What education and training do Chiropractors have?
The basic education and training of the Doctor of Chiropractic is very similar to that of the Medical Doctor (over 4200 hours). The science of chiropractic, however, requires a special emphasis on anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology, biomechanics, x-ray imaging techniques, spinal adjusting techniques and other health related subjects. Like Medical students, chiropractic students also serve an internship. During the chiropractic internship, students are required to develop their own intern patient base which encourages a real-world experience in the doctor-patient relationship. After graduating, each D.C.must then pass a series of demanding National Board Examinations. They must also apply to the governing state agency where they wish to practice and an additional examination is then given that must be passed before the D.C. is granted license to practice. Further, Doctors of Chiropractic must complete postgraduate instruction for annual license renewal – so the D.C.’s education n
