Dietetic Internship Program
Open House
The University of Maryland has announced their open house dates. Open houses will be offered in person and on-line via web conferencing. Dates are as follows:
In Person
Friday, January 20, 2012 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
** In Person Open Houses are located at the National Agricultural Library.
On-Line
Friday, January 20, 2012 from 4-5 p.m.
Contact Phyllis McShane (pmcshane@umd.edu) to attend either on-line or in person open house.
2011-2012 Internship Class
From left to right: Joyce Hornick, Betanya Alemu, Marion Viglietta, Angela Farris, Erika Wincheski, Emily Izer, Sasha Bard, Ashley Chrisinger, Rachel Coury and Lauren Hogan.
Incoming Applicants
The University of Maryland will be participating in the on-line application process through DICAS. Please see the program admission section of our website for instructions on completion of your application. We also require you to fill out a supplemental application form to complete and sent in with your application fee. To access the supplemental application form, click here: Supplemental Application.
Program Sponsors
The University of Maryland, College Park
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science
- University Dining Services
- Maryland Food Supplement Nutrition Education (FSNE)
- University of Maryland Extension
National Agricultural LibraryThe University of Maryland College Park Department of Nutrition and Food Science sponsors a Dietetic Internship with an emphasis in Information Management and Communication. This 44-week full time program is located in the Baltimore- Washington area. The tuition cost is $6,500 plus personal expenses. The 2012-2013 class will consist of 10 selected interns. The program will participate in the April 2012 computer match.
The University of Maryland College Park Dietetic Internship is currently granted Initial Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) [formerly ADA: CADE]. Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) [formerly American Dietetic Association (ADA)] , 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60060-6995. 1-800-877-1600.
Upon successful completion of the Internship program, the intern will be eligible to complete the Registration Examination. Upon successful passage of the registration examination, graduates are eligible to apply for licensure in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Licensure is mandatory for dietetics and clinical dietetics practice.
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Last updated: 12/31/2011