VA Caribbean Healthcare System - Dietetic Internship
at VA Caribbean Healthcare System
Credential earned: RD (post-DPD pathway)
Program facts
| Credential earned | RD (post-DPD pathway) |
|---|---|
| Provider | VA Caribbean Healthcare System |
| Accreditor | ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) |
| Format | In-person |
| Location | San Juan, PR |
| Prerequisites | High school diploma |
| Program director | Ms. Roxana Y Torres Cruz |
| Education format | Fully in-person coursework, All SP/SEL is completed in-person in same geographical area as the program |
| Last verified | 2026-04-11 |
About this program
The VA Caribbean Healthcare System - Dietetic Internship is an ACEND-accredited program preparing students for the Registered Dietitian credential — the only nutrition credential recognized by Medicare and most US insurance plans. It is delivered in person on the VA Caribbean Healthcare System campus in San Juan, PR. The program has been ACEND-accredited since 1/1/1950, with current accreditation extending through 12/31/2027. Admission requirements: GRE Required, DPD Verification Statement Required. The program awards: MBA, MHS, MPH, Other. This program offers a non-degree DI option where individuals can earn a Verification Statement Only.
Details are drawn from ACEND data as of 2026-04-11. Verify current tuition, duration, and admission requirements directly with the provider before enrolling.
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