rudypa Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I am a chiropractor, 9 years, and applying to PA school. I did not realize there were apparently other chiro-to-PAs out there! If you're out there, I have a question(s).... Im concerned on how my HCE as a chiro is viewed to admission committees. How did your application process go? Did you feel your hours as a chiro were viewed as equal to a nurse, EMT/medic, MA....ect.? Im contemplating contacting the programs I would like to apply to this upcoming cycle and asking the very question: "how does your program view my hours as a chiro?" Or will my hours as an EMT hold more weight.....unfortunately. I personally think it would be ridiculous to not think direct patient contact as a chiro would not hold the same across the HCE board! Thanks for your input and discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discogenic Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I don't have any direct knowledge, as I haven't applied to any PA programs (yet?). But I would find it hard to believe that 9 years of seeing patients as a chiropractor wouldn't count as healthcare experience. Although chiropractic is "outside" the medical system per se, you have had the opportunity to take countless histories, perform countless examinations, discuss with patients their various medical co-morbidities, interact with MDs regarding your patients' conditions, order and integrate diagnostic studies, and formulate diagnoses and treatment plans. You've sat knee-to-knee with these people, looked them in the eye, and have touched them in a professional fashion. You've empathized with them regarding their situations and have given healthcare-related advice countless times. You've impacted lives in your capacity as a healthcare professional. Those 9 years count, in my humble opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypa Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 I agree discogenic.... hoping there are some members out there that see this that use to practice and have gone thru PA admissions and school. Curious to how they were viewed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocialMedicine Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 def should count. studied with a few chiro PAs and all were very impressive. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerry Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 It counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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