Rikza Amjad

Qualified Dietitian currently pursuing MPhil in Public Health with clinical experience in patient dietary assessment, counseling, and nutrition care planning. Experienced in delivering lectures and training internship students. Seeking opportunities in healthcare, academia and public health settings to apply clinical knowledge, teaching skills and evidence-based practice.

Consultant Nutritionist and Dietitian - Rehman Clinic - Gujrat

(2023-02 - 2025-01)

• Provided medical nutrition therapy and dietary counseling to patients with chronic diseases, focusing on blood sugar and blood pressure management.
• Guided individuals on healthy eating habits, portion control, and therapeutic diets.
• Conducted one-to-one internship training sessions for dietetic interns, guiding them in patient assessment, counseling techniques, and clinical nutrition practices.

Trainee Dietician - Bashir Begum Maternity Hospital - Gujrat

(2022-07 - 2022-12)

• Assisted in assessing and monitoring the nutritional status of gynecology patients, including individuals with PCOS, hormonal conditions and weight issues.
• Provided dietary guidance to post-operative inpatients to promote recovery and improve healing outcomes.
• Maintained patient records and documented nutritional assessments and progress reports according to hospital protocols.

Intern (Dietetic and Nutrition) - Med Care Hospital - Gujranwala

(2022-02 - 2022-04)

• Attended clinical nutrition lectures and training sessions to enhance knowledge of therapeutic diets, patient care, and nutrition assessment.
• Participated in daily ward rounds alongside senior dietitians and healthcare teams to observe patients and their diet plans.
• Developed a detailed case file for a project, compiling patient data, dietary analysis, clinical findings, and nutritional interventions in a structured format.

Intern (Dietetic and Nutrition) - Hameed Latif Hospital - Lahore

(2021-07 - 2021-08)

• Gained hands-on experience in clinical dietetics including medical nutrition therapy.

Master of Philosophy - Public Health - The University of Lahore

Doctor of Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences - The University of Lahore