Chiropractic Myth #2: Chiropractic Doctors Are Not Real Doctors

Doctors of Chiropractic and Doctors of Medicine take the same class load with a few exceptions that you can see in the table to the right. Residencies are required by both degrees prior to graduation. These entail the student successfully completing several hundred clinical hours of “real” patient management in a clinical setting under professional supervision.  Most Chiropractic colleges require students to partake in a clinical externship program which places them in actual chiropractic offices, which allows them to enhance their knowledge on clinical skills, as well as, how to run an office from all aspects. Both Doctors have to successfully complete National Board Exams prior to obtaining a license.  Continuing education is then required to maintain a high level of competency and to stay up to date on the latest research and techniques for both Doctorate degrees.  In the end, Chiropractors study more than medical doctors do.  Which doctor would you want to be in control of your healthcare?

Until next time,

Namaste

Vic Manzo Jr D.C.

“Chiropractor”