- Verification statement from an ACEND-accredited didactic program in dietetics (DPD program)
- Proof of baccalaureate degree
- Proof of graduate degree OR signed attestation statement from the applicant and program advisor/director that the anticipated master's degree completion date is within 57 weeks from the start of the internship program.
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0; Minimum science GPA: 3.0
The following are considered when reviewing applicants:
- Academic ability
- Written communication skills
- Experience (work and volunteer related to the field and/or experience that has contributed to the applicant’s personal growth and has involved a fair degree of responsibility or decision-making)
- Sense of direction/commitment to a career in the field of nutrition and dietetics
- Leadership ability
- Interpersonal skills
- Recommendations (as included in the application)
- GRE scores are not required - those with GRE scores are welcome to include them if desired
- Virtual interviews will be scheduled starting after January 2026 for those candidates who meet the minimum application requirements.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Those accepted to the program must provide the following prior to being formally admitted to the program:
- $830 deposit
- Verification statement from an ACEND-accredited DPD program
- Official final transcript from an ACEND-accredited DPD program
- Proof of a graduate degree or attestation statement from applicant and program advisor/director that the anticipated degree completion date is within 57 weeks of the start of the internship program.
- Negative drug screen results (to be completed by Emory Healthcare)
- Successful background check results (to be completed by Emory Healthcare)
- Proof of all required immunizations
- Documentation of Hepatitis B series (3 doses) and a Hepatitis B titer
- Documentation of MMR series (2 doses) or Rubeola, Rubella, Mumps titers
- Documentation of VZV series (2 doses) or VZV titer (chicken pox)
- TB status documentation - if history of positive TSPOT test, will need an x-ray check within 90 days of program start and documentation of MD consultation and treatment if received.
- Influenza vaccine is provided by Emory Healthcare in the fall.
- Final internship fee payment in the amount of $7470 - due by August 13, 2025
The program complies with EEOC law regarding discrimination against protected classes of individuals or any individual.