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How Well Educated Is Your
Doctor of Chiropractic
Compared To A Medical Doctor?


Basic Science Comparisons*

 Chiropractic Hours
 (Minimum)

 456______________
 243______________
 296______________
 161______________
 145______________
 408______________
 149______________
 271______________
   56______________
   66______________
 168______________

 2,419____________

Subject


_Anatomy / Embryology_
______Physiology______
______Pathology______
______Chemistry______
_____Microbiology_____
______Diagnosis______
______Neurology______
________X-ray________
_Psychology / Psychiatry_
_Obstetrics & Gynecology_
______Orthopedics______

_____Total Hours_____

Medical Hours
(Minimum)

_______________215
_______________174
_______________507
_______________100
_______________145
_______________113
_______________171
________________13
_______________323
_______________284
_________________2

____________2,047


Your Doctor of Chiropractic must satisfy a demanding six years of academic study, then he/she must meet approximately 600 hours of externship before they are required to pass a stringent national board examination. These requirements will qualify them for licensure in all states and the Canadian provinces.

In most states, including Texas, the Doctor of Chiropractic has to stay abreast of the latest health care techniques by attending seminars and other special study programs.

So, when you are needing relief from any of a wide variety of ailments or suffering, your Doctor of Chiropractic is qualified and experienced to help you feel well again. If you know someone, who is uninformed about chiropractic education and requirements, why not share this information with them.

Give your chiropractor and yourself, the chance you both deserve.


* These figures were averaged between 18 Chiropractic and 22 Medical Schools, based upon the 1988-89 Association of American Medical Colleges Curriculum Directory (AAMC) and the Chiropractic College Admissions and Curriculum Directory 1988-89. ©1981, 1989 Parker Chiropractic Resource Foundation
   
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