Dietetic Internship

Program

Department of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance

Degree Type

Internship

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 www.eatrightpro.org/acend.

Programs:

Traditional Pathway

Meredith College admits a maximum of 13 interns. Visit:
meredith.edu/dietetic-internship/traditional-dietetic-internship-program

Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP)

Meredith College admits a maximum of 20 interns. Visit: meredith.edu/dietetic-internship/dietetic-internship- individualized-supervised-practice-pathways

Site Preceptor Pathway (SPP)

Meredith College admits a maximum of 12 interns. Visit: meredith.edu/dietetic-internship/dietetic-internship-site-preceptor-pathway for more details

Certification of Program Completion

The intern who successfully completes the Dietetic Internship program 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.