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Dietetic Internship Program

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Program Information

The WPB VAHCS DI Program provides supervised practice experience principally in medical nutrition therapy, community and food service. An elective rotation will be provided in the area of nutrition research.

Interns will complete most of the supervised experience on our state-of-the-art main campus site in West Palm Beach, FL. You will also have the opportunity to rotate in two VA-operated outpatient clinics in Delray Beach and Port Lucie, as well as five contracted-operated clinics in Boca Raton, Stuart, Vero Beach, Ft Pierce, and Okeechobee. The goal is to offer diverse learning experiences in 41 weeks, which will prepare you for a variety of positions in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

The WPB VAHCS serves approximately 60,000 Veterans in South Florida and the Treasure Coast. Our staff is committed to providing exceptional health care to our veteran population and strives to provide excellent training for future dietitians. At all times, we embrace our I CARE values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

Here are some highlighted characteristics of the program;

  • Paid Stipend: Interns in our program receive a stipend, which is paid throughout the course of the internship. There is no tuition associated with the internship
  • Preceptors: our dietitians’ practice at one of the highest scopes of practice in the VA.
  • Learning activities and curriculum: our program is guided by evidence-based practice. We endeavor for the appropriate practice of the Nutrition Care Process, Nutrition Focused Physical Exam and comprehensive provision of Nutrition Support.
  • Research: students will complete a special project that provides the opportunity to work on and practice the scientific method.
  • Future Work Opportunity: We encourage all graduates to apply for federal jobs posted on USAjobs.gov. Before the completion of the internship period, we will assist RD-eligible candidates with resume development and provide mock interviews that sharpen and assist you in finding a job within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

Please take all these points into consideration when making you decision on how to rank your internship choices. If you have any questions after reviewing our website, please do not hesitate to contact me at Rojean.williams@va.gov  or   VHAWPB_NFS_Dietetic_Interns@va.gov.

Thank you for your interest in the WPB VAHCS Dietetic Internship in West Palm Beach, Florida.

On Demand / Open House: We are hosting an on demand virtual open house event for interested applicants. We invite you to request a scheduled TEAMS call and chat with our DI Program Director. Simply email Rojean.williams@va.gov  or   VHAWPB_NFS_Dietetic_Interns@va.gov to schedule a time to chat! We look forward to hearing from you. Don't miss out!

Sincerely,

Rojean Williams
Dietetic Internship Director
West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System
7305 North Military Trail,
West Palm Beach, FL 33410
Rojean.williams@va.gov  or  
VHAWPB_NFS_Dietetic_Interns@va.gov
Tel: 561- 618-2778

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