Massachusetts General Hospital is an internationally recognized hospital, continuously listed as one of the top hospitals in the country year after year.  It is located in the heart of Boston and is a Harvard University teaching hospital.  MGH was founded in 1811 to provide excellent patient care and is committed to continuing that goal today.  The MGH Dietetic Internship is one of the oldest in the country, starting in 1909 before the American Dietetic Association was founded, and prides itself on the unique variety and excellent learning experiences offered in many areas of dietetics.

Why choose MGH

The MGH Dietetic internship provides interns with a strong dietetics core preparation.  Rotations in ambulatory care, acute clinical care, food service systems management, community, and business entrepreneurship meet the core competencies.  A large and qualified staff of Registered Dietitians and Food Service Managers with various specialties provides one-on-one interaction, guidance, and feedback to dietetic interns.  Interns are given the opportunity to work with a diverse and complex population of patients and employees.

The MGH Dietetic Internship is a 50-week full-time comprehensive program.  Our pass rate of those taking the RD exam for the first time is 97%.  Being part of the MGH Dietetic Internship allows you to take part in current advancements within the hospital.  Interns are able to play a role in MGH’s “BeFit” program, which is an employee wellness program promoting good nutrition and physical activity.  Interns also contribute to menu development for MGH’s 8 retail operations, explore the impact of disease upon complex patient’s nutritional status and wellness, and complete projects of individual interest.  Being a Dietetic Intern at MGH allows you to be part of the nationwide network of MGH internships graduates.

Applicants to the internship must complete a bachelor’s degree and Didactic Program in Dietetics requirements prior to the start of the program.

The program has two start dates; half of the class will start in June and the other half in October.  See “How to Apply” for additional application requirements.