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Medical SchoolMedical School

MedicalMedical

Nature of workNature of work– Physicians diagnose illnesses Physicians diagnose illnesses

and prescribe and administer and prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering fromtreatment for people suffering frominjury or disease injury or disease

This is accomplished by:This is accomplished by:– Extracting patient information and obtaining medical Extracting patient information and obtaining medical

historieshistories– Performing and interpreting diagnostic testsPerforming and interpreting diagnostic tests

Two Types of PhysiciansTwo Types of Physicians– M.D.-Doctor of Medicine – AllopathicM.D.-Doctor of Medicine – Allopathic

Traditional MedicineTraditional Medicine

– D.O.-Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.D.O.-Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.Greater emphasis on the relationship between the Greater emphasis on the relationship between the organs and the musculoskeletal system as well as organs and the musculoskeletal system as well as on treating the whole individual rather than just the on treating the whole individual rather than just the disease.disease.

MedicalMedical

Similarities: – Applicants to both DO and MD colleges typically have a four-

year undergraduate degree with an emphasis on science courses.

– Both DOs and MDs complete four years of basic medical education.

– After medical school, both DOs and MDs can choose to practice in a specialty area of medicine—such as psychiatry, surgery, obstetrics, or sports medicine—after completing a residency program (typically two to six years of additional training).

– Both DOs and MDs must pass comparable state licensing examinations.

– DOs and MDs both practice in fully accredited and licensed hospitals and medical centers.

– Both are medical doctors; MD is specifically Doctor of Medicine and DO is Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.

So which one should you choose:

– Allopathic training is the most widely available and recognized type of medical training.

– Allopathic training, the M.D. is universally recognized as a medical degree. If you are interested in practicing overseas, the M.D. is far easier to negotiate with than is the D.O.

– The best way to decide which path is right for you is to spend time with each and talk about the differences in their practices.

MedicalMedical

MedicalMedicalWorking ConditionsWorking Conditions– Many physicians work in small private offices or clinics.Many physicians work in small private offices or clinics.– Increasingly, physicians practice in groups or healthcare Increasingly, physicians practice in groups or healthcare

organizations. They are less independent than solo practitioners organizations. They are less independent than solo practitioners of the past.of the past.

– Almost one-third of physicians work 60 hours or more a week. Almost one-third of physicians work 60 hours or more a week.

– Physicians and surgeons often have to take call, and may make Physicians and surgeons often have to take call, and may make

emergency visits to hospitals.emergency visits to hospitals.

MedicalMedicalGetting into Med SchoolGetting into Med School– Acceptance to medical school is highly competitive.Acceptance to medical school is highly competitive.

Average Acceptance Average Acceptance – 3.64 Overall GPA/ 3.57 Science GPA 3.64 Overall GPA/ 3.57 Science GPA – 30 MCAT30 MCAT

– Applicants must submit: Applicants must submit: Transcripts / Pre-requisitesTranscripts / Pre-requisites

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

Letters of recommendationLetters of recommendation

American Medical College Admission Service application American Medical College Admission Service application (AMCAS)(AMCAS)

MedicalMedicalUndergraduate TrainingUndergraduate Training– Academic:Academic:

Physics, biology, mathematics, english, and inorganic and Physics, biology, mathematics, english, and inorganic and organic chemistry. Students also take courses in the organic chemistry. Students also take courses in the humanities and the social sciences. humanities and the social sciences.

– Non-AcademicNon-AcademicVolunteer workVolunteer work

Community ServiceCommunity Service

ShadowingShadowing

Other clinical ExposureOther clinical Exposure

LeadershipLeadership

Research Research

MedicalMedicalMedical School Training Medical School Training – Minimum educational requirement for entry Minimum educational requirement for entry

into a medical school is 3 years of college.into a medical school is 3 years of college.Most applicants, however, have at least a Most applicants, however, have at least a bachelor's degree, and many have advanced bachelor's degree, and many have advanced degrees. degrees.

– There are 147 medical schools in the United There are 147 medical schools in the United StatesStates

125 Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree; 125 Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree;

22 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree. 22 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.

MedicalMedicalMedical CurriculumMedical Curriculum– First 2 yearsFirst 2 years

Courses in anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, Courses in anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, psychology, microbiology, pathology, medical ethics, and laws governing medicine.medical ethics, and laws governing medicine.

