Clinical Nutrition Internship Program (CNIP) Guidelines
Official eligibility requirements, program structure, and application instructions for the American Society for Nutrition's 8-week medical student internship.
Currently enrolled in a medical or osteopathic medicine program; Must select a qualified mentor who is an ASN member; Must document ability to sustain interest in clinical nutrition post-internship; Must provide acknowledged support from a medical school advisor
Requirements
Participate in an 8-week internship (typically summer); Visit at least one nutrition clinic weekly; Participate in at least 8 nutrition support rounds; Attend at least one research conference weekly; Spend at least four half-days with a dietitian; Write a 3-5 page research paper on a clinical or research nutrition topic
Application materials
Curriculum vitae or resume; Letter from medical school confirming active student status; Medical school transcript; Letter of recommendation from advisor or faculty member; Completed advisor statement of support form; Completed qualified mentor form
How to apply
Submit all applications via the ASN Foundation Application Portal
Important dates
January 8, 2024: Completed applications due; March 2024: Winners notified; May – August 2024: Internship period; August – September 2024: Evaluation and research paper completion
Documents
CNIP-Final-Eligibility-and-Guidelines.pdf
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