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1. What application should I use?
Please use the application provided on this website. It is slightly different
than the standard ADA application.
2. Do I need transcripts from all schools attended?
Yes. Even though many schools do include information from previous schools
on their transcripts, you need to include all transcripts.
3. Do I have to change all courses to semester units?
No. Not all courses need to be listed or converted to semester. But be sure
if you have been to both quarter and semester schools, that you choose one format.
4. What courses do I list?
Please just list the Professional Science courses. These include Basic Foods
and Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Advanced Nutrition, Foodservice Management,
Community Nutrition, Nutrition Education, etc. Do not list all science
classes, English, history, computer science, etc. Failure to follow these directions will cause your application to be disqualified.
5, What about work experience?
The form we use does ask for all work experience to be listed for the last five
years. We believe that there are many transferable skills that you learned from
your other jobs that make you a good candidate to our program. Do not list practicums
for which you received course credit or were part of your undergraduate curriculum.
Those should be listed under the courses you took.
6. What is the Authorization for Packet Review?
Since our screening committee is large and composed of a number of individuals,
we do require you to sign the Authorization for Packet Review available on this
website. This allows release of confidential information (grades, references,
etc.) to the Screening Committee. This differs from the form you sign for your
recommendations to be confidential. Please don’t forget our Authorization
or the Committee cannot evaluate your packet.
7. Does everything have to be in one packet?
Yes, incomplete packets will not be accepted.
8. How do I know if my packet is complete?
There is a checklist on the Application page of this website. It should
help you in organizing your packet.
9. How should I mail my application?
Do NOT use UPS or regular US mail. UPS does not postmark the packet. US mail
may take up to two weeks to arrive. Certified mail does not guarantee arrival
unless it is used with Express Mail or Fed Ex. By the time it gets to our program,
initial screening may have been completed. Express Mail, Fed Ex or any method
that guarantees arrival to us within three to four days past the postmark deadline
is best.
10. How will I know if I am selected for an interview?
Applicants selected will be called during between March 3 and March 5 and
will be given an interview time. Because of the large number of applicants we
interview for our 15 positions, we only conduct interviews two days, March 17
and 18. I realize that it may be during school or finals, but, hopefully, instructors
understand the importance of the interview.
11. If selected, how would I be assigned to a hospital?
We make every effort to place you close to your home. With the geographic range
of the hospitals, this is often difficult. Interns are sometimes asked to commute
to their hospitals or to their outside rotations (Public Health, Headstart,
Community College, etc.) You may be expected to drive 60 miles, one way for
this period of time. While this may be difficult short term, we hope you appreciate
the training needed to become an RD.
12. Do I needs to take the GRE?
If your GPA is below 3.0, you will need to take the GRE to be placed in Graduate Category which may allow you to receive financial aid. Please submit the score with your application.
13. If I am not selected, may I request my application packet be returned?
No, packets will not be returned. However, upon request, your packet will be forwarded to another internship for second round selection or to your DPD Director. This request needs to be in writing (email or f ax is acceptable.
