Curriculum hours DC/MD*
A FYI comparison of Chiropractic education and Medical education.
Subject |
Chiropractic |
Medical |
| Anatomy - Embryology | 540 |
508 |
| Physiology | 240 |
326 |
| Pathology - Pediatrics - Geriatrics | 360 |
401 |
| Chemistry | 165 |
325 |
| Microbiology | 120 |
114 |
| Diagnosis - Dermatology - Eyes - Nose - Throat | 630 |
324 |
| Neurology | 320 |
112 |
| Radiology | 360 |
148 |
| Psychology - Psychiatry | 60 |
144 |
| Obstetrics - Gynecology | 60 |
148 |
| Orthopedics | 210 |
156 |
| Totals | 3065 |
2706 |
* Classroom hours based on the review of curriculum catalogs from eleven chiropractic colleges and twenty-two medical schools.
