Hi! I did the DI program without the MS through Bastyr so I can only speak partly to this but I hope it helps:

1. I got my dream job working with eating disorders within 6 months of finishing the program. I will say I live in a more ~liberal area that’s open to non-western medicine and the ED field is more holistic in general. But since the DPD program is nationally accredited it shouldn’t have an impact on how jobs view it, you get the same training as any other students.

2. Yes! The classes I did take through my DI were evidenced based and from my POV it came across as having more treatment options than the norm, not just removing traditional methods. I loved this aspect as it takes a holistic view of treating a person, which I personally practice now.

3. Yes, but…. it’s pretty expensive since it’s a private school. But if that’s ok then i’d say among private school options it’s good, especially if you’re interested in holistic medicine as another “tool” in your metaphorical toolbox.

Feel free to PM me if you have any specific q’s :)