Internship Program
"Purpose is to expand a young professionals sports nutrition knowledge and professional connections, while learning how to accomplish a variety of assignments".
Applications for the Fall Term will open in September, 2023
Who Should Apply?
- Senior level student enrolled in a Dietetic academic program
- Masters degree student and/or a Registered Dietitian (RD), preferred applicant


What is Expected?
- Work remotely with others to accomplish assigned projects in a timely manner.
- Have a gmail address and be familiar with using Google Suite products such as slides, sheets, docs, meet, calendar etc.
- Be willing to learn other software such as Asana, Canva, Piktochart, Screencast-o-Matic, Webinarjam, Accredible, Acuity, Google Analytics, Zapier, Camtasia, Amazon Web Hosting, Quizlet, Simplero and Facebook Ads.
- Contribute on average 5-10 hours per week or 35 hours over a six week assignment.
What are the Benefits?
- Access to any premium MSD content
- Some tasks and projects can be logged for the CSSD exam requirements
- Establish professional connections with peers and other professionals
- Certificate of completion per term

Interaction/Connection Opportunities
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Monthly Zoom Meeting
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Weekly eMail Newsletter
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MSD Membership Site
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Knowledge Modules per Group Assignments
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Social/Professional Connections
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Private Facebook Group
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Group Interaction within Projects
Admission Terms
Terms Application/Selection Tenure
Fall August September-November
Spring December January-March
Summer April May-July
If you receive a positive review per assignment in each term, you can:
1. Apply to be a team leader
2. Continue another term without reapplying
Team Assignments
Team Assignments
- Special Projects
- CSSD Study Guide, Enhance Meal Plan Guides
- Graphics/Media Creation
- Social Media, Videos
- Communicate
- Social Media Posts
- Content Creation
- Blog, Infographics or Presentations
- Continuing Education (CEU) Development and Facilitation
- CDR and NATABOC
- Scientific Advisory Board
- Research, Writing
- Analytics
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Facebook, Google
- Online Education Management/Facilitation
- Webinar, Symposium
- Eat 2 Win App Development and Testing
- Develop features and beta test new builds
- Virtual Sports Dietitian Program
- Competitive, Selective Process
- Competitive, Selective Process
Selection of Team Leaders
Team leaders work as a liaison between groups of Interns and MSD staff
- Requirement
- At least one completed term as an Intern with a positive review
- Selection
- Selected by MSD Staff
- Role
- Facilitates team assignments

“Interning with MSD has been such a rewarding experience. The skills, knowledge and connections that I have gained through this experience are so valuable to my evolving career as a sports dietitian. I would highly recommend the MSD internship to anyone interested in expanding their sports nutrition knowledge and professional connections.”
Steph MacNeill, MHSc, RD, LDN
MSD Intern