Clinic Capstone Programs
Intern Preceptorship Program
The Preceptor Program is a clinical educational experience in an approved field doctor’s chiropractic practice during the student’s last term. During this program, the student is supervised and practices under the guidance and license of a chiropractic field doctor contracted with the College as extension or adjunct faculty. The student is required to communicate progress to the College.
The Post-Graduate Preceptorship Program: The participant is supervised and practices under the guidance of the chiropractic field doctor during the period after graduation while working toward state licensure.
Palmer DoD/VA Student Rotation Program
This program offers students a clinical experience opportunity in a Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facility. Working with the staff chiropractor(s) in the facility, students provide chiropractic care to active-duty military personnel and veterans. They also gain insight into developing collaborative relationships with other health professionals. Students are eligible to participate during their last two terms.
Residency Programs (Main Campus only)
The College offers two post-graduate residency programs.
Chiropractic Radiology Residency: This in-house three-year program provides education, training and experience in chiropractic radiology and specialized imaging. The resident is then eligible to sit for the board examination administered by the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology.
Chiropractic Rehabilitation Residency: This is an intensive clinical postgraduate program focusing on neuro-musculoskeletal rehabilitation care within an interdisciplinary clinical setting. This three-year program follows the educational requirements outlined by the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board. Upon completion, residents are eligible to sit for diplomate (DACRB) in chiropractic rehabilitation.
