Presentation Title
How can project-based mentorships enhance the dietetics profession?
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof Ph.D, RDN, LDN, CLC, FAND
Faculty Sponsor College
Brooks College of Health
Faculty Sponsor Department
Nutrition & Dietetics
Location
SOARS Virtual Conference
Presentation Website
https://unfsoars.domains.unf.edu/2021/posters/how-can-project-based-mentorships-enhance-the-dietetics-profession/
Keywords
SOARS (Conference) (2021 : University of North Florida) – Archives; SOARS (Conference) (2021 : University of North Florida) – Posters; University of North Florida -- Students -- Research – Posters; University of North Florida. Office of Undergraduate Research; University of North Florida. Graduate School; College students – Research -- Florida – Jacksonville – Posters; University of North Florida – Undergraduates -- Research – Posters; University of North Florida. Department of Nutrition & Dietetics -- Research -- Posters
Abstract
Research Outcomes: The RD Mentorship Program is designed to provide dietetic students (mentee) with the opportunity to gain one-on-one experience with a Registered Dietitian (mentor). This nationwide program evaluates project-based mentorships. Methods: Potential mentors and mentees completed an initial survey that indicated mentor projects and mentee interests. Mentees (n=378) were matched to a mentor (n=264) based on their project preferences and interests. Matches met virtually monthly from September 2020 to April 2021. A mid-program evaluation was sent out in December 2020. Analysis: Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data Results: The mid-program evaluation indicated that 96% (n=265) of participants found the application and matching process good to very good. The majority of mentee participants liked the variety of dietitians and projects. Some of the projects were, but not limited to, the following: social media and website development, food photography, grocery store tours, virtually shadowing, recipe development, community involvement projects, meal plans, writing and research, analyzing recipes for allergens, literature reviews, cooking classes, case studies, creating exams, resume building, newsletters, course development, interviewing skills development, public policy task force, community assessments, reviewing needs assessments, menu reviews and development, podcast development and patient education handouts. Conclusion: Through the RD Mentorship Program’s project-based mentorship format, mentees are exposed to a broad range of activities that Registered Dietitians perform across many sectors. These projects help to build relationships and offer valuable experiential learning opportunities in dietetics.
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How can project-based mentorships enhance the dietetics profession?
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Research Outcomes: The RD Mentorship Program is designed to provide dietetic students (mentee) with the opportunity to gain one-on-one experience with a Registered Dietitian (mentor). This nationwide program evaluates project-based mentorships. Methods: Potential mentors and mentees completed an initial survey that indicated mentor projects and mentee interests. Mentees (n=378) were matched to a mentor (n=264) based on their project preferences and interests. Matches met virtually monthly from September 2020 to April 2021. A mid-program evaluation was sent out in December 2020. Analysis: Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data Results: The mid-program evaluation indicated that 96% (n=265) of participants found the application and matching process good to very good. The majority of mentee participants liked the variety of dietitians and projects. Some of the projects were, but not limited to, the following: social media and website development, food photography, grocery store tours, virtually shadowing, recipe development, community involvement projects, meal plans, writing and research, analyzing recipes for allergens, literature reviews, cooking classes, case studies, creating exams, resume building, newsletters, course development, interviewing skills development, public policy task force, community assessments, reviewing needs assessments, menu reviews and development, podcast development and patient education handouts. Conclusion: Through the RD Mentorship Program’s project-based mentorship format, mentees are exposed to a broad range of activities that Registered Dietitians perform across many sectors. These projects help to build relationships and offer valuable experiential learning opportunities in dietetics.
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