Lulu Cook, RDN Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Hi everyone ~ Are there any other dietitians out here who have recently sat the written MCQ exam to have their overseas credential recognized in Australia? I just received notice that I passed the assessment to register for the March 2018 exam. It's been a few years (ahem ~ ) since I took the registered dietitian exam in the US, and I'm really not sure what to expect, and how much to prepare, for the Australian APD exam. I haven't found the DAA materials particularly helpful and their "sample exam" is only 5 questions. Anyone else have a better idea of what to expect? Thanks in advance, SO MUCH! ~ lulu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DietitianCeri Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Hi Lu, Just looking to see how you got on with the test as I will be sitting the exam in September this year Would be great to have a chat and see how a fellow dietitian got on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Cook, RDN Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Hi there ~ I passed! Officially an APD now! Just found out a few weeks ago about the final hoop, the oral exam. Great news! It was *really* hard, and several of the dietitians in my study group did *not* pass, either the written or oral exams. The best thing I did, really, besides pouring tons and tons of time into studying, was to be on this WhatsApp group of other people sitting the exam ~ I was put in touch via my DAA mentor. I would highly recommend finding others to walk through the journey with, as in my experience, no-one else in my life wanted to hear all the nitty gritty details of how nerve wracking it was, or how much I disagreed with certain Aussie dietary guidelines, or whatever. Good luck to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Tan Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 On 24/05/2018 at 12:36, Lulu Cook, RDN said: Hi there ~ I passed! Officially an APD now! Just found out a few weeks ago about the final hoop, the oral exam. Great news! It was *really* hard, and several of the dietitians in my study group did *not* pass, either the written or oral exams. The best thing I did, really, besides pouring tons and tons of time into studying, was to be on this WhatsApp group of other people sitting the exam ~ I was put in touch via my DAA mentor. I would highly recommend finding others to walk through the journey with, as in my experience, no-one else in my life wanted to hear all the nitty gritty details of how nerve wracking it was, or how much I disagreed with certain Aussie dietary guidelines, or whatever. Good luck to you! Hello Ms. Lulu, I am a Filipino Dietitian who just submitted my application for Eligibility Assessment. There's a huge difference between RDNs and Filipino Dietetic practice that's why I'm all the more nervous in this journey to APD but I'd still wanna try. If I may ask, I would like to know how did you get to pass the MCQ exam. if you could help me with your resources for studying and you mentioned the group in WhatsApp, i'd like to know more too about the DAA mentoring. I think it will be a very big help. Thank you very much! Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racha Slim Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Hi there, I will be doing my MCQ exam this september have you done yours and how did it go? and what is this whatsapp group if I may know please. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racha Slim Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 On 24/05/2018 at 14:36, Lulu Cook, RDN said: Hi there ~ I passed! Officially an APD now! Just found out a few weeks ago about the final hoop, the oral exam. Great news! It was *really* hard, and several of the dietitians in my study group did *not* pass, either the written or oral exams. The best thing I did, really, besides pouring tons and tons of time into studying, was to be on this WhatsApp group of other people sitting the exam ~ I was put in touch via my DAA mentor. I would highly recommend finding others to walk through the journey with, as in my experience, no-one else in my life wanted to hear all the nitty gritty details of how nerve wracking it was, or how much I disagreed with certain Aussie dietary guidelines, or whatever. Good luck to you! Hi LULU, It is good to hear your feedback and positive journey, I am to sit for my exam in September very soon. Can you please refer me to this whatsapp Group. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Cook, RDN Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 Hi Racha ~ Please email me at lulu@gutfeelngcoaching.com. I'm happy to try to connect you with others who will be sitting their exams shortly. Wishing you well ~ lulu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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