The Dietetic Internship Coordinated Masters of Science Degree in Nutrition Program is sponsored by the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx and coordinated with the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health at New York University. Interns complete approximately 1550 hours of supervised practice experiences and 34 graduate credits over 16 months. Our Dietetic Internship offers a nutrition therapy emphasis and provides 51 weeks of practical experiences via rotations in clinical dietetics, food service systems, clinical management, community nutrition and business/industry.

The medical center is affiliated with Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, and has approved residency training programs in sixteen medical and two dental specialties. In addition to dietetics, JJPVAMC offers graduate and postgraduate training programs in audiology, geriatrics, nursing, psychology, speech pathology, social work, pharmacy, podiatry, rehabilitation therapies and healthcare administration. Dietetic Interns have access to state of the art media rooms for professional presentations, a medical library and shared office space with classmates. This spacious internship study and seminar space offers interns desks and computer access to the on-line medical charting system and reference library.

The diverse learning environment fostered at JJPVA is extended to our interns in their graduate studies. At the conclusion of the 16-month program, graduates are awarded a Masters degree from New York University (NYU), one of the most well respected universities in the country, located in Greenwich Village, one of New York City's most energetic and eclectic communities.

As you peruse our website, you will discover that our intense, full-time program makes this one of the fastest routes to becoming an MS, RD.

James J. Peters VAMC Dietetic Internship Program Director's Message

James J. Peters VAMC Bronx Dietetic Internship Program Open House Schedule

Enjoy a morning at the JJPVAMC learning first-hand about our program, touring the facility and resources, meeting and speaking with faculty, current interns and program director.

Open House dates/times:
Friday, November 20th 2009 9:30am - 12:00pm Room 8A-20
Friday, December 4th 2009 9:30am - 12:00pm Room 4A-24
Friday, January 8th 2010 9:30am - 12:00pm Room 4A-24

All open houses take place at the JJP Bronx VA. NYU is not visited during these open house tours.

If you would like to attend an open house, please email the Dietetic Internship Director one week in advance to RSVP. Small group tours can also be scheduled upon request.