About this Program

The Undergraduate Coordinated Program in Medical Dietetics is an educational program within a land-grant university offering a liberal education in the field of dietetics.

The Undergraduate Coordinated Program in Medical Dietetics Integrates course work with supervised practice experience so that upon graduation, the student is eligible to sit for the National Registration Examination to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The curriculum includes all knowledge and practice skills required to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and to obtain a license. The program concentration is medical nutrition therapy.

Program Mission

The Undergraduate Coordinated Program in Medical Dietetics, in conjunction with available expertise from the university and surrounding community, prepares high caliber, creative and resourceful Registered Dietitian Nutritionists for current and future practice through didactic and supervised practice courses consistent with the Standards of Education for Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  

Program Vision

The Undergraduate Coordinated Program in Medical Dietetics is an educational program within a land-grant university offering a liberal education in the field of dietetics supported by diverse faculty and practitioners. Together we are committed to providing a broad based education steeped in the science, arts and humanities; furnishing collaborative and interdisciplinary experiences in a variety of practice settings; and embracing new technology and standards in modeling professional practice.

Program Handbook

Medical Dietetics Coordinated Handbook

Accreditation

All Medical Dietetics program in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences are accredited by:

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
Phone: 800/877-1600


Commission on Dietetic Registration Passing Rates

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Exam Pass Rate Percentage: 

Undergraduate Coordinated Medical Dietetics Program - Passing Rates

Year  Passing 1st Time Passing Within 1st Year
2014   100% (25/25) 100% (25/25)
2015   100% (23/23) 100% (23/23)
2016 100% (18/18) 100% (18/18)
Average 100% (66/66) 100% (66/66)

*Additional outcome data is available upon request from the program director.

Medical Dietetics Internship Program - Passing Rates

Year Passing 1st Time Passing Within 1st Year
2011 100% (5/5) 100% (5/5)
2012 100% (7/7) 100% (7/7)
2013 100% (5/5) 100% (5/5)
2014 100% (5/5) 100% (5/5)
2015 80% (4/5) 100% (5/5)
Average 96.3% (26/27) 100% (27/27)


  • I think the high point of the program for me is my culminating experience at Ohio State’s Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC). I love having the opportunity to do nutrition counseling with such a variety of students and help them get back on track toward better health!
    Alexis Joseph 2nd Year Student-Combined Masters and Internship in Dietetics
  • Being able to utilize the Interdisciplinary Specialization in Global Health has been a highlight of the OSU MS/DI Program. The diverse atmosphere at Ohio State has allowed me to expand my knowledge in an area of much interest to me, in addition to the dietetic internship and master's program.
    Alayna Markwordt 2nd Year Student-Combined Masters and Internship in Dietetics
  • I am so appreciative that the program has provided me with opportunities to grow in discovering which area of nutrition I am most passionate about. I entered the program thinking I would only do nutrition counseling in the future, but with a variety of opportunities -- like teaching at a local elementary school, counseling Ohio State students, and serving as a teaching assistant for an undergraduate nutrition assessment course -- I have realized that educating others on reaching optimal wellness is what I love most.
    Victoria Holthaus 2nd Year Student-Combined Masters and Internship in Dietetics

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