All Pre-orientation assignments need to be completed before the start of the first rotation.
A Q&A forum is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FoPePNq-YvE37fyDY7ZDBF0Nxvkbwr_6pAauUeBj_yc/edit?usp=sharing
Please type your questions regarding pre-orientation directly on the form and we will answer them as able. Be sure to check if your question has already been asked by a classmate!
Instructions:
On your RD Boot Camp subscription, go to our personalized course and complete module 1. Do not move on to the following modules until instructed to do so.
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Completed forms should be uploaded to your individual form links spreadsheet which was already shared with you on admission. Please contact Mindy over email with any questions in regards to forms or access to your spreadsheet.
Proposed Rotation Schedule and Information *
Intern Practice Site Checklist *
Preceptor Qualifications Form *
DPD Transcript: Please contact your DPD school to obtain an official transcript. Please have your official transcript sent electronically to Mindy at mscott@lagniappewellness.com
DPD Verification Statement: Please contact your DPD director to obtain this form.
*Starred forms do not need to be completed by On-Site Interns.
Instructions:
Read the following articles and watch the video linked below. Take notes on the topics and consider your own personal biases toward weight , especially as it relates to your role as a future health care provider and the thought processes that are involved therein.
Weight Bias in Dietetics Education
Weight Bias and Health Care Utilization
Impact of weight bias and stigma on quality of care and outcomes for patients with obesity
How and why weight stigma drives the obesity ‘epidemic’ and harms health
Weight Bias: A Social Justice Issue
Instructions:
Respond to the following prompts based on the above Weight Bias Modules and Training completed during pre-orientation, your own research, and experiences:
Define weight bias
What are the implications of weight bias in health care?
How does weight stigma trigger increased weight gain?
What are some possible solutions to address weight bias?
Discuss your thoughts on your own personal biases toward weight , especially as it relates to your role as a future health care provider for people with Diabetes and/or Obesity.
These responses will be posted to your Google page under the Pre-Orientation tab.