Akash Patel

Akash Patel, a fourth-year medical student and nutrition education advocate, discusses the alarming gap in nutrition education for doctors. He highlights his pilot program at the University of Miami and the importance of equipping future physicians with nutritional knowledge to combat diet-related diseases. The conversation explores innovative ways to integrate nutrition into medical curricula and the need for standardized competencies. Akash also emphasizes the collaboration between doctors and dietitians as essential for improving patient outcomes and addressing public health challenges.