Office of Academic Affiliations
San Diego Dietetic Internship Program turns 50!
Friday, May 24, 2024, marked the 50th graduating class from the VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) Dietetic Internship Program.
Friday, May 24, 2024, marked the 50th graduating class from the VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) Dietetic Internship Program. The VASDHS Dietetic Internship is a robust 41-week long program, consisting of 20+ weeks of clinical rotations, four weeks of community nutrition and six weeks of food service systems management, all which culminates in a month-long independent clinical practice experience in both outpatient PACT clinics and inpatient units. Graduates amass more than 1,200 supervised practice hours and are eligible to sit for the Registered Dietitian (RD) credentialing exam after completion.
The program’s success is reflected in its 94% one-year pass rate, which is well above the national average. Graduates also are highly employable, with employers rating graduates as “above entry level” in their first job. Additionally, 12 of the current 29 NFS dietitians and preceptors at VA San Diego are past interns!
