Doctors of Chiropractic make up the second largest health care profession in the United States. They have the title of “doctor” along with medical doctors and dentists.
The educational background for chiropractors is similar to that of an M.D. Chiropractors have pre-chiropractic studies at colleges before being admitted into Chiropractic College. In chiropractic college, the length of study is 5 years, which is concluded with a clinical internship.
Chiropractors must pass state and national board examinations, where they earn the title “Doctor of Chiropractic.”
Dr. Bob,
ReplyDeleteThat is very impressive. Is it true Doctors of Chiropractic (D.C.) have had more hours of instruction to graduate compared to Medical Doctors (M.D.)?
Bobby B.
Bobby B.,
ReplyDeleteThat is true. D.C.'s have a required 2,419 hours to get there license. Doctors of Chiropractic have over 200 more hours in Anatomy/Embriology, over 250 more hours in studying X-Rays, and over 150 more hours in Orthopedics compared to a Medical Doctor. M.D.'s have a required 2,047 hours to get their license. Which is just shy of 400 hours less instruction compared to a Chiropractor. Thanks for the comment. Come back soon.
Dr. Bob Moulas