Dietetic Internship Practice Rotations
Rotation Structure & Timeline
As part of the BIDMC Dietetic Internship Program, interns complete over 1,200 hours of supervised practice through a variety of clinical, community, and foodservice rotations. Below is a breakdown of the rotation schedule, including locations and duration.
| ROTATION | # OF WEEKS | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Internship Orientation | 2 | BIDMC |
| Clinical | 19 Weeks Total | |
| Clinical 1 | 4 | BIDMC |
| Clinical 2 | 3 | BIDMC |
| Clinical 3 | 3 | BIDMC |
| Clinical 4 | 2 | BIDMC |
| Transplant | 2 | BIDMC |
| Oncology | 1 | BIDMC |
| NICU | 1 | BIDMC |
| Community Hospital | 3 | Mount Auburn Hospital, Spaulding Hospital Cambridge |
| Community Nutrition/Outpatient | 8 Weeks Total | |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy | 4 | BIDMC (Nutrition, Lipid, Endocrine & GI) |
| Community Health Center | 2 | Bowdoin Street Health Center |
| Delivered Medically-Tailored Meals | 2 | Community Servings, Inc. |
| Foodservice Systems Management | 3 | BIDMC |
| Plan Your Own Rotation | 3 | Varies |
| Staff Relief | 4 | Varies |
| Vacation | 2+ | Thanksgiving weekend, plus Christmas Day through New Year's Day |
| Total | 41 | 1,219 hours supervised practice |