Palmer College of Chiropractic

Current Students

Student Organizations
 

International Chiropractors Association Auxiliary (ICAA)

The ICAA is a group of spouses and significant others of Palmer students that meets monthly. Its goals are to educate student partners about chiropractic, award yearly scholarship(s) to a Palmer SICA member(s), to be a support group for both the partners and students and to make the Palmer experience a positive one. The organization is self-supporting through various fund raisers, such as bake sales, chili suppers, raffles and member-contributed cookbooks.

Palmer Student Alumni Foundation (PSAF)

PSAF serves as a liaison between students and alumni of Palmer College. The one-time membership fee of $50 entitles a student to numerous benefits and discounts for Palmer and the Quad-Cities area, amounting to a $300 value. PSAF also hosts a champagne clinic badge reception for those entering clinic, sponsors and works together with the local Marine Corps for Toys for Tots every holiday season and hosts a chiropractic philosophy night for all interested Palmer students.

Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA)

Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA), formerly known as the Harvey Lillard Society, was established in memory of the first chiropractic patient. Its purpose is to aid in the recruitment of African Americans and other minorities into the chiropractic profession and promote the expansion of chiropractic as a health-care system. Current projects include activities during Black History Month, articles in the Beacon and volunteer opportunities with local churches and community groups. If you would like more information on Harvey Lillard or SABCA, please write to SABCA at 1000 Brady St.., PCC Box 2104, Davenport, IA 52803 or email us a palmersabca@yahoo.com

Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) Sports Council

The SACA Sports Council provides seminars, teaches spinal and extremity evaluation and participates in on-field activities. Providing information on the latest research and technology in the field of sports chiropractic, the organization is committed to preparing its members to serve the athlete in strength training, peak performance, rehabilitation and nutrition. The Council's faculty adviser is Dr. Dave Juehring, who also serves as a remote coach for the U.S. National Bobsled team.

Student ACA (SACA)

This mission of the Student American Chiropractic Association is to enhance the chiropractic profession by expanding the active membership and student involvement in the American Chiropractic Association and the chiropractic profession as a whole. This task is accomplished by promoting student awareness regarding the climate of the profession that awaits them. In addition, students are provided with opportunities to implement the tools and proven practice methods in an effort to improve the profession and cultivate effective leaders to advance chiropractic into the future.

If you are interested in finding out more information about the SACA or ACA  visit the ACA's website www.acatoday.com

Student International Chiropractors Association (SICA)

The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) was established in 1926 by B.J. Palmer and today represents more than 9,000 practitioners, educators, students and lay persons in the United States and worldwide. On campus, SICA helps promote the parent organization through first trimester welcome parties, membership drives, guest speakers and "technique speak," a forum for chiropractic technique clubs to educate students.

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