created by University of Western States (UWS) faculty
The Doctor of Chiropractic program at UWS is a rigorous, evidence-informed doctoral program designed to prepare students as competent chiropractic physicians. The program emphasizes a whole-person approach to care, integrating research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences. Students engage in hands-on training from the first quarter, working under the supervision of licensed chiropractic physicians. The program also offers opportunities to pursue concurrent master's degrees in areas such as Sports Medicine and Human Nutrition.
The curriculum is structured to integrate concepts and skills across basic, clinical, and chiropractic sciences. Key components include: Joint biomechanics Soft tissue and spinal assessments Psychomotor adjustive skills Physiological therapeutics Rehabilitation techniques Nutrition and lifestyle management Clinical internships and hands-on training
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