What type of education do chiropractors receive?
Chiropractors are very well educated.
Number of Classroom Hours Compared to Medical Doctor *
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Chiropractic
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Medicine
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540
165 630 120 320 60 210 360 240 60 360 |
Anatomy
Chemistry Diagnosis Microbiology Neurology Obstetrics Othopedics Pathology Physiology Psychiatry X-ray |
508
325 324 114 112 148 156 401 326 144 148 |
| 2,887 | TOTAL HOURS | 2,706 |
Other Required Subjects
CLASS HOURS
Chiropractors have spent 4,485 hours in the classroom, compared to medical doctor’s 4,248 hours, by the time they graduate from chiropractic school. Before they obtain their degree, they must also complete approximately 900 hours of work in clinic setting. To graduate with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, chiropractors must pass a very intense and demanding National Board Examination. In addition, they must also pass a practical exam and interview conducted by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners in the state where they are seeking a license. This clearly proves that chiropractors are one of the BEST TRAINED doctors you will find and should be an integral part of your health and wellness care team.
*This information was compiled from a review of the curriculum catalogues of 22 medical schools and 11 chiropractic colleges and updates from the National Health Federation Bulletin.
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Provided by Dr. Kent Brantingham for your information.
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