The Keith & Associates Distance Dietetic Internship (KADDI) offers a fully accredited, flexible path toward becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Designed for today’s busy professionals and students, our program combines expert guidance, hands-on training, and the convenience of completing supervised practice hours from your own community.
Discover how our program equips you with hands-on experiences, advanced clinical training, and tailored support to prepare you for the RD exam and beyond.
Our RD first year exam pass rate has increased by 5%
this past year!
Securing preceptors is a critical step in your dietetic internship journey. KADDI simplifies the process with an extensive network of trusted preceptors and established contracts nationwide, ensuring you can secure the required rotations with confidence.
Flexibility meets excellence. Explore why distance dietetic internships provide unparalleled opportunities for personal, professional, and financial freedom—without relocating or compromising your current lifestyle.
A Customizable Experience for Every Intern
At KADDI, we believe your internship should enhance your life—not disrupt it. Whether you're a full-time student, working professional, military spouse, or career changer, our part-time and full-time tracks are built to match your pace, interests, and lifestyle.
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Program Highlights:
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Distance-Based Format: No need to relocate. Complete your rotations locally while maintaining work and family responsibilities.
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Nationwide Preceptor Network: Access our growing database or propose your own sites. We handle the affiliation agreements for you.
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Optional Master’s Degree Credit: Earn graduate credit while completing your internship through our MSDI partners.
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Business & Entrepreneurship Concentration: Gain skills to launch your own practice, consult, or innovate within the field.
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Prior Assessed Learning (PAL): Reduce your required hours with credit for qualified past experiences.
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Professional Mentorship: Receive 1:1 support from experienced RDNs committed to your success.
Nationally Accredited & Trusted
KADDI is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) through June 30, 2028. Our curriculum is built on ACEND's competencies and prepares interns to sit for the RDN exam with confidence.
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Now Accepting Up to 97 Interns Annually
We are proud to train the next generation of dietitians through an evidence-based, inclusive, and forward-thinking approach. Join one of the most adaptable and entrepreneurially minded dietetic internships in the country.
The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: 800/877-1600, ext. 5400 | www.eatright.org