How to Apply

We use the ADA's standard application (2004) and prefer use of the standard reference forms. You can print them via this link.  If you need a paper copy sent to you, contact the address indicated at the end of this information and we will be happy to mail it. The items necessary for your application include:

• Completed American Dietetic Association standard supervised practice program application form.

• Three letters of reference from persons qualified to give pertinent information. References should address your potential as a dietitian. We prefer one reference addressing your clinical skills, one addressing your foodservice management skills and a third attesting to your abilities to perform job responsibilities. Photocopies with an original signature are acceptable.

• A typed letter of application that describes your abilities/achievements in our 6 criteria areas. The 6 criteria areas can be viewed under selection criteria and your letter of application MUST demonstrate how you meet these criteria for full consideration of acceptance to the program.  The letter should also include your professional and educational goals, how you think MGH will enable you to reach those goals, and why you chose MGH.

• Official transcripts of all colleges you attended.

•  If degree is more than 2 years old, include evidence of completion of at least 6 credits in dietetics related course work or equivalent continuing education courses/seminars within 3 years of admission to the internship.

• Verification statement or Declaration of Intent from your Didactic Program in Dietetics.

• $50 application fee payable to Massachusetts General Hospital.

All applications must arrive at the address below post marked on or before the same date as the computer matching deadline (usually February 15th but may vary) to be considered for fall admission.

Application materials become the property of the Massachusetts General Hospital and will not be returned.

All applications should be sent to (may also contact for more information):

Kathleen E. Creedon, MHPE, RD, LDN
Dietetic Internship Director
Department of Nutrition & Food Services
Massachusetts General Hospital
BLKBA002 - Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

Email: kcreedon@partners.org

Computer Matching

To be considered for the Massachusetts General Hospital Dietetic Internship you must participate in D & D computer matching.  Computer Matching information and instructions can be viewed here.  The following link gives Helpful Dates & Deadlines for applying.  MGH’s code for the D&D mark/sense card is 341.

Decisions made by applicants and Dietetic Internships are critical and cannot be changed after submitting to D&D. At the conclusion of the computer matching phase, each applicant and supervised practice program will be notified of the computer matching results.

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