United States Army

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United States Army Master of Science/ Dietetic
Internship
SSG Ian M. Francis
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Location

• Walter Reed Army Medical Center
• Washington, DC

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Location

• Brooke Army Medical Center
• San Antonio, TX

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40K Salary
Funded Move
Tuition and fees paid
Become RD/LD
Paid Continuing Education
Medical and Dental Coverage
Guaranteed Job Placement
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Benefits (1 of 3)

• 40,000 annual salary while a student
• Tuition-free Master Degree and Internship
• Full medical and dental coverage as student and
  following graduation
• 30 days vacation with pay annually
• Guaranteed job upon graduation

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Salary Estimation

• 2LT, no prior service, in Washington, DC
• Base 2343 2343
• BAH single 1290 with dep 1502
• BAS 184 184
• Total/month 3817 4029
• Yearly 45,804 48,348

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Salary Estimation

• 2LT, no prior service, in San Antonio, TX
• Base 2343 2343
• BAH single 810 with dep 984
• BAS 184 184
• Total/month 3337 3511
• Yearly 40,044 42,132

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Benefits (2 of 3)

• Commissioned as an Officer
• Leadership opportunities
• Paid continuing education
• Retirement after 20 years

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Benefits (3 of 3)

• Funded moves allow you to experience life in
  different parts of the country or overseas
• Practice in a direct access setting with more
  autonomy than in civilian setting

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Funded Move
40K Salary
Tuition and fees paid
Become RD/LD
Paid Continuing Education
Medical and Dental Coverage
Guaranteed Job Placement
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Qualifications

• Enrolled in undergraduate degree in
  Nutrition/Dietetics/Foods
• Eligible for dietetic internship (verification
  statement)
• GPA of 3.0 or higher for all collegiate courses
• GRE of 1000 combined score 3.5 writing sample

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Qualifications

• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen
• Between 21 and 46.5 years of age
• Pass a medical examination
• Meet height/weight requirements based on gender
  and age

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Application Statistics

• 35-40 applicants per year
• 10 selected
• Average overall GPA of 3.51
• Average overall GRE of 1050

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Obligations

• 11-12 weeks Basic Officer Leadership Course
• 9 months of graduate coursework
• 11 months of dietetic internship/research
• 4 years active duty after fieldwork completion
• Total 72 months active duty
• 2 years in the inactive reserves (IRR)

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Basic Officer Leadership Course

• 11-12 weeks in duration
• Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas
• Nothing like Basic Training
• Primarily didactic classes
  with 3-4 weeks in the field
  (Camp Bullis)

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Program Goals

• Develop MS/RD graduates that are
• Top entry-level U.S. dietitians!
• Army officers, Leaders, Researchers
• Prepared for Registration Exams-we have a 100
  pass rate
• Demonstrating the highest standards in
  professionalism and evidence-based practice.

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Curriculum

• Master Degree Coursework
• 36 credit hours
• Integrated clinical curriculum
• Enhancement of core knowledge in theory, practice
  and research

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Curriculum

• Internship
• Food Service Systems
• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Community Nutrition
• Military Skills
• Staff Experience
• Research/Thesis Completion

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Application Process

• Initial questionnaire/information
• Send/fax unofficial transcripts
• Physical Exam/Interview
• Complete official application by 01 Dec 05
• Keep in contact!

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Application Process

• Selection board meets in March
• Commissioned as a 2LT
• Report to San Antonio and begin Basic Officer
  Leadership Course in September
• Begin Master of Science/Dietetic Internship in
  January

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Civilian vs. Military Fieldwork Programs

• Pay
• Lifestyle
• Job Assignment
• Professional Autonomy
• Networking

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United States Army Master of Science/ Dietetic
Internship
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If Interested Contact...
SSG Ian Francis SFC Cimaglio Work Phone
352-376-0408 Cell Phone [phone] Email
ian.francis_at_usarec.army.mil
elizabeth.cimaglio_at_usarec.army.mil