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The University of Wisconsin-Stout Dietetic Internship is currently granted continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). The UW-Stout internship provides supervised practice experience in clinical nutrition, community nutrition and foodservice management. Structured experiences are provided at hospitals, clinics, community and public-school sites. Successful completion of more than 1000 hours for 15 credits meets the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirement for a supervised practice program.
The general goals of the Dietetic Internship are to:
1. Prepare graduates to be highly qualified entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who can practice in a variety of settings.
2. Prepare Registered Dietitian Nutritionists with knowledge and skills in with supervised practice experiences in clinical nutrition, community nutritionn, and foodservice management.
Interns will complete a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised practice to include rotations in:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Food Service Management
- Community and Public Health
- Choice location and/or emphasis area
Please note: Internship participation is the equivalent of a full-time job and dietetic interns should not plan to cover expenses with paid employment during this time frame.
Admission
Admission requirements include a verification statement from an ACEND-accredited didactic program in dietetics. Acceptance to the DI is awarded on a competitive basis and uses a national computer matching process.
Primary Evaluation Processes
The primary processes used to evaluate interns are Preceptor and Director evaluations, grades on assignments, seminar presentations, and case studies, and an e-portfolio evaluation. Upon completion of the internship, candidates will receive a verification statement signifying they are eligible to sit for the national registration exam for dietitians.
Requirements
The requirements for this certification include: (a) completion of 15 semester credits through enrollment in FN-865 Supervised Practice in Medical Nutrition Management, which include attendance at monthly seminar (b) completion of a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised practice with satisfactory Director and Preceptor evaluations and completion and approval of a comprehensive self-evaluation. Completion of two practice RDN exams (greater than or equal to 70%). While enrolled in the Dietetic Internship, interns are responsible for their own reliable transportation and housing costs and attending a dietetic-related professional conference of their choice. Prior to participating, interns are responsible for obtaining and providing proof of 1) health and professional liability insurance, 2) completion of a background check, 3) a physical exam conducted with a licensed healthcare professional, and 4) required immunizations.
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