Chiropractic Medicine
Michigan State University does not have a chiropractic medicine program. The information below is intended for undergraduate students who are preparing to apply to chiropractic medicine programs across the country.
Chiropractic medicine focuses on the relationship between the body's main structures – the skeleton, the muscles and the nerves – and the patient's health. Chiropractors believe that health can be improved and preserved by making adjustments to these structures, particularly to the spinal column. They do not prescribe drugs or perform surgical procedures, although they do refer patients for these services if they are medically indicated.
Most patients seek chiropractic care for back pain, neck pain and joint problems. However, many patients choose a chiropractor as their primary care doctor, because they prefer treatment plans that do not rely on medication or surgery.
Because of the emphasis on holistic health care, chiropractic is associated with the field of complementary and alternative medicine.
Chiropractic schools are graduate-level programs and are 4 years in length. Upon completion, graduates of chiropractic schools are awarded the D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) degree. Successful completion of national board examinations and state-licensure examinations are required to practice. Chiropractic colleges also offer post-graduate continuing education programs in specialty fields ranging from sports injuries and occupational health to orthopedics and neurology.
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Chiropractic Programs and Prerequisites
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