دكتوراه التغذية العلاجية

Curriculum Plan

Phase 1: Foundational Sciences (6 months)

• Biochemistry and Metabolism: In-depth study of biochemical processes related to nutrition, including macronutrient metabolism, micronutrient functions, and energy balance.
• Human Physiology: Comprehensive overview of human organ systems with a focus on the digestive system, endocrine system, and immune system, and their interactions with nutrition.
• Nutritional Epidemiology: Introduction to research methods used in nutritional epidemiology, including study design, data analysis, and interpretation of findings related to diet and disease.

Phase 2: Core Clinical Nutrition (9 months)

• Nutritional Assessment: Mastering techniques for assessing nutritional status, including anthropometry, biochemical indicators, dietary analysis, and clinical evaluation.
• Medical Nutrition Therapy: Developing evidence-based nutritional interventions for various medical conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, cancer, and gastrointestinal disorders.
• Lifespan Nutrition: Exploring nutritional needs and challenges across the lifespan, from pregnancy and infancy to aging, with a focus on promoting optimal health and preventing disease.
• Community Nutrition: Understanding the principles of public health nutrition, program planning, and implementation of community-based interventions to address nutritional issues.

Phase 3: Advanced Clinical Practice and Research (9 months)

• Advanced Clinical Nutrition: Deep dive into specialized areas of clinical nutrition, such as sports nutrition, eating disorders, and nutritional support in critical care.
• Nutritional Genomics and Personalized Nutrition: Exploring the interaction between genes, nutrition, and health, and the potential for personalized dietary recommendations.
• Research Methodology: Developing research skills, including formulating research questions, designing studies, collecting and analyzing data, and writing scientific papers.
• Dissertation: Conducting independent research on a chosen topic in clinical nutrition under the guidance of faculty mentors, culminating in a written dissertation and oral defense.

Phase 4: Clinical Internship and Certification (6 months)

• Clinical Internship: Gaining practical experience in a healthcare setting under the supervision of registered dietitians, applying knowledge and skills learned throughout the program.
• Preparation for Board Certification: Reviewing key concepts and practicing for the American Board certification exam in clinical nutrition.

This curriculum plan provides a comprehensive framework for the Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition program. The specific courses and content may be subject to adjustments based on the latest research and developments in the field.