Application Instructions for University Hospitals Case Medical Center Dietetic Internship
  1. Each student must complete the Supervised Practice Program application prepared by ADA.  The Application forms  may be downloaded as a PDF file using Adobe Acrobat Reader.   Prospective applicants may also contact the Program Director:  Sharon.Schwartz@uhhs.com   (216)844-1310.

  2. Application Checklist (PDF file)

  3. A brief, mechanically printed letter of application must accompany each application. The letter should be no longer than two pages and should include:

    • your reasons for entering the dietetics profession,

    • how previous work and/or volunteer experiences have helped to prepare you for the future,

    • goals upon completion of the program,

    • reasons for choosing this program,

    • and special qualifications for this program that distinguish you from other applicants.

  4. An official transcript from every university or college attended.

  5. Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree and Didactic Program in Dietetics Requirements or Verification Statement of Completion of Didactic Programs in Dietetics Academic Requirement. These forms are provided and signed by your Didactic Program in Dietetics Director.

  6. Three references from at least two professors in major field of study, preferably using the form included with the Supervised Practice Program Application prepared by ADA.

  7. The Graduate Records Exam (GRE) is not required for entrance into this program, however results should be included with the application if you have taken the exam.

  8. Photocopied materials are acceptable, however all signatures must be original.

  9. Completed applications with $30.00 Internship application fee must be postmarked by February 15th.

  10. Please follow all directions on application checklist. If an application is not complete, an explanation must be provided because incomplete or falsified applications will not be considered.


All applicants to Dietetic Internships (DI) and most Preprofessional Practice Programs (AP4) must participate in computer matching.Applicants should request instructions and a mark/sense card to prioritize their DI or AP4 preferences.  Applicants should request this material from any ADA-approved Didactic Program in Dietetic or from D&D Digital Systems.  This request should be made to allow turn around time for submitting by a February 15, 2000 postmark deadline.  There is no charge for this material.  However, there is a $50.00 charge for computer matching that is due with the applicant's prioritized ranking. Address requests to:


D&D Digital Systems
304 Main Street, Suite 301
Ames, Iowa 50010-6148
Phone: 515-292-0490
Fax: 515-663-9427
Email: dnd@netins.net