“I have a genuine passion for helping people, and this career path will help me do that,” says Isa Ramos-Castillo, current UNC Greensboro dietetic intern and nutrition graduate student.
Part of UNCG’s School of Health and Human Sciences, the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate/Dietetic Internship Program prepares interns for successful, professional practice as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN). Completion of the program also earns them verified eligibility to sit for the registration exam.
A year-long program, the dietetic internship is comprehensive, including 10 weeks of supervised preparation combined with supervised practice in the field for a total of 1,000 hours.
“This internship has motivated me to never stop learning because nutrition is a science that is ever changing,” Ramos-Castillo says. “I hope to positively impact my future patients and clients as a RDN.”