– Last 2 yearsLast 2 yearsStudents work with patients under the supervision of Students work with patients under the supervision of experienced physicians in hospitals and clinics. experienced physicians in hospitals and clinics.

– Following medical schoolFollowing medical schoolM.D.s enter a residency which may last 3 to 9 years. M.D.s enter a residency which may last 3 to 9 years. Most D.O.s serve a 12-month rotating internship after Most D.O.s serve a 12-month rotating internship after graduation before entering a residency which may last 2 to 6 graduation before entering a residency which may last 2 to 6 years. years.

MedicalMedicalEarnings Earnings – Physicians have among the highest earnings Physicians have among the highest earnings

of any occupation.of any occupation.– Median income for a physicians is about Median income for a physicians is about

$160,000+$160,000+

Specialties SalariesSpecialties Salaries

MedicalMedicalAdditional Information Additional Information MDMD– Association of American Medical Colleges Association of American Medical Colleges http://http://www.aamc.orgwww.aamc.org – American Medical Association: American Medical Association: http://www.ama-assn.orghttp://www.ama-assn.org

DODO– American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine

http://http://www.aacom.orgwww.aacom.org – American Osteopathic Association: American Osteopathic Association: http://www.aoa-net.orghttp://www.aoa-net.org

PodiatryPodiatry

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)– A doctor of podiatric medicine is to the foot what a A doctor of podiatric medicine is to the foot what a

dentist is to the mouth or an ophthalmologist to the eye dentist is to the mouth or an ophthalmologist to the eye - a specialist who has undergone lengthy, thorough - a specialist who has undergone lengthy, thorough study to become uniquely well-qualified to treat a study to become uniquely well-qualified to treat a

specific part of the body.specific part of the body.

PodiatryPodiatry

PodiatryPodiatry

Nature of workNature of work– A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of foot disorders, diseases and treatment of foot disorders, diseases and injuries. They perform surgery; and injuries. They perform surgery; administer medications, and prescribe administer medications, and prescribe physical therapy regimens. physical therapy regimens.

PodiatryPodiatry

Nature of Work Cont’dNature of Work Cont’d– DPMs often detect serious health DPMs often detect serious health

problems that may otherwise go problems that may otherwise go unnoticed, because a number of diseases unnoticed, because a number of diseases manifest first through symptoms of the manifest first through symptoms of the lower extremities (i.e., diabetes, arthritis, lower extremities (i.e., diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, or kidney disease). heart disease, or kidney disease).

PodiatryPodiatryWorking ConditionsWorking Conditions– The practice of podiatric medicine lends itself to flexible hours

and is therefore comfortable for individuals who want time for family, friends and other involvements that characterize a balanced lifestyle.

– Work hours of a podiatric physician

can vary from 30 to 60 hours a week.

– Podiatrists in private practice can

set their own hours.

PodiatryPodiatryGetting into Podiatry SchoolGetting into Podiatry School– Acceptance to Podiatric school is competitive. Acceptance to Podiatric school is competitive.

Average Acceptance Average Acceptance – 3.3 Overall GPA/ 3.0 Science GPA 3.3 Overall GPA/ 3.0 Science GPA – 22 MCAT22 MCAT

– Applicants must submit: Applicants must submit: Transcripts / Pre-requisitesTranscripts / Pre-requisitesMedical College Admission Test (MCAT)Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)Letters of recommendationLetters of recommendationAmerican Association of Colleges of Podiatric American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM) application. Medicine (AACPM) application.

PodiatryPodiatryUndergraduate TrainingUndergraduate Training– Academic:Academic:

Physics, biology, mathematics, english, and inorganic and Physics, biology, mathematics, english, and inorganic and organic chemistry. Students also take courses in the organic chemistry. Students also take courses in the humanities and the social sciences. humanities and the social sciences.

– Non-AcademicNon-AcademicVolunteer workVolunteer work

Community ServiceCommunity Service

ShadowingShadowing

Other clinical ExposureOther clinical Exposure

LeadershipLeadership

Research Research

PodiatryPodiatryPodiatry School Training Podiatry School Training – Minimum educational requirement for entry Minimum educational requirement for entry

into a Podiatric school is 3 years of college.into a Podiatric school is 3 years of college.Most applicants, however, have at least a Most applicants, however, have at least a bachelor's degree, and many have advanced bachelor's degree, and many have advanced degrees. degrees.

