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Q: Is the Palmer College of Chiropractic branch in Port Orange a good school?
I am looking into a career in chiropractic and I was wondering what the benefits of going to the Palmer branch campus in Port Orange, FL would be as opposed to going to the main campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Which campus is better? Is the type of education received any different? Does anyone know any Palmer FL grads?

A: I worked for a graduate of Palmer (Davenport), Here is his website…he may have some information for you (you could even email him…I am sure he could answer any ?? for you)!! GOOD for you for thinking of a career in chiropractic…we need more people like YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!

Q: Is Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida a good school?
i want to go there after i graduate.
=)

A: Look at going to national in chicago

Q: A good, VERY INEXPENSIVE gift for a graduate from Palmer College of Chiropractic by noon tomorrow?
It’s for my father. The gift we were going to give him is not possible now. It can’t be expensive, and it needs to be ready by noon tomorrow. Please help. Ideas of something that can be made quickly are also appreciated.
P.S. Just giving money is something I won’t and can’t do.

A: First of all let me congratulate your friend on their life changing accomplishment, I salute them.
Well get to a Big 5 sporting goods store and buy either a hand grip excerciser or a grip ball, something to add more strength to the hands while not being too big or bulky nor expensive, I hope that helps you out a bit..

Q: Is there a college of chiropractic in Iowa other than Palmer in Davenport?

A: Palmer College is the only chiropractic school in Iowa.

Q: Would I be considered a strong applicant for medical school?
Graduated from Brigham Young University in 2001 with…
B.S. in Biochemistry
Overall GPA 3.45
Science GPA 3.36

Graduated from Palmer Chiropractic College in 2005 with…
Doctorate of Chiropractic, summa cume laude
Overall GPA 4.00
Science GPA 4.00

I’ve been in chiropractic practice since 2005, but would like to change my career to the medical profession. I just feel that I could make a bigger difference in people’s lives there, as well as enjoy greater job satisfaction and personal growth.

I haven’t taken the MCAT yet, but after looking at a few sample questions it doesn’t look like it will be too terrible if I review for it adequately.

I know these numbers aren’t everything when it comes to getting accepted into medical school, but I know they do carry a lot of weight. Can anyone tell me what my chances of getting accepted might be, based on the information provided? Thanks.

A: I think you are a good candidate. It depends on the school you are applying to of course. They want to look at your grades, which are decent. Work experience, and the fact that you have been praticing in a chiropractic office seems to fulfill that. You need to look for some people, at least two, to write you some outstanding letters of recommendation. Also you need to really dedicate yourself to the MCAT, and I believe if you get a good score on that then you are set.

Q: Does Anyone have any Personal Opinions on Chiropractic College?
Please give personal and or friends, workmates, etc, experience at Palmer, or any other Chiropractic College.

I am considering being a chiropractor, and I know much information, but I wanted to get inside information from people’s personal experience/that of a friend.

Also, I am not looking for, “You should not go for Chiropractic, you should go to be a Dr. or something” and I am not looking for an answer like, “Call the college and ask to talk to someone going there” Because that is not what I’m looking for, thank you anyways.

Thanks in advance for answering everyone! :-)

A: National University of Health Sciences Chiropractic Program in Lombard IL.
You use the word “mates” , are you from the UK?

Two friends graduated from above program. Both run their own office and are doing a thriving business. It was hard,intense work and prepared them well.

If you plan on opening your own business I highly recommend taking some small business classes too

Q: Needs to be answered asap!-Please?
Heya,
I am looking at becoming an equine chiropractor. Are there any chiropractic colleges that do animal chiro?
I know of McTimoney college of chiropractic and the Palmer college but they’re the only one’s.
There anymore?

A: Some of these groups could possibly help you…

Q: Which of these colleges are decent?
Lately a few colleges have been showing interest in me, but aside from a few I’m not sure if they’re as great as I would like them to be. Could to please tell me which of these colleges you’ve ever heard of? By the way, I am an extremely hard-working student with good grades so I am aiming for a higher level college. Not Ivy League by any means, but higher.

Lawrence Technological University
Reed
University of New Haven
Wellesley
Brightstorm
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Kettering University
Heidelberg College
Kalamazoo
Chadron
Utah State
Fresno Pacific
Carleton College
Mount Mary College
University of Machias, Maine

Thank you so much!

A: The top schools on this list, in terms of selectivity, are:

Carleton
Wellesley
Reed

While Kalamazoo is a good college, it’s not in the league of the ones above and none of the others are even close.

Q: Someone answers pweeeeeees!?
I am looking at becoming an equine chiropractor in the future. What chiropractic colleges are there apart from the McTimoney College of Chiropractic and the Palmer College? If not, How good are these colleges? How long does it take to become a chiropractor for horses and how much does it cost?

A: Many human chiropractors are also equine chiropractors but there are not any colleges for the practice of animal chiropractic. Laws differ from state to state about this area of the profession. There are many human chiropractic colleges (Life, Parker, Sherman, New York, Logan, National, and more), and to attend, you have to have a 4 year degree prior to beginning chiropractic college (so 8 years of college). If you would like some information on animal/horse adjusting, check out www.animalchiropractic.com with Dr. Kamen (a human chiropractor who used to teach with AVCA) and google Dr. Inman (he is a vet that developed adjustment techniques for animals and uses several hand-held instruments). Equine chiropractic is not a legally recognized profession in the mainstream and usually is the horse owner’s choice but MUST FOLLOW (legally) a complete exam and clean health report from a licensed vet. Cost for education will be relative to the process you choose. hope this helps.

