CMCC granted eight-year US accreditation

The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DCP) has been granted continued US accreditation for a full eight-year term by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), marking the beginning of a new accreditation cycle through 2033.

The decision, noted a CMCC press release, follows a comprehensive site visit conducted in September 2025, and a status review meeting held in early January. After reviewing the self-study, update report, site team findings and CMCC’s responses, the CCE determined that the program meets all CCE Accreditation Standards across mission and planning, ethics and integrity, administration, resources, faculty, student support services, admissions, curriculum and outcomes assessment, research and scholarship, service and distance education. The CCE also reviewed CMCC’s enrollment and admissions data in accordance with US Department of Education requirements and confirmed that no further action was required.

Commendations

The site team commended CMCC for its exemplary culture of caring and student support, highlighting the institution’s proactive and individualized approach to student welfare and success. In addition, the team recognized CMCC’s strong commitment to research and scholarship, citing the cultivation of an exemplary research culture among faculty and students. The program’s scholarly output is intentionally mapped to curricular content, supported by active engagement in grantsmanship and strengthened by meaningful material and mentorship support for research initiatives.

“This eight-year accreditation decision reflects the strength of our academic program and the unwavering commitment of our faculty and staff,” said Christine Bradaric-Baus, PhD, President of CMCC. “We are especially proud that the site team recognized both our culture of caring and our deeply embedded research culture—two defining features that ensure our graduates are not only clinically excellent, but also evidence-informed and prepared to lead in advancing musculoskeletal health.”

CMCC’s next scheduled accreditation activities include submission of a Program Enrollment & Admissions Report in December 2026, a Program Characteristics Report in fall 2027, and an interim site visit in fall 2029.

In 2022, CMCC became the first DC program accredited by two different Council on Chiropractic Education organizations, allowing CMCC students to become eligible to apply for licensure anywhere in North America.

Accreditation statement

The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at CMCC is awarded programmatic accreditation by The Council on Chiropractic Education, 10105 E. Via Linda, Suite 103 – 3642, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258-4321, Phone: (480) 443-8877, Website: cce-usa.org.

About Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) is an academic institution recognized for developing leaders in musculoskeletal care who are integral, collaborative partners in healthcare. With graduates practicing in 52 countries and faculty who are leaders in their fields, CMCC is committed to advancing world-class chiropractic and related healthcare education, research and patient care. For more information about CMCC and its accredited four-year DC program, visit cmcc.ca.