Dietetic Internship Mission Statement
The Meredith College Dietetic Internship Program builds on the academic preparation of the Didactic Program in Dietetics by providing supervised practice experiences in clinical nutrition, public health nutrition and food service management. The program cultivates entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists who are eligible for the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam. Using evidence-based learning and application, Dietetic Interns will strive for professional competence, leadership roles and service to the community.
Internship Goals
- The program will produce competent graduates that are ready for entry-level positions in the field of nutrition/dietetics, and/or advanced degree programs in nutrition, dietetics, or related fields.
- The program will produce graduates that provide leadership or service, professionally or in the community.
Accreditation Status
The Meredith College Dietetic Internship program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Programs:
Traditional Pathway
Meredith College admits a maximum of 12 interns. Visit the Traditional Pathways website:
Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP)
Meredith College admits a maximum of 8 interns. Visit the ISPP website.
Site Preceptor Pathway (SPP)
Meredith College admits a maximum of 12 interns. Visit the SPP website.
Certification of Program Completion
The intern who successfully completes the Dietetic Internship program and has earned a graduate degree will receive a Program Verification Statement signed by the Program Director. This allows the intern to be eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam for Dietitian Nutritionists.
Program of Study
Interns are required to complete six internship rotations as listed below. Additionally, interns complete two, 3 credit hour graduate-level courses.