Teaching dietetic interns to write for lay and professional audiences

Area of Science:

• Dietetic Internship Program
• Medical Writing Education

Background:

• Enhancing writing skills is crucial for dietetic interns.
• Effective communication is vital for public health and professional practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a program designed to improve dietetic interns' writing skills.
• To outline the curriculum and evaluation methods used in the program.

Main Methods:

• Development of three workshops: basic writing, public materials, and journalistic writing.
• Implementation of diverse assignments throughout the internship year.
• Creation of evaluation forms for instructors and interns.

Main Results:

• Interns engaged in varied assignments to build writing competencies.
• Evaluation forms facilitated assignment assessment and intern feedback.
• Program feedback from interns and graduates was positive.

Conclusions:

• The dietetic internship program effectively enhances interns' writing abilities.
• The program is well-received and considered valuable by participants.