Dietetics Academy

Send application packet to:

Iowa State University Dietetic Internship
FS HN
220 MacKay Hall
Ames, Iowa 50011-1123

NOTE: Applications will not be processed if any of the below are missing upon receipt by ISU. (For example: letters of recommendation by specified individuals, signature of application, transcripts, and any other forms as required.) The GRE is not required.

1. The ADA Internship Application Form AND ISU Dietetics Internship Summary Demographic Form indicating location preference. For each work or volunteer experience listed in the application, indicate the TOTAL number of hours for which you expect credit beneath the name of the organization.

1. GPA Requirements
   1. Recommended GPA (4.0 scale): 2.8 overall; 3.0 DPD NOTE: THE GRE IS NOT REQUIRED.
   2. Instructions for Completing Grade Point Averages
   3. GPA Calculator (use for grading systems equivalent to ISU
2. Description of relevant work experience. This can include, but is not limited to, hospital/nursing home-based experience, public health or community nutrition experience, food service-related experience. Descriptions of responsibilities in all work or volunteer experiences should describe relevance of tasks and responsibilities, or indicate professional skills acquired, that can be transferred to the profession of dietetics.
3. Recency of education is necessary as demonstrated by successful completion of coursework in diet therapy or advanced nutrition in the past five years or evidence of clinical practice. If you need to complete additional coursework in order to meet "recency of education" requirements, the actual requirements will be determined on an individual basis following discussion between the DI director and potential applicant. Completion of recommended requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the ISU DI program.

2. Letter of application by the student, limited to two pages. The letter is a formal business letter; limited to two pages or 750 words; at least 1.5 line spacing and 11 font; use standard business letter format. Please address the following points:

1. How will the internship help you achieve your short and long-term goals?
2. What are your significant achievements and accomplishments that we may not be able to identify from the rest of the application?
3. Include an assessment of your personal characteristics, including areas of strengths and of development (consider such professional skills as Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Initiative, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Adaptability/Reaction to Stress, Teamwork).
4. Do you have any significant events or obstacles that have affected your personal growth and preparation for the Dietetic Internship?

3.Three Letters of Reference
Three confidential letters of reference in sealed letterhead envelopes with the signature of the letter writer across the seal -- the student submits the letters of reference with the application. At least one letter should be from a previous or current employer and one from a dietetic educator.  Recommendation Form

4. Verification of Intent to Complete or Completion of Academic requirements.

5. Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.

1. For eligibility you must have at least at BS degree at the start of the internship program.
2. International students must complete a degree from an American regionally-accredited university or present documentation of the equivalence of their foreign degree(s). These students must take the following courses from an American regionally-accredited university: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Education and Counseling Methods, Scientific Study of Food/Food Science and Community Nutrition.

6. Application Fee ** Checks payable to ISU Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

**Nationwide Option Application Packet also includes: (see website for copy)

• Completed Rotation Schedule
• Completed preceptor information
• Completed practice facility information

DPD - GPA

Overall-GPA

Point Value

4. RECOMMENDATIONS = 0-3 points

Academic, interpersonal, & work-related skills based on recommendation letters.
0 - Negative with weak skills and qualities
1 - Positive with minimal skills and qualities
3 - Positive with strong skills and qualities

5. LETTER = 0-4 points

Grammar, composition and content of application letter including: statement of professional
goals and interests, assessment of personal strengths and weaknesses.
0 - Poor application letter
2 - Acceptable letter
4 - Well written letter

6. OTHER = 0-3 points

Honors, awards, participation in extracurricular or community activities, leadership roles.
Other considerations (full time employment while in school, family commitments, etc.)
1 - Good
2 - Very Good
3 - Outstanding
Maximum total points = 21 points

Computer Matching

• Applicants must register and enter their Dietetic Internship priority choices online at www.dnddigital.com.  This online process replaces the mark/sense card or mark/sense preference sheet.  Additional information regarding the process is available on the D&D Digital website.
• Registration opens December 1 for the Spring match and July 1 for the Fall match.
• For additional questions, please contact D&D Digital at 515-292-0490 or dnd@sigler.com

D& D Digital Systems
Suite 301
304 Main Street
Ames, IA 50010
Ph: 515-292-0490
Fax: 515-663-9427
dnd@netins.net

Deadline Schedule

Note that this program follows the same application deadline dates as the D&D deadline dates; THEREFORE THE ISU DI APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THE SAME DATE THAT D&D REQUIRES FINAL ONLINE SUBMISSION. Please adhere to the dates located on the following web-pages:

The application deadline date is located on this webpage: http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/CADE_2408_ENU_HTML.htm   Select Computer Matching Timelines .
(You may access the information by visiting the American Dietetics Association webpage (http://www.eatright.org) and selecting the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education webpage (http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/CADE.html); then select "Fact Sheets" and Computer Matching Policy and Procedures .)

Acceptance Procedure

For information about the matching process including specific procedures and dates, please visit this CADE webpage; (Click "Computer Matching from column on left side of CADE webpage" )
D&D will notify each applicant of their program matching status (ie: matched to a program or not) 3-5 days prior to the appointment date (the date by which you must accept or decline your matched position).

Applicants must call to accept or reject the computer match for the ISU Dietetics Internships no later than 1 p.m. on the appointment date. Calls prior to the appointment date will be accepted. Call Jean Anderson by 1:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) on the appointment date or the applicant forfeits his/her position.

Applicants accepted into the program must disclose any physical or mental disabilities which will require accommodation during the internship program at the time of acceptance. These individuals also need to contact the Student Support Services Program website for additional assistance. Please note: Please address any special needs or special accommodations with your instructor prior to the beginning of the internship or as soon as you become aware of your needs. Those seeking accommodations based on disabilities should obtain a Student Academic Accommodation Request (SAAR) form from the Disability Recourses (DR) office (515-294-6624). DR is located on the main floor of the Student Services Building, Room 1076.