Is there a possibility for a pharmacist to specialize in nutrition or become an Registered Dietitian?
My goal is to become a #pharmacist that specializes in #healthy #lifestyle management , which would encompass managing a person's #medications along with their lifestyle and #nutritional needs. I believe that lifestyle changes can reduce and even prevent risk of diseases or health issues before needing to start life-life maintenance medications. I want to be a holistic pharmacist, but are there an opportunities like that out there? #pharmacy #medicine #dietician #nutrition
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Gilbert Chan,PharmD,APh,PRS
Gilbert’s Answer
https://www.bpsweb.org/bps-specialties/nutrition-support-pharmacy/
Hope you find the information interesting. Good luck!
Kerry’s Answer
Absolutely! While most pharmacy programs do not have a combined degree program, you can take electives about nutrition during pharmacy school in many programs. In addition, you could focus some of your Undergrad Studies toward nutrition, and even get a Major or Minor in Nutrition, since Pharmacy School prerequisites are typically 60-80 Semester Hours.
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