• Tetrault M

• Chiropractic
• Education, Chiropractic
• Faculty
• Global Health
• Open Access Document

Objective: This paper aims to highlight the critical shortage of qualified Chiropractic educators in developing countries and proposes sustainable strategies for resolving this gap.

Background: Chiropractic is currently practiced in approximately 120 countries; however, just over 50 universitylevel Chiropractic education programs exist worldwide, with the majority concentrated in only four English-speaking nations. This educational imbalance significantly restricts the profession's global growth. 

Discussion: Historical attempts to establish Chiropractic education programs internationally through scholarship schemes, twinning partnerships with Western institutions, and satellite campuses have often failed due to inadequate planning, inconsistent support, and limited local infrastructure. These unsuccessful approaches underscore the necessity for countries to cultivate their own Chiropractic educators and programs. 

Conclusion: The Chiropractic Diplomatic Corps advocates for prioritising Chiropractic educational infrastructure as ‘Schools Before Laws’ to sustainably advance the profession globally. This paper emphasises the strategic importance of forming an international faculty pool to provide essential support for emerging Chiropractic programs. 

Author keywords: Chiropractic; Chiropractic Education; Global Health; Faculty Development; International Collaboration.

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