– There are 8 podiatry schools in the United There are 8 podiatry schools in the United StatesStates

PodiatryPodiatryMedical CurriculumMedical Curriculum– First 2 yearsFirst 2 years

Courses in anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, Courses in anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, psychology, microbiology, pathology, medical ethics, and laws governing medicine.medical ethics, and laws governing medicine.

– Last 2 yearsLast 2 yearsStudents work with patients under the supervision of Students work with patients under the supervision of experienced Podiatrists in hospitals and clinics. experienced Podiatrists in hospitals and clinics.

– Following podiatry schoolFollowing podiatry schoolChoice of 24 or 36 month residency to be board certified. Choice of 24 or 36 month residency to be board certified.

The 36 month residency includes extensive rear foot and The 36 month residency includes extensive rear foot and ankle surgery. ankle surgery.

PodiatryPodiatryEarnings Earnings – Median income for a physicians is about Median income for a physicians is about

$120,414 +$120,414 +

– There are many types of podiatry specialties, There are many types of podiatry specialties, including the following: including the following:

Pediatric podiatry Pediatric podiatry Podiatric medicine and orthopedics Podiatric medicine and orthopedics Podiatric surgery Podiatric surgery Sports medicine and biomechanics Sports medicine and biomechanics Wound care Wound care

PodiatryPodiatryAdditional Information Additional Information – American Association of Colleges of Podiatric American Association of Colleges of Podiatric

MedicineMedicine www.aacpm.org www.aacpm.org

– American Podiatric Medicine Association American Podiatric Medicine Association

http://www.apma.org/s_apma/index.asphttp://www.apma.org/s_apma/index.asp

DentalDental

Two degrees awarded Two degrees awarded – EquivalentEquivalent

(DDS) Most dental schools award (DDS) Most dental schools award

the Doctor of Dental Surgerythe Doctor of Dental Surgery

(DMD) The rest award the Doctor of (DMD) The rest award the Doctor of

Dental MedicineDental Medicine

DentistryDentistry

DentistryDentistryNature of workNature of work– Dentists diagnose, prevent, and treat problems with teeth or Dentists diagnose, prevent, and treat problems with teeth or

mouth tissue. mouth tissue. – Remove decay, fill cavities, examine x rays, place Remove decay, fill cavities, examine x rays, place

protective plastic sealants on children’s teeth, straighten protective plastic sealants on children’s teeth, straighten teeth, and repair fractured teeth. teeth, and repair fractured teeth.

– Perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones Perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases. to treat gum diseases.

– Extract teeth and make models and measurements for Extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth. dentures to replace missing teeth.

– They provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use They provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care. of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care.

– They also administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for They also administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications. antibiotics and other medications.

DentistryDentistryWorking ConditionsWorking Conditions– Average 36 hours per week in their practices– They have great flexibility in determining the number of hours

per week they choose to work.– Initially, dentists may work more hours as they establish their

practice. – Many continue in part-time practice well beyond the usual

retirement age. – Most dentists are solo practitioners, some dentists have Most dentists are solo practitioners, some dentists have

partners, and a few work for other dentists as associate partners, and a few work for other dentists as associate dentists.dentists.

DentistryDentistryGetting into Dental SchoolGetting into Dental School– Acceptance to Dental school is very competitive. Acceptance to Dental school is very competitive.

Average Acceptance Average Acceptance – 3.6 Overall GPA/ 3.5 Science GPA 3.6 Overall GPA/ 3.5 Science GPA – 20 DAT20 DAT

– Applicants must submit: Applicants must submit: Transcripts / Pre-requisitesTranscripts / Pre-requisites

Dental Admissions Test (DAT)Dental Admissions Test (DAT)

Letters of recommendationLetters of recommendation

Associated American Dental Schools Application Service Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS)(AADSAS)

DentistryDentistryUndergraduate TrainingUndergraduate Training– Academic:Academic:

Physics, biology, mathematics, english, and inorganic and Physics, biology, mathematics, english, and inorganic and organic chemistry. Students also take courses in the organic chemistry. Students also take courses in the humanities and the social sciences. humanities and the social sciences.

