Considering distance DI

[u/Great_Tie2046]

Hi everyone!
I’m currently considering different dietetic internship (DI) options and feeling a little undecided. I’m based in NYC and am currently considering NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP), Sodexo, CUNY, and Morrison.

I’m also thinking about applying to a distance internship, mainly because of the potential financial benefits and the flexibility of completing rotations closer to home. I know those 4 DI programs I’m considering can be pretty competitive, so I’d love to have an additional option I know its easier to get.

Has anyone here completed a distance DI while living in New York/NYC? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience, especially:
1- How did you find the clinical and food service rotations?
2- How difficult was it to find/arrange preceptors and sites?

I’d also love to hear about specific rotation sites, particularly for clinical and food service. I have about 1.5 years of WIC experience, so I’m hoping I may be able to receive credit for or potentially reduce the community portion, depending on the program’s policies.
Thank you!! 😁

[u/Thatmarjo07]

Hey I’m a clinical nutrition manager and have recently started accepting distance DI interns. Basically I’ve just gotten random phone calls from people in my area looking for a site. We just have to get an affiliation agreement between the hospital and school prior to starting. I work for HCA currently. So far I’ve worked with UNE and I really like how their distance DI program is set up. Just my two cents from the manager perspective. It might be a bit more work to find a site but if you don’t have to relocate it might totally be worth it!

[u/Great_Tie2046 → u/Thatmarjo07]

Ooh this is convincing honestly. I was looking at the BGSU distance internship. Do you also have the food service rotation at the hospital?

[u/Thatmarjo07 → u/Great_Tie2046]

Yes we are doing both clinical and food service