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 ExclusiveKim Khauv, DC, MPH
Dr. Kim Khauv is the membership chair for the Chiropractic Health Care section of the APHA. He received his chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College West and his master's in public health from the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Khauv currently lives and works in San Diego. Contact him with membership questions at drkkauv@gmail.com.