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The UNH MSND is a 4 semester program with over 1,200 practicum-based hours to prepare awesome RDNs! https://www.facebook.com/UNHNutritionProgram/

Our MSDI program accepts 10 students each fall and offers individualized mentorship and personal interaction with faculty, mentors, and other interns. Students will gain valuable, hands-on experience through our practicums, building entry-level food system, research and nutrition care skills. Practicum sites include hospitals, public schools and, on campus, UNH Dining, Health and Wellness, and Coo

perative Extension. Our program emphasizes the role of sustainable food systems and is designed to meet the competencies specified by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), the accrediting agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. We are proud of our exceptional first-time pass rate on the national RDN exam. Check out the UNH Nutrition Program's page to learn more about the entire department!

08/18/2026

We are so excited for the return of our amazing students and the start of a new academic year.

Welcome back to our second year gems💎—we’re thrilled to have you back!
And a heartfelt welcome to our first years 🤗—we can’t wait to meet you and support you as you become part of our community.

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

07/30/2026

✨ Family Tree Spotlight: Banana 🍌

The Banana Family Tree is all about:
💛 empathy, encouragement, and showing up for one another

Members shared:
🗣️ “If you’re struggling, so has someone else—you’re not alone.”
🗣️ “I love having support at all avenues of life.”
🗣️ “Watching my mentee grow into an outstanding future dietitian.”
With members spanning sports nutrition, clinical care, and more, this group provides both perspective and reassurance through every stage.

At its core, the banana mentor family is:
✨ real, positive, and always in your corner

07/17/2026

✨ Summer Spotlight ✨

Hannah, one of our fabulous 2nd years, is about to begin a week long volunteer experience at ADA Camp Carefree, a space where kids build confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships while learning to manage their diabetes. 💙

After helping plan menus and volunteering this Spring, she’ll continue building hands-on experience—supporting campers through nutrition education, carb counting, and creating a fun, supportive camp environment.

We can’t wait to see the impact she makes this summer!

07/08/2026

✨ Mentor Family Tree Spotlight: Apple 🍎

The Apple Family Tree is all about:
💛 growth, learning, and evolving careers

Members shared:
🗣️ “It showcases how many career paths there are for RDs.”
🗣️ “A growing network based on supporting each other.”
🗣️ “I love sharing what I’ve learned with those coming next.”

With a mix of clinical and diverse professional roles, this tree emphasizes learning across experiences and stages.

At its core, the apple mentor family is:
✨ a network that grows with you

07/01/2026

Introducing our Mentor Family Trees 🌳💛

This unique mentorship model connects MSND students and alumni across cohorts—creating a built-in support network that grows each year. Each incoming student is paired with a second-year mentor, gaining guidance, encouragement, and connection throughout their first year. And it doesn’t stop there—each “family tree” includes representatives from every graduating class since 2021, creating a network that spans from student to practicing RDNs.

Every Fall, our family trees come together—bringing current students and alumni into one space to share experiences, advice, and support.

From navigating coursework to preparing for careers, this community reminds our students:
✨ You’re never doing this alone
✨ There’s no one path in dietetics
✨ Connection is everything

Stay tuned as we spotlight each of our MSND mentor family trees 🍎🍌🍒

06/23/2026

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Maggie Dylewski Begis, the 2026 NHAND Dietetic Educator of the Year!🎉👏

Through innovative Medical Nutrition Therapy simulations, Dr. Begis creates meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that prepares students to be effective practitioners. She is also a dedicated mentor, guiding students through their undergraduate and master’s programs, while even extending her impact globally as a volunteer pediatric RD in Southeast Asia.

06/18/2026

Our students finish up the program with an elective rotation—and this May we introduced an exciting new opportunity focused on women’s health 💛
Students expanded their knowledge and skills in areas like menopause and bone health while gaining experience providing nutrition education to patients.
The rotation culminated in a Be Well Series presentation, where students shared practical, evidence-based strategies to support women’s health across the lifespan.

05/19/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the kind and compassionate MSND Class of 2026! 🎉

Over the past two years, you’ve shown what it means to truly learn together—lifting one another up, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, and bringing dedication and care to every class and rotation. Your kindness, support, and commitment have not only shaped your own journeys, but strengthened your entire community.

You’ve turned shared goals into shared success—and classmates into lifelong colleagues and friends.

Here’s to the growth you’ve achieved, the impact you’ve already made, and the meaningful work ahead!

05/14/2026

Meet Caroline 🍐 Caroline is from Danbury, Connecticut and received a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition with a concentration in Dietetics from the University of New Hampshire. Caroline is most interested in community nutrition. She had the opportunity to intern at the New Hampshire Food Bank in the fall where she taught Cooking Matters classes to older adults at chronic disease risk and participated in SNAP canvassing. We love having Caroline in our program because of her bright energy that lights up the room wherever she goes. Caroline will be an amazing dietitian in the future!

05/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Dani, recipient of this years NHAND Outstanding Dietetic Student award!
Dani excels not only in academics and professional development, but in how she approaches every experience. She brings a consistently positive, thoughtful, and curious attitude to her coursework, rotations, and leadership roles. When faced with challenges—Dani responds with calm understanding, openness to new opportunities, and kind self‑advocacy. This recognition is so well deserved! 🌟

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Durham, NH
03824

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https://colsa.unh.edu/agriculture-nutrition-food-systems/program/ms/nutritional-sciences-dietetic-internship

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