Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a list of answers to common inquiries you may have.
When does the program begin and end?
The internship usually begins the first full week in January, and ends the last week in October.
How many interns does your program take?
Our program has 6 intern positions available.
Can I work if I am enrolled in the Central Valley WIC Dietetic Internship?
Yes, you can. Please note that unlike other WIC internships, our program does not provide employment in WIC for our dietetic interns.
How many hours a week does the internship require of interns?
Classes are held each Monday morning, usually between 9 AM and 12 PM.
Most of the Community Nutrition rotations (15 weeks) and one of the Food Service Systems rotations (3 weeks) are scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week, usually from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (17 weeks) rotations and the remaining Food Service Systems rotations (6 weeks) are scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week, usually from 8 AM to 5 PM. Please note that the hours at each rotation can vary, depending on preceptor needs.
Also, additional time is required outside of supervised practice and classes to complete homework, assignments and to attend professional meetings. The rotation sites may require that the intern be available in the evenings, on holidays and on week-ends.
Where are the internship rotation sites located?
About half of our rotation sites are located in the Fresno Area. The other half of our rotation sites are located 20 - 100 miles away from the Fresno. This means that interns have to drive anywhere from 20 - 100 miles, one-way, for some of their rotations, or find lodging at the most distant rotation sites (Modesto and Porterville). The interns are given a complete rotation schedule at the beginning of the year, in January, so they know well ahead of time when their most distant rotations will take place.
Do you offer any stipends or scholarships?
We do not offer stipends. California WIC employees selected for a position in the internship are eligible to apply for the California Nutrition Corps Scholarships through the California WIC Association (www.calwic.org). Please see our "Related Links" page for links to scholarship information.
If I am selected for your program, what kind of documentation do I need to submit at the beginning of the program?
All selected interns are required to submit the following documents on the first day of orientation: 1) a physical examination form completed by a medical doctor, 2) professional liability insurance, 3) documented proof of specific, required immunizations, 4) a valid driver's license, and 5) automobile insurance. (More information on these required documents is provided upon acceptance into the internship program, at least 1 month prior to the start of orientation.)
Also, please note that our interns are required to complete several lengthy assignments prior to the start of the internship program. These assignments usually include a review of nutrition therapy topics, medical terminology, providing quality health care, and writing skills. Past interns have estimated that these assignments can take up to 40 hours to complete.
When does the program begin and end?
The internship usually begins the first full week in January, and ends the last week in October.
How many interns does your program take?
Our program has 6 intern positions available.
Can I work if I am enrolled in the Central Valley WIC Dietetic Internship?
Yes, you can. Please note that unlike other WIC internships, our program does not provide employment in WIC for our dietetic interns.
How many hours a week does the internship require of interns?
Classes are held each Monday morning, usually between 9 AM and 12 PM.
Most of the Community Nutrition rotations (15 weeks) and one of the Food Service Systems rotations (3 weeks) are scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week, usually from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (17 weeks) rotations and the remaining Food Service Systems rotations (6 weeks) are scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week, usually from 8 AM to 5 PM. Please note that the hours at each rotation can vary, depending on preceptor needs.
Also, additional time is required outside of supervised practice and classes to complete homework, assignments and to attend professional meetings. The rotation sites may require that the intern be available in the evenings, on holidays and on week-ends.
Where are the internship rotation sites located?
About half of our rotation sites are located in the Fresno Area. The other half of our rotation sites are located 20 - 100 miles away from the Fresno. This means that interns have to drive anywhere from 20 - 100 miles, one-way, for some of their rotations, or find lodging at the most distant rotation sites (Modesto and Porterville). The interns are given a complete rotation schedule at the beginning of the year, in January, so they know well ahead of time when their most distant rotations will take place.
Do you offer any stipends or scholarships?
We do not offer stipends. California WIC employees selected for a position in the internship are eligible to apply for the California Nutrition Corps Scholarships through the California WIC Association (www.calwic.org). Please see our "Related Links" page for links to scholarship information.
If I am selected for your program, what kind of documentation do I need to submit at the beginning of the program?
All selected interns are required to submit the following documents on the first day of orientation: 1) a physical examination form completed by a medical doctor, 2) professional liability insurance, 3) documented proof of specific, required immunizations, 4) a valid driver's license, and 5) automobile insurance. (More information on these required documents is provided upon acceptance into the internship program, at least 1 month prior to the start of orientation.)
Also, please note that our interns are required to complete several lengthy assignments prior to the start of the internship program. These assignments usually include a review of nutrition therapy topics, medical terminology, providing quality health care, and writing skills. Past interns have estimated that these assignments can take up to 40 hours to complete.
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