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Congratulations! You have labored and studied all these years and now you are about to receive your chiropractic diploma. Soon you will be a full-fledged chiropractor ready to open your office to throngs of patients waiting to see you. Life will soon be good and easier, right? Well, it might not happen quite as easy […]

What does that mean? It means you should never send out a resume or CV (they are the same thing, really) without a cover letter. A cover letter serves several purposes: “¢ It introduces you to the doctor and lets him/her know why you are sending the resume. If you send out just a resume […]

Many successful chiropractors started as associates. Sometimes associates spend years working for someone else before they go out on their one. An associate position can lead to a practice purchase, a partnership, or a satellite clinic; an associateship is also a great way to learn the ropes and become more confident about both the technical […]

At the end of a hiring interview for an associate position, the interviewing doctor usually says, “Do you have any questions?” Being prepared with thoughtful questions can help you stand out from other applicants and get the job you want. First, a couple of general tips about what not to ask: 1. Never ask the […]

If you haven’t already put together a resume or a curriculum vitae (CV), there is no time like the present. You’ll find many uses for the resume as you go through chiropractic school: Applying for scholarships, Applying for special programs or positions, Talking with DC’s about employment or buying practices, and Applying for a business […]

The first issue most young DCs struggle with is whether to start their own practice, to purchase a practice, or to work for someone else. Let’s sort out the factors involved in this decision and compare the options against those factors. ATTRIBUTES FOR PRIVATE PRACTICE We’ll begin with the decision of whether to work for […]

A non-compete agreement is probably the most controversial part of any contract. It’s very difficult to set a general rule and courts won’t enforce the agreement unless it’s “reasonable.” Let’s first discuss the general terms of a non-compete agreement. This part of an employment contract is designed to protect the hiring doctor in case you […]

Does this sound like you? You’re ready to graduate, and you have a good idea where you want to practice. You don’t want to work for someone else because you don’t want to spend your time gaining patients for that other doctor. You want to start your own practice but you have no money for […]

If you are not sure about starting your own practice when you graduate, you probably have considered the possibility of working for another chiropractor. This is an attractive option if: You have little to no startup capital; You have limited experience; You are in a specialization that requires more training; or You are just not […]

When you are considering accepting an employment contract, you should evaluate all the provisions. “¢ Employment. First, be aware that the term “associate” is not a legal term. It means nothing more than, “a person who joins others in an activity.” You may be referred to as an “associate,” but you need to know if […]