Exploring Chiropractic Podcast

Dr. Skalski completed his radiology residency at Southern California University of Health Sciences, and a research fellowship at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Some think of him as the next Frank Netter - his medical illustrations have been featured in research articles and at Radiopaedia.org, including some hilarious April Fools jokes. We discuss his journey to chiropractic, digital illustration, and he give his tips for studying radiology.

About Ben Whelan Dr. Benedict Whelan is a graduate of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and practices in Auckland, NZ. He is the host of The Chirosation Podcast, where Chiropractors share their stories and the lessons learnt in practice. The intention of The Chirosation is to provide resources and a community that will help Chiropractors realize their innate potential. Discussion Topics We have a casual conversation about choosing chiropractic before ever being adjusted, overcoming self-doubt, and carrying on the chiropractic conversation through his podcast. Resources FOLLOW THE CHIROSATION Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes

Dr. Dean Smith is the host of the Chiropractic Science podcast and clinical faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Miami University and a practicing chiropractor in Eaton, Ohio at Essence of Wellness Chiropractic Center. Dr. Smith shares his journey through chiropractic, his post-graduate education, and how he is able to connect with the profession's most influential researchers.

Donald Murphy, DC, FRCC, DACAN, is Clinical Director of the Rhode Island Spine Center and the Director of Primary Spine Care Services for the Care New England Health System. He also serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences, and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Research at New York Chiropractic College. He shares his personal background, chiropractic education, post-graduate education, and explains what it means to be a Primary Spine Practitioner. We candidly discuss the current limitations of chiropractic education, and what needs to change. He also shares some personal insights into his mentors, what it takes to be successful in spine care, and answers your questions.

Guest: Stephen Laski NYCC December 2016 Graduate Hometown: Long Island, NY Dr. Stephen Laski graduated from New York Chiropractic College and finished his clinical rotation at the esteemed Rhode Island Spine Center with Dr. Don Murphy. He is preparing to head to the Dominican Republic to volunteer as the clinical supervisor for World Spine Care at their Moca Clinic. In this episode we discuss his time at NYCC, active participation in SACA and chiropractic politics, the concept of a Primary Spine Practitioner, and what he hopes to learn by working in a hospital setting in a foreign country. Tic Pick: Hands In Training Blog by previous guest, Dr. Brendan McCann.

Stephanie Halloran is a 3rd Year Chiropractic Intern from Aurora, Illinois. She is currently on preceptorship at the VA Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discuss her experiences at school in Portland, OR, how she learned to study like a diagnostician, her crazy travel schedule over the past year, and what it's like to work at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital.

Charlie Bertoia, a 2nd Year Chiropractic Intern from Toronto, Canada, joins me to discuss the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in Bournemouth, England. We discuss the AECC statement on EU referendum, and how it affects immigration rules for EU students in the UK as well as: • Choosing AECC for international experiences • Old England architecture with modern facilities • The first patient adjustment in clinic • Why the pace of curriculum is manageable and could even be more strenuous • Multiple clubs, technique groups, Adjusting Ninjas, and team sports • The one thing he would change ‘Tic Picks Nathan: Osmosis iPhone study app and YouTube Channel Charlie: European Chiropractors’ Union Campus Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UvMTHX7L_w

Cleveland University student Leslie Reece joins us to discuss her experience at one of the oldest chiropractic colleges in the US. She is a 7th Trimester student from Manhattan, Kansas and actively involved in the Student American Chiropractic Association.

In this 3rd and final episode, we'll wrap up my epic interview with Gordy Ainsleigh. In true Gordy form, we'll hear some crazy stories about his time in school with professors who have only just retired from Western States. He tells the legendary tale of the chainsaw, why he started a Carnivore Club, and the Goat Doctor. He also gives a few pieces of advice for current and future chiropractic students, such as how to adjust a rib and why you shouldn't start a practice right out of school.

In this second installment of my interview with Gordy Ainsleigh, we learn a bit about the early influences in the life of the man who started the Western States 100 Endurance Race. You’ll hear his opinion on chiropractic philosophy & science, why he chose to attend Western States, and some *interesting* medical theories to say the least. Stay tuned for part 3 for more hilarious stories about his time in school.

The Western States ® 100-Mile Endurance Run is the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race. Starting in Squaw Valley, California and ending 100.2 miles later. Following the historic Western States Trail, runners climb more than 18,000 feet and descend nearly 23,000 feet before they reach the finish line at Placer High School in Gordy’s hometown of Auburn, California. It is held on the last weekend of June each year. I got to volunteer at the race and witness this spectacle of endurance last year, and was lucky enough to meet up with Gordy a couple of days later. In the next few episodes, you’ll hear my extended interview with Dr. Gordon Ainsleigh, which I recorded just after last year’s Western States 100. Part 1 In this portion of my interview, Gordy tells the story of how it all started, how the horses actually held him back, and why caffeine is a recipe for disaster in ultra runs.

