UH Dietetic Internship Program

Caps on, smiles out, futures loading… 🎓✨
Our Class of 2026 crossed the finish line and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead. From long days to big wins, you made it happen! 💛

Which graduation photo from today is your favorite?

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Ready to take the next step toward becoming an RD? 🌟
Our interns gain real experience, real confidence, and real impact through diverse rotations, hands‑on learning, and a supportive community that grows with you every step of the way.

From clinical to community, leadership to wellness, the UH Dietetic Internship prepares you for the future you’re building. ❤️🤘

What part of the internship are you most excited to learn about?

From early‑morning coffee to patient care, charting, learning, lifting, and nourishing, a full day in the life of a dietetic intern. Every rotation brings new lessons, new challenges, and lots of growth. Grateful for the journey and the fuel that keeps us going 💛

- Alex Carbone-Larson, MS/DI Program

Our intern spent the day teaching PreK–5th graders about balanced meals and the power of fruits and veggies during a Lunch & Learn activity. 🥬💚 She also helped students try April’s Harvest of the Month item, kale, and the kale salad was a crowd favorite.

If you could pick the next Harvest of the Month item, what would it be?

From community to clinical, food service to electives, every rotation has its own rhythm, challenges, and must‑have items that keep you prepared and confident. We pulled together some of the essentials our interns swear by, but we know everyone has their own go‑to tools.

What’s something YOU always bring to make your rotation days smoother? Drop your favorites below ⬇️

🌟 Community Rotation Spotlight: Amelia Montes! 🌟

From nutrition education to hands‑on community work, Amelia has been everywhere, teaching, creating, learning, and fueling her passion for helping others thrive.

Whether she’s crafting colorful meals, diving into wellness projects, or bringing her positive energy to every rotation site, Amelia shows what it looks like to lead with heart, curiosity, and purpose 💪🥗💚

See her in action, because this rotation was packed with good food, good vibes, and even better growth 🍓✨

What part of community nutrition inspires you the most, education, outreach, or food systems work?

When dietetic interns and athletic training students team up… magic and a little bit of chaos happen in the best way 🤝✨

Between the “Wait… you do WHAT?” moments and the “Ohhh, that actually makes sense now” breakthroughs, this IPE workshop was full of laughs, learning, and a whole lot of teamwork.

From busting assumptions to tackling case studies together, our students got a real look at what collaboration in healthcare actually feels like, and we’re here for it.

Tell us: What’s one thing you wish other professions understood about YOUR role?

Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! 🎉

Today we celebrate the dedicated professionals who turn nutrition science into practical guidance that helps individuals and communities live healthier lives. From clinical care to community programs, RDNs play a vital role in promoting wellness and improving health outcomes.

Thank you to all the incredible RDNs who mentor, educate, and inspire the next generation of dietitians! 💚

✨ Intern Spotlight ✨

This week we’re highlighting Alex Carbone-Larson, MS/DI intern, and her impactful work with Wellness Wednesday at the UH Campus Recreation Center!

🍽️ Build Your Plate Station 🍽️

As part of this event, Alex partnered with Campus Rec to design and lead an interactive nutrition education booth focused on balanced meals.

💬 From the intern:

“I had the opportunity to collaborate with the University of Houston Rec Center to create a Wellness Wednesday booth featuring a Build Your Plate station. Students were invited to use food models to show how they would typically plate their meals. From there, I provided individualized feedback and education on what a balanced plate looks like based on MyPlate guidelines, along with a take-home handout for continued learning. It was a fun and engaging way to meet students where they are and promote practical, realistic nutrition habits.”

👏 We love seeing our interns bring nutrition education to life through hands-on, student-centered experiences like this!

💘 Serving up some Valentine’s Day love this week, RD style, because nothing says “I care” like food puns and heart‑healthy vibes. Send these to your Valentine this year and make their heart beet a little faster 😄

Which pun has been your favorite so far?