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A Day in the Life of an Aramark Dietetic Intern

Listen to one of our program graduates as she shares about her experience in the Aramark Dietetic Internship. From management to clinical to community, each rotation offers unique experiences allowing our interns to build their knowledge and grow as a professional. You can also view our full Day in the Life video playlist if you have ever wondered what a typical day looks like for an Aramark dietetic intern. In the videos our interns share their rotation experiences, how they manage their personal and family life, graduate school and how to be successful in the program. 

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BECOME A RDN

There are many paths you can take to become a RDN. The most common route you can take is to complete your bachelor’s degree and receive a verification statement, complete a dietetic internship program (such as our program), sit for the dietetic registration exam, and then obtain licensure. Our program is designed to and does meet state licensure and certification laws. You will be responsible for completing a designated amount of continuing education hours every five years to maintain your RDN credentials.

MISSION, GOALS, AND OUTCOMES

The mission of our program is to develop competent, entry-level RDNs who are committed to serving others in their chosen area of dietetics. We want you to develop your passion for dietetics and nutrition into service to enrich the lives of others whether you chose to practice as a clinical, community or management dietitian. Our goals and objectives have been developed to support the progress of our interns into professionals who are committed to life-long service. Program outcomes data are available upon request.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Our dietetic internship program is here to provide you with the practice experience you need on your path to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. A few of the basic details about our program can be seen by clicking on this section to view the Program Overview handout. Be sure to view all sections of our website to learn more about all aspects of our program, including the application process.

Program Schedule

Our 32-week program starts in August with orientation. Each week of the program is organized to provide you with 32 hours of experience. Our clinical, management, and community rotations allow you to build your knowledge and grow as a dietetic professional as you complete your supervised practice. View our Program Schedule to learn more about the number of hours and rotations provided by our program.

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Rotation Sites

Our distance program offers pre-selected rotation sites throughout the nation. The number of rotation sites grows each year to provide you with a variety of locations to select as your internship home. You will complete your food service management and clinical rotations in one of these Aramark-managed rotation sites. Your community rotation will be completed in the same geographic area as your assigned rotation site.

The Location Selection Sheet allows you to select desired geographic areas where you would like to complete your internship. This document must be attached to your application in DICAS. You can apply to the program with one application to Aramark but rank into D&D all the preselected locations where you are able to complete an internship. One application with multiple locations to rank – a real edge on matching!

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Program Expenses

Searching for your perfect Dietetic Internship includes understanding and planning for upcoming expenses. Once admitted into the program, expenses include program fees, cost of living, learning reference materials, and technological requirements. Finances need to be planned out now – while you are applying. A dietetic internship is stressful enough without the additional stress of unplanned finances. View our Program Expenses List to understand the expenses you can expect to incur during your internship program.

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2024 CDR Graduate Degree Requirement

Beginning January 1, 2024, the minimum degree requirement for eligibility to take the registration examination for dietitians will change from a bachelor’s degree to a graduate degree. All other didactic and supervised practice eligibility requirements will remain the same. In order to be approved for registration examination eligibility with a bachelor’s degree, an individual must meet all eligibility requirements by midnight December 31, 2023. 

Complete your MS in Human Nutrition Degree

The internship has established a partnership with The University of Alabama to provide interns with the opportunity to enroll in a fully online, 30 credit-hour Master of Science program in Human Nutrition. The program is creatively designed to provide foundation knowledge before starting coursework, integrate class assignments with experiences in the internship, and assure advanced knowledge in the field of nutrition and dietetics. Internship directors work directly with university faculty to align assignments and activities, allowing students to complete the internship and master’s degree in less than two years. All courses are offered fully online. Out-of-state fees are waived. Financial aid is available to cover course tuition and living expenses for students who qualify. There is no need for additional letters of recommendation or GRE scores. The graduate program can accept up to 12 hours of graduate coursework as transfer credit that may be applied to the degree. You can learn more about the program here:   http://www.nhm.ches.ua.edu/masters-in-human-nutrition.html.  

Complete Your Graduate School Application

If you are interested in pursuing your MS degree through The University of Alabama, while completing your dietetic internship, email Dr. Molaison at efmolaison@ches.ua.edu to let her know of your interest. Then, be sure to complete your application to The University of Alabama by February 15th. Please note the following when submitting your graduate school application: 

  • You are applying to the MS in Human Nutrition program
  • Select the "Generalist" concentration
  • Select the correct admission term
  • Include unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, statement of purpose, resume, and contact information for three individuals to write a letter of recommendation
  • Pay the application fee

The Aramark Dietetic Internship is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 800-877-1600 x5400. https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend. 

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