Most students don’t attend NCLC until their 3rd year. To be honest, most people don’t know about NCLC until the end of their 2nd year, so to be at NCLC before taking your first finals in chiropractic school is rare! Urvi Khare shares her experience lobbying on Capitol Hill, attending the SACA Specialty Council Round Table, and shares why she’s so ahead of the game. Be sure to check out DC2017, a massive conference combining NCLC, The ACC, and the WFC Biennial Conference, to be held in Washington DC next March. http://dc2017.org

The Millennial Think Tank is a group of former SACA members anxious to continue their work as leaders in the chiropractic profession. It stems from design thinking and business principles, including brainstorming, with the goal to further the chiropractic profession. It is open to recent graduates who are ACA members.

National Archives, Washington D.C. NCLC is one of the biggest chiropractic events all year. Students from across the country gather with doctors of chiropractic to meet with senators and representatives to update them on the state of chiropractic and ask for their support on key legislative items to improve patient care and the future of the profession. In this second part, return guest Seth Wytrwal shares his experience lobbying to congress members in Washington, D.c. Try TruBrain The world’s most tested productivity drink. Get your Free Trial of truBrain and improve your focus. You pay only $5.95 shipping and handling.

Stephanie Halloran is a 9th Quarter student at University of Western States and chair of her chapter of SACA (Student American Chiropractic Association). She shares her experience preparing for #NCLC2016, explains legislation impacting the Veterans Affairs health system, and describes the joys of winning chapter of the year and participating in SACA's Got Talent!

Jonathan Parham Palmer West, 11th Quarter National Legislative Vice Chair, Student American Chiropractic Association Jonathan Parham recently returned from the headquarters of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners in Greeley, Colorado for the Annual Student Leadership Forum. The forum consisted of 10 hours of meetings in a single day covering topics such as: Why do we have the board exam? Urban Myths associated with board exams, including who writes this blasted questions and why do they cost so much?? Upcoming SACA events: NCLC. If you’re attending and would like to be on the podcast, sign up for an interview here: Exploring Chiropractic @ NCLC

Thoughts at Graduation Stay fit, make health a priority Be Bold - don’t feel like you must accept dogma, ask questions Don’t Make Enemies Take advantage of club meetings. Minimize your student loans. Don’t lock yourself out of opportunities - Get familiar with techniques, even if you don’t plan to use them Hold on to your passions From Brendan McCann “Remember why you came - write it down. Not something huge, something that truly personally brought you here. Maybe it’s what’s in your application essays. But remember it. Write it down once per year. Choose if you want to keep with that, or if it changed.” Check out more thoughts from Brendan McCann over at his Hands in Training blog: Making an Entrance: Answers for new student questions Advice to New Chiropractic Students

Apply Research is the result of 5 years of seeing patients, reading research, polishing writing skills, developing communication strategies, learning website building, decoding the secrets of social media and tapping into the psychology of successful branding and marketing. And then figuring out how to shape it all into a clinical swiss army knife for young musculoskeletal practitioners. Guests Martin Bonnevie-Svendsen is a chiropractor and a current medical student. He teaches musculoskeletal diagnostics at the Institute of Clinical Medicine at the University of Oslo while maintaining a growing clinical practice on the side. In this interview we discuss 6 significant steps to jump start your clinical career, the importance of research in clinical practice, and the differences between chiropractic and medical school. Be sure to check out ApplyResearch.com, Like them on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter.

World Spine Care is a global charity on a mission to improve lives in under-served communities through sustainable, integrated, evidence based, spine care. Their aim is to create a world in which everyone has access to the highest quality spine care possible. In this interview the Director of Clinics, Dr. Geoff Outerbridge, and I discuss: How is WSC different than a mission trip? What is the core mission of world spine care? How can chiropractic students get involved? What’s the connection with Elon Musk? Can you share an inspiring story of success? Be sure to check out World Spine Care and follow them on Twitter and Like them on Facebook.

The National Chiropractic Legislative Conference took place February of 2015 with Student ACA members attending from all over the country. NCLC is the premier national conference for doctors of chiropractic (DCs), chiropractic assistants (CAs) and chiropractic students that sets the direction for the future of chiropractic in America. It involves: * More than 20 hours of clinical professional development * Leadership coaching and business management seminars * World-class industry partner expo * Federal advocacy briefings and Capitol Hills visits