How To Apply

Application Requirements

  • To apply to the Delicious Living Nutrition Dietetic Internship program applicants must complete at least a master's degree and the ACEND-accredited coursework requirements (Didactic Program in Dietetics).

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Verification Statement: Students who have or will be completing a DPD program accredited by ACEND and will be receiving a DPD verification statement are eligible to participate in this program. A Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent Statement for the Didactic Program in Dietetics completed and signed by your Didactic Program Director. It will be submitted online electronically directly from your DPD Director. See DICAS for more information. Original Verification Statement will be required prior to beginning the program.

  • Resume/CV: A current resume is required.

  • Letters of Recommendation: A minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation are required with your application. At least one (1) letter of recommendation must be completed by an individual who is who are familiar with your academic ability (i.e. professor) and at least one (1) letter must be completed by an individual who is familiar with your professional or volunteer work experience (i.e. employer or manager). Letters that emphasize academic experience, employment, volunteer work, and people skills are valued. Strictly personal letters (i.e., family members, friends, clergy, etc.) are not considered. Letters of recommendation must be submitted through the DICAS portal.

  • Personal Statement: A personal statement must be submitted through the DICAS portal. We request that applicants address the following questions in their personal statement using 1000 words or less: 1) Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession? What are your long-term goals within this profession? 2) Describe any experiences that have helped to prepare you for a career in dietetics? 3) Describe your personal and professional strengths and areas needing improvement. 4) Why are you applying to the Delicious Living Nutrition Dietetic Internship and why you think you should be selected for this program?

Application Process

  • DICAS Application: Our program uses the online Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Services (aka DICAS) for our internship application process: http://portal.dicas.org. Applicants must submit the requirements for the DICAS application in order to be considered for the DLNDI program. The requirements for the application are summarized here: DICAS application requirements. There is a fee to use DICAS. The complete online application packet must be submitted by the application deadline. For questions please email: DICASinfo@DICAS.org.

  • D&D Digital Computer Matching: Applicants must also register for Computer Matching at www.dnddigital.com, D&D Digital Systems, 3100 South Riverside Drive, Ames, IA 50010, (515) 292-0490, dnd@sigler.com, and register his/her/their internship priority choices by the same deadline.

  • Application Fees:

    • DICAS application fee for the first designation is $50 and $25 for each additional application.

    • D&D Digital registration fee is $65.

    • A non-refundable $30 application processing fee is required by Delicious Living Nutrition. This payment must be made via check or money order and postmarked by the application deadline. Please mail this fee to: Delicious Living Nutrition Dietetic Internship, 82 Route 6A, Unit 1, Orleans, MA 02653.

      NOTE: At this time this program does not have a policy in place to grant credit for supervised practice hours or direct assessment of interns’ prior learning education, experience or competence.

Important Dates and Deadlines

SPRING 2024 MATCH DATES:

  • July 24, 2023: DICAS Application opens to allow applicants to begin their application on https://dicas.liaisoncas.com

  • December 1, 2023: D&D Digital opens to allow applicants to register on their website at https://dnddigital.com/index.html

  • February 15, 2024 by 11:59pm Central Time: Deadline for Registering for Computer Match & Entering Internship Preferences

    • Applicants must register online at www.dnddigital.com, pay the computer match fee by credit card and enter their contact information and Dietetic Internship preferences by 11:59 pm Central Time February 15, 2024.

    • DICAS Application Portal will close for Dietetic Internship Programs. Applications to Dietetic Internship Programs must be submitted by 11:59 pm Central Time on February 15, 2024. application.

    • Postmark deadline for Delicious Living Nutrition Dietetic Internship application processing fee.

  • April 7, 2024 Notification Day: Personal match results will be available online from D&D Digital systems at 6:00pm Central Time.

  • April 8, 2024 Appointment Day: Applicants must email or call our Internship Director: Dianna Carpentieri at dianna@deliciouslivingnutrition.com or (774) 383-4818 to confirm acceptance of the match on or before 6:00pm EST.

Intern Admission Preferences

  • We prefer a minimum overall undergraduate or graduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher, and an average grade of B or higher in all DPD Professional courses. However, we will not disqualify an applicant on GPA exclusively and welcome explanation of a GPA below 3.0 within your DICAS personal statement.

  • We prefer applicants with evidence of recent education, dietetics related coursework and/or receipt of DPD Verification Statement within five years of application to the program.

  • Given that our dietetic internship program concentration is Dietetics in Agriculture we prefer interns that are passionate about and/or have experience in food sustainability, agriculture and/or community outreach/education.

Additional Questions or Concerns

Do you have additional questions regarding the Delicious Living Nutrition Dietetic Internship program? If so please contact our Dietetic Internship Director: Dianna Carpentieri via email: dianna@deliciouslivingnutrition.com.