KBDI: the inside scoop from a current intern

KBDI: the inside scoop from a current intern

For many aspiring dietitians, the dietetic internship can appear daunting. We understand! You study for years in order to get to the place where you’re finally ready to take the next step towards becoming a certified RDN. The 1,200 hours of supervised dietetic practice will certainly prepare you well for your professional career, but what will prepare you now? Today, we’re getting the inside scoop from current KBDI intern, Callie Austin! Callie completed her Bachelor's degree in California at UC Davis in Clinical Nutrition. She went on to acquire her Master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition in England at the University of Chester. Now halfway into the internship, Callie has provided us some invaluable insight into the day-to-day life of a KBDI intern! Check out the questions that Callie tackled during her interview. Why did you decide to pursue a distance dietetic internship? Why did you feel like KBDI was the best internship fit for you and your professional goals? ...
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How to Stay Organized During Your Dietetic Internship

How to Stay Organized During Your Dietetic Internship

You’ve done it! You’ve just gotten into the dietetic internship of your dreams and are excited to start your rotations, meet your fellow interns, and learn everything you need to know about becoming an RD. But you may be thinking… How am I going to balance all the work and responsibilities that come with being a dietetic intern? From day one you are expected to be your biggest advocate, stay organized, and take ownership of your journey to passing the RD exam. It can all be overwhelming at times! Don’t worry, you’ve got this! To help you on your journey to become an RD, we have put together our top tips on how to stay organized during your dietetic internship. Our tips will help even the busiest intern succeed during their dietetic rotations. How to Prepare Before Your Internship The weeks leading up to orientation are going to fly by, so what do you need to do during this time to prepare for your...
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