Not to be confused with R2D2, an RD2Be is a person studying to become a Registered Dietitian, or RD (more on what all the letters mean here). Since you’re here, you're likely interested in this training process, and may be somewhere in that journey yourself. Instead of going into details here on how all of it that works, see an outline of our series of articles for those portions of the journey.
What is a dietitian?
What can they do?
Undergraduate and graduate program options
How to study hard science without having too many mental breakdowns
How to get volunteer and work experience hours
General overview of the application system and the ranking & match process
Organization & tracking strategies
Volunteering, work experience, and resumes
Getting Letters of Recommendation
Writing personal statements
Transcrips
What you can do if you don't match
RD2Be Series, Part 3: MS/DI Prep & Survival
How to find housing and preceptors for a distance program
Packing & organization
How to stay motivated despite being unpaid and stressed
How to make time for yourself
Advice from a former intern
Exam resources
Study schedule
Strategies
Preparing for exam day
What to do if you don't pass
CDR Registration & licensing
Liability insurance
AND membership, DPGs, MIGs
Types of jobs & compensation
Accepting insurance & reimbursement
Credential guidelines and specialties
CEUs
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