As with all programs within the Department of Nutrition, University of Nevada, Reno, the Dietetic Internship Program strives for excellence. The Program prepares competent dietetics professional with the basic skills to function in a complex ever changing, technologic society. The internship program is designed to help participating students to acquire the needed knowledge and skills to pass the National Registration Exam for dietitians and to achieve their maximum potential as a dietetic professional.

Application Process (PDF)

Application Forms (PDF) or MS Word

Internship Site Preference Form (PDF)

Waiver and Recommendation Form (PDF) or MS Word

Application Deadlines:
September 18, 2009 (Materials must be RECEIVED by our office by this date)         

NOTE: This application deadline may be earlier than that specified by ADA. All application materials must be received in our office by this date. Late materials will neither be accepted nor reviewed.

Interviews to be scheduled:

• October,  2009 (Subject to change)
• Access person matching results on the D & D Digital Website:
  November 16, 2009.
• Confirm acceptance or rejection of match by 5:00 PM PST:
  November 17, 2009

Registration in NUTR 727:
December 20, 2009 (Approximate)

Internship begins:
January 4, 2009

All applicants to Dietetic Internship must participate in computer matching. Applicants should request instructions and a mark/sense card to prioritize their Dietetic Internship preferences. This material may be requested form any ADA-approved Didactic Program in Dietetics or from D & D Digital Systems, and applicants must allow sufficient turn-around time to submit the card by D & D's postmark deadline. There is no charge for this material, however, a $50 fee for computer matching is due with the applicant's prioritized ranking.

D&D Digital Systems
111 Lynn Avenue
Ames, IA 50010

www.dnddigital.com/ada/index.html

Evaluation of Interns

Interns are evaluated regularly and frequently during their six month experience. informal evaluations take place in discussions with preceptors on a daily basis. Formal evaluation using standard forms are conducted at the end of each rotation with input from the intern. All aspects of the evaluation process are linked with the CADE specified competencies considered essential for an entry-level dietitian. Also, at the end of the internship, interns are provided with a final program evaluation form to be returned to the program director that allows them to provide their input in detailed fashion as to the effectiveness of the program. If performance remains unsatisfactory, the preceptor, intern and program director consult to determine the format of a redirection plan to allow the intern to achieve the competencies. Inability to accomplish that plan may result in dismissal from the program.