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How to Become a Registered Dietitian

How to Become a Registered Dietitian. Three Steps: 1. DPD 2. DI 3. Exam. Central Washington University is an ADA accredited DPD. Finish the Nutrition and Dietetics Spec. Including Econ 101, Psy 101, and Anth 130 or Medical Anthro

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How to Become a Registered Dietitian

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  1. How to Become a Registered Dietitian Three Steps: 1. DPD 2. DI 3. Exam

  2. Central Washington University is an ADA accredited DPD • Finish the Nutrition and Dietetics Spec. • Including Econ 101, Psy 101, and Anth 130 or Medical Anthro • Get an Intent to complete form or Verification Statement from Dr. Bennett that you completed the DPD

  3. Identify Dietetic Internships that may be of interest to you • Directory of Dietetics Programs Dietetic Internship • Applicant Guide to Supervised Practice Experience • www.eatright.org

  4. Request an Application E-mail Check Websites • Program Directors are listed on the ADA website at • www.eatright.org

  5. Once you have the applications you can decide where to apply • Due date for applications is February 15 • 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 Procedures • How many should you apply to? • Where to apply?

  6. What should be included in a Competitive Application? • Application with no mistakes • Get from websites of each site • http://www.cwu.edu/~pehls/Dietetic%20Internship%20Program%20Application.doc • GPA • Experience in Dietetics • Recommendation Letters • http://www.cwu.edu/~pehls/DI%20Recommendation%20Form.doc • Your Application Letter

  7. Who Should I ask to write Recommendation Letters? • Some internships specify • Generally they ask for three • DPD Director • Other Professors • Employer/Work Supervisor

  8. What I ask for as DPD Director • Short Resume with student ID. Social Security Number for Verification Statement • Courses you have yet to complete • Requests for letters before Christmas break • Where you are applying • Signed Recommendation form for each DI application

  9. How many internships to apply for? • Should apply to at least 50 slots • Low GPA, more applications & slots • Higher GPA, fewer may be needed • Only apply to those you will attend if accepted

  10. Open House • OHSU-following fall finals and before Dec 22, visit campus • UMD 11/19, 12/17, 1:00-2:00 http://dietintern.nfsc.umd.edu/ • MUSC- Monday, Dec 17, www.musc.edu/dieteticinternship

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