This award is given to acknowledge outstanding Clinical Instructors (CI) in recognition of their outstanding contribution as role models for dietetic interns.
- Eligibility Criteria
- The nominee shall be a current MDA Member of the year of nomination.
- The nominator shall be the dietetic intern of the university where the CI is currently working
- Each institution of higher learning can nominate a maximum of ONE (1) candidates through the respective programme head/ programme coordinator with the following supporting documents:
- Clinical Instructor Award Nomination Form
- At least three (3) written evidence from the dietetic interns outlines specific examples of how the nominee meets or exceeds the selection criteria.
- Evaluation from Lecturer/Peer
- The ASG committee would invite the nominee to submit the application package, including an electronic portfolio (see e-portfolio), starting 15th April 2025.
- Nominees must submit an e-portfolio of their supporting materials to the MDA Award Committee by 31st May 2025 for the evaluation process.
- Merit Criteria
As the intent of the award is to honour outstanding CI for their contribution in teaching, leadership and mentoring of dietetic interns, nominees will be judged on the basis of the following merit criteria:
- Consistently demonstrates excellence as a preceptor by creating an environment of learning that has resulted in meaningful learning experiences
- Acts as a role model by demonstrating outstanding competence and professionalism in the practice setting that meets dietetic standards of practice
- Actively and consistently demonstrates strong leadership, knowledge and a professional approach during interactions with the dietetic interns and colleagues.
- Demonstrates an ongoing willingness to precept students and facilitate learning using a creative, collaborative approach, setting evidence-based goals to meet objectives, monitoring progress and providing constructive on going evaluation to achieve student success
- Demonstrates a commitment to the relationship by recognizing the unique needs of each student and dedicates the necessary time to support and enhances the student learning experience.
The application must be submitted via email at mda.awardsgrants@gmail.com by 14th April 2025*.
*Important date: The Award, Scholarship and Grant (ASG) Committee will receive and review nominations and invite the nominee to work on the electronic portfolio starting 15th May 2025. The nominee must submit the e-portfolio by 31st May 2025 for further evaluation by the TFDE members.
Click here to download the nomination form
