Intern Comments
Alyson Lawrence
The Cal Poly Pomona Dietetic Internship Program has truly helped to define and shape me into the dietitian that I am today. The program has high expectations that help to provide an advance and diverse intern experience. From weekly classes aiding in didactic curriculum for knowledge enhancement, to advanced rotations with amazing preceptors in a variety of settings, I graduated feeling more than prepared to enter into the field as a new dietitian. The family dynamic of the program, along with excellent communication from the program director, helps interns establish relationships with their cohort to feel supported throughout the duration of the internship. I am thankful that I was selected and had the opportunity to be a CPP dietetic intern.
Josiah Cuckler
My dietetic internship at Cal Poly Pomona truly set me up for success. The amount of experience and knowledge I acquired through this is program helped shape my current clinical practice. Our classes Internship director Rachel helped me take full advantage of every rotation and was extremely supportive during the entire internship. Overall, Cal Poly Pomona is helping shape the realm of dietetics by cultivating and shaping dietetic students into excellent registered dietitians.
Adriana Salinas
I completed my undergrad at Cal Poly Pomona. Both the undergrad and internship programs were such a great experience for me since I am a hands-on learner. This program was so well-rounded and organized making me feel prepared when it came time for my exam and the work field. I was also fortunate to get hired at the hospital that I interned at! I feel that the tools I was given throughout my time at Cal Poly Pomona helped me to succeed and provided a good base to build upon for my career.
Xinyue Harkless
The Cal Poly Pomona internship is an intense but rewarding program. It has really prepared me for what is coming in the future. I have gained clinical skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, and so on. The preceptors are knowledgeable and willing to teach me everything they know. Even in the midst of the pandemic, the internship is still well-rounded and organized. After finishing the internship, I am confident that I can work as a dietitian in various fields. I am grateful that I was able to complete my internship at Cal Poly Pomona.
Mackenzie Brewer
The dietetic internship through Cal Poly Pomona was so awesome and definitely set me up for success in my career. I think what really stood out to me was having the ability to select a six-week elective rotation. I was able to intern at an outpatient clinic specializing in diabetes. I was able to take that experience and land an awesome job shortly after passing the registered dietitian exam and two years later was able to take and pass the CDCES exam. Rachel did an awesome job of placing me with preceptors that truly cared about me and my learning. I couldn’t imagine a better outcome!
Terrance Tang
The Cal Poly Pomona Dietetic Internship Program gave me a one-of-a-kind experience. The large selection of rotations enriched my experience throughout the internship. I truly believe this internship is special, and it expanded my view of the different paths dietitians can take. Rachel is an amazing director who will support you the entire time. I would highly encourage everyone to apply for this internship.