Meet the Doctors
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Dr. Kevin Laucher and Dr. Cheryl Carr completed their doctoral degrees in chiropractic at Logan College in St. Louis, Missouri.They are affiliated with the Michigan Chiropractic Association. |
Chiropractic Education
A lot of people ask how chiropractic education compares to medical education. Since both work with the human body, there is much similarity in their studies, but there are important differences as well.This chart compares medical and chiropractic education. It was compiled from a review of the curricula of 22 medical schools, 11 chiropractic colleges, and updates from the National Health Federation Bulletin.
Course |
Chiropractic (in hours) |
Medicine (in hours) |
| Anatomy | 540 | 508 |
| Physiology | 240 | 326 |
| Pathology | 360 | 401 |
| Chemistry | 165 | 325 |
| Microbiology | 120 | 114 |
| Diagnosis | 630 | 324 |
| Neurology | 320 | 112 |
| X-Ray | 360 | 148 |
| Psychiatry | 60 | 144 |
| Obstetrics | 60 | 148 |
| Orthopedics | 210 | 156 |
| TOTAL | 3,065 |
2,706 |
| Other Required Subjects | |
| Chiropractic | Medicine |
| Spinal Adjustments | Pharmacology |
| Manipulation | Immunology |
| Advanced Radiology | General Surgery |
| GRAND TOTAL HOURS | |
| Chiropractic 4,485 | Medicine 4,248 |