March 2003

Of Note:

WCA names Palermo CEO

The World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA) appointed Tony Palermo, DC, its new CEO. He was chosen by the WCA board of directors and will serve a one-year term of office. Palermo replaces David Jackson, DC, who now serves as president of Chiropractic Leadership Alliance. Jackson will continue to be active in the WCA as a member of its International Board of Governors.

"The key to growing the WCA is to make sure all chiropractors are fully aware of the tremendous value they receive by joining," Palermo said. "Not only do they support a group that actively fights to protect and promote subluxation-based chiropractic throughout the world, they are given practical tools for building prosperous, satisfying, and successful practices."

Palermo, a 1989 graduate of Life College of Chiropractic, has operated two large-volume family practices. His current practice is a 100-percent cash, wellness-oriented, subluxation-based practice, where he spends about 10 hours per week.

New York Chiro College names new Dean

Marilee Murphy, a licensed acupuncturist, registered nurse and former Chair of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, has been appointed Dean of graduate programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine at New York Chiropractic College. Murphy practices and resides in Ithaca, New York, is a 1988 graduate of the Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has completed postgraduate coursework in Chinese Herbology at the Tri-State College of Acupuncture in New York. She earned BS degrees in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University and in Nursing from SUNY Binghamton, and holds Diplomate status (board certification) in both acupuncture and Chinese herbology.

New York Chiropractic College is expanding its educational mission to offer programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. The college received approval from the New York State Board of Regents to establish Master of Science programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Approval was also given to offer a Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) degree with a major in life sciences. New York Chiropractic College will continue its flagship chiropractic program and its name will remain unchanged.

New York Chiropractic College is currently processing applications for enrollment in the new programs, scheduled to begin in September 2003. Candidates are required to have successfully completed 90 or more college credits with a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average prior to matriculation.

Further details regarding the new programs are available at 800-234-6922, extension 3040 or at www.nycc.edu.

Cleveland Chiro College appoints Nichols chairperson

Cleveland Chiropractic College appointed Dr. Tom Nichols to the position of chairperson of the Department of Diagnostic Sciences. Nichols brings more than 20 years of experience in chiropractic education. He was a faculty member in both the diagnostic sciences and chiropractic sciences departments, and served as a clinician in the Health Center. Nichols is a 1977 graduate of Palmer College. He received his bachelor’s degree from Baker (Kan.) University in 1992.

Brinhall named President of WSCC

Brimhall, D.C., has accepted the position of President of Western States Chiropractic College (WSCC). Brimhall will assume the position filled for the past seventeen years by Dr. William H. Dallas, who will retire as WSCC president this June. Brimhall will begin his tenure at Western States on May 1, 2003 and assume full responsibility as WSCC president on July 1.

Brimhall, a 1981 graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic, has been in private practice in Utah for more than 20 years. He served for ten years on the Utah State Chiropractic Physicians Licensing Board, serving two terms as board chairman. He has also served as a consultant on chiropractic professional standards to the Utah State Attorney General’s Office since 1999. In addition, Brimhall has been a member of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) Commission on Accreditation and for three years served as commission chairman.

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