Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.
Parker's 50th Seminar Celebration
Among chiropractic seminars, there are none larger than the Parker School of Professional Success (PSPS), otherwise known as Parker seminars. For the last 50 years, over 30,000 doctors of chiropractic from the United States and 23 countries have attended one or more Parker seminars. In 1989, a single Parker seminar had an attendance of over 7,000 doctors.
This year the Parker organization is celebrating its 50 years with celebrities, a great band and speakers like Dr. Deepak Chopra, Mark Victor Hansen and Wayne Dyer. The celebration for Parker's 50th anniversary is set for Las Vegas, Nevada, January 17-20, 2002. The Parker people say the seminar will bring the "best of the best" from within the profession and out. Parker's 50th anniversary will also include over 150 exhibitors showcasing a wide variety of products to support and enhance the chiropractic profession.
There are almost 90,000 chiropractors and chiropractic students around the world. At press time, Parker is exploring the possibility of webcasting some of the seminar events so that DCs and students everywhere can participate. Webcasting is in keeping with Parker's pioneering spirit and could "break the ice" for many other chiropractic programs to become involved with internet broadcasting, making available opportunities to every member of the profession, regardless of where they live.
For more information on the webcast or for other event information, visit Parker's website at www.parkerseminars.com.