The RD2BE Podcast

We are continuing our ACEND Series with Dr. Rayane AbuSaba, Executive Director. This week we are diving into a very popular topic right now: Job Opportunities for Registered Dietitians! There is an increased demand for RDs with a decreased supply, meaning that now is the best time to be an RD2BE working to get that RD credential. Dr. Abusabha shares job statistics, how to nail a job interview, what to look for in a job fresh out of school, what not to do when looking for jobs, the best time to apply, and so much more.

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ACEND Website: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend

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Megan Moore, RD, CD, is an accomplished entrepreneur and bariatric dietitian with robust experience in starting a business and taking advantage of opportunities that are presented to you. Megan shares where her interest in bariatrics began, common misconceptions in the field, the vital role dietitians play, how she pivoted to starting a business, and more! Listen to hear advice on starting a business, finding a niche, and growing a social media presence.

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Find Megan Moore here!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybariatricdietitian/?hl=en

Website: https://www.mybariatricdietitian.com/

Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1641528761?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmybariat-20&creativeASIN=1641528761&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3LDPU6S4Z2RVN&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_d_asin

We are continuing our ACEND Series with Dr. Rayane AbuSaba, Executive Director. This week we dive into the Master's degree requirement that has recently become a requirement for sitting to take the RD exam. Rayane explains ACEND's reasoning behind the requirement, the long-term benefits and impacts of the requirement, how best to maximize it, and how to make it a return on investment rather than an additional expense. We cover different types of graduate programs out there to reduce costs, things to consider when choosing a program, and so much more!

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ACEND Website: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend

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This week we sat down with Stacey Krawczyk, MS, RD, Director of Nutrition & Wellness at the American Diabetes Association. Stacey shares her unique journey getting to this position, the benefits of working remotely, things to keep in mind when navigating social media, and how to curate your path towards become an RD that works best for you based on your strengths and weaknesses.

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Interested in learning about the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics and all the ways you can become a dietitian? We are currently hosting a mini-series with the Executive Director to answer all your questions about it! Check them out here:

1. What is ACEND? (Pt.1) https://youtu.be/lAjNwfjwqsQ?si=y8SvP_fRZOCGjW4j

2. What is the new DICAS application process? (Pt.2) https://youtu.be/dMYD22RggxE?si=n6bYItEPFhwVfkiL

3. Coming up: All You Need to Know About the Master's Degree Requirement (Pt. 3)

This week we are excited to feature a unique dietitian who became a physician assistant; Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN! She is a pediatric physician assistant and podcast host of Exam Room Nutrition, a podcast dedicated to educating practitioners on effective ways to discuss nutrition to patients.

Colleen shares her path towards dietetics, why she pivoted careers, the importance of nutrition being discussed in exam rooms and clinics, HOW to discuss the topic with adolescents, her journey of navigating barriers towards her goals, and things aspiring RDs can do to become better clinicians, advocate for themselves, and so much more!

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Like Colleen? Check out her Instagram @examroomnutrition and podcast on her website: https://www.examroomnutrition.com/

"This episode is part of our mini series featuring the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, otherwise known as ACEND. We are creating this series to clear up confusion and common misconceptions about ACEND and its relation to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as the Commission on Dietetic Registration. We are also in a transformative phase of dietetics with the new master's degree requirements, dietetics application process, and Advanced Practice Doctoral Standards created by ACEND where understanding these topics are crucial for pushing our profession forward. Join our conversation with Dr. Rayane AbuSabha, Executive Director of ACEND, in the series as we discuss what ACEND is, the new standards, and what steps you can take to uplift and advocate for our profession with these standards."

Episode highlights: What is DICAS? Why is the match system going away? What will the new process be to apply to programs? What will the program deadlines be? How will this new system benefit and affect students?

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To learn more about ACEND, visit their website here: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend

We are not affiliated with Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or Commission of Dietetic Registration

**Editor's note: "match" refers to the older system of assigning students to dietetic internships that will be changing beginning in 2024 as a pilot year.

