About Chiropractic
   

 

 

Today's doctors of chiropractic must have at least six years of highly specialized college training. They must pass rigid state board examinations, and in many states continuing education seminars must be completed for annual license renewal. Through these measures, modern chiropractic has achieved recognition as a comprehensive, scientifically sound force among the health professions. Required courses of study for a chiropractic doctorate include anatomy, physiology, pathology, chemistry, bacteriology, diagnosis, neurology,
X-ray, psychiatry, obstetrics, as well as specialized chiropractic courses.

Because of this intense education, today's chiropractor is qualified and capable of relieving a wider range of ailments, pain and suffering than ever before. Included here is a comparison of basic educational requirements for medical school graduates and doctors of chiropractic.

 

Subject

Medical
Class Hours (Minimum)

Chiropractic
Class Hours (Minimum)

Anatomy

508

520

Physiology

326

420

Pathology

401

205

Chemistry

325

300

Bacteriology

114

130

Diagnosis

324

420

Neurology

112

320

X-ray

148

217

Psychiatry

144

65

Obstetrics & Gynecology

198

65

Orthopedics

156

225

TOTAL HOURS

2756

2887

 

Other required subjects for the doctor of chiropractic include: spinal mechanics, adjustive techniques and other similar basic subjects related to his specialty. Other required subjects for the medical doctor include: pharmacology, general surgery and other similar basic subjects related to his specialty. This information may be valuable to others who are misinformed about the nature of chiropractic education today. If you know someone who could benefit from a better understanding of modern chiropractic, why not share it with them?

 

 

 

Dr. Gregory D. Harvey, D.C., N.M.D., is the Founder/Director of the New Life Chiropractic Clinic in Solana Beach, CA, just north of San Diego. It is one of the largest clinics in Southern California.

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