Scholarships

Dietetic interns may apply for outside scholarships on an individual basis. The California Dietetic Association Foundation (CDAF) has scholarship programs for dietetic interns who attend a California dietetic internship program. For more information please visit California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or contact the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at 310-822-0177.

Financial Aid and Student Loans

Dietetic interns are not enrolled as a student at UC Davis and are, therefore, not eligible for financial aid (student loans) or University housing. For deferral of student loan repayment, if allowed by the intern's lender, the Internship Director or Internship Coordinator can provide documentation of the status as a dietetic intern, or complete documents from the loan agency, to verify the intern's status in an accredited certificate program.

Housing

Dietetic interns are required to locate their own housing. There are a variety of small houses and apartment complexes located near UC Davis Medical Center. Rental costs depend on location and type of unit. Housing arrangements need to be finalized a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of the internship. Dietetic interns will not be granted time-off for moving or housing related appointments once the internship starts. View housing notices advertised on the Graduate Medical Education website.

Insurance

UC Davis Medical Center dietetic interns are covered for professional liability while performing duties within the course and scope of their UC Davis Health training program appointment. Coverage is provided by the Regents of the University of California Self-Insurance Program.

Personal health insurance for medical, dental or vision services is not provided by UC Davis Medical Center. It is strongly recommended that the intern purchase his or her own health insurance before admittance into the dietetic internship program.

Meal Credit and Cafes

Interns receive a $10.00 credit per day for use in the main hospital cafeteria and satellite cafes located at the Ellison Ambulatory Care Center and Education Building. Meal credits are not saved for non-scheduled workdays or transferred to another person. View café locations.