Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems The UBC Dietetics Major Information Session for Prospective Applicants 2014

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems Assumption for the Session Attendees have reviewed the dietetics website in detail: Google: “UBC Dietetics”

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems Overview Introductions: – Resource people and their roles – Students Panel and audience discussion Session ends 1:50 pm – May be a brief time for one on one questions out in the hall after the session

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems UBC Resource People Natalie and Winnie, LFS Undergraduate Advisors – General advising for prospective applicants, including prerequisite and transfer course assessment –

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems UBC Resource People Karol Traviss, Dietetics Program Leader – RD program lead – Advisor: Pre-Dietetics students: Dietetics as a career choice Dietetics Major students: Degree requirements, issues arising – Teach professional practice courses –

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems UBC Resource People Kara Vogt, Dietetics Education Coordinator – Advisor: Pre-Dietetics students: Dietetics as a career choice Dietetics Major students: Degree requirements, issues arising – Support to interns and preceptors –

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems UBC Resource People Jaki Thornhill, Project Manager, Dietetics Practice Educator – Program graduate – Recent internship preceptor –

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems UBC Resource People Angela Pau – UBC Centre for Student Involvement and Careers – Students.ubc.ca/career

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems Centre for Student Involvement and Careers Dietetics Applications Resumes / Cover letters Mock Interviews Career Planning Volunteer and Involvement Opportunities Apply to Graduate or Professional School Job Search Techniques students.ubc.ca/career

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems Student panelist introductions Year of program – 3: Soleina and Kristy – 4: Heather

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems UBC Support People: Some of our challenges Lots of you, few of us! Challenges include: – Inquiries for information already on website – Inquiries close to application deadline – Requests for individualized GPA estimation – Letter/resume review by program coordinators

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems Dietetics Admissions Guidelines

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems Panel and Audience Discussion What is a Registered Dietitian (RD)?

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems Panel and Audience Discussion Who should apply?

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems Panel and Audience Discussion What volunteer/work experience should I get? How can I find a dietitian to volunteer with?

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems Panel and Audience Discussion What it is like to be in the program? – year 3? – year 4? – year 5 internship?

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems Panel and Audience Discussion How can an applicant optimize his/her chances of being successful?

Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems Panel and Audience Discussion Anything else? – Panel perspective – Audience perspective

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Faculty of Land and Food Systems of Land and Food Systems Thanks for coming!