– Non-AcademicNon-AcademicVolunteer workVolunteer work

Community ServiceCommunity Service

ShadowingShadowing

Other clinical ExposureOther clinical Exposure

LeadershipLeadership

Research Research

DentistryDentistryDental School Training Dental School Training – A bachelor’s degree is not required. Most applicants, A bachelor’s degree is not required. Most applicants,

however, have at least a bachelor's degree, and however, have at least a bachelor's degree, and

many have advanced degreesmany have advanced degrees. . – There are 56 dental schools in the United StatesThere are 56 dental schools in the United States

DentistryDentistryDental CurriculumDental Curriculum– First 2 yearsFirst 2 years

Studying biological sciences learning structure and function Studying biological sciences learning structure and function of human body and it’s diseases, concentrating on the oral of human body and it’s diseases, concentrating on the oral aspects of the sciences. They also learn basic diagnostics aspects of the sciences. They also learn basic diagnostics and treatment procedures. and treatment procedures.

– Last 2 yearsLast 2 yearsConcentration on clinical study. Working with patients to Concentration on clinical study. Working with patients to provide competency in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment provide competency in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral diseases and disorders under direction of clinical of oral diseases and disorders under direction of clinical instructors. instructors.

DentalDentalEarnings Earnings – Median income for a dentist is about Median income for a dentist is about

$134,000 +$134,000 +

– SpecialtiesSpecialtieshttp://www.explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career.1.aspx http://www.explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career.1.aspx

DentistryDentistryAdditional Information Additional Information

– American Dental Association http://www.ada.org American Dental Association http://www.ada.org – American Dental Education Association American Dental Education Association

http://www.adea.org http://www.adea.org

OptometryOptometry

Nature of the WorkNature of the Work– Optometrists provide primary vision Optometrists provide primary vision

care to the 50% of Americans who care to the 50% of Americans who wear corrective lenses.wear corrective lenses.

– Optometrists examine people's eyes Optometrists examine people's eyes to diagnose vision problems and eye to diagnose vision problems and eye diseases.diseases.

– Optometrists prescribe eyeglasses Optometrists prescribe eyeglasses and contact lensesand contact lenses

– Optometrists provide preoperative Optometrists provide preoperative and postoperative care to cataract, and postoperative care to cataract, laser vision correction, and other eye laser vision correction, and other eye surgery patients. surgery patients.

OptometryOptometry

OptometryOptometryNature of the WorkNature of the Work– Don’t confuse Optometrists with Ophthalmologists Don’t confuse Optometrists with Ophthalmologists

or Opticians. or Opticians. Ophthalmologists are physicians who perform eye Ophthalmologists are physicians who perform eye surgery, and diagnose and treat eye diseases and surgery, and diagnose and treat eye diseases and injuries. Like optometrists, they also examine eyes and injuries. Like optometrists, they also examine eyes and prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Opticians fit and adjust eyeglasses and in some states Opticians fit and adjust eyeglasses and in some states may fit contact lenses according to prescriptions written may fit contact lenses according to prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists.by ophthalmologists or optometrists.

– Most optometrists are in general, private practice. Most optometrists are in general, private practice.

OptometryOptometryWorking ConditionsWorking Conditions– Optometrists usually work in their own offices.Optometrists usually work in their own offices.– Most full-time optometrists work about 40 hours a week. Many Most full-time optometrists work about 40 hours a week. Many

work Saturdays and evenings to suit the needs of patients. work Saturdays and evenings to suit the needs of patients.

EmploymentEmployment– Currently about 35,000 jobs in the U.S. Currently about 35,000 jobs in the U.S. – Although many optometrists practice alone, a growing number Although many optometrists practice alone, a growing number

are in a partnership or group practice. are in a partnership or group practice. – Some optometrists work as salaried employees of other Some optometrists work as salaried employees of other

optometrists or of ophthalmologists, hospitals, health optometrists or of ophthalmologists, hospitals, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), or retail optical stores. maintenance organizations (HMOs), or retail optical stores.

