Have you ever wondered just how much education your chiropractor has had? The facts may vary well surprise you. Today’s Doctor of Chiropractic completes a Bachelor of Science plus a five-year program of graduate study. The following is a chart, showing the rigorous educational requirements for both medical school and chiropractic school graduates.
Medical Class Hours (Minimum)
|
Subject
|
Chiropractic Class Hours (Minimum)
|
508 |
Anatomy |
520 |
326 |
Physiology |
420 |
401 |
Pathology |
205 |
325 |
Chemistry |
300 |
114 |
Bacteriology |
130 |
324 |
Diagnosis |
420 |
112 |
Neurology |
320 |
148 |
X-ray |
217 |
144 |
Psychiatry |
65 |
198 |
Obstetrics and Gynecology |
65 |
158 |
Orthopedics |
225 |
2,756
|
Total Hours
|
2,887
|
Other required subjects for Chiropractic: Adjusting, manipulation, kinesiology, and other similar subjects related to their specialty.
Other required subjects for Medicine: Pharmacology, immunology, general surgery, and other similar subjects related to their specialty.
Grand total class hours (Including required subjects)
Chiropractic: 4,485 Hours Medicine: 4,248 Hours