A Sub-Project of the School of Nutrition Bridging Academic Excellence with Clinical Expertise.
🧭 About the Academy
The Academy of Clinical Nutrition, a dedicated project of the School of Nutrition, is committed to developing competent and compassionate nutrition professionals through real-world training. It offers a range of structured academic learning pathways for students and graduates of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, tailored to clinical, community, and food service sectors.
Whether you’re still studying or have already graduated, our programs are designed to give you a clear career direction and confident clinical footing.
✅ Why Choose the Academy of Clinical Nutrition?
Real-world exposure in top-tier clinical and community settings.
Access to experienced faculty, dietitians, and physicians.
Structured, progressive learning pathway from student to clinical expert.
Specialized and customizable training options.
Certification that enhances your academic and career portfolio.
🎓 Programs We Offer
Target Audience: Students of Human Nutrition & Dietetics (HND) (any year)
Time Line : Monthly (based on slots)
We offer three specialized types of internships to provide hands-on exposure across the field of nutrition. Duration and content are tailored to the nature of each internship:
Clinical Nutrition Internship
A. Clinical Nutrition Internship
Duration: Up to 3 Months
Overview: A structured hospital-based internship designed to give students early exposure to real clinical settings.
Key Features:
Supervised hospital rotations.
Basic patient dietary assessment techniques.
Exposure to therapeutic diets (renal, cardiac, endocrine, etc.)
Observation of dietitian–patient counseling sessions.
Case documentation and reflection logs.
Community Nutrition Internship
B. Community Nutrition Internship
Duration: 1 Month
Overview: Practical fieldwork involving population-based nutrition programs and public health campaigns.
Key Features:
Participation in community health outreach.
Nutrition education in schools, NGOs, or slum areas.
Health screenings, dietary surveys, and awareness sessions.
Working with vulnerable groups (pregnant women, elderly, children).
Food Service Internship
C. Food Service Internship
Duration: 1 Month
Overview: Exposure to the operational side of institutional food services in hospitals, hostels, and industrial kitchens.
Key Features:
Meal planning for patient trays and bulk cooking.
Kitchen hygiene and quality control procedures.
Menu evaluation based on dietary needs.
Inventory and portion control basic.
Target Audience: Fresh graduates of Human Nutrition & Dietetics (HND)
Time Line : Biannual (January & July)
Dietetics Duration: 6 Months (Full-time)
Overview: A post-graduation foundation course structured like a nutrition house job, offering in-depth training in all major clinical departments.
Key Features:
Rotational postings in gastroenterology, gynecology, pediatrics, endocrinology, nephrology, surgery, ICU, etc.
Daily interaction with clinical staff and dietitians.
Active participation in clinical rounds, patient diet planning, and nutrition follow-ups.
Comprehensive logbook, evaluation, and certification.
Builds readiness for clinical roles or postgraduate specialization.
Target Audience: Graduates of HND, MBBS, Pharm-D, Nursing, or Allied Health Fields
Time Line : Annual
Duration: 1 Year (2 Semesters)
Overview: An intensive, academically rigorous diploma combining theory with practice. The program deepens understanding of clinical nutrition and offers departmental specialization in the second semester.
Program Structure:
Semester 1: Core coursework covering advanced clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, research methods, and nutritional assessment
Semester 2: Clinical specialization (student selects one department, e.g., Oncology, Endocrinology, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, etc.)
Key Features:
Mentored by expert clinical dietitians and medical doctors.
Assigned to one department for immersive practical training.
Research project and case presentations.
- Final evaluation and diploma award.
📍 Training Locations
Affiliated Fatima Memorial Hospital
Community health centers and outreach sites
Institutional kitchens and food service units
On-campus workshops and labs