Program Overview

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Introduction to the James J. Peters/Bronx VA Medical Center Dietetic Internship

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center (JJPVAMC) Dietetic Internship (DI) was established in 1946 and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Our program offers a 16-month Master of Science/Dietetic Internship (MS/DI) with New York University. The supervised practice experience is 11-months (47-weeks) with a focus on Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).

Program Details

• The program is designed to strengthen the clinical nutrition knowledge and skills of dietetic interns.
• All interns are required to be enrolled in a minimum of 19 credits throughout their internship year but are strongly recommended to complete 21 credits throughout their internship year.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to graduate from the program.

Admission Criteria

• Applicants must submit their completed application for JJPVA DI Program via the Dietetic Inclusive Centralized Application Service, DICAS by January 15th, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST.
• A separate application to the MS program is required. The deadline for admission to the NYU MS program is January 15th.
• The $50 application fee is waived for applicants to the JJPVAMC DI.
• Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Verification Statement.

Curriculum

First Fall Semester (6-9 Credits)

• NUTR-GE 2000: New Graduate Student Seminar (0 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2190: Research Methods (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2139: Advanced Nutrition Science: Proteins, Fats & Carbohydrates (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2220: Nutrition and Aging (or another Advanced Clinical Nutrition course) (3 credits)

Winter Semester (1 credit)

• NUTR-GE 2165: Interdisciplinary Case-Based Management of Dysphasia (1 credit)

Spring Semester (6-9 Credits)

• NUTR-GE 2144: Advanced Nutrition Science: Vitamins & Minerals (3 credits)
• APSTA-GE 2185: Basic Statistics (or another graduate-level statistics course by advisement) (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2198: Nutrition Counseling Theory and Practice (or another elective course by advisement) (3 credits)

Summer Session (3-6 Credits)

• NUTR-GE 2045: Advanced Clinical Nutrition: Sports Nutrition (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2222: Advanced Clinical Nutrition: Eating Disorders (3 credits)

Second Fall Semester (13-16 Credits)

• NUTR-GE 2061: Research Applications (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2XXX: Advanced Clinical Nutrition or Elective course (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2XXX: Advanced Clinical Nutrition or Elective course (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2XXX: Advanced Clinical Nutrition or Elective course (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2XXX: Seminar in Nutrition (1-3 credits)

Advanced Clinical Nutrition courses (only 2 required)

• NUTR-GE 2041: Pediatric Nutrition (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2043: Critical Care Nutrition (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2045: Sports Nutrition (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2194: Weight Management (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2220: Nutrition in Aging (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2286: Diseased Gut (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2222: Nutritional Aspects of Eating Disorders (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2292: Nutrition for Musculoskeletal (3 credits)

Elective Course Options

• NUTR-GE 2042: Maternal Child Nutrition (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2210: Complementary and Alternative Nutrition (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2187: Global Issues in Nutrition (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2292: Nutritional Epidemiology (3 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2300: Independent Study (1-6 credits)
• NUTR-GE 2XXX: Seminars in Nutrition (1-3 credits)
• FOOD-GE 2XXX: Food Studies Courses (1-4 credits)

Program Faculty and Alumni

The program has a team of experienced faculty members who are dedicated to providing a comprehensive education and training to the interns. The program also has a strong network of alumni who have gone on to successful careers in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

Conclusion

The James J. Peters/Bronx VA Medical Center Dietetic Internship is a comprehensive program that provides interns with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed in the field of nutrition and dietetics. With its strong faculty, diverse curriculum, and commitment to excellence, this program is an excellent choice for those looking to pursue a career in this field.