A Chiropractor's Education

Education

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In many ways, the education today’s chiropractic doctor receives is comparable to what a medical practitioner receives.

These days, the education that a chiropractor receives is quite similar to what medical practitioners receive.
In fact, a recent study says that chiropractic and medical curricula are “more similar than dissimilar.” Some chiropractic colleges require a Bachelor’s degree before enrollment. A doctor of chiropractic’s training generally requires a minimum of five years of college study.

Obviously, medical doctors receive additional training in pharmacology and surgery, whereas chiropractors focus more on physiology, pathology and spinal adjusting techniques.

After passing board examinations and state licensing requirements, today’s chiropractor, like all types of doctors, must attend continuing education classes for relicensure and to stay current on the latest scientific research.

SUBJECT
Chiropractic Hours-Top
Medical Hours-Bottom

Anatomy-Embryology
540
508
Physiology
240
326
Pathology-Geriatrics-Pediatrics
360
401
Chemistry
165
325
Microbiology
120
114
Diagnosis, Dermatology, ENT
630
324
Neurology
320
112
Radiology
360
148
Psychology-Psychiatry
60
144
Obstetrics-Gynecology
60
148
Orthopedics
210
156
TOTAL
3,065-Chiropractic
2,706-Medical

SOURCE: Classroom hours based on the review of curriculum catalogs from eleven chiropractic colleges and twenty-two medical schools in the United States (1996).

St Paul, MN Chiropractor Dr Douglas Yost