Before I became an ND, my undergraduate degree was in research methodology, statistics, critical appraisal and communication. The entire focus was on how to research medical topics and then communicate findings to others.
After graduating I developed courses on research in integrative medicine and nutrition for McMaster University and went on to teach these courses and foundational research skills for over 10 years.
These have turned out to be my most valuable assets in practice and the skills that I know other NDs would benefit from. They have helped me land teaching and clinical positions and have been the basis for my patient work and success for my entire career.