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Dietetic Internship

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APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED for our Dietetics Internship in mid-November for a fall 2023 start.

The Admissions Committee begins application review in February. Applications to the Loyola Dietetic Internship will be accepted through the newly configured DICAS portal starting mid-November. Please check this website for updates about the exact date.

The following are requirements for applicants:

1. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be sent to DICAS- Transcript Dept., PO Box 9118, Watertown, MA 02472.

2. DICAS APPLICATION

Didactic program in dietetics verification statement. If the student has not yet completed, then an "Intent to complete" form signed by their DPD program director (from an ACEND-accredited university/college).

3. REFERENCES

When completing the application form, applicants must include the name and contact information (specifically an e-mail address) for each reference. This will trigger an e-mail message requesting completion of a reference form.

4. PERSONAL STATEMENT

Questions to be addressed in the personal statement (1000 word limit):
Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession?
Discuss experiences that have helped to prepare you for your career.
What are your short-term and long-term goals?
What are your strengths and weaknesses or areas needing improvement?

5. APPLICATION FEE (FOR DICAS)
6. D&D DIGITAL APPLICATION

Applicants must also register online for computer matching at www.dnddigital.com and select dietetic internship priority choices by the date and time specified on the D & D Digital website. There is a computer matching fee.

7. APPLICATION FEE

In addition to the DICAS and D & D application requirements outlined above, you also are required to mail an application fee of $40 by February 15 as a check or money order to Loyola University Chicago. Please mail to:


Joanne Kouba, PhD, RD, LDN
Associate Professor and Director of Loyola Dietetic Internship
Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health
2160 South First Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153

For those applying to the MS/DI (#156 with D&D), after you have been matched to the LDI MS/DI, then you will receive instructions on application to the Loyola Graduate School.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Dietetic Internship program.

Also of Interest

Ready to apply? This is a good place to start.

APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED for our Dietetics Internship in mid-November for a fall 2023 start.

The Admissions Committee begins application review in February. Applications to the Loyola Dietetic Internship will be accepted through the newly configured DICAS portal starting mid-November. Please check this website for updates about the exact date.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Dietetic Internship program.