emm143 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Hi, I have about 6mo left in a coordinated MS program in dietetics, but the more I work in clinical around other medical professions, the more I doubt my chosen field. I love patient interaction and educating patients and I am passionate about nutrition and healing, but I want to do more than DM management, heart healthy diet educations, and tube feeds. My school trained me in in-depth physical assessment skills and I feel I can't use them as a dietitian. I feel restricted in what I can do for patients when it's in my nature to go above and beyond to help. If anyone switched from being an RD to a PA, what made you switch? Do you feel like it was worth it? Thank you!! Erin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrittanyJ95 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Shadow a PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 We had an RD in a recent graduating class. He did fine, got a job (I think in EM) and comes back to lecture the new students. That said, shadowing a PA is the quickest way to see if it's for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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