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    Individual Supervised Program
     
  Monica Esquivel

Coordinator, Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway
Monica Esquivel, PhD, RDN, CSSD

monicake@hawaii.edu
Phone:  808-956-8691
Fax:  808-956-4024
 
     


Individualized

Supervised Practice Pathway


The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP) within the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), the accrediting agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and fulfills the same requirements as a Dietetic Internship. ISPP interns who do not already possess a masters degree are concurrently enrolled in the MS in Nutritional Sciences RDN concentration. Admission into the ISPP requires admission or good standing in the MS in Nutritional Sciences program at UHM OR completion of a MS in Nutritional Sciences program. The program includes 1,000 hours of supervised practice in various rotation sites.  Upon successful completion of the UHM ISPP, each student will have earned the MS in Nutritional Sciences RDN concentration and receive a verification of completion certificate and be eligible to take the national Registration Examination for Dietitians.

  • The UHM ISPP is only available to graduates who were not matched in the D & D Digital match in the current year or within the past five years (proof required) but who possess a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Verification Statement.
  • Admission to the ISPP will require acceptance/good standing in the MS Nutritional Sciences program at UHM. Click here for admissions and application instructions. Individuals interested in the ISPP must submit an application to the MS in Nutritional Sciences program as well as the ISPP program (Note: For individuals who already possess an MS in Nutritional Sciences and are interested in the ISPP,  contact the program director).
  • The UHM ISPP is a Full-time program.  It allows up to 150% of the full-time (27 months) program to complete experiences.  In extenuating circumstances, the program allows the option of up to 200% of the full-time (36 months) program if approved by the DPD Director and ISPP Coordinator.
  • The UHM ISPP is open to any student in possession of a DPD verification statement including those from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa or are Hawai'i residents.  Out-of-state students may be accepted if space is available.  Priority for the UHM ISPP is given to Hawai'i residents. Students not matched in the April D & D Digital match or within the past five years are eligible to submit the UHM ISPP Online Application Packet.

The UHM ISPP provides DPD graduates  with an opportunity to increase their knowledge of food and nutrition science and to acquire competencies needed to practice dietetics in a variety of settings. Graduates of the UHM ISPP are expected to function as entry level practitioners in clinical, food service, and community dietetic roles. Each is expected to operate independently with a high level of professionalism and integrity. The UHM ISPP is focused on Hawai'i’s unique community and therefore, offers a community concentration. Through its activities, the UHM ISPP will promote education of students in the multicultural environment, service in a variety of community settings, and participation in various professional organizations.

Remote Learning

The UHM ISPP program does offer some remote learning supervised practice experiences (rotations on Hawaii Island and Kauai) and distance education. Interns are required to have a computer or laptop with capabilities to share video and audio and access to the internet. 

Beginning in 2024, the entry-level registration eligibility education requirements for dietitians will change from a baccalaureate degree to a minimum of a graduate degree. A graduate degree includes a master’s degree, practice doctorate, doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.Dor, D.Sc.) All other entry-level dietitian registration eligibility requirements remain the same.


 

ISPP Nutrition Corner

Check back here regularly for blog posts on nutrition research and health, written by our UHM ISPP interns!

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Can your coffee fight common skin cancer? By Yuki Ariga

Cutaneous melanoma is the most aggressive skin cancer that often spreads wildly to other parts of the body, and is the fifth most common cancer in the United States. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) can increase the risk of skin cancer, but modifiable risk factors are poorly understood and previous epidemiological evidence is limited. A recent study published to the Oxford University Press 2015 by Erikka Loftfield, found that drinking coffee may be protective against melanoma.
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Breast Cancer Prevention and Dairy by Erin Ishiyama

Does eating dairy decrease the risk of breast cancer in Asian women? Dairy is an excellent source of calcium, vitamin D, butyrate, lactoferrin, and conjugated linoleic acid. These substances are thought to protect the body against cancer. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women around the world. Researchers in the Department of Nutrition Hygiene in Shanghai conducted a literature search and identified twenty-seven different research publications that looked at dairy consumpt...
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Dispelling Myths: Plant vs. Animal Eaters by Lindsey Daima

Veganism has been an increasing trend amongst society today, but why? Besides the beneficial health outcomes with choosing a plant-based diet researchers are starting to examine the different attitudes and behaviors of vegans compared to omnivores (Heiss, Coffino, & Hormes, 2017). Vegans are commonly categorized with vegetarians in most studies, so you can’t assume the results apply to vegans specifically. The study reviewed did just that.
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Dinner is Better When We Eat it Together! By Ryann Oshiba

Research shows that children who eat less family dinners and watch or participate in media usage during meals are more likely to become obese.1 When families eat a homemade meal together around the table in their house, they are more likely to eat a healthy balanced meal, and these children also have diets higher in fruits and vegetables and lower in sugary drinks.1
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Plant vs. Meat Eaters by Lindsay Daima

Are vegetarians and/or vegans really healthier? That is a popular question that many researchers are attempting to figure out, but due to bias and small samples sizes data is not always right.
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Hurricane Readiness & Household Food Safety by Ryann Oshiba

Did you know children are at higher risk for low school achievements, anxiety, depression, and behavior problems due to food insecurity? Not to mention there are physical growth consequences related to lack of food. In Louisiana and Mississippi, 683 households were surveyed after Hurricane Katrina during the years of 2007-2010. Results showed a higher percentage of food insecurity following  Hurricane Katrina.
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Sunflower Seeds & Skin Health by Yuki Ariaga- ISPP Intern Nutrition Corner

Sunflower, pumpkin seed oil and flaxseed oil have been used in acne therapy for many years due to their anti-inflammatory effects of free fatty acids like linoleic and lauric acid in sebum. However, a recent study suggests otherwise. 
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Dairy on the Brain by Erin Ishiyama- ISPP Intern Nutrition Corner

Glutathione is an helpful substance that can stop tissue damage in the brain that may lead to the development of Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease in elderly people.  Dairy can help the body make more glutathione, and a study on dairy consumption and glutathione levels in healthy elderly individuals was conducted in 2015 in Kansas City... 
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The Ketogenic Diet and Gut Health by Kim Lucas-ISPP Intern Nutrition Corner

It seems that everyone is talking about the ketogenic diet (google search resulted in over 4 million hits) and you may be wondering … What is it? Should I try it? What should I believe? 
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