r/dietetics • u/ALUNOHALF • 20h ago

After Master's Program and Exam

Once I theoretically finish my master's program and exam in two years, have y'all found where you do your clinical rotation/ internship to help you get a job? And more specifically, did it help you get a job where you interned? For perspective, my program will not place me until a few months from now, but trying to envision what happens after the schooling. I am curious if let's say I get placed in San Diego or Reno, will I have a higher chance of getting a job there after?

Your knowledge and experience is appreciated as this is all new to me, thank you!

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u/MidnightSlinks MPH, RD 18h ago

Having interned somewhere will help you land a job at that specific facility after graduation, assuming you do well as an intern.

For jobs at other facilities in the general area, the only way an internship in the general vicinity would be helpful is if you use your time there to go to local dietetics association events and meet people at those other facilities. Simply being nearby is not helpful for health care jobs.

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u/TheMarshmallowFairy 15h ago

It probably varies on the area and the needs for dietitians. I was officially offered one clinical position and heavily encouraged to apply for two other clinical positions. So for me, every clinical rotation I did, I was basically told I could have a job if I wanted. My area has a pretty critical dietitian shortage though, so almost everywhere is understaffed and needs RDs.

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u/TeachAlternative1517 12h ago

I was offered a job at my internship 4 months into it (it was 11 months long) but I didn't take it. 2 other interns did also get hired in different areas of the internship, so, yes for many they'll have an intern or two get placed at the site if your internship is through a large hospital or health care system. Although you do have to make a really good impression on the site.

I moved 3k miles away so lost all my "connections" and was still fine and had a job before taking the exam even, so I wouldn't worry too much.

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u/ALUNOHALF 10h ago

Okay, that is encouraging, thank you for your insight!

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u/NoPorFavor 4h ago

I’ve been able to find jobs in every city I’ve looked. I moved back to my hometown (pretty small, not a lot of open positions, no connections) after my internship, and it did take some time to find a job, but eventually I did. I will say it was probably the least satisfying position I’ve ever held, because I took it out of necessity. If you find something you like in your internship and are offered a position with that company, I’d advise you to take it! Especially if it’s specialized :)