Fast-Tracking Your Dietitian Career: What You Need to Know

In this episode of the Dietitian Boss podcast, Libby Rothschild, founder of Dietitian Boss, a registered dietitian interviews Gena Seraita, Program Director for the New York University Dietetic Internship Program. Gena shares her inspiring journey in dietetics, from discovering her passion at a young age to leading one of the most prestigious dietetic internship programs. She discusses the importance of mentorship, the skills dietitians need to succeed, and the value of relationship-building in career growth.

Bio: Gena Seraita is a Registered Dietitian who focuses her work on the training of aspiring Nutrition & Dietetics Professionals. Gena is currently the Program Director for the New York University Dietetic Internship Program. Prior to joining NYU, Gena worked for over a decade in top-rated academic hospitals. Gena also serves on The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Nutrition & Dietetics Educators and Preceptors (NDEP) Preceptor Committee and is a Co-Author of the Preceptor Toolkit. Gena has a passion for supporting students through their practical, experiential learning, as well as training and developing preceptors. 

• Gena’s journey to becoming a dietitian, inspired by her grandmother’s health struggles
• How mentorship played a key role in her career advancement
• The transition from dietetic intern to program director at NYU
• Essential people skills and storytelling for success in dietetics
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and gaining confidence as a leader
• The impact of mentorship and networking in the dietetics profession
• The Preceptor Toolkit as a resource for educators and preceptors

Connect with Gena:

• Learn more about the New York University Dietetic Internship Program
• Instagram: @genaseraita_rd
• LinkedIn
  
  

Connect with Libby:

• Instagram: @libbyrothschild | @dietitianboss 
• YouTube: Dietitian Boss

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