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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 food service management. Structured experiences are provided at hospitals, clinics, community and public-school sites. Successful completion of a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised practice and 160 hours of alternative experience for 1160 hours and 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 with supervised practice experiences in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and food service 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 using internal UW-Stout Pre-select process or DICAS (Dietetic Inclusive Centralized Application Services).
Primary Evaluation Processes
The primary processes used to evaluate interns are Preceptor and Director evaluations, grades on assignments, seminar presentations, 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 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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