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
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
- DPD Course List Form
- DPD Course List Form Guidance
- Dietetics Application Process (DAP) General Guidance Document
- Code of Conduct and Traffic Rules
- Applicant Information Handout (includes Q&A)
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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