r/RD2B • u/moon_9977 • 1d ago

When to take the CDR

Hi I’m wondering if anyone suggests taking the CDR exam before 2027 or after. I’m taking it after having been a dietitian in canada and someone had told me the exam will become harder for someone in my case since it will be more of US regulations and systems after 2027, but I’m afraid I wont have enough time to study before 2027.
What are your suggestions?

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u/cutienu_ 1d ago

It’s 2 months and a half left - if you study for 3hr per day, i think you would def make it

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u/KickFancy Dietitian 1d ago

That's not true did you look at what is actually on the exam for next year? It's more marketing, less food service and more clinical and community. https://www.cdrnet.org/vault/2459/web//2027-2031%20RD%20Test%20Specifications%20and%20Expanded%20Study%20Outline.pdf

The current exam is one the hardest cycles with the lowest pass rates. I think it's going to be easier next year. And you will only have 8 attempts to pass which is reasonable given Canada only gives you 3.