Chiropractic Medicine

During your first year, it's important that you focus on your coursework and learn how to be a successful student. Knowing how to study and manage your time is critical and can help you earn a strong GPA. You should also:

• Begin to work on prerequisite courses, especially both semesters of biology (BIO 110 and 111) and chemistry (CHEM 111 and 112)
• Shadow a Chiropractor — either over breaks or during the summer
• Obtain volunteer or work experience in a medical setting — either over breaks or during the summer
• Research and learn more about chiropractic practice
• Join the Pre-Health Professionals Club (PHPC) student organization
• Meet with your pre-health advisor

You should continue doing as best you can in your courses to earn a strong GPA during your sophomore year, as well as continuing to look for community service and shadowing (or other clinical experience) opportunities. You should also:

• Look for leadership opportunities
• Meet with your pre-health advisor

During your junior year, you should still strive to earn a strong GPA as well as continuing your community service and shadowing (or other clinical experiences) and leadership activities. You should also:

• Continue leadership opportunities
• Inquire about letters of recommendation 
• Begin work on your personal essay
• Meet with your pre-health advisor
• Learn more about applying to chiropractic colleges

You should continue your community service and shadowing (or other clinical experiences) and leadership activities during your senior year. You should also:

• Begin application to chiropractic colleges
• Meet with your pre-health advisor
• Go to chiropractic school interviews
• Write thank-you notes to references and admissions officers
• Let your pre-health advisor know about your final decision
• Apply for financial aid as needed