International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS) 2018 call for abstracts

May 1, 2018: Deadline for submissions

May 15, 2018: Notification to authors

May 22, 2018: Author confirmation to present

Conference Location: Spartanburg, SC, at Summit Pointe Conference Center

Conference Dates: October 6-7, 2018

Conference Link: https://www.sherman.edu/iraps

On October 6-7, 2018, Sherman College of Chiropractic will host the 15th annual International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS), a peer-reviewed chiropractic conference that addresses vertebral subluxation research and the philosophy of chiropractic. Continuing education credit will be available; details will be released after speakers have been selected.

The goal of IRAPS 2018 is to bring together leaders in philosophy and research, as well as practitioners who are centered on vertebral subluxation practice, to build a stronger academic community worldwide regarding the subluxation model of chiropractic. Our intent is to foster a view that the chiropractic profession is:

Abstracts are to take the form of short papers having approximately 300 words. References are expected. Use 12 point font size throughout abstract.

Each submission undergoes a peer-reviewed process. Potential presenters should send an abstract and CV (as Word documents) to Ashley Valladares at avalladares@sherman.edu. CVs for co-authors listed in the abstract must also be submitted. The CV should include author’s educational background and other scholarly accomplishments.

The registration fee, including for presenters, is $299 for D.C.s and $69 for non-Sherman students until August 16, 2018 (regular price $349 and $99 respectively). Registration opens July 1, 2018.

View the full Call for Submissions at

https://www.sherman.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IRAPS-2018-Call-for-Submissions.pdf.

For additional information about the symposium, go to

https://www.sherman.edu/iraps.