San Diego and Northern California Region

The San Diego WIC Dietetic Internship accepts California WIC employees only and provides a San Diego and a Northern California regional site.

California’s WIC-based internships were developed to help employees advance their careers and to meet the growing need for registered dietitians (RDs) in WIC programs. Qualified WIC employees with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) receive selection priority for WIC dietetic internships in California.

Mission Statement - The Mission of the San Diego WIC Dietetic Internship is to prepare highly competent and culturally sensitive registered dietitians to improve the health and nutrition of the community.

The San Diego WIC Dietetic Internship has received  Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995.

In accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). UCSD is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (9/09 CDC)