Dietetic Interns Training Objectives

First Day Information

The intern should contact us at least 2 days prior to starting the rotation to review the intern's career goals, days off during the rotation, and other considerations.

Expectations

The intern will be expected to directly participate in attending clinics through H&Ps, oral presentations and case discussion, and documentation.

Overall Educational Goal

The purpose of the elective is to introduce the interns to the field of food allergy & intolerance. Interns will learn to recognize and manage a broad array of food associated allergy and gastrointestinal disorders.

Objectives

Demonstrate competence in the recognition and basic management of:

  • Atopic dermatitis with food as trigger

  • Eosinophilic esophagitis and eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders

  • Food allergies

  • Food intolerance

  • Irritable bowel syndrome

Describe indications for the following studies as well as the basics of interpreting them:

  • Skin prick testing

  • Serum IgE testing

  • Oral food challenges

  • Hydrogen breath testing

Understand the basic pharmacology and dietary therapy:

  • Antihistamines

  • Epinephrine

  • Empirical elimination diet

  • Low FODMAP diet

Evaluation

Intern performance is evaluated by direct faculty assessment during clinical activities including oral presentations, written notes, evidence of outside reading, and professionalism. Punctuality is very important at BFAC. An evaluation is completed at the end of the rotation by Dr. Leung and will be sent back to your program. Intern will be evaluated by staff and patients at BFAC as well.

Learning Activities of the Rotation

The principal learning activity of interns involves the assessment of patients in outpatient food allergy and intolerance clinic. Residents will participate in attending clinics on Mondays, Tuesdays and Friday. Saturday is optional and per directives from your program.

First Day Information

Please read the following before your first day: Onyimba F, Crowe SE, Johnson S, Leung J. Food Allergies and Intolerances: A Clinical Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Adverse Reactions to Food. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021 Nov;19(11):2230-2240.e1.