The UAA Dietetic Internship is a full-time, 40 hour per week program that begins in the fall semester with graduation at the end of the spring semester.  The student will complete a total of 15 graduate credit hours through attending a weekly seminar (3 hours) at UAA and by completing their supervised experience.

Upon successful completion of all parts of the dietetic internship, including all learning experiences and satisfactory evaluations from preceptors and the UAA Dietetic Internship Coordinator, students will be given an ADA Verification Statement showing completion of the internship.  With the verification statement, graduates can apply to take the RD exam.

Admission Requirements:

1) Baccalaureate degree (minimum) in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition from a regionally accredited school.

2) Didactic Program in Dietetics Verification Statement within the past five years. Fulfill remedial education requirements (available upon request) if no course work or work experiences in dietetics in five years prior to program admission.

3) GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).

4) Evidence of ability and willingness to work productively (prior work or volunteer experience).

5) Three letters of recommendation using the ADA recommendation forms (one must be from an employer or volunteer work supervisor and one must be from a professor or academic advisor).

6) Participation in the D & D Digital Systems matching process for dietetic internships.

Upon Graduation, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to the ever-changing scientific, technical and professional environment, including knowledge of public policy, legislative issues, ethics, and lifelong learning.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through the development of
  writing, speaking, listening and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate their ability to efficiently and effectively use the techniques and tools for managing foodservice systems.
• Demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge and skills in medical nutrition therapy in a variety of settings.
• Demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge and skills in community nutrition to enhance health and promote wellness in a variety of settings.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Alaska Native culture and Alaska’s unique healthcare delivery system.