This episode features Dietitian – Naomi Crosby, who has worked in hospitals and research institutes. She started her career in rural areas after completing her placements in Australia and the Philippines, which fueled her interests in Pediatrics & global health. She has a lot of great advice, so let’s hear from her!

Top questions asked by students for a Dietician:

00:00 – Intro

01:45 – What career did you want to pursuit during high school?

03:33 – How did you know this was the right career for you?

06:54 – What are all the different options to become a qualified dietician?

08:45 – What is the competitive advantage of doing a Masters (6 years) instead of Post Grad (4 years)?

10:38 – What is the most valuable aspect you took away to become a Dietician?

12:07 – Do you know what universities or institutes focus more on practical or theoretical?

13:32 – Do employer’s care where you studied? I.e. where you got your degree?

15:05 – What does a typical workday look like for you?

21:01 – What did you find as the most challenging part of the job when you first started?

27:23 – What is the pay structure like?

31:08 – Is there any other jobs you can explore based on your skills as a dietician?

35:32 – What is your advice to anyone who may be interested to pursue this career?