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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How to Pass the RD Exam

How to Pass the RD Exam

How to Pass the RD Exam You finished your university courses, completed your dietetic internship, now all that’s left is to pass the RD exam. But where do you start? And what’s the best way to study? We want to help guide you through these common questions with tips on how to pass the RD exam- from dietitians that have done it! When and How to Start Studying Sign up. Find a Pearson VUE test center and schedule your exam by going to this website. Once you get the verification statement from your internship or coordinated program, sign up right away. Registered Dietitian Charita James advises that you take the exam soon after completing your internship when everything is still fresh in your mind. Another tip she gave was to schedule the exam for the time that works best for you. Don’t schedule your exam for the afternoon if you are a morning person! Start early. There is a lot of material on the exam...
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