Financial pressure, enrollment declines and institutional challenges are emerging at several U.S. chiropractic colleges. Life Chiropractic College West's and Life University's struggles may be the most talked about but appear to be part of a larger story. And with recent USDE requirements threatening to hamstring federal student financing for DC degree programs, chiropractic education is facing questions for which it has no immediate answers.
| Digital ExclusiveJerome TRUE, DC, FIACN
Dr. Jerome True is a chiropractic neurologist practicing in Palm City, Fla. In addition to serving on the NAALT board of directors, he is also a member of the association's science and education committee. He has lectured for the Florida Chiropractic Association and various other continuing-education seminars on laser therapy and laser safety. Contact Dr. True with questions and comments regarding this article via the NAALT Web site.