presented during the annual meeting of the American Dietetics Association on October 25 to November 2, 1995, in Chicago, Illinois.

Presents the cost analysis of the dietetic internship program at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Criteria for cost analysis; Objectives of the dietetic internship program.

Describes the financing program of the Central Michigan University Dietetic Internship (CMUDI). Organization of the CMUDI; Sponsorship of the internship's expenses; Provision of practice experiences; Part-time and community services of interns.

Investigates the direct and in-direct benefits and costs of the Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center Dietetic Internship Program. Listing of benefits and expenses of the 1992 graduating class; Estimation of net costs; Cost control measures.

Summarizes the study `Identifying Contributions Of Preceptors And Interns In A Dietetic Internship Program,' conducted by S.S. Brown, J.M. Todd, and D.W. Hagan. Methods; Important data.

Summarizes the study `Effects Of Dietetic Interns On Workloads Of Clinical Dietitians,' conducted by D.K. Demory-Luce and S.R. Morrow. Methods; Important data.