October 2003

19 achieve certification in pediatrics

Nineteen doctors of chiropractic have passed the 2004 diplomate board examination of the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics. These doctors join 130 of their colleagues across the United States and Canada who already have the DICCP (Diplomate of the International Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics) qualification. The DICCPs are the only doctors of chiropractic currently board certified in pediatrics.

The new DICCP's are Drs. Renee Andino; Brian Applebee; Brenda Baer; Amy Breidenbach, Paulette DeWeerd; Virginia Boysen; Anthony De Saro; Pamela Gindl; Paul Greteman; Teresa Kelly; Jennifer Lawler; Jodi Luellen; Traci Nelson-Hassel; Angela Price-Kloss; Jill Mikkelson; Tammy Nyhus; Sarah Panarello; Carolina Sprohnle; and Joy Sunderlage.

The ICA's diplomate in pediatrics is sponsored and administered by Palmer College of Chiropractic. Doctors must complete the program through the college, including the writing of research papers as well as passing all internal examinations. They must be declared “board eligible” by the college before they can sit for the pediatrics board examination conducted by the ICA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics. Continuing education in pediatrics is mandatory for doctors to maintain their diplomate status.

"This is a postgraduate program meant for DCs and therefore students are not accepted into the program, unlike other programs," said Dr. Peter Fysh, vice president of the ICA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics. "It is quite intensive … It's not just about technique, it's much more than that. Thanks to modern technology, the addition of an online component has allowed the syllabus to be expanded, which I am confident will benefit both the student and the instructor."

"We are very proud of our diplomates," said Council president Dr. Joan Fallon. "They are all doing extremely well in their practices, but what is even more important is that they are using their advanced knowledge to provide care to kids and pregnant women that is of a high ethical and clinical standard. They are becoming known for their expertise and consumers as well as other DCs are seeking them out which says a lot about the program and the education they receive."

Source: ICA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics

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