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Application Process for Program Directors


The application process to supervised practice programs such as Coordinated Programs (CP), Graduate Programs (GPs-also referred to as Future Education Model), and Dietetic Internships (DI) is detailed on this page. This process was updated to ensure an equitable process among all supervised practice programs and sets forth the guidelines under which nutrition and dietetics supervised practice programs and their institutions agree to conduct their annual admission process. This process will begin its pilot year for the 2024-2025 cycle.

Note this page will be updated as additional handouts and resources are available.

Timelines

Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application Services

Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application Services

The Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application Services is a web-based application service that simplifies the dietetics application process by allowing applicants to apply to multiple programs with one application.

The DICAS application can be used as a centralized application service for any dietetics supervised practice program (DI, CP, GP, ISPP) to collect applications from interested applicants.

DICAS Training

Program directors can find training, webinar recordings and additional information about using the new platform on the DICAS training page.

For applicant training information, visit the Application Process for Students Page on the ACEND website and view the training video below.

Guidance Documents

Dietetics Application Process Survey

ACEND® is collecting feedback from programs and applicants regarding the new dietetics application process for supervised practice programs. This survey is for program directors and faculty to complete.

Please provide your feedback based on your experience with the Dietetics Application Process via this survey.

Contact Information

  • If you need assistance with DICAS WebAdMIT (program side), please contact DICAS customer support or at 857-304-2020
  • If you have questions about using DICAS (applicant side), please contact DICAS customer support or at 617/612-2855
  • If you have any general questions about the application process into dietetics programs, contact ACEND

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