The goals for this concentration include:
- The dietetic intern will demonstrate the ability to apply current MNT to a broad range of disease states, as evaluated by dietetic internship preceptor evaluations.
- The dietetic intern will develop the foundation for life-long learning and application of nutrition expertise in the field of clinical dietetics through designated rotations and relevant experience, as evaluated by both the intern and preceptor evaluations.
Our internship offers 1,320 hours of supervised practice and is comprised of seven rotations:
*Note that program calendar and schedule is subject to change
| Rotation Area | Hours |
| Clinical | 600 |
| Basic (Medical/Surgical) | 40 - 80 |
| Rehabilitation | 40 - 80 |
| Neurology | 40 |
| Eating Disorders | 40 |
| Oncology | 40 |
| Renal/Liver Transplant | 80 |
| Gastrointestinal/Bariatric/Surgical | 40 |
| Pediatrics/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit | 120 |
| Critical Care/Nutrition Support | 120 |
| Staff Relief | 80 |
| Long Term Care | 120 |
| Specialty | 120 |
| Beaumont Home Infusion | 40 |
| Radiation Oncology | 40 |
| Weight Control Center | 40 |
| Diabetes Self-Management | 40 |
| Community | 120 |
| Wellness | 40 |
| Rochester Area Neighborhood House | 40 |
| Area Agency on Aging | 40 |
| Hospital Rotation (Farmington Hills or Grosse Pointe) | 80 |
| Orientation | 40 |
| Food Service Management | 160 |
| Purchasing, Chef, Patient Meals | 120 |
| Retail Services | 40 |
| Total Supervised Practice Hours | 1,320 |
These rotations provide a diverse array of dietetic environments including long-term care facilities, community hospitals, dialysis centers, weight control centers, and community and wellness nutrition.