Distant Dietetic Internship

The Distant Dietetic Internship Program (DDIP) at Oakwood University is a clinically based post-baccalaureate certificate program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Interns receive 1000 hours of supervised practice by registered dietitian preceptors in clinical nutrition, food systems management, and community nutrition with a concentration in medical nutrition therapy. Upon successful completion of the dietetic internship program, the interns receive a certificate. Internship completion qualifies them to take the professional registration examination (CDR Examination) given by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Successful passage of this examination allows interns to become qualified professional Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN/RD).

Students who complete the Dietetic Internship Certificate program will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:

1. Demonstrate a Christ-centered SDA worldview in food and nutrition-related activities

2. Implement knowledge of nutrition and dietetics to serve the community

3. Demonstrate clinical counseling skills in dietetics

4. Interpret nutrition concepts in health promotion and disease prevention

5. Execute the principles of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) in acute care setting

Admission Requirements for the Distant Dietetic Internship

Apply to DICAS

1. This program uses the on-line centralized internship application process (D I C A S ). Accessible at https://dicas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/#/login

2. DICAS will be available after December 2nd of each year for the Spring Matching.

3. The on-line application must be completed for our program by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on February 15th of each year

4. The fee to DICAS is $50 for the first application submitted and $25 for each additional application.

5. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be sent to DICAS- Transcript Dept, PO Box 9118, Watertown, MA 0247257

Apply to Oakwood University

1. To apply for Oakwood University, the following must be completed and returned to Dr. Althea Joseph,RDN,LDN DistanceDieteticInternshipProgramDirector,postmarkednolaterthan February 15th of each year. Althea Joseph, PhD., RDN, LDN Oakwood University, 7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, AL 35896.

2. Application fee: $100 - money order only (money order should be payable to Oakwood University Distance Dietetic Internship Program).

Academic Requirements

1. Applicants must have completed Medical Nutrition Therapy I & II (or Clinical Nutrition I & II) and Food Systems Management within the past three years, earning a grade of B or higher.

2. Courses in Biochemistry and Advanced Nutrition (including macronutrient, micronutrient and metabolism content) must have been completed within the past four years with a grade of B or higher prior to applying.

3. Applicants with grades below a B in any of the required courses must retake those courses – either the undergraduate or graduate level – prior to applying to Oakwood University.

A minimum average grade of B is required across foundational science courses, including Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. If you do not meet one or more of these requirements, please consult the Program Director to discuss options for completing additional dietetics – coursework. A passing score of 75% is required on the Pre – Qualifying Exam. This exam will be administered after your complete application packet has been received by Oakwood University.