Dietetic Internship

Welcome to the Dietetic Internship Program.
We are delighted to know that you are interested in our program!

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center offers a 29 week (7 month) Internship Program. The program prepares interns for entry-level positions in the dietetic profession by providing learning experiences in management, clinical, and community nutrition. The program offers a community/public health nutrition concentration area.  Click here for additional program information.

Upon completion of the program the interns will meet the Competency Statements for Entry-Level Dietitians as identified in the Accreditation Standards of Education of the American Dietetic Association and are eligible for active membership in the American Dietetic Association and to write the registration examination.

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Dietetic Internship Program is currently granted Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association, 120 Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312/899-0040, Ext. 5400. CADE is the only accrediting agency for dietetics education recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and is affiliated with the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

To become a registered dietitian an individual must complete a three step process. The steps are as follows:

1. Complete the American Dietetic Association Didactic Program in Dietetics academic requirements plus a minimum of a Bachelor's degree
2. Complete an accredited/approved supervised practice program
3. Pass the Registration Examination for Dietitians

Please click here to view the mission, goals, and objectives of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Dietetic Internship program.

Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail should you have any questions whatsoever. We look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,
Peggy Turner, MS, RD/LD
Internship Director & Assistant Professor
Department of Nutritional Sciences
405.271.2113