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What is chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a philosophy, science and art which utilizes the inherent recuperative powers of the body and deals with the relationship between the brain, the body and the spinal cord and the role of that relationship in the restoration and maintenance of health.
*a healing science that places emphasis on maintaining the structural integrity of the body.
*an approach to health care that is conservative and does not utilize drugs or surgery.
*a method of restoring, maintaining and promoting TONE, so that all cells vibrate at their proper frequency.
*an “exercise” in life that is absolutely necessary to function at 100%.
Subject Hours Comparison Between DC's and MD's
You may be surprised to learn that chiropractic doctors receive more class and study time in many important subjects compared with their medical counterparts.
Subjects |
Class Hours
Chiropractic Students |
Class Hours
Medical Students |
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Anatomy |
540 |
510 |
Chemistry |
165 |
325 |
Diagnosis |
630 |
325 |
Microbiology |
120 |
115 |
Neurology |
320 |
110 |
Obstetrics |
60 |
150 |
Orthopedics |
210 |
155 |
Pathology |
360 |
400 |
Physiology |
240 |
325 |
Psychiatry |
60 |
145 |
Radiology |
360 |
150 |
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HOURS |
3,065 |
2,710 |
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ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED STUDIES |
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Spinal Manipulation
Nutrition
Physiotherapy
Advanced Radiology |
Pharmacology
Immunology
General Surgery |
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TOTAL HOURS |
4,485 |
4,250 |
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