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To be admitted to The Medical City Healthcare Dietetic Internship Program applicants must have:

 

  1. Successful completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics accredited by ACEND and provide a Verification Statement.

  2. Degree Option: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required by the start date of the internship program. Interns must provide proof of enrollment in a graduate program before beginning the program. Non-degree Option: A minimum of a Master's degree is required by the start date of the internship program.

  3. Overall grade point average of 3.2 or better on a 4.0 scale and must have at least a 3.2 in DPD coursework and at least a 3.1 in science coursework.

  4. Nutrition, Food Service, or Supervisory work experience required beyond DPD Program requirements. Other work experience is helpful.

  5. At least (3) Letters of Recommendation from individuals who can speak to your knowledge, skills, abilities, and work ethic.

    1. - (2) from a major Food & Nutrition Professor

    2. - (1) Professional Reference from Nutrition or Food Service related internship or work experience

  6. Official Transcripts from all colleges and/or universities that you have attended.

  7. Submit a $75 non-refundable application fee. The application fee should be sent to HealthTrust Food and Nutrition Services, 1151 Enterprise Drive, Suite 100, Coppell, TX 75019. Please ensure your name is included with the payment. Checks should be addressed to Medical City Healthcare, ATTN Terry Brown, and sent with a completed supplemental application.

   8. Submit a Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System (DICAS) application by the following deadlines:

  •   Early Decision Application Cycle (internal Medical City Healthcare applicants): November 15, 2024, and Notification by December 15, 2024

  •   General Spring Application Cycle: Due January 15, 2025, and Notification by March 1, 2025

​​   9. The finalist must complete a formal face-to-face interview

  10. Final acceptance is contingent upon the successful completion of the Medical City Hospital physical, drug screen, and background check.

Admission Requirements 

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