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A Day in the Life of a Food Service Rotation as a Future Dietitian Hey dietitian friends! Have you ever wondered what a dietetic intern does during their food service rotation? Join dietetic intern, Chantell as she shares all about her day in the life of a food service rotation as a future dietitian. Chantell completed her clinical and food service rotation at Miami Jewish, where she had a blast working with the food service department to create tasty meals for their awesome community. Come follow along her journey 👇 Mornings in Food Service- Dive into the Foodie Fun My day kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with a quick chat with the food service manager, plotting a day filled with nutrition and culinary awesomeness. Morning meetings set the vibe, and as I dive into tasks, the kitchen crew and I kick off the day with high-fives, ready for exciting challenges in creating yummy meals.Let's Break It Down Like a Foodie Pro:Morning (6:00 AM - 10:00 AM):Whip...

How to Find & Apply to Scholarships for Your Dietetic Internship You're a nutrition student and you have finally made it to the LAST and pivotal step of completing your dietetic internship. With the recent changes to the dietetics pathway and the need to also complete a master’s degree, you may be wondering how to finance your dietetic internship program. In this blog post, we'll explore effective strategies for finding and applying for scholarships for nutrition students and dietetic interns. First, we’ll discuss the various organizations that provide scholarships for dietetic interns. Then we’ll discuss ways to successfully apply for and land scholarships.  Where to Find Scholarships for Dietetic Interns & Nutrition Students Several different organizations provide scholarships for dietetic interns and nutrition students. In this section, we'll outline where to search for these scholarship opportunities.   1. Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Foundation Scholarships This is the best option for nutrition and dietetic scholarship opportunities. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics awards approximately 300 scholarships each year...

6 Ways We Support & Empower Dietetic Interns At KBDI, we believe in supporting and empowering our interns to reach their full potential. In addition to providing an in-depth rotation guide and comprehensive class days, we also focus on supporting our interns overall well-being and mental health. After all, your personal life and external commitments don't stop just because you're enrolled in a full-time dietetic internship program.Here are 6 ways we support and empower dietetic interns to be successful during our dietetic internship program.  1. Flexible rotation scheduling. We encourage all of our interns to take at least 3-5 days off in between rotations to reset before starting their next rotation. This time allows you time to wrap up any assignments and also gives you a chance to mentally prepare for the next rotation. Our interns have loved this time and they also feel like it allows them to fully enjoy their weekends. Our flexible rotation schedule also allows you to plan rotations...

11 Tips for an Outstanding DICAS Application If you're applying for a dietetic internship program, you're probably familiar with the DICAS Application process.  Maybe you've even heard horror stories about the DICAS portal. While the dietetic application process is very lengthy, we promise that it doesn't have to be overly complicated.  With a little bit of planning, you can work on your DICAS application over several weeks to make it more manageable.  Keep reading to discover our top 11 Tips for an Outstanding DICAS Application.  1. Early Preparation is Key. Start early to avoid last-minute stress. Even if you’re not quite ready to start your DICAS application, go ahead and create a DICAS account and click around on the different sections so that you fully understand what will be required of you.This isn’t the type of application that you can put together in a few days or even a few weeks. It will require quite a bit of planning. The good news is that there...

How to Choose the Best Graduate Program for Registered Dietitians Earning a master's degree in dietetics can offer several benefits for registered dietitians ( including increased earning potential, more career opportunities, advanced knowledge and skills, and greater professional satisfaction. However, with so many graduate programs in dietetics to choose from, it is important to select the one that is right for you and that will help you elevate your opportunities. Keep reading to discover how to choose the best graduate program for registered dietitians based on your own goals. Consider your career goals. As an aspiring dietitian, you may or may not have a vision as to where you want your career to go. Here are a few questions that might help you determine which types of programs will be best for you. ·            What type of dietetic career are you interested in? ·            What area of nutrition excites you the most? ·            Do you want to work in clinical dietetics, public health dietetics, or another area? ·           ...

