Take advantage of a unique activity to receive hands-on training in IBD-focused nutrition for adult and pediatric patients.
Applications are now open for Cedars-Sinai’s six-month IBD-dietitian apprenticeship program, taking place in Los Angeles, from July–December 2024 or January–July 2025.
- Rotate through outpatient multidisciplinary clinics.
- Join the Cedars-Sinai IBD team on biweekly inpatient rounds.
- Lead a research/quality improvement project
- Participate in and lead a monthly nutrition journal club
- Attend Cedars-Sinai’s weekly IBD multidisciplinary conference, and more.
The CDR recognizes this as an “Activity 210 Residency/Fellowship Program” and the participant will receive 75 CPEUs upon completion of the program. Salary and housing support will also be provided.
Eligibility and Criteria
- Candidates must be RDs (registered dietitians) and ideally, hold a graduate degree. Must be able to practice as a dietitian in the United States. Experience in IBD is not required.
- Personal statement that speaks to how this training will facilitate the expansion of IBD nutrition services at their place of employment.
- Two letters of recommendation, including at least one from a current or recent (within the past year) supervisor and/or mentor.
- Letter of support from applicant’s leadership to fully participate in apprenticeship (e.g., supervisor, manager, department chair).
- Declaration of intent to complete the program.
- We will be prioritizing candidates who: (a) plan to pursue IBD nutrition as their career focus and/or (b) work in an underserved area.
This educational activity is endorsed by the AGA Institute and supported by a grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.
