Program Overview and History

The UC Davis Medical Center Dietetic Internship is a full-time program within a Specialized Academic Health System concentration. It has a Clinical Nutrition focus. The program is accredited for a maximum of six interns per year, and is very proud of its over 100 graduated interns since its origination in 2003. The dietetic internship is managed by the Department of Food and Nutrition Services, which is housed within the Professional, Safety and Hospitality Services Division of UC Davis Medical Center.

General Information

Mailing Address:

Food and Nutrition Services Department
4301 X St., SESP 0P160
Sacramento, CA 95817

 

DI Director:

Barbara Lusk, M.F.C.S., R.D., L.D.N., F.A.N.D. 

Voice Mail: 916-734-3079

Barbara's email

 

DI Coordinator:

Olivia Moss, M.S., R.D., C.C.T.D.

Voice Mail: 916-734-1545

Olivia's email

 

 

Food and Nutrition at UC Davis Health

For more information about dining options and nutrition services at UC Davis Health, check out the Department of Food and Nutrition Services website.

Includes:

  • Daily cafe menus
  • Cafe locations and hours
  • How to seek a dietitian referral
  • Health classes information
  • Nutrition education materials

 

New Admission Requirements for 2024

Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master's degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). In addition, CDR requires that individuals complete coursework and supervised practice in programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Applicants participating in the Spring 2023 or later dietetic internship match at University of California Davis Medical Center (i.e., beginning with the 2023-2024 DI year) will be required to complete a minimum of a Master's degree before the start of the internship. Graduates who successfully complete the ACEND-accredited dietetic internship at University of California Davis Medical Center are eligible to apply to take the CDR credentialing exam to become an RDN. For more information about educational pathways to become an RDN please visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics webpage for students.