4. What Type of Education Do Chiropractic Physicians Receive?
Government inquiries have affirmed that today's
chiropractic academic training is of equivalent standard to medical
training in all preclinical subjects. Chiropractic education includes
special emphasis on anatomy, physiology, neurology, orthopedics, pathology,
biomechanics, radiology, nutrition, and spinal manipulation. Four
years of postgraduate study and completion of an internship are required,
followed by National and State Board examinations, before entering
practice. Continuing postdoctoral education is also required to maintain
current licensure and keep abreast of the current scientific literature.
For more information, see the section on "Qualifications for Practicing
Chiropractic" in "Information & Studies on Chiropractic"section.