Student DC

There is an old adage you may have heard; “May you live in interesting times,” the gist of What’s more, new DCs are expected to make a sizable investment in equipment, a lease or mortgage on office space, capital to ensure survivability over the first 12 months as collections grow and, last but not least, […]

I had an interesting conversation with a friend recently about three components of chiropractic; namely, the philosophy, science, and art of it. We agreed there is an imbalance among the three, and after a couple of hours of sometimes quite spirited talking, we decided science was the easiest to agree on. I mentioned my memory […]

The number of opportunities you have for professional advancement should be determined by your ambition, not your bank account. While chiropractic school will provide you with the knowledge you need to pass boards, learning outside of the classroom is a necessity to get the most out of your time as a student. Chiropractors may bicker and squabble over philosophy, but the one thing everyone can agree on is the need for the future chiropractors to be motivated to improve the profession.

Over the last few years, the most pressing question asked by students getting ready to graduate is, “Should I start out as an chiropractic associate or as an independent contractor?” Rumor has it that one method may be better than the other. In some cases, a field doctor may be offering a position or proposal that seems irresistible. Whatever the case, consider the facts and remember that if an offer sounds almost too good to be true, it probably is