In this episode of the Dietitian Boss Podcast, Libby Rothschild, founder of Dietitian Boss, a registered dietitian interviews Beryl, a seasoned dietetic internship director, a successful entrepreneur and registered dietitian nutritionist, to discuss the importance and benefits of precepting dietetic interns. Together, they explore the challenges, misconceptions, and hidden advantages of becoming a preceptor, offering actionable tips and encouragement for dietitians considering this rewarding role.

Bio: Beryl Krinsky is a successful Entrepreneur, who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master of Science in Food Science and a Master of Business Administration in Food Marketing. Beryl had over 10 years of corporate experience with nutrition and food companies prior to launching her first business, B.Komplete. B.Komplete is a Corporate Wellness Firm that offers a variety of onsite and virtual services for corporations, to enable individuals and corporations to better manage health conditions and to achieve optimal wellness. Beryl is proud to employ an experienced team of wellness professionals, including Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Yoga and Pilates Instructors, Chair Massage Therapists, Personal Trainers, Registered Nurses, and Licensed Acupuncturists, who represent the B.Komplete brand and bring our services to life. With her passion for education and wellness longevity, Beryl launched a second business, The Komplete Business Dietetic Internship (KBDI). This program trains our future Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in how to help the greatest number of consumers, world-wide. Beryl volunteers for ACEND as a Dietetic Educational Program Reviewer and sits on the Board of Advisors for the Rowan University Dietetics Program and the California State University LA Dietetics Program. Beryl is passionate about living a healthy and balanced lifestyle and loves exercise, traveling, cooking, animals, meditation, spending time outdoors, and always learning.

What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

The critical role preceptors play in mentoring dietetic interns.

Benefits of Precepting Dietetic Interns.

Misconceptions about the time and effort required to precept.

Practical Tips for Successful Precepting.

Beryl shares her journey as a preceptor, emphasizing the value of guiding interns and aligning their tasks with strategic goals.

Libby reflects on her own experiences as a clinical dietitian, where she leveraged dietetic interns to enhance productivity.

Libby discusses the importance of shifting the perspective on precepting from being an inconvenience to recognizing it as a mutually beneficial opportunity.

Libby shares how her current business, Dietitian Boss, collaborates with Beryl's internship program, KBDI.

Connect with Beryl:

@bkomplete

@kbdinternship 

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