Did you apply to a dietetic internship and not match? Don’t give up, there is still second round matching! We have a video explaining the details!
Timeline if you were not matched:
- Typically the first Sunday in April you are notified through D&D digital if you’ve been matched
- The Monday after match day you are required to email the director of the program you’ve been matched to and accept your spot.
- The Tuesday after match day internship directors with openings may contact unmatched applicants who were originally on their prioritized list of applicants. What this means is essentially it is a free for all. Internship directors can contact any unmatched applicants and offer them a spot.
- On Thursday after match day, programs that did not fill their class size release their name to D&D digital. Applicants are able to apply to these programs.
- The applications for second round matching are open until June or the spots are filled.
The strategy for second round matching:
- Reach out to directors immediately, let them you are applying and ask a GOOD question or two.
- Apply as early as you can since programs fill spots as they review applicants. We know this is already a stressful time but you really need to be aggressive and show your interest!
- If you’ll be applying through DICAS again, change your personal statement.
- You can add new references as well.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with this process, schedule a free coaching call with us and we can create a game-plan! Click here!
Other options:
- ISPP – typically, you will set up your own rotations
- Graduate school = will enhance your knowledge and expertise
- DTR = gain real experience, makes you more competitive as an applicant
- Retake classes = boost your GPA
- Apply again! DICAS is open in both the fall and spring!
For additional resources regarding the computer matching for dietetic internships click here!
If you were not matched don’t let this deter you, this is just one small obstacle. Keep going, perseverance is worth its weight in gold!
