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Educational Requirements for Doctors of Chiropractic

I am frequently asked about my educational experiences and the requirements to become a chiropractor. I find that many people are actually surprised at the answer.

To best answer the question, "How does one become a chiropractor?" I refer you to the following information from my alma mater, Northwestern Health Sciences University: 

• Undergraduate requirements for admission to NHSU--http://www.nwhealth.edu/admit/require/chiro1.html
• Educational program for doctors of chiropractic at NWSU--http://www.nwhealth.edu/edprogr/chiro/cuover.html

Many people are surprised to learn that the classroom experiences of chiropractors are very similar to that of medical doctors. The primary differences in education are the modalities by which the professions choose to enable the body's healing. Consider the following chart from the American Chiropractic Association's website:

1. ^{Meeker W, Haldeman H. Chiropractic: A Profession at the Crossroads of Mainstream and Alternative Medicine. Annals of Internal Medicine 2002, Vol 136, No 3.}
2. ^{American Physical Therapy Association. 2005-2006 Fact Sheet, Physical Therapist Education Programs. January 2007.}