Visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website link for "Frequently Asked Questions about Careers in Dietetics". This site has helpful information, requirements and procedures to become a RD.
Visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website for general information. Our candidates meet, if not exceed, the minimum requirements listed on our webpage, plus have extensive nutrition work and/or volunteer experiences, well written personal statements addressing why BWH is a “good fit” for them and their professional goals, as well as outstanding references. It is difficult to say one or two aspects that make “an ideal candidate.” We look for professionalism, maturity, flexibility as well as strong academics.
Yes. Please visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website for specific information for international students.
References should speak to your academic ability and professionalism. While there is no set recommendation, ideally one should be from a work supervisor; the other two can be from academic advisors, volunteer supervisors, and/or supervisors of nutrition related experiences. These references should be able to assess your skills and knowledge, therefore should probably know you for at least one year in an academic or working environment.
Strengths, weakness, short and long-term nutrition career goals, as well as why you think BWH would be a “good fit” for you. Your personal statement should be as concise as possible and have no spelling or grammatical errors.
Yes. Discounted transportation via public transit, $300 per month meal card allowance, one week of vacation, 9 hospital holidays, and five days that do not need to be made up (illness, personal).
Yes. Our interns are expected to work one weekend during their senior staff experience rotation.
100% over the past five years per the CDR report.
Yes, if there are open entry-level opportunities.
Our interns successfully seek employment in a variety of settings after graduation. Over the past few years, our graduates have worked in clinical dietetics (inpatient and outpatient), private practice, research, long term care, WIC, corporate wellness, community nutrition, and industry / trade associations.
Yes. We can provide a letter or complete the appropriate documentation, based upon your investigation of what your specific loan deferment needs are.
The internship is a full-time job+ and is very demanding. There may be opportunities within the hospital (at the call center and catering) for additional income; however, an intern’s first priority is the internship. Each year some of the interns do work outside of the internship. Highly flexible evening/weekend work is usually the best fit.
Tours are held November to January and generally last 1.5 hours. This allows enough time to meet with the Associate Director and/or Director to discuss the internship and answer questions, plus meet with current dietetic intern. Tours will be held both in person and virtually via Zoom. Please email Mary Ellen Kelly at mkelly1@bwh.harvard.edu with questions or to sign up for a tour.
No.
Yes. As of 2024, a master’s degree is required to sit for the RD exam.
You must have a completed master’s degree prior to beginning the internship.
No, but it can help with a smoother transition into our clinically focused internship.
No. Only one DICAS application is needed for our internship.
On a first-come, first-serve basis. After you receive your match with us, please call as soon as possible to request your start date in August or October. Most interns get their first choice/preference.
DPD requirements completed within three years of applying. However, if greater than three years, relevant work experience and a recent MNT course will be considered. Each application will be evaluated on an individual basis and a decision will be based upon all information provided by candidate.
We receive roughly 80-120 applications for the 12 spots.
Yes, we do conduct brief interviews via Zoom or phone.
Our ideal candidate has a strong academic background in science and nutrition courses, consistent work experience (preferably in nutrition), nutrition related volunteer experience, leadership roles, good writing and oral skills, and is able to demonstrate they can manage multiple responsibilities in a high pressure environment. Interns who are professional, mature, self-aware of strengths and areas of improvements typically perform well and have an excellent experience in our internship.
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