Clinical Nutrition Dietetic Internship

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Clinical Nutrition Dietetic Internship – Emory Healthcare
Emory Healthcare is seeking motivated future Registered Dietitians for our full-time, in-person Dietetic Internship based in Atlanta, GA. This program provides supervised practice hours in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and foodservice management to prepare graduates for entry-level RD practice.
Program Dates: Program runs from August 10th, 2026 to May 21st, 2027
Location: Emory University Hospital (Atlanta, GA)Schedule: Full-time, on-siteProgram Type: Tuition-based internship ( unpaid internship)
Description
Works under the supervision of a registered dietitian to gain practical experience in various areas of nutrition and dietetics. Learn to provide nutrition education, participate in food service management, providing nutrition care, counseling, and developing meal plans.
By the end of this internship, the Dietetic Intern will:
Demonstrate competency in clinical nutrition care across multiple disease states.
Understand the operational aspects of hospital foodservice systems.
Apply the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in real-world settings.
Exhibit professionalism, ethical behavior, and effective communication as part of a healthcare team.

Requirements

• DPD verification
• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree completed by May 2027 preferred (no later than Oct 2027)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (overall and science)
• A bachelors degree in food and nutrition or dietetics.
• Masters degree conferred either prior to start or within 57 weeks of starting the internship program.
• Accepted into the Emory University Hospital Dietetic Internship Program.
• Completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics prior to start.
• Competent in basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Dietitians in the assessment, planning, and implementation of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for patients across diverse populations and conditions.
• Conduct nutrition screenings, collect patient data, and document findings in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) following hospital policies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Observe and contribute to outpatient nutrition counseling and education sessions.
• Support food service operations by assisting with menu planning, special diets, sanitation audits, and production oversight.
• Engage in community outreach and education programs as assigned.
• Complete assigned projects, case studies, and presentations as part of academic and site requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times in accordance with HIPAA and hospital policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees