Chiropractic Schools accept Nationally Recognized degrees

[OE800_85]

I was worried about this thread until I read the posts. I mean, there's reasonable debate about whether it works, but the training system, reputation, and overall opinion of the industry is very low. I also think it's a little misleading for a school to allow their graduates to be called doctors. Having a doctorate (medical or not) is not such an easy achievement. Any school/industry that uses sneaky nomenclature usually doesn't get respect. Add that to the fact that they accept nationally accredited credits (which are basically meaningless in higher education, more for practical knowledge) and the overall bad job prospects, I'd avoid it.

[submissiongrappler]

The only question I asked was
"I wonder if they would accept straighterline courses for the science pre-reqs?...."

Unless you count the "pretty cool huh?"


So,, you didn't really answer anything. Thanks for ummm nothing lol. I guess you're telling me to go look all of this up but you seem to already know. Why didn't you just post what you already know so you can actually help people out?????????????????????????????????

I might be young and naive but I really thought this was a good profession, if you know otherwise please tell! Yes I already did plenty of research, but I came here to see what you guys thought. :hurray:

It is a good profession, if you obtain the right schooling. This applies to everything in life.

My experience with chiropractors have also been those who use applied knesiology and joint/spinal manipulation techniques. I live a very active life with many scars, dislocated bones, and torn ligaments. I've torn acl's in past from fighting and grappling competitions. I was told to have surgery but I instead received adjustment for six months straight. My knee(s) were better off than my friend who had surgery. (Of course, if your bone is broken or sticking outside of the skin then you might want to go see a M.D.)

I think chiropractors have their place in the healing world. if you enjoy that line of work, then I say go for it.

just remember that you are asking for opinions (and validation) from other people who you do not know, or have not met. follow your heart, research, and passion. It will rarely leave you astray.

[humboldtjake]

I am a medical recruiter and Chiropractors are in high demand, but mostly in very rural areas! Also some states are allowing chiropractors advanced training to allow prescription writing and other perks. However, you would make more money and be able to more things as a PA/NP or another allied health profession. You could also look into being an Osteopathic physician (DO), which gives you the same rights as an MD and you can do osteopathic manipulations.

My suggestion is you go for a PA or NP degree. You will be able to do more and there are so many more job options for you! I have over 2,000 open positions for PA/NPs. My open positions for DCs? Probably about 20.

I would not be surprised if most Caribbean medical schools accept nationally accredited units. If you are looking for 100% free medical education, you should check out Latin American School of Medicine. Its a 6 year program accepted for residency in all 50 states. You do have to sign a pledge to practice medicine in a poor area for 5 years in the USA. Its a great program and you come out learning Spanish. The demand for bilingual physicians is at an all time high!

[ryoder]

As long as that poor area is in the country and not the city, where crime is a problem, that sounds like a good deal. I have lived in poor areas in the country and we left our doors unlocked at night in the cars and at home. You would never get away with that in a city.

[OE800_85]

Top 100 most dangerous places to live in the USA - NeighborhoodScout

I guess it depends on your definition of "city", It probably includes my definition of "town"
Sorry, China's warped my brain, population of 2 million is like, total boons to me, hah

[humboldtjake]

Volunteering at a free clinic once a week or doing free sports physicals at the local public school. Things like that. Its not enforced, its just an expectation to give back.