Interns are scheduled for a minimum 40-hour week. Work hours vary and are determined by the preceptor to whom the intern is assigned. Additional time is required to complete assignments, readings and projects. Outside employment is not recommended. Two sick days and two personal days off are allowed during the internship. Time off above and beyond these four days needs to be made up at the convenience of the preceptor. Memorial Day and Thanksgiving are official holidays for interns. Interns also receive one week vacation (in December).

Start date: Monday, August 30, 2010
End Date: Friday, June 24, 2011

September 2010
Weeks of August 30 and September 6: Orientation
Monday September 6: Labor Day Holiday
Week of September 13: Rotations Begin

November 2010
Technical Paper Due
Thanksgiving Break

December 2010
Mock RD exam 1
Progress Review 1
One week vacation

February 2011
Preparation for National Nutrition Month

March 2011
National Nutrition Month
Mock RD exam 2
Progress Review 2

April 2011
Clinical case studies

May 2011
Memorial day off

June 2011
Mock RD exam 3
Final Progress Review
June 24: Graduation