OptometryOptometryGetting into Optometry SchoolGetting into Optometry School– Acceptance is very competitive. Acceptance is very competitive.

Average Acceptance Average Acceptance – 3.43 Overall GPA 3.43 Overall GPA – 330 OAT330 OAT

– Applicants must submit: Applicants must submit: Apply through each school individually Apply through each school individually Transcripts / Pre-requisitesTranscripts / Pre-requisitesOptometry Admissions Test (OAT)Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)Letters of recommendationLetters of recommendation

OptometryOptometryUndergraduate TrainingUndergraduate Training– Prerequisite courses in English, mathematics, Prerequisite courses in English, mathematics,

physics, chemistry, and biology.physics, chemistry, and biology.

– Non-AcademicNon-AcademicVolunteer workVolunteer workCommunity ServiceCommunity ServiceShadowingShadowingOther clinical ExposureOther clinical ExposureLeadershipLeadershipResearch Research

OptometryOptometryOptometry School Training Optometry School Training – A bachelor’s degree is not required. Most applicants, A bachelor’s degree is not required. Most applicants,

however, have at least a bachelor's degree.however, have at least a bachelor's degree.

– There are 17 Optometry schools in the United StatesThere are 17 Optometry schools in the United States

OptometryOptometryOptometry CurriculumOptometry Curriculum– First 2 yearsFirst 2 years

Studying biological sciences learning structure and function Studying biological sciences learning structure and function of human body and it’s diseases, concentrating on the oral of human body and it’s diseases, concentrating on the oral aspects of the sciences. They also learn basic diagnostics aspects of the sciences. They also learn basic diagnostics and treatment procedures. and treatment procedures.

– Last 2 yearsLast 2 yearsConcentration on clinical study and external rotations. Concentration on clinical study and external rotations. Working with patients to provide competency in prevention, Working with patients to provide competency in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment diagnosis, and treatment in pediatric optometry, glaucoma, in pediatric optometry, glaucoma, contact lenses, rehabilitative optometry, retinal and contact lenses, rehabilitative optometry, retinal and neurological disease, ophthalmic lasers, refractive surgery, neurological disease, ophthalmic lasers, refractive surgery, environmental optometry, primary care optometry and environmental optometry, primary care optometry and practice management. practice management.

OptometryOptometryEarnings Earnings – Median income for a optometrists is about Median income for a optometrists is about

$124,000 +$124,000 +

– SpecialtiesSpecialtiesMost doctors of optometry practice “full-scope” primary care Most doctors of optometry practice “full-scope” primary care optometry and treat all forms of visual and ocular conditions. optometry and treat all forms of visual and ocular conditions. However, some may choose to treat a particular population However, some may choose to treat a particular population or condition. or condition.

OptometryOptometryPostgraduate TrainingPostgraduate Training– Optometrists wishing to teach or do research may study for Optometrists wishing to teach or do research may study for

a master's or Ph.D. degree a master's or Ph.D. degree – One-year postgraduate clinical residency programs are One-year postgraduate clinical residency programs are

available for optometrists who wish to specialize in family available for optometrists who wish to specialize in family practice optometry, pediatric optometry, geriatric practice optometry, pediatric optometry, geriatric optometry, vision therapy, contact lenses, hospital-based optometry, vision therapy, contact lenses, hospital-based optometry, primary care optometry, or ocular disease. optometry, primary care optometry, or ocular disease.

OptometryOptometryAdditional Information Additional Information

– American Dental Association http://www.ada.org American Dental Association http://www.ada.org – American Dental Education Association American Dental Education Association

http://www.adea.org http://www.adea.org

ChiropracticChiropractic

Nature of the WorkNature of the Work– Some chiropractors use water, Some chiropractors use water,

light, massage, ultrasound, light, massage, ultrasound, electric, and heat therapy. electric, and heat therapy.

– Chiropractors do not prescribe Chiropractors do not prescribe drugs or perform surgery. drugs or perform surgery.

– Many chiropractors are solo or Many chiropractors are solo or group practitioners who also group practitioners who also have the administrative have the administrative responsibilities of running a responsibilities of running a practice.practice.

ChiropracticChiropractic

ChiropracticChiropracticWorking ConditionsWorking Conditions– Chiropractors work in clean, comfortable offices. Chiropractors work in clean, comfortable offices.

