College of Chiropractic Archives

A Toast to Teaching: Drs. Hillgartner, Gutweiler, Cranwell Celebrate Combined 145 Years at Logan

Posted on May 25, 2023 in Alumni in College of Chiropractic in Leaders Made in Tower Magazine

Three College of Chiropractic faculty members recently celebrated a combined 145 years of teaching at Logan University: Roy Hillgartner, DC (’69), instructor; John Gutweiler, PhD, professor; and Richard Cranwell, DC (’76), MS, DACBN, professor. After decades of dedication, each educator has made his mark on the university. Dr. Cranwell—who is celebrating 46 years of teaching this April—has developed numerous courses for Logan, including static palpation, motion palpation, extremity adjusting and case management. Applying what he learned during a one-year internship with Clarence Gonstead, DC in 1976, he also founded Logan’s introductory and advanced Gonstead method courses, which he continues to …

Doctor of Chiropractic Students Attend Career Roadshow in Milwaukee

Posted on April 5, 2023 in Careers in College of Chiropractic in Community & Events in Students

Five students from Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program attended a Career Roadshow in Milwaukee on March 9 and 10. Hosted by Logan Career Services, the event was designed to help student doctors explore a variety of career options and build their network of professional contacts. On March 9, the participating students—along with Jason Goodman, DC (’98), PhD, director of external clinical rotations and assistant professor at Logan—delivered a presentation to a group of undergraduate students from several universities throughout Wisconsin interested in applying to chiropractic school. They shared information and answered questions about their experience in Logan’s DC …

How to Pay for Chiropractic School

Posted on March 10, 2023February 23, 2023 in College of Chiropractic in General in Online Resources in Resources in Students

Paying for college is no small task. After deciding on which chiropractic school to attend, aspiring Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) students should investigate the financial aid options available. To help prospective DC students navigate the payment process, Laurel Miller, Logan University’s associate director of financial aid, offers insight on how to pay, how to find scholarships and more. Q: What are the available options for paying for chiropractic school? Students have several different options when paying for chiropractic school. Students may utilize one or a combination of the following: Cash Pay: Student pays out of pocket or sets up a …

How To Earn Continuing Education Credits to Keep Your Chiropractic License in Good Standing

Posted on February 17, 2023 in Alumni in College of Chiropractic in Symposium

Navigating continuing education (CE) requirements for Doctors of Chiropractic can be confusing. Amber Henry, Logan University’s director of continuing education, offered some advice for DCs looking to fulfill their CE requirements. Why do chiropractors need continuing education hours? As with any profession, it’s important to further your skills and knowledge. Chiropractors are required to hold a state license that is maintained through continuing education. This ensures that all Doctors of Chiropractic are staying current in their field, while continuously learning and experiencing new methods, techniques, data, research and more. How do chiropractors earn continuing education hours? Doctors of Chiropractic can …

DC Student Takes Career Dreams to the Ice Rink

Posted on February 17, 2023May 17, 2023 in College of Chiropractic in Sports At Logan in Tower Magazine

As National Hockey League (NHL) legend Wayne Gretzky once said, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” For trimester 8 student Ashley Fox, one shot—or, in her case, one Instagram message—was all it took for her to realize her dream of working with professional hockey players. Ashley found a new way to network: social media. While scrolling through Instagram during her seventh trimester, she came across the profile of retired Boston Bruins player Jeff LoVecchio. Originally from St. Louis, Jeff now trains young, elite hockey players from the 18U AAA-NHL level. “He has over 11,000 followers on …

DC Student Learns from First-Class Chiropractors Through Preceptorship Program

Posted on February 17, 2023 in College of Chiropractic in Sports At Logan in Tower Magazine

Logan’s Preceptorship Program allows qualified Doctor of Chiropractic students in their 10th and final trimester to gain invaluable real-world experience in a clinical environment of their choice. For 15 weeks, students work alongside experienced chiropractic professionals in a variety of settings, helping them stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. Ahead of her graduation this summer, Shelby Hummel recently completed a preceptorship at Denver Sports Recovery, a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center that offers cutting-edge equipment, facilities and services to everyone from elite professional athletes to “weekend warriors.” “At the beginning of my 8th trimester, I reached out to Dr. Ralph …