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Dietetic Internship Program

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West Palm Beach VA Dietetic Internship

Program Introduction

Welcome to the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPB VAHCS) Dietetic Internship!

Dear Applicant,

Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center Our program offers a unique opportunity for aspiring dietitians to gain hands-on experience in a vibrant veteran-based community. Nestled in the beautiful Florida coastline, this internship provides a comprehensive curriculum that blends clinical nutrition, community outreach, and food service management. Interns will benefit from training by experienced, highly skilled preceptors, engaging in a variety of settings, (adult-geriatric) including inpatient and outpatient clinics, whole health, MOVE, Healthy Teaching Kitchen, as well as public health.

As you embark on this journey, you'll not only enhance your knowledge and skills but also contribute to the health and well-being of veterans in the West Palm Beach catchment area. West Palm Beach VA HCS Dietetic internship will shape your future as you become a nutrition expert! Here you will find all the information you need to help you decide why our internship is the best option for succeeding in your professional career.

Accreditation Status The West Palm Beach VA HCS Dietetic Internship program has been granted Candidate for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) for a term of four years ending January 31, 2029. Status information is located on the ACEND web page:
120 South Riverside Plaza Suite 2190,
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
312-899-0040 ext. 5400, 1-800-1600 ext. 5400
ACEND (eatrightpro.org)

Why Train at the VA?
West Palm Beach VA Nutrition and Food Service StaffAs you explore the programs we offer, you will discover that each individual program offers unique learning experiences with highly qualified registered dietitians as well as other health care professionals. While each program is unique, there are a few things that we all have in common:

  • Our programs provide top-notch educational experiences in reputable teaching hospitals to prepare entry-level dietitians to take on a variety of positions in dietetics. The VA Healthcare system has been recognized for providing high-quality healthcare in a multidisciplinary setting.
  • Most of the VA-sponsored dietetic internship programs pay a "no strings attached" stipend throughout the course of the supervised practice portion of the internship. Stipend rates vary by geographical location. Please review each site's webpage to determine which offers a stipend.
  • While employment for the VA is NOT mandatory upon graduation, many interns discover that they would love the opportunity to work for the highly regarded VA healthcare system upon graduation. With 171 medical centers across the country, ample employment opportunities exist.
  • All the VA dietetic internships are participating in DICAS. Programs differ in length, and some provide a master's degree. Please apply directly to the program site you are interested in.
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