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.
Foot Levelers Announces FICS Scholarship; Applications Now Being Accepted
Foot Levelers is pleased to announce a $1,000 scholarship through the Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS). The scholarship is open to chiropractic students worldwide and applications are currently being accepted. The deadline for application is Oct. 30, 2010.
"We thank Foot Levelers for their dedication to chiropractic education demonstrated by this scholarship and for their outstanding support as Presenting Sponsor for 2010," said FICS General Counsel David Chapman-Smith.
"We are honored to partner with the Federation Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport and offer a scholarship to a deserving student," said Foot Levelers President and CEO Kent Greenawalt. "We are committed to chiropractic education because we know it is the key to the future of our profession."
To apply for the scholarship, students can download the application form at www.fics-sport.org (click on General Information/Student Scholarships). Submissions must be submitted electronically.
Source: Foot Levelers, Inc.