Dr Zoe Davidson is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian specialising in paediatric nutrition, as well as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics & Food at Monash University. Zoe recently completed her PhD, with a focus on nutritional management of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, with a continued research in this area, whilst also balancing being a parent.

In this bite, Zoe sheds light on her incredible journey in paediatrics and her perspective on this branch of Nutrition. She unpacks the significance of foundation learnings and the lessons learned when adapting in the work environment. We explore the importance of timing and timely events, from career opportunities to volunteering to time away from study. She also shares her key ‘bites’ for students, especially for those interested in pursuing a similar career path and the rewards that will be reaped when you’re doing what you love.

During the conversation, we discuss...

• Zoe’s unique pathway to working in the nutrition industry
• Overcoming and learning from failures and setbacks
• Overtime, understanding the necessity of certain subjects and career opportunities as well as the process of the course
• Normalising common struggles faced whilst studying the course
• The significance of foundation learnings
• The benefits and lessons learned when changing work environments
• Zoe’s incredible journey in paediatrics and her perspective on this branch of nutrition
• The importance of timing and timely events, from further study to time away from study
• The relevance and highlights of Zoe’s PhD and other post-graduate accolades to her current work-life
• Skills developed and values expanded from studying to field practise to teaching to volunteering
• The rewards gained from giving back to the Nutrition & Dietetics community
• Her key ‘bites’ for students, especially for those interested in pursuing a similar career path

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