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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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