Are Dieticians Called Dr.? Understanding Credentials and Titles
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By 2024, all Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) were required to have a master's degree, a higher standard than previously mandated. This change, however, does not automatically make dietitians called Dr.; that title is reserved for those with a medical or doctoral-level academic degree, and its use depends heavily on context.