Education of a Chiropractor

How does one become a Doctor of Chiropractic and earn a D.C. degree?  As with any school of advanced learning, pre-requisites - that is, subjects required before admission - are needed for chiropractic college.

Entrance into a chiropractic college requires at least two years college under-graduate work (Associate Degree) with credits in biology, chemistry, and other "pre-med" subjects.  The exact pre-requisites vary slightly from college to college.  Chiropractic colleges are generally four year institutions.  Approximately 25% of chiropractic school graduates are women, with that percentage steadily growing.

In addition to classroom work, training includes an internship period where student chiropractors take care of patients under the supervision of chiropractic instructors, and an externship period where students may assist field chiropractors in their offices.  The majority of the school work, however, is done in the classroom and the laboratories.

After graduation the new chiropractor must pass license exams in the states in which he or she wishes to practice.  Each state has its own licensing laws and licensing examinations.

* Information provided by:  Ted Korean, D.C.  "Chiropractic, Bringing Out the Best in You"