Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship Program

New Alert! 🎉

Congratulations to Tina Hall, MA, for passing her !

Tina has landed a job as a clinical dietitian for Northeast Georgia Health System in Atlanta, GA!

We are incredibly proud of Tina for successfully passing her exam and landing her first role in dietetics.

New Alert!! 🎉

Congratulations to Hannah Rutledge, MS, on passing her RD Exam!!!!

Hannah is our newest RD from our 2025-26 cohort, and we are incredibly proud of her!

Hannah completed her rotations at CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX!

Hannah is currently interviewing for community/school nutrition roles in the San Antonio area.

We, at Morrison Healthcare, wish her the best in her future endeavors.

✨ PRECEPTOR SPOTLIGHT: Brenda Peña✨

💬 What inspired you to become a preceptor?
Being a dietetic intern is overwhelming, nerve-racking, and exciting all at once. The right preceptor can make or break that experience. The ones who impacted me most took time to check in, challenge me, and give honest feedback. They made tough rotations feel manageable and reminded me I was in the right field. Becoming a preceptor is my way of paying that forward.

💬 Favorite skill to help interns develop?
Confidence paired with clinical judgment. I love watching interns grow from second-guessing themselves to confidently communicating with physicians and making strong nutrition support recommendations. That transformation takes time—and the right environment.

💬 Advice for clinical rotation?
Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Growth happens outside your comfort zone. Be curious, ask questions, and treat every patient interaction as a learning opportunity. Pro tip: keep a binder of resources and bring it daily—you’ll use it more than you think.

🍊 Favorite fruit?
Top 5 (season-dependent 😉): Passion fruit, persimmons, Sumo oranges, pomegranates, and gooseberries.

💚 Thank you to our preceptors for shaping the future of dietetics!

🌟 Preceptor Spotlight: Elizabeth Bittner, RDN🌟

We’re excited to highlight Beth, one of our incredible preceptors, who is passionate about shaping the future of dietetics.💚

✨ What inspired her to become a preceptor?
“I genuinely wanted to give back and ensure a good experience. So many people helped me grow in this field, and it feels important to pay that forward. I really believe the preceptor experience shapes the future of dietetics, and I love being part of that process.”

🧠 Favorite skill to teach interns:
"I love helping interns build their skills in being comfortable at the bedside. They are always nervous about what to say, and so much is running through their minds during the interview part of the process. I like showing them how to make it a down-to-earth, “how can I help this patient” experience instead of something intimidating."

💬 Advice for interns starting clinical rotations:
“When you go into a patient’s room, find a way to help them. Sometimes it’s not medical. Sometimes it is as simple as being a listening ear or grabbing another blanket for them. Treat them the way you would want your own family member to be treated in the same situation."

🍉 Fun fact:
Her favorite fruit is watermelon, light, juicy, and refreshing!

Beth is the Clinical Nutrition Manager for Doctors Medical Center of Modesto.

Thank you, Beth, for your dedication to mentoring and inspiring the next generation of RDNs 💫

🎉 Exciting times ahead for our MUSC Pediatric Dietetic Students as they wrap up their rotations!

🚀 Next up: the RD Exam!

🌟 Let’s cheer them on as they take this important step in their journey! 💪



✨ Celebrating National Preceptor Month ✨

Today, we recognize and honor the incredible preceptors who dedicate their time, knowledge, and passion to shaping the future of our profession.

Preceptors are more than educators; they are mentors, leaders, and role models who inspire the next generation of dietitians to think critically, practice compassionately, and lead with confidence.

Because of you, our students don’t just learn, they grow. 🌱

Thank you for paving the way, sharing your expertise, and investing in the future of nutrition and dietetics. Your impact reaches far beyond the rotation; it lasts a lifetime.

💙 We are grateful for YOU.

Still searching for a dietetic internship?

The Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship is accepting rolling admissions for the 2026-27 cohort!

We have limited spots available throughout the US, so please check our website for a site near you!

🔗 https://rdinternship.com/content/Rotation-Sites.aspx

Know someone who still needs an internship? Refer them to us!

🎉 Congratulations to Sarah Lolm and Natalie Cousins, Burris Cromer Scholarship Recipients! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Sarah Lolm and Natalie Cousins for being awarded the Burris Cromer Scholarship!

This honor recognizes their dedication, hard work, and commitment to becoming Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.

Sarah shared:
“Winning this award and scholarship is such an honor! Becoming an RD requires a lot of effort, dedication, and time, but awards like this reinforce that my passion and commitment have not gone unnoticed. I am really so grateful to be a recipient!”

Natalie shared:
"I am so grateful to be a recipient of the Burris Cromer Memorial Scholarship this year! This scholarship recognizes my dedication to the field of nutrition and all the commitments I have made to become a (future) Registered Dietitian."

Well deserved, Sarah & Natalie! 👏

Your passion and perseverance truly shine, and we can’t wait to see all the impact you’ll continue to make in the profession.

Angel is wrapping up her food management rotation at Los Alamitos Medical Center, marking an exciting milestone as she nears the completion of her dietetic internship.

Her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to learning have truly shone throughout this experience.

Soon, Angel will join all 74 of our dietetic students as they complete their 1,000 supervised practice hours, the final step before sitting for the RD exam and becoming Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.

We are so proud of Angel and this incredible cohort as they prepare to take the next step in their professional journeys! 🌟🥼

✨ Professional Development Week 2026 ✨

This week, our Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship students participated in an incredible Professional Development Week, connecting with industry leaders and strengthening the skills needed to launch their careers as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.

Over four days of live sessions, students learned directly from experienced professionals in nutrition and healthcare.

Topics included conflict resolution, public policy advocacy, coding and billing, mentorship, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and RD exam preparation.

All are designed to prepare students for success in the profession.

Students had the opportunity to:

💼 Learn about career pathways and leadership opportunities within Morrison Healthcare

🤝 Engage in mentorship and precepting discussions with experienced RDNs

📄 Build professional skills through resume development, LinkedIn optimization, and presentation training

🎤 Practice mock interviews and salary negotiations with industry professionals

📚 Strengthen their preparation for the RD exam and job search

One of the most impactful aspects of the week was hearing from industry leaders, recruiters, and experienced dietitians who shared real-world insights, mentorship, and career advice.

These sessions helped students understand how to navigate the transition from intern to professional and how to make meaningful contributions to the field of nutrition.

We are incredibly grateful to the many speakers, mentors, and leaders who shared their knowledge and inspired the next generation of dietitians.

👏 We are proud of our interns for their engagement, professionalism, and dedication to continued growth. The future of nutrition leadership is bright!

Today, we celebrate Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and the incredible impact they make in healthcare and communities every day.

are the nutrition experts who translate science into practical strategies that improve health, support recovery, and empower people to live better lives.

At the Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship, we are proud to be training the next generation of RDNs who are preparing to lead, advocate, and make a difference in patient care across the country.

With just one month until graduation, our interns are nearing the completion of an incredible journey of learning, growth, and dedication to the profession.

We could not be prouder of the future RDNs who will soon join our field.

Thank you to all Registered Dietitian Nutritionists for your commitment to advancing nutrition care and improving lives every day. 💚

Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day!