This paper is the first in a series examining the emerging disconnect between “food” and “nutrients” in dietetics curriculum. Part one represents the perspective of a budding dietitian, newly embarking on her professional journey.
The author describes her professional journey from social worker in various settings via contract appointment at a research institution to employment as a university tutor. She relates how she left a nearly completed PhD project and joined the docent path instead. The importance of the critical scientific approach in her research work and how it influenced her application for promotion is explained. She also presents a thorough description of her application and shares some ideas for her work as a docent.