DI Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Hunter College Dietetic Internship (DI) Program is to provide students with a rigorous, high quality educational and supervised practice experience, which will prepare them as competent and effective dietetic practitioners with a focus in urban public health and community nutrition. The Hunter College DI Program provides interdisciplinary practicum and didactic experiences that will prepare dietetic interns to attain entry-level competencies in nutrition therapy, food service systems management, community nutrition, and public health nutrition. Dietetic interns will develop ethical values consistent with professional health care and abide by codes of practice while practicing within diverse multiethnic urban communities. Interns are encouraged to obtain the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree through the Urban Public Health (UPH) Program. The combination of the Registered Dietitian (RD) credential and the MPH will enhance opportunities for graduates to practice in community settings.