The WVU Hospitals Master’s/Dietetic Internship Program is designed to prepare graduates to be entry-level generalist dietitians and nutritionists in current and future roles with an emphasis on clinical nutrition. The philosophy and mission statement of the WVU Hospitals Master’s/Dietetic Internship Program is in accordance with the mission and vision of WVU Medicine.

The program goals and outcome measures include:

1. Graduates will be highly trained and competent to practice entry-level medical nutrition therapy in a variety of positions.

  • At least 80 percent of interns complete program requirements within 15 months (150% of program length). (verification statement only option)
  • At least 80 percent of interns complete program requirements in 36 months (150% of program length) (West Virginia University in-person graduate program + verification statement)
  • At least 80 percent of interns complete program requirements in 18 months (150% of program length) (Marshall University online graduate program + verification statement)
  • At least 90 percent of program graduates take the credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
  • The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitians and nutritionists is at least 80 percent.
  • Of graduates who seek employment, at least 90 percent are employed in a nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.

2. Graduates will have a commitment to life-long learning and service to the profession.

  • At least 50 percent of graduates will indicate they are planning to actively participate in their local and/or state dietetic association within 18 months after graduation.
  • At least 50 percent of graduates will indicate they plan on furthering their education or obtaining an advanced certification within 12 months after graduation.
  • At least 80 percent of employers will rate graduates’ preparation for entry-level practice higher (“4” out of “5” point scale) compared to other entry-level graduates they have hired 12 months after graduation.
  • At least 75 percent of graduates will indicate the program promoted self-directed learning and encouraged life-long learning 12 months after graduation.

Please contact internship director Jill Johnston for additional program outcome data at jill.johnston@wvumedicine.org or 304-598-4105.