In December, the National University of Health Sciences recognized Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER) Director of Research and Education Anthony L. Rosner, PhD, with an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree. The degree, given following his commencement address on the 21st to the NUHS graduating class at the Lombard, Ill., campus, is conferred upon individuals who have provided "significant advancements to society."
"Dr. Rosner's contributions to the chiropractic profession and the patients whom we serve through chiropractic medicine are nothing if not outstanding," commented NUHS President James Winterstein, DC. "He is a true professional and a treasure to our profession."
Besides serving as FCER research director for a decade, Dr. Rosner also has worked with the Children's Hospital; Brandeis University; New England Pathology Services; Beth Israel Hospital; and Tufts Medical School, all in Massachusetts. He received his doctoral degree from Harvard, and has written numerous scientific articles.
Dr. Rosner accepted the LLD degree in modest fashion: "I am both honored and humbled by this most gracious recognition from an institution that has, since the beginning of my time within the chiropractic profession, been a source for inspiration for research and teaching."
Currently, the FCER is offering a pediatric monograph authored by Dr. Rosner. The monograph, Infant and Child Chiropractic Care, reviews theories and evidence for the chiropractic management of pediatric conditions amenable to chiropractic treatment, and provides 120 references from peer-reviewed literature. For more information, contact the FCER at (800) 622-6309 or www.fcer.org.
Veteran Capitol Hill staffer Duke Short, DC, will join the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) legislative team as a special consultant. Dr. Short, most recently Sen. Strom Thurmond's (R-SC) chief of staff, brings over two decades of Capitol Hill experience to the ACA team, including many years spent as a senior advisor to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Over the years, Dr. Short has been a key figure in helping the ACA gain legislative victories for chiropractic, including its inclusion in the National Health Service Corps student loan reimbursement program, the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
"It's difficult to put into words what it means to have someone like Duke Short fighting for the chiropractic profession. He is one of the most highly regarded people among members of the U.S. Senate, and he will be an invaluable addition. We are honored to have him take on this new role with us," noted ACA President Daryl D. Wills, DC.
Dr. Short, a Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate, is often referred to as the "101st Senator" because of his tireless efforts as a Senate staff member. As Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) explained in the Nov. 18, 2002 issue of the Congressional Record, "I know many senators have gone to Duke and sought out his counsel as one of our longest-serving and most effective staff members."
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico recently celebrated 50 years of recognizing the chiropractic profession. The Puerto Rico Chiropractic Association and the Puerto Rico Chiropractic Board of Examiners were on hand to commemorate the 50th anniversary at a gala in the capital city, of San Juan.
Parker College of Chiropractic President Dr. Fabrizio Mancini served as keynote speaker for the event, encouraging international growth of chiropractic, especially in Hispanic populations. He spoke in Spanish, his native language. The Hon. Antonio Faz Alzamora, president of the Puerto Rican Senate, also addressed the crowd, pledging the local government's support of chiropractic.
Dr. Edel Diaz, president of the Puerto Rico Chiropractic Association, enthused, "It has been 50 years of great achievements, and, building on that strong foundation, we are confident that a bright future awaits chiropractic in Puerto Rico."
When I graduated from chiropractic college in 1981 and started practice, I heard it all, and very little was positive. “You are a quack; you do not know what a subluxation is; you couldn’t get into a real health care program, so you chose the one that is slightly above a mail-order degree; you have no proof that chiropractic works; Are you really licensed?”, and so much more.
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