Maggie Teson, Author at Logan University

How to Apply to Chiropractic School

Posted on February 2, 2023June 27, 2024 in College of Chiropractic in Students

For many who are interested in pursuing a career as a chiropractor, taking the next step and applying to chiropractic schools can seem intimidating. To help prospective Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) students navigate the application process, Catherine Sippel, Logan University’s associate director of admissions, offers insight into when to apply, how to make your application stand out and more. Q: Why should I consider applying to chiropractic school? Pursuing a DC degree will give you the opportunity to help people. As a conservative and natural form of health care, chiropractic provides options beyond more invasive surgery and potentially addictive medications. …

National Chiropractic Health Month Q&A: Dr. Norman W. Kettner

Posted on October 18, 2022October 12, 2022 in College of Chiropractic in Community & Events in Healthcare in Research

This October, during National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM), chiropractors around the country are promoting improved access to non-drug therapies and reminding people that chiropractic’s non-drug approach is on the frontline for pain management. In recognition of NCMH, Norman W. Kettner, DC (’80), DACBR, FICC, dean of research and professor emeritus of Logan’s Department of Radiology discusses the body of research he has conducted on the use of chiropractic for chronic pain management. Q: Could you provide an overview of the research you have conducted on how chiropractic care impacts the use of opioids? In collaboration with my research colleagues from …

Logan to Host WFC ACC Global Education Conference this November

Posted on April 29, 2022 in College of Chiropractic in Community & Events in Tower Magazine

Logan University and the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) maintain a long-standing partnership built upon a shared mission to advance the chiropractic profession across the globe. The organizations’ relationship recently evolved when Logan was invited to host the 11th WFC Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) Global Education Conference November 2-5, 2022. Logan’s affiliation with the WFC, which currently represents national associations of chiropractors in more than 90 countries, grew from a connection between Logan President Clay McDonald, DC (’82), MBA, JD and WFC Secretary-General Richard Brown, DC, LLM, FEAC, FRCC. After getting to know each other at meetings and conferences, …

Alumna Dr. Holly Tucker Reappointed to WFC Council

Posted on April 29, 2022 in Alumni in College of Chiropractic in Tower Magazine

Holly Tucker, DC (’11), MPH, CHES, FASA was recently reappointed to the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) Board of Directors as a representative for North America. “My primary role is to represent our region by being involved in the promotion and advancement of the chiropractic profession globally,” Dr. Tucker said. “My goal is to serve as a bridge of communication between chiropractors here and around the world. I share health care developments and trends happening in the U.S. with representatives from other regions, and I report on what’s happening around the globe to the chiropractic community here.” First appointed to …

From Classmates to Friends: MS-HI Students Bond Throughout Online Program

Posted on April 29, 2022July 11, 2024 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences in Tower Magazine

After Melissa Warren, Nancy Kirkland and Delphine Nchako began Logan University’s online Master of Science in Health Informatics degree program in January 2020, it didn’t take long for them to realize they needed to lean on one another for support. They started a group text message to ask questions about assignments, coordinated Zoom meetings so they could talk through challenges, and bounced ideas off one another through a discussion board. They included Nafisat Bale in their collaborations when she joined their cohort several months later. “The texts, Zooms and discussion board posts not only motivated us to stay on track …

Logan Alumnae Find Success as Instructors at Maryville University

Posted on December 14, 2021 in Alumni in College of Chiropractic

Logan University Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) graduates are well-prepared for a variety of rewarding careers, including in education. Three former Logan students are using their DC degrees as instructors at Maryville University in St. Louis. Quen Bell, DC (’07) After graduating from Logan, Dr. Bell moved to Los Angeles to practice chiropractic with her aunt; however, she quickly discovered a passion for patient education. “It didn’t take long for me to realize teaching was my favorite part of my job,” she said. Dr. Bell also believed a career in academia would allow her to spend more time with her four …