rayofmoonlight
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so ever since I started working in the ICU/CCU of the hospital that I work for as a registered dietitian, I realized that I wanted to explore more/do more in the world of medicine. After doing a lot of research podiatry has peeked my interest!
I’m wanting to know what my chances are if I was to apply, if anyone has any insight. Here is what I'm working with right now ...
*BS - Interdisciplinary Studies (2.4 GPA) - unfortunate story of completing my undergrad with a few undiagnosed mental health problems. I was able to rectify these after graduation... a little late. THIS is my concern.
*MS - Master of Dietetics for RDN Licensure (3.8 GPA from accredited program) - these were a mix of nutrition and upper level science courses. I also completed internships with a rehabilitation and non-profit hospital.
*Additional undergraduate level science pre-reqs (3.75 GPA) - a couple more remaining
*500 + hours as a dietetic intern (direct patient interaction/charting/participating in rounds etc.)
*360 + hours CNA (and counting)
*2000 + hours clinical RDN (and counting)
*550 + research hours (and counting) - created a prospectus/research proposal/presentation for child nutrition programs looking into the effect of school nutrition on a common autoimmune disease.
*1000 + hours - created an outreach program advocating for sound nutrition in underserved areas. I have done small events and summer education programs for the children in these areas.
*I have virtually shadowed podiatrists and am working on scheduling in person shadowing in the next couple of weeks.
*I still have to take the MCAT, I would be taking this in a few months.
Any insight, critique, knowledge, advice would be greatly appreciated!
I’m wanting to know what my chances are if I was to apply, if anyone has any insight. Here is what I'm working with right now ...
*BS - Interdisciplinary Studies (2.4 GPA) - unfortunate story of completing my undergrad with a few undiagnosed mental health problems. I was able to rectify these after graduation... a little late. THIS is my concern.
*MS - Master of Dietetics for RDN Licensure (3.8 GPA from accredited program) - these were a mix of nutrition and upper level science courses. I also completed internships with a rehabilitation and non-profit hospital.
*Additional undergraduate level science pre-reqs (3.75 GPA) - a couple more remaining
*500 + hours as a dietetic intern (direct patient interaction/charting/participating in rounds etc.)
*360 + hours CNA (and counting)
*2000 + hours clinical RDN (and counting)
*550 + research hours (and counting) - created a prospectus/research proposal/presentation for child nutrition programs looking into the effect of school nutrition on a common autoimmune disease.
*1000 + hours - created an outreach program advocating for sound nutrition in underserved areas. I have done small events and summer education programs for the children in these areas.
*I have virtually shadowed podiatrists and am working on scheduling in person shadowing in the next couple of weeks.
*I still have to take the MCAT, I would be taking this in a few months.
Any insight, critique, knowledge, advice would be greatly appreciated!