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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,
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.
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?
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| 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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