The RD2BE Podcast

We are beyond excited to sit down with another unique, flexible, and affordable supervised practice program for those looking to become a registered dietitian. Nicholls State University recently restructured their program to accommodate the 2024 graduate degree requirement and allows you to complete both your supervised practice AND graduate degree in just one year! Dr. Sherry Foret, EdD, RDN, LDN...

This week we are featuring a unique supervised practice program at UNC Chapel Hill. They offer a combined MPH-RD program that allows you to complete your DPD, supervised practice, and master's degree requirement all in 2 years. Amanda Holliday, MS, RD, LDN, Program Director discusses the application requirements, housing opportunities during rotations, and how the program integrates public hea...

We are excited to feature another wonderful and affordable supervised practice program for those pursuing the RD credential. This week we sat down with Kristy Becker, MS, RDN, LD, FAND, VHA-CM, the program director of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Dietetic Internship (MEDVAMC DI). This program offers two tracks, (1) A combined MS/DI partnered with Texas Women...

This week we sat down with Dr. Lacie Peterson, PhD, RDN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, FAND, Director of Utah State's Master of Dietetics Administration and Dietetic Internship program which allows you to complete your graduate degree AND supervised practice rotations in an online/distance format. Gain insight into this incredibly affordable program, advice for applicants, and who is best fit for the...

We're keeping the train rolling with more supervised practice program features! This week it is with Dr. Jeanette Andrade, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND, Program Director of the UF MS/DI Program. The University of Florida Master of Science - Dietetic Internship program emphasizes the science of nutrition, advanced medical nutrition therapy, and nutrition education to lay a solid foundation for understan...

This week we sat down with a wonderful Veterans Affairs dietetic internship program located in San Diego. Unlike many dietetic internships, the VASDHS Dietetic Internship charges no application fees and no tuition. Instead, like most VA-sponsored dietetic internships, they provide a generous stipend. The stipend for 2023-2024 is over $24,000 for the 41 week (1640 hour) program. Former program dire...

We're taking a little break this week from showcasing supervised practice programs to feature an amazingly successful dietitian, Ellyn Elson! Ellyn is the CEO of Coloring Concepts, a company focused on hands on learning for topics such as anatomy, biology, zoology, the human brain, and so much more. We sat down with Ellyn to discuss her success as a business owner, how she became CEO of Colori...

Samford University offers a dietetic internship program suitable for all of your needs. They offer numerous combined graduate/dietetic internship opportunities (MS, MPH) as well as a standalone option. We sit down to discuss the program with Amy Cameron, MS, RDN, LD, the program director. Samford University is unique in that it integrates faith into its program regardless of your religious backgro...

Welcome back to another week of the RD2BE Podcast! We always love featuring unique supervised practice programs that offer flexibility, affordability, and accelerated paths towards obtaining your RD Credential. And this episode is no exception! We feature Dr. Mridul Datta, PhD, MS, RD, LD, FAND, Program Director of Iowa State's Professional Practice in Dietetic Future Education Model. This pro...

Welcome back to another week of the RD2BE Podcast! This week, we are featuring a distance dietetic internship that has been serving aspiring RDs for over 30 years - Aramark Dietetic Internship. They participate in both the Fall and Spring match and you apply on DICAS according to your geographical location. Interns have the opportunity to complete a graduate degree with one of their partner progra...

On this week of the RD2BE Podcast we were lucky to host Cheryl Bacon, MS, RD, LDN, FAND, on our podcast. For those of you who don't know, Cheryl showcased the UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Dietetic Internship before. Due to the 2024 graduate degree requirement to become a registered dietitian, Cheryl reached out to us to feature her completely new and revamped program to accommodate these...

We are excited to feature another Veterans Affairs dietetic internship program. This particular internship is based in Memphis, TN with a concentration in ambulatory care. Jackie Roos, MS, RD, CDE, LDN, Program Director discusses what makes their program stand out, the robust educational experience interns get, and the perks of living in the Memphis area. For more information visit their website h...

This week we were able to feature Wellness Workdays, distance dietetic internship program. They have a lot of unique opportunities through three distinct concentrations (sports nutrition, worksite wellness/health promotion, nutrition communications/marketing), accept 113 applicants, and give you the option to complete your graduate degree with their affiliate programs or an independent program whi...

We have an exciting podcast this week featuring the Nutrition Ink Dietetic Internship! This distance option is great for those looking for flexibility especially when navigating the upcoming 2024 graduate degree requirements. They are partnering with graduate programs in the future and will also be accepting students with their standalone option. Hear whether you are a good fit for their program w...

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center Dietetic Internship is one of the amazing opportunities aspiring dietitians have to intern with the Veterans Affairs. Verzhine Owens, MS, RD, CDN, CDCES, Program Director, discusses what makes their program unique, the stipend offered, how many applicants they accept, as well as looking forward into the 2024 changes. Learn how you can make a difference with ou...

This week we discussed the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center Dietetic Internship with Alegria Cohen, MS, RD, LDN, Program Director of the internship. It is a unique program affiliated with Harvard Medical School where interns gain exposure to a plethora of interprofessional careers with a concentration in geriatrics. Learn more about the program and application requirements here: https://www.hebrewseni...

This week we sat down with Laura Bollinger, MS, RDN, LD, ACSM-EP, Director of the Masters of Science in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics Program at Manchester University. Their program combines the graduate degree and supervised practice requirement in an ONLINE/DISTANCE format to sit for the RD exam in two years. You do NOT need a DPD verification statement to apply to the program (certain prerequisit...

This week we sat down with Dr. Maria Morgan Bathke, MBA, PhD, RD, CD, LD, FAND, Dietetic Internship Director at Viterbo University. Their distance program is unique because they choose your rotation sites in areas across the country that work best for you. They also offer 3 tracks; standalone DI, MS/DI (thesis), and MS/DI non thesis (clinical emphasis). To find out more information about the appli...

This week we sit down with Emily Boldrin, PhD, RD of University of New England's Graduate Programs in Applied Nutrition. Interested in their program? Visit their website here: https://online.une.edu/applied-nutrition/ The MSAN Dietetics Focus requires prospective students to take an enhancement pathway with only 3 foundational courses prior to beginning the MSAN Dietetics Focus. This design al...

The second of two webinars highlighting RDs in Non Profits.

UPDATE 4/28/2026: THE FDACS DI has closed their DI program, effective July 1, 2026, but will continue accepting interns as a preceptor site. Interested in gaining rotation hours with them? Contact Richard Parks here: Richard. Parks@FDACS.gov

The first of two webinars highlighting RDs in Non Profits

This week we sit down with Ashley Simper, MS, RD, LDN, Dietetic Internship Director at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.

This week we sit down with Erica Charles to discuss the Sodexo Dietetic Internship.

This week we sit down with Gina Wack, MS, RD to discuss the Gulf Coast Dietetic Internship and her advice to students.