How To Apply

The Carondelet Health Network Dietetic Internship reviews applications in the spring using the online dietetic internship application system, DICAS, which may be accessed at https://portal.dicas.org; e-mail DICASinfo@DICAS.org. DICAS will be available on August 5, 2024 applicants. The online application must be completed by 11:59 pm Central Time on January 15, 2025. A $65 computer matching fee must be paid to D&D Digital at dnddigital.com. The 2024-2025 year is a Pilot year for the new application process, the ACEND timeline may be found here.

Applicants will be asked to complete a personal statement in 1,000 words or less. Questions to be addressed in the personal statement include:

Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession?
What are some experiences that have helped to prepare you for your career?
What are your short-term and long-term goals?
What are your strengths and weaknesses or areas needing improvement?

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be sent to: DICAS - Transcript Dept., PO Box 9118, Watertown, MA 02472.

Additionally, the following are required:

GPA minimum of 3.0 for DPD coursework.
Applicants intending to apply to the Professional Science Master's program must meet the University of Arizona's graduate college entrance requirements, including an undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Additional requirements for the PSM degree can be found here.
Prior work experience related to the field of nutrition and dietetics is not required, however, such experiences are considered beneficial.
Non-refundable $80 application fee in the form of a check or money order made out to Morrison Healthcare. Checks should be postmarked no later than February 15, 2025, and mailed to:

Alice Paul, PSM, RD, CNSC
Nutrition Services
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
1601 W. St. Mary's Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745