James A. Haley Tampa VA Hospital - Dietetic Internship Program
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Dietetic Internship Program

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James A. Haley Tampa VA Hospital

Application Procedure

Requirements. A maximum of 6 interns are appointed annually. Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
  • A baccalaureate degree from a regionally ACEND accredited dietetics program
  • DPD verification statement from the baccalaureate degree program director
  • 3.2 GPA
  • U.S. Citizenship is required in order to apply for a Department of Veterans Affairs dietetic internship appointment. 

There is NO application fee for this internship program.

Internship Application Process

The Anne Brezina Dietetic Internship will only accept on-line centralized internship application, DICAS, which may be found at http://portal.dicas.org.  DICAS may also be contacted by e-mail at DICASinfo@DICAS.org.
DICAS opens in December for the Spring Match
The on-line application must be completed by the February deadline date as outlined on the DICAS website in order to particiate in the Spring Match. 

The application process includes the following materials:


  • Letter of application. Your letter should include1) reasons for applying to our program, 2) why you became interested in the field of dietetics, 3) short-term and long-term professional goals, and 4) personal attributes that would contribute to the program and the profession.  This can count for your DICAS personal statement. 
  • Official transcript(s) from all universities and colleges attended should be sent to the below address.  Note:  this may take time and each applicant should allow plenty of time for transcipts to be received.                                   

                                        DICAS-Transcipt Dept.                         
                                        PO Box 9118                             
                                        Watertown, Ma 02472
  • Declaration of Intent to Complete a Degree and Didactic Program in Dietetics or Verification Statement of Program Completion
  • Three letters of recommendation uploaded to the DICAS website. References should include academic faculty and a work or supervisor reference.  When completing the application, applicants must include the name and contact information (specifically an e-mail address) for three references.  This will trigger an e-mail message requesting completion of a reference form.  The form will be completed on-line by your reference. 
D&D Digital computer matching Step

Applicants must also register for Spring Computer Match online for computer matching at www.dnddigital.com D & D Digital Systems, Suite 301, 304 Main Street, Ames, IA 50010, (515) 292-0490, dnd@sigler.com and select dietetic internship priority choices by spring deadline.  

 

Application Review. Applications of qualified candidates will be reviewed by a committee and scored on GPA (minimum 3.2),  work experience, volunteer experience, reference letters and letter of application. 

 

Interview.  The top candidates will be interviewed by phone using performance-based interviewing.

**The internship does not have an open house and can only accomodate visits for those who have been cleared by volunteer service**

 

 

 

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