*If dietetic internship starts earlier, advisor can e-mail verification statements confirmation to internship director. Send an e-mail to advisor with contact information to do so.
1. Start Researching Dietetic Internship
2. Take GRE exam if necessary
3. Volunteer or Work Experience
4. Schedule a meeting with RD Mentor
Start thinking about contacting RD mentor to schedule meeting for fall semester
5. Consider joining ADA Membership
ADA membership allows you to access many useful information and resources, such as evidence analysis library and Journal of American Dietetic Association. Annual fee for student membership is $49 and it needs to renewed every year.
6. Proof Resume
You should always keep your resume updated.
7. Plan Class Schedule
8. Verification Policy Recording
You need to record your 1) RD mentor meeting and 2) dietetic-related work experience.
9. Set up visits to internships or plan on going Dietetic Internship Open Houses
10. D&D Digital
Most dietetic internship selections are done through computer matching system. Your selections and rankings of dietetic internships can be changed by 11:59PM central time on February 15th for April match or September 25th for November match. (If dates listed falls on Sunday or holiday, these will vary. Check DPD website for exact date)
11. Contact dietetic internship director
- Let them know you will be sending a letter of acceptance within the next week.
- Ask if there are any books you need to purchase or if there is anything you can be doing over the summer to prepare for the internship.
- See if there are any specific areas they suggest to look for housing.