Most people will be glad to know the education your chiropractor received was very extensive and demanding. Chiropractic students undergo thorough teachings in the structure and function of the human body, how disease occurs, and how to prevent, correct and maintain proper health.
Below is a chart comparing the hours and subjects between a chiropractor and a medical doctor.
After reviewing the chart notice that chiropractors have more class hours compared with medical doctors.
| Subjects | Class Hours Chiropractic Students |
Class Hours Medical Students |
| Anatomy | 540 | 510 |
| Chemistry | 165 | 325 |
| Diagnosis | 630 | 325 |
| Microbiology | 120 | 115 |
| Neurology | 320 | 110 |
| Obstetrics | 60 | 150 |
| Orthopedics | 210 | 155 |
| Pathology | 360 | 400 |
| Physiology | 240 | 325 |
| Psychiatry | 60 | 145 |
| Radiology | 360 | 150 |
| HOURS | 3,065 | 2,710 |
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Additionally Required Studies
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| Spinal Manipulation Nutrition Physiotherapy Advanced Radiology |
Pharmacology
Immunology General Surgery |
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| Total Hours | 4,485 | 4,250 |