The features that set our program apart include outstanding faculty, customized practice experiences to match your interests, and our unparalleled position within the region's premiere academic health center.
As a student in KU's dietetic internship program, you will train with the latest technology and access to interprofessional clinical experiences. You will have more than 50 practice sites to choose from, ranging from The University of Kansas Health System to nearby Children’s Mercy Hospital, to KU Athletics, as well as grocery stores, public schools and more. Continue to explore program details.
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KU has a proven record in producing top-level professionals, as evidenced by the consistently high first-time pass rate by KU graduates on the national registration examination for dietitians.
The first-time pass rate for KU graduates of the past five years (2019-2023) is 93.8% (97th percentile rank). Of those graduates who passed the registration exam, 97.9% did so within one year of their first attempt.
The University of Kansas dietetic internship graduate certificate program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 800-877-1600, ext. 5400; ACEND@eatright.org.
The full accreditation covers the remainder of the 7-year term ending December 31, 2023. This term was extended to December 31, 2024 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Another extension was granted in summer 2022 and is valid until December 31, 2025.
The program outcomes data are available upon request to prospective students and the public. Documents relating to accreditation may be obtained from the department office.
Graduates of KU's dietetic internship graduate certificate program are eligible to take the registration examination for dietitians offered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. All U.S. states with licensure and certification requirements currently accept the registered dietitian credential for state licensure and certification purposes. The Commission on Dietetic Registration provides information on specific state licensure requirements.
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 the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
University of Kansas Medical Center
Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Mailstop 4013
Kansas City, KS 66160
913-588-5355 • 711 TTY