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.