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Educational requirements for doctors of chiropractic are among
the most stringent of any of the health care professions.
 The
typical applicant at a chiropractic college has already acquired
nearly four years of pre-medical undergraduate college education,
including courses in biology, inorganic and organic chemistry,
physics, psychology and related lab work. Once accepted into an
accredited chiropractic college, the requirements become even more
demanding - four to five academic years of professional study are
the standard. Because of the hands-on nature of chiropractic, and
the intricate adjusting techniques, a significant portion of time is
spent in clinical training.
Doctors of chiropractic - who are licensed to practice in all 50
states, the District of Columbia, and in many nations around the
world - undergo a rigorous education in the healing sciences,
similar to that of medical doctors. In some areas, such as
physiology, rehabilitation, biomechanics, and nutrition they receive
more intensive education than their MD counterparts.
Like other primary health care doctors, chiropractic students
spend a significant portion of their curriculum studying clinical
subjects related to evaluating and caring for patients. The
curriculum includes a minimum of 4,200 hours of classroom,
laboratory and clinical experience. The course of study is approved
by an accrediting agency which is fully recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education. This has been the case for more than 25
years.
This extensive education prepares doctors of chiropractic to
diagnose health care problems, treat the problems when they are
within their scope of practice and refer patients to other health
care practitioners when appropriate.
To view the educational background of Dr. Brent
Underwood, visit the
"Meet the
Doctor" page
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