Larkin Community Hospital Dietetic Internship

Welcome! 

Thank you for considering Larkin Community Hospital Dietetic Internship, a post-baccalaureate program that starts in January and August. 

About Larkin Community Hospital

Located in Miami, Florida, Larkin Community Hospital is one of the twelve designated statutory teaching hospitals in the state and offers a large number of training programs for Osteopathic Physicians in the United States. Larkin Community Hospital has two locations in Miami Dade, Hialeah and South Miami. 

Larkin Community Hospital Dietetic Internship

The Larkin Community Hospital Dietetic Internship program is a post-baccalaureate program with a clinical emphasis. Long-distance and on-site options are available. The program provides the required supervised hours in clinical nutrition, management, and community to successfully sit for the national registration exam for dietitians. 

In addition, Larkin Community Hospital's didactic program is integrated to provide interns with the knowledge necessary to succeed during their rotations and become competent Registered Dietitians upon graduation. Our goal is to train students to become confident and successful registered dietitians who can work comfortably in a multidisciplinary environment. In addition to the guidance of Larkin registered dietitians, interns are able to learn from medical residents, pharmacists, and many other healthcare professionals.

The Larkin Dietetic Internship is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) located at 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995 telephone # 800/877-1600, ext. 5400. Website: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend

“Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master’s degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). In order to be approved for registration examination eligibility with a bachelor’s degree, an individual must meet all eligibility requirements and be submitted into CDR’s Registration Eligibility Processing System (REPS) before 12:00 midnight Central Time, December 31, 2023. For more information about this requirement visit CDR’s website: https://www.cdrnet.org/graduatedegree. In addition, CDR requires that individuals complete coursework and supervised practice in program(s) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Graduates who successfully complete the ACEND-accredited [program type] program at [Institution name] are eligible to [apply to an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program/apply to take the CDR credentialing exam to become an RDN].

Licensure

In most states, graduates also must obtain licensure or certification to practice. For more information about state licensure requirements, click here.
For more information about educational pathways to become an RDN click here.”

About Miami

Living in Miami offers a unique and vibrant experience, characterized by its remarkable cultural diversity. This dynamic city serves as a melting pot where residents and visitors alike can enjoy a blend of traditions, cuisines, and celebrations from various cultures, particularly Latin American. A significant portion of the population speaks Spanish, making bilingual communication a norm and enhancing the city's multicultural atmosphere. This linguistic and cultural fusion fosters a sense of community and inclusivity, making Miami not only a hub for business and tourism but also a welcoming home for people from diverse backgrounds.