About

The mission of the Miami University Dietetic Internship is to provide evidenced-based learning experiences in dietetics that will prepare graduates to be competent for practice as an entry-level dietitian nutritionist in a variety of healthcare and community environments. The program will focus on educating graduates to be capable practitioners dedicated to the service of others and to the profession.

Computer Matching Information – A national computer matching process is used to select candidates for the Dietetic Internship. Candidates must complete the Spring Match application process by February 15^th of each year. This includes the Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Services, https://portal.dicas.org and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Internship Matching, https://dnddigital.com/ada/index.php.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to apply the principles of each of the four domains below into the practice of nutrition/dietetics.

Domain 1: Scientific and Evidence Base of Practice: Graduates will be able to integrate scientific information and research into nutrition/dietetics practice

Domain 2: Professional Practice Expectations: Graduates will be able to demonstrate the beliefs, values, attitudes and behaviors at the professional dietitian level of practice.

Domain 3: Clinical and Customer Services: Graduates will be able to develop and deliver nutrition/dietetics information, products and services to individuals, groups and populations

Domain 4: Practice Management and Use of Resources: Graduates will be able to strategically apply the principles of management and systems in the provision of nutrition/dietetics services to individuals and organizations

The program seeks to align with the mission of the College of Education, Health and Society by aligning with its six core values: