Applying
The Application Process
Potential applicants should consider the following admission preferences/requirements:
- We require evidence of recent education, i.e. completion of at least six credits in dietetics-related coursework, or equivalent, within three years of admission to the program.
- We desire a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0. However, we will not disqualify an applicant on GPA exclusively.
- We recommend attending a tour if it is feasible. Attending a tour may help answer many questions about our dietetic internship and what makes it unique. If an applicant is unable to attend a tour, he/she should please feel free to call or email the program with questions.
Three Key Application Requirements:
- Participates in the on-line centralized internship application (DICAS), which may be found at http://portal.dicas.org The online application must be completed for our program by February 15th. There is a fee to use DICAS -- $40 for the first application and $20 for each additional application.
- Applicants must also register for Spring Computer Match online matching at www.dnddigital.com, D&D Digital Systems, Suite 301 Street, Ames, IA 50010, (515) 292-0490, dnd@sigler.com, and select internship priority choices by February 15th. There is a $50 matching fee.
- Submit this supplemental application and a nonrefundable $60 fee(payable to: Dietetics Program - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center). Both the payment & supplemental application must be postmarked by February 15th. Mail to:
Julie Robarts, MS, MPH, RD, LDN
Dietetic Internship Coordinator
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Nutrition Services, Rabb B-06
330 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Acceptance Procedures:
April 1, 2012: Personal match results will be available online from D & D Digital systems at 6:00pm Central Daylight Time.
April 3, 2012: Applicants must telephone 617-667-2580 or fax 617-667-3126 (attention Patt Samour, DI Director) to confirm the acceptance or rejection of a computer match on or before 5:00 PM EST.
