Advanced Clinical Practice

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Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice

Enroll in the Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice (MSACP) program and enhance your diagnostic skills. NUHS designed this online program for first-professional health care providers. As an MSCAP student, DCs, NDs, MDs, and DOs get an in-depth immersion into integrative medicine.

Within the MSACP, you will learn about various disorders and treatment options. Study a broader list of conditions and learn to better manage them. Classes taught by expert faculty cover neurophysiology, functional medicine, research methodology, nutrition and wellness, pharmacology, and more. Get an understanding of the whole patient and improve your patient care.

At a Glance

Locations Offered

Illinois

Cost Per Credit Hour

$655

Program Length

6 Trimesters

Credentials Earned

Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice (MSACP)

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How You Will Benefit

  • Improved diagnostic and clinical decision-making
  • Advanced training in functional medicine, pharmacology, neurophysiology
  • Enhanced employment/educational opportunities with this academic master’s degree

MSACP Faculty

Jerrilyn Cambron, DC, PhD

Jerrilyn Cambron, DC, MPH, PhD, LMT

Jerrilyn Cambron received her DC degree from National University of Health Sciences (then National College of Chiropractic) in 1991, and received her MPH and PhD degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1999 and 2005. She then completed a certification program in massage therapy at NUHS in 2006.

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Nakiesha Pearson, ND, DC, MS

Dr. Pearson is Chair of the Department of Clinical Sciences, and holds specialized certification to advance students’ learning experiences with simulated patient encounters.

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Roy Settergren

Roy Settergren, DC, MSACP, MD, has been a lecturer for National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) since 2017. He is currently an instructor for the Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice (MSACP) program, teaching pharmacology, problem solving and lab analysis.   Dr. Settergren earned his Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree in 2009 and his MSCAP […]

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Dr. Rich Elchert

There is no other program like this in the United States that offers this type of education. National University has a solid reputation within the chiropractic and medical community.

Dr. Rich Elchert, MSACP

More Information

If you have any questions or would like more information about this program, please consider attending one of our upcoming webinars. You may also contact the Office of Admissions at 1-800-826-6285 or [email protected].