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Education of a Chiropractor

Education of a Chiropractor
The Doctor of Chiropractic receives extensive education.
After 3 years of pre-chiropractic studies, candidates for the Doctor of Chiropractic enter a 4-year study program.
Chiropractic education has a similar number of hours in the functioning of the human body as that of a Medical Doctor.
The difference in education between a Chiropractor and a Medical Doctor is that the Medical Doctor studies pharmacology and surgical procedures, while the Chiropractor studies spinal care.
Today’s Chiropractor is prepared to help you achieve an optimal level of health and well-being.
Chiropractic Studies Compared to Medical Studies
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Chiropractic Study Hours |
Medical Study Hours |
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Anatomy |
540 |
508 |
|
|
Physiology |
240 |
326 |
|
|
Pathology |
360 |
401 |
|
|
Chemistry |
165 |
325 |
|
|
Microbiology |
120 |
114 |
|
|
Diagnosis |
630 |
324 |
|
|
Neurology |
320 |
112 |
|
|
Radiology |
360 |
148 |
|
|
Psychiatry |
60 |
144 |
|
|
Gynecology and Obstetrics |
60 |
148 |
|
|
Orthopedics |
210 |
156 |
|
|
Total Hours |
2,887 |
2,706 |

