Petchauer Chiropractic
Dr. Michael Petchauer
671 Douglas Avenue
(Ottawa Beach Road)
Holland Michigan 49424
(616) 394-0112
How well educated is a doctor of chiropractic?
BASIC SCIENCE COMPARISONS
After completing their undergraduate studies, today's Doctor's of Chiropractic receive an additional 4 years of first professional degree college education, almost 4500 college classroom hours, actually more than medical doctors. Before starting practice they pass rigorous National Board Examinations and meet stringent state licensing requirements. To keep up with the latest research, doctors attend seminars and read professional journals.
Chiropractic Hours |
Subject |
Medical Hours |
Anatomy/Embryology |
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Physiology |
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Pathology |
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Chemistry |
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Microbiology |
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Diagnosis |
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Neurology |
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X-ray |
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Psychiatry |
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OB/GYN |
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Orthopedics |
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| Spinal Adjustments | Pharmacology | |
| Advanced Radiology | General Surgery | |
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** This information was compiled from a review of the curriculum catalogues of 22 medical schools and 11 chiropractic colleges and updates from the National Health Federation Bulletin.