Application Information

How Can I Qualify?

An applicant must:

• Meet the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics academic requirements.
• Have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and a Verification Statement. To view accredited institutions visit www.eatrightacend.org.
• Meet the minimum GPA standards for North Oaks Medical Center’s Dietetic Interns.
  • Minimum Total GPA: 2.8
  • Minimum DPD GPA: 3.0

How Do I Apply?

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has an information page on the Computer Matching Policy and Procedures:

http://www.eatrightacend.org/ACEND/content.aspx?id=6442485425

• Submit an application through the Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Service (DICAS). The DICAS website is accessed at https://portal.dicas.org.
• Submit the Dietetic Internship application fee ($40.00).
• Please send fee to: North Oaks Medical Center
  • Make checks payable to North Oaks Medical Center.
  • Attn: Dietetic Internship/Leslie Ballard
  • P.O. Box 2668
  • Hammond, LA 70404
• Be chosen as a finalist by the North Oaks Medical Center DI Selection Committee after:
  • Submitting a complete application through the Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System (DICAS) and application fee is received.
  • Being notified of selection as a semi-finalist. You will be contacted via email to participate in the selection interview.
  • Completing the interview. Interviews are completed in March each year.
• Participate in computer matching through D&D Digital Systems, (515) 292-0490.
  • Students will be matched to the program through the Digital System.

For more information, please call the program director, Leslie Ballard (985) 230-6548 or view the Dietetic Internship Student Handbook(pdf) for a closer look at the curriculum.