​Spring vs Fall Match 

​Spring match requires vaccination, online introductory classes in June, in person on-site in WA in July, rotations beginning in July/August. Fall match is fully remote, no meetings in WA. Introductory classes January rotations beginning in February.  Requirements for unvaccinated interns check here  (including finding all supervised practice sites and masking). 

Admission Requirements

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  • Minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree and a plan to have a Master's degree within 24 months of starting.
  • DPD Verification Statement of completion of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) from an ACEND accredited DPD institution sent directly from the DPD director. Prior to starting the program, the official DPD Verification Statement signed in an ink color other than black must be received.  Color electronic copy or e signature is acceptable.
  • Official transcript stating that an undergraduate or Masters degree with date conferred sent directly from the registrar’s office and received before you begin rotations. A transcript submitted through DICAS may be used, if it is an official transcript and includes the date the degree was awarded. Transcripts can be sent electronically to [email protected] (preferred) [NOTE: If you have other questions email [email protected]]
    • If you are a recent graduate, and cannot quickly get a transcript, we can accept a letter on university letterhead from the registrar or dean confirming the individual has met all financial obligations and academic degree requirements and stating the date the degree was or will be conferred is acceptable, as long as the degree conferral date precedes the date of the start of the internship. 
    • An official transcript is still required to finish the internship with GTTN.
  • DPD GPA of 2.75 or above. Overall 3.0 GPA (unless you already have a Master's degree, or are enrolled in a Master's program)
  • A Medical Nutrition Therapy course completed no more than four years prior to application (or the equivalent).
  • Willingness to obtain certifications/clearances as required for your practice sites (may include ServSafe/Food Handler’s Permit, CPR, drug screening, background check, immunizations).
  • All Spring match applicants must be fully immunized for COVID 19 and be willing to get boosters as advised by CDC.
  • Identification of at least one willing preceptor. We STRONGLY recommend you have three supervised practice sites with preceptors sites arranged.
  • NO supplemental material is needed.

​Desired qualifications:
  • Identified preceptors for clinical, FSM, and community rotations.
  • Experience working with local food production (community gardens, personal gardens, agriculture)
  • Volunteer or paid experience in food service, community nutrition, agriculture or clinical nutrition.

​Distance Education Components
GTTN is a distance education program with all components completed online. Interns are required to submit all paperwork, including assignments, evaluations, and communication through assigned learning management system(s) and email. Interns are expected to check their Garden to Table email daily and respond within 24-48 hours. If they have problems with integrating their various emails into one program, they are to contact the internship to help them with this.

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