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Step 1: Degree & Coursework
The required degree and coursework must be complete before submitting the application.
Step 2: Practice Experience
MD and DO Candidates must complete the following 3 requirements to apply to sit for the examination:
- Submit documentation of 1,000 hours of Clinical Nutrition Practice Experience; and
- Submit 3 Personalized Nutrition Case Study Reports
Step 3: Examination
Once you have completed your Eligibility Requirements (Degree and Coursework) Complete the Exam Application
- Exam Application for MD and DO
Certification Examinations for Nutrition Specialists℠ are held twice a year in June and November. The next exam will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2020. The deadline for applications is April 3, 2020.
Candidates who pass the examination and complete the practice experience requirements will be granted the Certified Nutrition Specialist® credential.