Chiropractic Training vs. Medical Training
Course Hour Comparison

This section is compiled by Frank M. Painter, D.C.
Send all comments or additions to:    Frankp@chiro.org

Chiropractic Class Hours	Subject	Medical Class Hours
520	Anatomy-Embryology	508
440	Physiology	326
360	Pathology-Geriatrics-Pediatrics	401
165	Chemistry	325
120	Microbiology	114
130	Diagnosis	114
630	Diagnosis, Dermatology, eyes-ears-nose-throat	324
320	Neurology	112
360	Radiology	148
60	Psychology	144
60	Obstetrics-Gynecology	148
225	Orthopedics	156
1,598	Specialty Courses	1,492
4485	Total Class Hours	4248

NOTE:   Adapted from: Chapman-Smith, D.
The Chiropractic Profession.
NCMIC Group Inc. 2000.

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