Q: Does anyone have any information about Chiropractic college?
such as… How long it takes, (min. and max.)
Personal experience/that of a friend..
What would be good pre-college experience for it to make the college classes easier (classes to take in high school), How many credits you need to get there, How much it costs, What are some good colleges…

I was thinking about going to Palmer or that one in South Carolina. any opinions on those at all?

Thanks in advance for all your help.
p.s., I know that this is sort of in the wrong devision, but I thought ppl would answer more here.
Did it work??? :-D
Yeah I know, thats why I want to go, it seems like a really great college.
Yeah, I know, thats why I want to go, it seems like a really great college.

A: it takes about 8 years~ I’m one and I wouldn’t recommend it~ go pharmacy or dental~ they have a better future.

Doctor of Chiropractic Degree – Detail of Course Requirements

Courses considered for acceptance must have been obtained at an institution or institutions accredited by a nationally recognized agency. Prior to matriculation, applicants must have completed at least ninety (90) or more semester credit units, or the equivalent number of credits in quarter hours, of appropriate pre-professional education courses. A grade of 2.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale is required in each course, and a cumulative grade point average of at 3.00 on a 4.00 scale is required for the 110 semester units.

Of these 110 semester units, a minimum of 48 semester units must be completed in the following 6 subject areas. In each subject area, if more than one course is taken to fulfill the requirement, the course contents must be unduplicated. A cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale is required for these 48 hours.

General Education

English Language Skills – 6 semester hours
Psychology – 3 semester hours
Social Sciences or Humanities – 15 semester hours

Biological/Physical Sciences

Biological Sciences – 6 semester hours

Coursework must include pertinent laboratory experiences.

Chemistry – 12 semester hours

The chemistry requirement may be met with at least 3 semester hours of general or inorganic chemistry and at least 6 semester hours of organic chemistry and/or biochemistry courses with unduplicated content. At least 6 semester hours of the chemistry courses must include pertinent related laboratory experiences.

Physics and related studies – 6 semester hours

The physics requirement may be met with either one or more physics courses with unduplicated content (of which one must include a pertinent related laboratory), or 3 semester hours in physics (with laboratory) and 3 semester hours in either biomechanics, kinesiology, statistics, or exercise physiology.

Students who hold a degree leading to licensure/registration in a health science discipline at the baccalaureate level or above with an earned cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 on a scale of 4.00, or who hold a baccalaureate degree with an earned grade point average of at least 3.25 on a scale of 4.00, may be admitted to the DCP upon presenting evidence that their academic preparation substantially meets the requirements for admission consistent with those noted above.

Some state licensing boards may require additional education upon beginning a chiropractic program. Students should consult with the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards at www.FCLB.org.

Additional Courses
Additional semester and/or quarter hours of transferable elective courses may be needed to fulfill the required minimum of 90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours. Courses That Meet Admission Requirements

Biological/Physical Sciences: Animal/vertebrate/general biology, zoology, anatomy, physiology, cell biology, microbiology.

General or Inorganic Chemistry: General or inorganic chemistry with labs in a sequence leading up to organic chemistry.

Organic Chemistry: Usually titled Organic Chemistry I and II (III).

Physics: These courses can be an algebra/trigonometry-based sequence and need not be calculus-based. Can be titled General or Principles of Physics I and II (III).

Psychology: Usually titled General or Introductory Psychology.

Communication and/or Language Skills: Composition and speech courses (e.g., English 101, English 102, Speech 101, etc.).

Humanities: Art/art history, cinema/film, classics, drama, fine arts, foreign language, journalism (intro only), linguistics, literature, logic, music, philosophy, radio and television, religions studies, theatre.

Social sciences: Anthropology (not physical), child development, economics, education (history of education), geography (not physical), government, history, minority studies, political science, psychology, sociology.
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Q: Why do chiropractic colleges have such low standards?
I was cruising the internet and was absolutely shocked at this page. This chiropractic school is admitting a large portion of students with less than 3.0 GPA, and requires fewer pre-requisites than many of the nursing schools I am applying to. Does this strike anyone as odd? Many nursing schools are turning away appilcants with GPA’s of 3.5 and above, yet a graduate school is letting any Tom, Dick or Harry in who has taken a few science classes and has a lowly sub-3.0 GPA.

http://www.palmer.edu/prospective2.aspx?id=88

A: Have a look at the schools that offer degrees in naturopathic medicine, or ryuku massage, and you’ll understand. This is fringe science and is mostly bogus: it tends to appeal to people who aren’t academically ambitious. If you’re a nurse, you’re doing real medicine, not energy-rechanneling, the rules are a good deal more rigorous, and you’re expected to do things right.

Q: Need Advice from chiropractors!?
I am a college student majoring in biology and am thinking about attending chiropractic school.
I want to work independently, but I am a little weary of that. I was wondering about being sued by patients. Obviously, I will be certified, but these days you must watch out for those types of people. (Like the woman who sued the fast food joint for spilling her hot coffee on herself). Anyways, to the chiropractors, Is it common for chiropractors to get sued over “malpractice?” If so, what happens next? That is the only thing that is holding me back. I have read and read about chiropractic as a career and it seems like the right career choice..
Also, any opinions on the best chiropractic schools? I am having trouble narrowing it down and I really don’t want to travel around the US touring schools! I am interested in Palmer, New York, Connecticut, and Georgia. I live in the east so I would like to stay around here, but if not, thats ok.

A: Don’t worry about being sued. Chiropractors are one of the least likely to be sued, and their very low malpractice premium reflects that. You’re worrying for something way too early for you. There are numerous ways to protect yourself. You’ll figure it all out by the time you graduate.

As for school, there’s only one to go. Life University in Atlanta. When you’re down there, master the Gonstead technique. Chiropractors who are able to do Gonstead are always the top of their profession. I only refer patients to Gonstead chiropractors, no other.

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