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Chiropractic Education |
The pre-chiropractic education requires a (Baccalaureate degree) 4-year undergraduate/college prerequisite in most states followed by the 4 to 5 years of graduate professional chiropractic education. Preceptorship programs are available after the National Board examinations are successfully completed by the student. The internship requirements must be completed prior to state chiropractic licensure. In the program, the chiropractic physician is able to acquire the skills included in a private practice setting by working in a clinic outside the teaching institution.
These chiropractic specialty certification programs include: 1. Orthopedics 2. Neurology 3. Radiology 4. Sports medicine 5. Rehabilitation 6. Nutrition 7. Family Practice
The following tables compare professional graduate school education for the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) and the Medical Doctor (M.D.).
Comparison of Hours of Basic Sciences Education in Medical and
Comparisons of the Overall Curriculum Structure for Chiropractic and
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Subject |
Chiropractic Schools |
Medical Schools |
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|
Hours |
% of Total |
Hours |
% of Total |
Anatomy |
570 |
40 |
368 |
31 |
Biochemistry |
150 |
11 |
120 |
10 |
Microbiology |
120 |
8 |
120 |
10 |
Public Health |
70 |
5 |
289 |
24 |
Physiology |
305 |
21 |
142 |
12 |
Pathology |
205 |
14 |
162 |
14 |
Total Hours |
1,420 |
100% |
1,200 |
100% |
Subject |
Chiropractic Schools |
Medical Schools |
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|
Mean |
Percentage |
Mean |
Percentage |
Basic science hours |
1,416 |
29% |
1,200 |
26% |
Clinical science hours |
3,406 |
71% |
3,467 |
74% |
Total Contact Hours |
4,822 |
100% |
4,667 |
100% |