There are 3 components to the application process:
- establish an account with the Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System (DICAS) and submit required items
- register and complete the required steps for computer matching with D & D Digital
- send your non-refundable check or money order for $50 to
Dietetic Internship Director
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
1505 W Sherman Avenue
Vineland, NJ 08360.
Make the check payable to the Inspira Health Network Dietetic Internship Program.
DICAS
Inspira Dietetic Internship is using the on-line centralized application system – DICAS. DICAS will be available after December 8, 2017 for the Spring 2018 Match. The online application must be completed for our program by 11:59 PM Central Time on February 15, 2018. There is a $40 initial application fee and a $20 fee for each additional application submitted to DICAS.
- When completing the application form, applicants must include the name and contact information (specifically an email address) for each reference. This will trigger an email message requesting completion of a reference form. The form will be completed online. Students submitting more than one application will need to use the same individuals as references for each application.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be sent postmarked by the February 15, 2018 deadline to:
DICAS – Transcript Dept.
PO Box 9118
Watertown, MA 02472
Transcripts must document a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and a date of conferral.
- Applicants will be asked to complete and submit a personal statement as part of online DICAS application. Questions to be addressed in the personal statement include:
- Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession?
- Discuss experiences that have helped to prepare you for your career.
- What are your short-term and long-term goals?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses or areas needing improvement?
There is a 1000 word limit.
- A Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent from a ACEND-accredited program.
D & D Digital
Computer matching through D & D Digital is mandatory. To participate in computer matching, applicants must complete the online registration and select dietetic internship priority choices. Online registration may be completed through
D&D Digital.
Registration will begin December 1, 2017 for the Spring Match, February 15, 2018 deadline. First applicants must sumbit an online registration and payment of the $50.00 fee by credit card. Then applicants will receive their personal login and password by email. This personal login and password will be used to enter/edit your Dietetic Internship Priority Choices and contact information. All priority choices must be entered/edited by 11:59 PM Central Time, February 15, 2018.
Please note that SJH-DI Code for D & D is #179.
D& D Digital Systems, Inc.
304 Main Street, Suite 301
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-292-0490
Fax: 515-663-9427
Email: dnd@sigler.com
Interviews
Prospective interns may be called for an interview and will be required to have a background check completed if selected for the internship.