The Best Time Management Strategies for Dietetic Interns One of my greatest fears when starting the dietetic internship was the idea of putting my life on “pause” for a year. I'm a busy person by nature and I wasn't sure how I would be able to successfully implement time management strategies. As a nutrition student, you don’t exactly cover time management while you’re in medical nutrition therapy class. Now that I've completed my dietetic internship, I'm excited to share my top time management strategies with you. Hi, I'm Kayla Burson and I'm a recent KBDI graduate. You can learn more about me on my IG page. Keep reading to learn more about how I tackled time management, deadlines and the dietetic internship while still enjoying some of my favorite extracurriculars.  You don't have to give up all of your favorite activities. You might have heard that as a dietetic intern, you can't have it all. You'll have to make sacrifices. And while that's...

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid with Your DICAS Personal Statement Writing your DICAS personal statement can be one of the most challenging aspects of the dietetic internship application process. It can be hard to know exactly what each program wants to know, which is why we have created the Komplete Personal Statement Guide. Our free guide will help you write a standout personal statement without the stress. You can download our free guide here. And if you aren't sure if this is the right guide for you, we're sharing the top five common mistakes we see with the DICAS personal statement and exactly what you can do to avoid them. Mistake #1 - Speaking in cliches or really generic terms. We have read hundreds of personal statements and we’ve read some variation of this sentence countless times “I am passionate about helping others improve their health with nutrition.” To avoid sounding like everyone else, get specific with your vision and dream. Who do you want to...

Are you an aspiring dietitian seeking to pursue a dietetic internship or a graduate degree program? These programs usually require strong letters of recommendation to offer insight into your skills, qualifications, and potential as a future professional. This aspect of your application may seem a little intimidating. Who should you ask? How do you start building strong relationships with your professors and mentors? There is no need to worry! In this blog post, we will explore the best steps for obtaining letters of recommendation for dietetic internships to help you navigate this crucial aspect of the application process. 1) Build Strong Relationships: Developing meaningful relationships with professors, supervisors, and mentors is key to obtaining strong letters of recommendation. You can standout to professors by: Engaging in class discussions. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to receive an A in a class to ask for a letter of recommendation! Attending office hours even if you don’t have questions on the course content. If you’re...

Future Dietitian Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome  Have you ever felt like you didn’t deserve something even though you earned it? Or are you scared that you won't know enough as a future dietitian? This feeling has been given the not-so-endearing nickname, “imposter syndrome.” And believe it or not, imposter syndrome is extremely common amongst dietetic interns, future dietitians and even experienced RDs. Today, dietetic intern, Peyton Plaisance, is going to share her secrets for overcoming imposter syndrome as a future dietitian. She'll explain the concept of imposter syndrome, her own personal experience with overcoming her own self doubts during her clinical rotation and the ways that she overcame them. First off, let's define imposter syndrome.  What is imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome - for those of you who aren’t sure what this term means, it simply is an overwhelming feeling of doubt over yourself and your achievements, leaving you constantly plagued with fear of being exposed as a fraud. Studies show that up to 82%...

12 Ways to Make Money as a Dietetics Student  As a dietetics student, making money can be challenging, especially when you're already balancing schoolwork, volunteer hours, and extracurricular activities. However, there are several ways that you can earn extra income while still focusing on your studies. Here are some of the best ways to make money as a dietetics student, while also gaining experience in the field.  1. Become a Virtual Assistant for a Dietitian. Many dietitians and nutritionists have their own private practices, and they often need help managing their day-to-day tasks. As a virtual assistant, you can help with tasks such as scheduling appointments, responding to emails, and managing social media accounts. This is a great way to earn extra income while also gaining valuable experience in the field. Sometimes these positions will start off as a volunteer position, but if you’re providing consistent and valuable work for a dietitian, you should be paid for your work. Opportunities for Virtual...