Dietetic Internship Program at University of Chicago 2025

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 1, 2025
• Study LevelInternship
• SponsorUniversity of Chicago
• City to studyIllinois
• School to studyUniversity of Chicago
• Course to studyMedicine
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Table of Content

• Overview
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Programme Overview

ACEND is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN) or nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered (NDTR). ACEND serves and protects students and the public by assuring the quality and continued improvement of nutrition and dietetics education programs. ACEND is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE). This affirms that ACEND meets national standards and is a reliable authority on the quality of nutrition and dietetics education programs.

Benefits

The UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Dietetic Internship program will provide quality education and practical experience to our Dietetic Interns so they can become competent entry-level registered dietitians dedicated to providing compassionate care to the communities they serve.”

Goal 1: UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Dietetic Internship will prepare graduates to competently perform professional positions in the area of food and nutrition as an entry-level registered dietitian nutritionist.

Objectives:

1. The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionist is at least 80%.
2. At least 85% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionist within 12 months of program completion.
3. Of graduates who seek employment, at least 85% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
4. After first year of employment, 75% of employers will rank “above average” in professional knowledge and skills as compared to other entry level dietitians.
5. At least 80% of interns complete program requirements within 27 months (150 percent of the program length)

Goal 2: UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Dietetic internship will prepare graduates to become compassionate leaders in the communities that they serve.

Objective:

1. An average of 50 percent of graduates will report that they are employed in a management or director position; have been appointed or elected to a leadership position in a dietetic-related organization; or serve as preceptor within two years of program completion.

Requirements

Track 1 (Combined MS/DI):

Eligible applicants must have either completed, or be in the process of completing, an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Applicants must meet the admission requirements in the RFUMS catalog currently in use. Unfortunately, international students are not considered for Track 1 at this time.

Track 2 (DI Only):

Eligible applicants must have either completed, or be in the process of completing, an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Additionally, eligible applicants must also have either completed, or be in the process of completing, a graduate degree granted by a U.S. accredited college/university or foreign requirement. Applicants who are currently in the process of completing a graduate degree must ensure that all course requirements will be met by the end of the supervised practice portion of the program (January 2027). International students will be considered if their OPT status requirements fit within our program structure. Please contact to the program director to learn more.

Interview Dates and Process

An Internship Selection Committee will review all applicants. For applicants applying to Track 1 (Combined MS/DI), RFUMS will complete a separate review of the DICAS application to ensure admission requirements for graduate school are met. Applicants interested in Track 1 (Combined MS/DI) must meet all RFUMS graduate school requirements in order to be considered for the dietetic internship program.

At UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial, we welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds and aim to recruit applicants dedicated to promoting and diversifying our profession.

A rubric is used to evaluate all eligible applicants for the dietetic internship. Below is a summary (in descending order) of our rating criteria:

40 points – Experiences: Experiences do not have to be directly nutrition-related. We are evaluating the following skills and behaviors in any work settings as we believe these valuable skills/behaviors are transferrable and may contribute to your success in the profession: Evidence of high responsibility [training/supervisor/manager], time management, problem solving, ability to work with others, and leadership. No points are awarded for experiences in which the applicant earned Academic Credit, as not all DPD programs provide this opportunity.

40 points – Personal Statement: Your personal statement will be evaluated on the basis of composition and clarity of thought. Points will be subtracted for grammatical and spelling errors.

30 points – Academics: Minimum GPA is 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and GRE scores are not required.
Scoring: Less than 3.0 = 0 pts; 3.0 – 3.25 = 10 pts; 3.26 – 3.49 = 20 pts; 3.5 – 4.0 = 30 pts.

20 points – Activities: We are looking for evidence of leadership positions and active involvement in organizations.

No points – Letters of Recommendation: While we do not award points for the letter of recommendation, we will subtract points from the overall application if the reference notes any concerning attributes (i.e. tardiness, lack of critical thinking, inability to work in a team setting, lack of professionalism, etc.). We have no set criteria on who the recommendations should come from, however, we recommend you select an individual who you have a good professional relationship with that can speak to your strengths and what you can contribute to our program and the profession. One recommendation required, two are preferred.

Interviews are required. You will be notified if you are selected for an interview. Interviews are 30-minutes and include performance based interview questions.

Application Deadline

February 1, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Chicago on dicas.liaisoncas.com to apply

For more details kindly visit: University of Chicago webpage