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How to Become a Registered Dietitian Three Steps: 1. DPD 2. DI 3. Exam
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Central Washington University is an ADA accredited DPD n Finish the Nutrition and Dietetics Spec. n Including Econ 101, Psy 101, and Anth 130 or Medical Anthro n Get an Intent to complete form or Verification Statement from Dr. Bennett that you completed the DPD
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Identify Dietetic Internships that may be of interest to you n Directory of Dietetics Programs Dietetic Internship n Applicant Guide to Supervised Practice Experience n www.eatright.org
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Request an Application E-mail Check Websites n Program Directors are listed on the ADA website at n www.eatright.org
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Once you have the applications you can decide where to apply n Due date for applications is February 15 n You need to prioritize your list and send in a D & D digital priority list to Iowa for computer matching –This is also due on Feb 15 –Computer Matching Policy and ProceduresComputer Matching Policy and Procedures n How many should you apply to? n Where to apply?
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What should be included in a Competitive Application? n Application with no mistakes –Get from websites of each site –http://www.cwu.edu/~pehls/Dietetic%20Internship %20Program%20Application.dochttp://www.cwu.edu/~pehls/Dietetic%20Internship %20Program%20Application.doc n GPA n Experience in Dietetics n Recommendation Letters –http://www.cwu.edu/~pehls/DI%20Recommendati on%20Form.dochttp://www.cwu.edu/~pehls/DI%20Recommendati on%20Form.doc n Your Application Letter
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Who Should I ask to write Recommendation Letters? n Some internships specify n Generally they ask for three n DPD Director n Other Professors n Employer/Work Supervisor
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What I ask for as DPD Director n Short Resume with student ID. Social Security Number for Verification Statement n Courses you have yet to complete n Requests for letters before Christmas break n Where you are applying n Signed Recommendation form for each DI application
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How many internships to apply for? n Should apply to at least 50 slots n Low GPA, more applications & slots n Higher GPA, fewer may be needed n Only apply to those you will attend if accepted
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Open House n OHSU-following fall finals and before Dec 22, visit campus n UMD 11/19, 12/17, 1:00-2:00 http://dietintern.nfsc.umd.edu/ n MUSC- Monday, Dec 17, www.musc.edu/dieteticinternship www.musc.edu/dieteticinternship
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