They spend a great deal of time on their feet and They spend a great deal of time on their feet and practice using hands-on manipulation practice using hands-on manipulation techniques to resolve imbalances in the patient's techniques to resolve imbalances in the patient's skeletal system. skeletal system.

EmploymentEmployment– Chiropractors currently hold about 50,000 jobs in the Chiropractors currently hold about 50,000 jobs in the

U.S. U.S. – Most chiropractors are in solo practice, although Most chiropractors are in solo practice, although

some are in group practice or work for other some are in group practice or work for other chiropractors. chiropractors.

ChiropracticChiropracticGetting into Chiropractic SchoolGetting into Chiropractic School– Average Acceptance Average Acceptance

– 3.2 Overall GPA 3.2 Overall GPA

– Applicants must submit: Applicants must submit: No entrance exam requiredNo entrance exam required

Apply through each school individually Apply through each school individually

Transcripts / Pre-requisitesTranscripts / Pre-requisites

Letters of recommendationLetters of recommendation

ChiropracticChiropracticUndergraduate TrainingUndergraduate Training– All required applicants must have at least 90 semester hours:All required applicants must have at least 90 semester hours:

EnglishEnglishSocial sciences and/or humanitiesSocial sciences and/or humanitiesOrganic and inorganic chemistryOrganic and inorganic chemistryBiologyBiologyPhysicsPhysicsPsychology.Psychology.

– Non-AcademicNon-AcademicVolunteer workVolunteer workCommunity ServiceCommunity ServiceShadowingShadowingOther clinical ExposureOther clinical ExposureLeadershipLeadershipResearch Research

ChiropracticChiropracticChiropractic School Training Chiropractic School Training – Most states require at least 2 years of undergraduate Most states require at least 2 years of undergraduate

educationeducation– An increasing number of states require a 4-year An increasing number of states require a 4-year

bachelor's degree.bachelor's degree.– All states require completion of a 4-year chiropractic All states require completion of a 4-year chiropractic

college course at an accredited program leading to college course at an accredited program leading to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree. the Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

– There are 16 chiropractic programs in the United There are 16 chiropractic programs in the United States accredited by the Council on Chiropractic States accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education. Education.

ChiropracticChiropracticChiropractic CurriculumChiropractic Curriculum– First 2 years of Chiropractic SchoolFirst 2 years of Chiropractic School

Classroom and laboratory work in basic sciences. Classroom and laboratory work in basic sciences.

– Last 2 years of Chiropractic SchoolLast 2 years of Chiropractic SchoolCourses in manipulation and spinal adjustmentsCourses in manipulation and spinal adjustments

Clinical experience in physical and laboratory Clinical experience in physical and laboratory diagnosis, neurology, orthopedics, geriatrics, diagnosis, neurology, orthopedics, geriatrics, physiotherapy, and nutrition. physiotherapy, and nutrition.

ChiropracticChiropracticJob Outlook Job Outlook – Job prospects are expected to be good for persons Job prospects are expected to be good for persons

who enter the practice of chiropractic with faster than who enter the practice of chiropractic with faster than average growth.average growth.

– Chiropractic care is appealing to many health-Chiropractic care is appealing to many health-conscious Americans due to its holistic approach. conscious Americans due to its holistic approach.

– Demand for chiropractic treatment is also related to Demand for chiropractic treatment is also related to the ability of patients to pay, either directly or through the ability of patients to pay, either directly or through health insurance. health insurance.

ChiropracticChiropracticEarnings Earnings – Median income for a chiropractor is about Median income for a chiropractor is about

$75,000 + $75,000 +

– Self-employed chiropractors Self-employed chiropractors usually earn more than usually earn more than salaried chiropractors.salaried chiropractors.

ChiropracticChiropracticAdditional InformationAdditional Information– American Chiropractic Association American Chiropractic Association

http://www.amerchiro.org http://www.amerchiro.org – International Chiropractors Association International Chiropractors Association

http://www.chiropractic.org http://www.chiropractic.org – World Chiropractic Alliance World Chiropractic Alliance

http://www.worldchiropracticalliance.org http://www.worldchiropracticalliance.org