"This episode is part of our mini series featuring the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, otherwise known as ACEND. We are creating this series to clear up confusion and common misconceptions about ACEND and its relation to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as the Commission on Dietetic Registration. We are also in a transformative phase of dietetics with the new master's degree requirements, dietetics application process, and Advanced Practice Doctoral Standards created by ACEND where understanding these topics are crucial for pushing our profession forward. Join our conversation with Dr. Rayane AbuSabha, Executive Director of ACEND, in the series as we discuss what ACEND is, the new standards, and what steps you can take to uplift and advocate for our profession with these standards."

Episode highlights: What is ACEND? How and why is it different from the Academy? What can ACEND do (and what do they not do)? Why should students know the difference?

Like this episode? Check out our other free resources here: https://www.rd2be.com/

To learn more about ACEND, visit their website here: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend

We are not affiliated with Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or Commission of Dietetic Registration

We are excited to feature Bennett Suber, MS, RDN, LDN, as she shares her experience working as a renal dietitian. Bennett is a current Facility Administrator and Division Lead Dietitian for Davita Kidney Care and has had the opportunity to grow significantly as a dietitian throughout her roles in the company.

She oversees the operations of multiple dialysis facilities, managing diverse teams and focusing on patient care, budget, labor, and clinic growth. Bennett emphasizes the value of developing strong counseling skills across all fields. Tune in to learn more about the perks of being a renal dietitian, how to be a good leader, and advice for aspiring RDs!

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Cheryl Bacon, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND, Director of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetic Internship Director at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial. We featured her before to discuss the UChicago Ingalls Memorial Dietetic Internship (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48Pkcr64vlM), but this week we are discussing Dr. Bacon's unique experience pursuing a doctorate as a dietitian, her dissertation that covered the subject, as well as the new Advanced Practice Doctoral Standards for dietetics proposed by the Accreditation Council for Nutrition in Dietetics Education (ACEND).

Dr. Bacon shares her journey in the dietetics profession, discussing what influenced her to pursue a doctorate, the pros and cons she encountered, and the importance of her dissertation topic. She provides a behind-the-scenes look at her experience on the ACEND committee developing advanced practice doctoral standards, and discusses how these standards are related to current Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (DCN) programs. Dr. Bacon also offers valuable advice on timing and pursuing a doctorate in dietetics, insights on the changes in dietetic internship matching, and her thoughts on the transformative period in dietetics.

Don’t miss this informative video packed with expert knowledge and future-focused perspectives for RD2BEs!

For more information on ACEND, please visit their website here: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend

Current DCN Programs (as of 2024, separate from ACEND AP Doctoral Standards):

Rutgers - https://shp.rutgers.edu/nutrition-sciences/doctor-of-clinical-nutrition/

University of Western States - https://www.uws.edu/human-nutrition-functional-medicine/doctor-of-clinical-nutrition/

University of North Florida - https://www.unf.edu/brooks/nutrition/doctorate-clinical-nutrition.html

Maryland University of Integrative Health - https://muih.edu/academics/nutrition/doctor-of-clinical-nutrition/

KU Medical Center - https://www.kumc.edu/school-of-health-professions/academics/departments/dietetics-and-nutrition/academics/doctor-of-clinical-nutrition.html

Fairfield University - https://www.fairfield.edu/graduate-and-professional-studies/egan-school-of-nursing-and-health-studies/programs/doctorate-in-clinical-nutrition/index.html

University of Texas Medical Branch - https://www.utmb.edu/shp/nmrs/nutr/dcn/academics

Welcome back to another week of the RD2BE Podcast! We were thrilled to have Denice Ferko-Adams, MPH, RDN, LDN, FAND join us to share her unique story as an accomplished dietitian in the corporate wellness and consulting space.

Join us for an insightful interview to discover how Denice's career evolved from clinical dietetics to pioneering corporate wellness, including her journey from working in hospitals to founding Wellness Press, LLC. Learn valuable information on finding corporate clients, transitioning niches, building a network, and providing impactful services like cooking demonstrations and education to massive diverse populations. Denice also shares her experiences at Villanova University as Director of Obesity Prevention and Education and with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on certain DPGs, offering advice and inspiration for aspiring RD2BEs. Dive into her strategies for work-life balance, thinking big in corporate health initiatives, and overcoming challenges in delivering wide-reaching education. Don't miss this engaging discussion on making a difference in the field of dietetics and corporate wellness!