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Dietetic Internship Program

Corporal Michael. J. Crecenz (Philadelphia) VA Medical Center

Philadelphia VA Medical Center

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Thank you for your interest in the Corporal Michael. J. Crecenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center Dietetic Internship (CMC VAMC DI) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! The 46-week internship program is made up of supervised practice hours and alternate practice experiences in clinical dietetics, food service management, and community nutrition along with tours, field trips and vacation / federal holidays. Graduates will be prepared to work in a variety of entry level dietetic settings including clinical dietetics, food service management, general nutrition education, long term care, weight management, and a variety of other community positions. Supervised practice experiences for Medical Nutrition Therapy, foodservice systems management, and community nutrition are offered in accordance with practice areas of registered dietitians at the CMC VAMC. This program is not affiliated with any universities. Dietetic interns are eligible to take the Registered Examination for Dietitians upon completion of the CMC VAMC Dietetic Internship Program. The Mission of the CMC VAMC DI Program is to develop entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who can assume roles in the dietetics field and commit to evidence-based practice to improve the health outcomes of our nation’s growing diverse Veteran and civilian population. Upon successful completion of the program requirements, a VA Certification of Program Completion and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Verification Statement will be awarded. Because the VA is a federal agency, you must be a US citizen to apply for and participate in our dietetic internship program. Effective October 7, 2021, all VA Health Professions Trainees, including dietetic interns, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Dietetic Internship Only Track: 10 months in length
Applicants applying to the internship must have a master’s degree prior to admission to the CMC VAMC DI Program. Degree confirmation and submission of transcripts must occur prior to the program start date.

Accreditation
The Corporal Michael. J. Crecenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center Dietetic Internship Program has been granted candidate status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetic of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040 ext. 5400.
https://www.eatrightPRO.org/ACEND

Dietetic Internship Director Contact Information:
Name: Zachari Breeding-Levin, MS, RDN, CSO, FAND
Address: 3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Email: Zachari.Breeding@va.gov

Current Credentialing Process to Become a Registered Dietitian

Complete a minimum of a master's degree at a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
Completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program. The Dietetic Internship must provide at least 1000 hours of supervised practice experiences to meet the Competencies/Learning Outcomes defined for entry-level practice as a registered dietitian.
Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). For more information regarding the examination, refer to CDR's website at www.cdrnet.org.* Graduates who successfully complete the ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship at CMC VAMC are eligible to take the CDR credentialing exam to become a RDN.
Obtain state licensure if required. Licensure is encouraged, but not required, in the state of Pennsylvania. Go to www.cdrnet.org/licensuremap for more information.
Complete continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.

Successful completion of the CMC VAMC Dietetic Internship Program provides the intern with a verification statement issued by ACEND which allows the intern to take the National Registration Exam. Upon successful completion of the exam, the intern is officially designated as a Registered Dietitian.

“While state interpretations of statutes may vary, it is ACEND's considered opinion that the program meets the educational requirements for dietetics licensure and certification in all states. However, completing an ACEND accredited academic program alone does not qualify an individual for licensure or certification as a dietitian in any state. Individuals should review their state's licensing statutes and regulations to understand the specific requirements, including supervised practice and examinations, needed to obtain a dietetics license. More information about state licensure and certification can be found at this link: State Licensure.”

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