BC Cancer Agency Oncology Nutrition provides a one to two week elective dietetic rotation in nutrition oncology for dietetic interns in the following Centres:
- Vancouver Island Centre (Victoria)
- Abbotsford Centre
- Fraser Valley Centre (Surrey)
Please note that the Kelowna and the Vancouver Centres do not offer elective rotations. These centres only offer two placements per year, and the interns belong to the Interior Health or the Provincial Health Services Internship.
The elective rotation is a comprehensive self-directed program with a strong emphasis on meeting identified needs/ areas of interest of the intern.
Interns will:
- have an opportunity to observe and conduct oncology patient counselling sessions with dietitians in an inpatient/ outpatient setting;
- attend inpatient rounds and outpatient conferences;
- attend relevant educational rounds based on availablity;
- review patient education materials and professional resources;
- meet other health care professionals to learn about their role in the team management of the oncology patient;
- assess, plan, implement, evaluate and communicate nutritional care plans for oncology patients;
- become familiar with the general nutritional needs of cancer patient and symptom management of treatment-related side effects throughout the cancer care spectrum; and
- complete an oncology nutrition project based on discussion between the supervising dietitian and dietetic intern.
It is recommended that dietetic interns complete their basic clinical rotations before their oncology elective. Interns are expected to demonstrate a high level of independence, commitment and professionalism. Availability of placements is limited and preference is given to dietetic interns with a particular interest in oncology.
To submit a request for placement at one of the regional cancer centres, please complete the attached application form:
Oncology Nutrition Internship Rotation Application
For additional information please contact your Centre of interest:
Vancouver Island Centre (Victoria): 250-519-5500 ext. 69-5525
Abbotsford Centre: 604-851-4710 ext. 64-4733
Fraser Valley Centre (Surrey): 604-930-2098 ext. 65-4000
Page last modified or reviewed March 2012