Dietitians in Nutrition Support

What I wish I knew as a Dietetic Intern

Dietitians in Nutrition Support

Show Notes

Dietetic internships are essential training components to becoming a Registered Dietitian, however starting them can feel intimidating! We've gathered three recent dietetic internship grads, Karenna MS, RD, LDN, Emma MS, RD, LDN, and Domenica MS, RD, LDN, who are sharing their top tips and tricks to starting strong and making the most of your dietetic internship. Karenna also shares about her experiences being pregnant and becoming a first time parent during her program and how she navigated those life changes.

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