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The necessary future of chiropractic education: a North American perspective

Authors: Lawrence H Wyatt, Stephen M Perle, Donald R Murphy, Thomas E Hyde

Published in: Chiropractic & Manual Therapies | Issue 1/2005

Abstract

The chiropractic educational system in North America is currently in a state of flux. The attempted conversion of some chiropractic schools into "universities" and the want of university affiliation for chiropractic schools suggests that we are searching for a better alternative to the present system. In the early 20^th century, the Flexner Report helped transform modern medical education into a discipline that relies on scientific and clinical knowledge. Some have wondered if it is time for a Flexner-type report regarding the education of doctors of chiropractic. This article outlines the current challenges within the chiropractic educational system and proposes positive changes for that system.

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Title: The necessary future of chiropractic education: a North American perspective
Authors: Lawrence H Wyatt
Stephen M Perle
Donald R Murphy
Thomas E Hyde
Publication date: 01-12-2005
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Chiropractic & Manual Therapies / Issue 1/2005
Electronic ISSN: 2045-709X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-1340-13-10

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