Clinical Experience

Clinical Experience

The Palmer Chiropractic Clinics make up the largest chiropractic clinic network in the world. Students deliver approximately 135,000 patient visits each year, under the guidance of experienced clinicians. As an intern in the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics, you’ll care for a diverse patient body made up of individuals from all ages, ability levels and backgrounds. In addition, Palmer Chiropractic Clinics provides more than $4 million in pro-bono care annually to active-duty military, veterans and their families, and individuals facing economic hardship.

Eligible students may also participate in off-site clinical training opportunities.

Off-Site Clinical Training Opportunities

DoD/VA Student Rotation Program

Serve our nation’s military members and veterans while gaining valuable clinical experience in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Learn about the Student Rotation Program

Preceptorships

Work with a licensed chiropractor to gain off-campus educational experience.

Learn about Preceptorships

Sports Chiropractic

Sports chiropractors help athletes perform at their highest level, reduce the risk of injury, and reduce recovery time from injuries.

Learn about Sports Chiropractic

Post-Graduate Residencies

Palmer offers post-graduate residencies in radiology and rehabilitation on the Main campus.

Learn About Post-Graduate Residencies

DoD/VA Student Rotation Program

Serve our nation’s military members and veterans while gaining valuable clinical experience in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Learn about the Student Rotation Program

Preceptorships

Work with a licensed chiropractor to gain off-campus educational experience.

Learn about Preceptorships

Sports Chiropractic

Sports chiropractors help athletes perform at their highest level, reduce the risk of injury, and reduce recovery time from injuries.

Learn about Sports Chiropractic

Post-Graduate Residencies

Palmer offers post-graduate residencies in radiology and rehabilitation on the Main campus.

Learn About Post-Graduate Residencies

Records Management

Palmer Chiropractic Clinics uses a premier electronic health records (EHR) system called eClinicalWorks. Students gain skills in clinical documentation, quality control, and regulatory guidelines. eClinicalWorks is used by more than 850,000 health-care professionals worldwide.

Kayla Gloisten, D.C.

“I wanted a true immersion experience — high volume, unique cases, systematic examinations, thorough documentation, and collaboration with other health-care professionals in a multi-disciplinary setting.”

Katelyn Seaba, D.C.

Clinical rotations are excellent opportunities for Palmer students to grow their clinical experience prior to graduation. “Not only did I learn how to put all of my clinical skills together, but I also saw rare conditions that I thought I’d only learn about in school,” says Dr. Seaba. “I’ve seen babies, teens, middle-aged and elderly patients.”

Vivian Ly, D.C.

“Palmer’s strength is in first teaching us the basics, and then providing the clinical rotations and preceptorships that really prepare us for the real work as health care providers.”