Professional Information and Scholarships
It's an exciting time for the field of nutrition and dietetics! Both the number and variety of job prospects for RDNs and NDTRs are expanding.
This section has resources for students looking to learn more about the field of dietetics, dietetics education options, and leadership opportunities within ACEND, as well as current RDN and NDTR practitioners looking to advance their education. Our most popular resources for students include:
Recorded Free Webinar for Students
The Art of the Application: Tips to Make Yourself Stand out to RDN Jobs
Empowering Dietetics Students Navigating Difficult Situations & Engaging in Self-Advocacy in Academic Settings
The RD2BE Podcast: ACEND Series
The RD2BE Podcast host Jenna Warnock interviewed ACEND staff, including Executive Director Dr. Rayane AbuSabha and Senior Director of Accreditation Lauren Bozich, on a variety of topics of interest to students in ACEND-accredited programs. The 10-part series can be accessed on Apple Podcasts or YouTube, in addition to the Spotify links below.
Disclaimer: This podcast is produced by a third party. The Academy and ACEND do not own or control its content.
- Part 1: What is ACEND? Ft. Rayane AbuSabha, Executive Director
- Part 2: What is the New Dietetics Application Process?
- Part 3: All You Need to Know About the Master's Degree Requirement
- Part 4: Exploring Registered Dietitian Jobs and the Market
- Part 5: Negotiating Salary as an Aspiring Dietitian
- Part 6: New Advanced Practice Doctoral Standards in Dietetics
- Part 7: Professionalism in Dietetics
- Part 8: How to Prepare for Your First RD Interview
- Part 9: A DICAS Walk Through
- Part 10: How to Become a Registered Dietitian: For High Schoolers
References
Find an ACEND-Accredited Program
ACEND has more than 600 accredited programs across the United States and select countries internationally, with in-person and online options. Use the search filters to find the program that fits your needs.