Index to Chiropractic Literature
Index to Chiropractic Literature
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URL https://journal.parker.edu/article/143113-who-is-a-chiropractic-specialist-an-overview
Journal J Contemp Chiropr. 2025 ;8(1):248-251
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Objective: This article provides an overview of the board certification process necessary to attain the status of a chiropractic specialist. The objective is to enhance the awareness of Diplomate status, which is required to be a chiropractic specialist.

Discussion: Chiropractic is not a specialty but a profession. Similar to medicine, chiropractic specialization is an elective choice and not a mandatory requirement to practice. Currently, only a small percentage of the American chiropractic physicians (DC) pursue specialty status. Whereas, more than half of active physicians (MD/DO) in America are board certified specialists.

Conclusion: Only chiropractic physicians that complete a designated course of postdoctoral training and pass specialty board examinations are credentialed as Diplomates and entitled to be called chiropractic specialists.

Author keywords: Chiropractic; Specialization; Medical education This abstract is reproduced with the permission of the publisher. Click on the above link for free full text.

 
      

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