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 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...
Hear from our Director, Beryl Krinsky, about why she is passionate about the KBDI (and B.Komplete). Who knew you could be a "food critic" beginning at age 2?!
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How to Apply for a Dietetic Internship
Are you ready to take a critical step in becoming a Registered Dietitian? Let’s talk about how to apply for a dietetic internship!
Do Your Research
Before applying, do your research and navigate internship websites for programs of interest to you. Talk to as many Registered Dietitians as you can and ask them about their internship experience. Use LinkedIn to connect with Registered Dietitians and current Dietetic Interns - this is a great way to network and learn more about internship programs. Reach out to Program Directors and schedule calls and attend Open Houses. After you understand as much as you can about the internships and their requirements you can determine if a dietetic internship is right for you - and which ones you want to apply for! Then make notes of the required documentation you will need for a specific internship.
Create a DICAS Account
To start the application process, you will need to visit the online...
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How to Prepare for your Dietetic Rotations
Your dietetic internship is approaching and there’s definitely a lot to look forward to. You are probably wondering exactly how to prepare for your dietetic rotations so that you can have the best experience possible.
You may be feeling overwhelmed and excited- which is pretty normal.
Follow our tips and pointers below so that you know exactly what to expect on your internship journey. Now you can let go of some of your uncertainty and focus on the excitement ahead!
Preparing for your dietetic internship & rotations
Successfully preparing for your internship rotations is a must-do and will help you feel more comfortable going into your first day at your rotation site. But how do you prepare well? Our favorite tips to get you ready for day one of your rotation are…
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