UHDI Distance Internship Track

The University of Houston Distance Dietetic Internship (UHDI) is a fast paced program designed to allow interns to complete their supervised practice requirements in their local setting using sites and preceptors of their choice. Prospective interns are required to obtain agreements with qualified preceptors in the areas of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), food service management, and community nutrition to complete their requirements. These rotations may be accomplished in more than one setting. Sites and preceptors are subject to approval by UHDI.

The program is approved to take up to 20 interns annually. Following acceptance to the program, interns are required to complete a set of on-line modules designed to review and reinforce didactic learning. After successful completion of the modules, interns must attend a two-week orientation/pre-rotation experience in Houston, Texas beginning in January. Actual rotations will begin in March and conclude at the end of August.

Interns will meet weekly throughout the supervised practice experience in an on-line chat room with the program director. Evaluations will occur with the program director at the midpoint and conclusion of each rotation; preceptors will be providing feedback at regularly scheduled points in the rotation.