Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine Program
Trimester-by-Trimester Curriculum
Learn more about our innovative curriculum through the course schedule.
Total Program Credits: 248
This is a 4-term Phase I schedule. This phase may also be completed in 5 or 6 terms. Your advisor will work with you to determine whether you should follow this 4-term track or choose the 5-term or 6-term track.
Flexible Track Options: View comparison of 4, 5 and 6 term tracks for Phase I
Phase I: Term One (22.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| AN5101 | Spine and Extremities Anatomy | 5.0 |
| AN5102 | Spine and Extremities Anatomy Lab | 3.5 |
| AN5107 | Histology and Embryology I | 2.5 |
| BC5104 | Human Biochemistry | 5.0 |
| FH5106 | Fundamentals of Natural Medicine & Historical Perspectives | 1.0 |
| MM5120 | Introduction to Palpation Skills & Landmark Identification | 1.0 |
| PH5013 | Cellular Physiology & Hematology | 4.0 |
Phase I: Term Two (26.5 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| AN5201 | Head and Neck Anatomy | 3.0 |
| AN5202 | Head and Neck Anatomy Lab | 2.0 |
| AN5203 | Neuroanatomy | 5.5 |
| BU5209 | Introduction to Business Principles | 1.0 |
| EM5207 | Evaluation & Management of the Chest & Thoracic Spine | 3.0 |
| MI5205 | Fundamentals of Public Health | 3.0 |
| MM5220 | Manipulation of the Thoracic Spine | 1.0 |
| PA5204 | Fundamentals of Pathology | 3.0 |
| PH5208 | Neurophysiology | 3.5 |
| RA5206 | Normal Radiographic Anatomy & Variants | 1.5 |
Phase I: Term Three (26.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| AN5304 | Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis Anatomy | 2.0 |
| AN5305 | Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis Anatomy Lab | 2.0 |
| AN5307 | Histology and Embryology II | 2.5 |
| BC5308 | Nutritional Biochemistry I | 2.0 |
| EM5309 | Evaluation & Management of the Abdomen, Pelvis and Lumbar Spine | 3.0 |
| FH5310 | Whole Health Concepts and Philosophical Perspectives | 1.0 |
| MI5303 | Medical Microbiology I | 4.5 |
| MM5320 | Manipulation of the Lumbo-Sacral Spine, T/L Junction and Pelvis | 1.0 |
| PA5302 | Systems Pathology I | 4.0 |
| PH5306 | Nueroendocrinology, GI and Reproductive Physiology | 4.0 |
Phase I: Term Four (26.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| BC5409 | Nutritional Biochemistry II | 1.0 |
| EM5408 | Evaluation & Management of the Head, Neck and Cervical Spine | 3.0 |
| EP5401 | Evidence-Based Practice: Critical Appraisal of the Biomedical Literature | 1.0 |
| MI5403 | Medical Microbiology II | 5.0 |
| MM5420 | Manipulation of the Cervical Spine, CT Junction and First Rib | 1.0 |
| NN5406 | Science of Diet and Nutrition | 3.0 |
| PA5402 | Systems Pathology II | 6.0 |
| PH5405 | Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Physiology | 5.0 |
| RA5407 | Radiation Physics and Technology | 1.0 |
This is a 4-term Phase II schedule. This phase may also be completed in 5 or 6 terms. Your advisor will work with you to determine whether you should follow this 4-term track or choose the 5-term or 6-term track.
Flexible Track Options: View comparison of 4, 5 and 6 term tracks for Phase II
Phase II: Term One (28.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| EM6103 | Evaluation & Management of the Gi/GU & Reproductive Systems | 4.0 |
| EM6104 | Evaluation & Management of the Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems | 3.0 |
| EM6105 | Evaluation & Management of the EENT | 3.0 |
| EM6106 | Evaluation & Management of the Neurological System | 3.0 |
| EM6112 | Evaluation & Management of the Musculoskeletal System I | 2.0 |
| EM6120 | Evaluation & Management of the Extremities | 4.0 |
| MM6110 | Soft Tissue Management | 0.5 |
| NN6107 | Pharmacology I | 3.0 |
| NN6108 | Botanical Medicine I | 3.0 |
| RA6109 | Fundamentals of Imaging: Arthritides & Trauma | 2.5 |
Phase II: Term Two (28.5 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| BU6201 | Principles of Marketing and Communication | 2.0 |
| EM6202 | Physical Diagnosis | 4.5 |
| EM6203 | Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis | 3.0 |
| EM6207 | Pediatrics, Geriatrics & Female Health Issues | 3.0 |
| EM6210 | The Clinical Encounter | 1.5 |
| EM6212 | Evaluation & Management of the Musculoskeletal System II | 2.0 |
| EM6213 | Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection | 0.5 |
| FR6204 | Functional Rehabilitation I: Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise & Spinal Rehabilitation | 3.0 |
| MM6208 | Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Imaging | 1.0 |
| MM6220 | Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques I | 1.5 |
| MM6221 | Diversified Technique | 1.0 |
| NN6206 | Pharmacology II | 3.0 |
| RA6205 | Fundamentals of Imaging: Skeletal Dysplasia, Tumors, Endocrine & Hematopoietic Disorders | 2.5 |
Phase II: Term Three (28.5 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| BU6306 | Business Planning | 2.0 |
| EC6303 | Ambulatory Trauma Care | 1.5 |
| EM6304 | Advanced Diagnosis & Problem Solving | 2.0 |
| EM6305 | Psychopathology & Health Psychology | 3.0 |
| EP6310 | Evidence-Based Practice: Applied EBP | 1.0 |
| FR6307 | Physiological Therapeutics: Modalities | 4.5 |
| FR6309 | Functional Rehabilitation II: Extremity Rehabilitation | 3.0 |
| MM6320 | End Range Loading & Flexion/Distraction Technique | 1.0 |
| NN6301 | Clinical Nutrition | 4.0 |
| NN6308 | Botanical Medicine II | 4.0 |
| RA6302 | Fundamentals of Imaging: Chest & Abdomen | 2.5 |
Phase II: Term Four (27.5 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| BU6404 | Ethical Management of the Chiropractic Practice | 3.0 |
| BU6407 | Risk Management & Legal Issues | 1.0 |
| EM6403 | Clinical Natural Medicine | 2.0 |
| EM6405 | Doctor-Patient Relationship | 2.0 |
| EM6406 | Dermatology | 1.5 |
| EP6410 | Evidence-Based Practice: Journal Club | 0.5 |
| EM6411 | Clinical Skills Seminar | 1.0 |
| FR6412 | Sports Medicine (Online) | 2.0 |
| IC7000 | Clinic Internship I | 11.0 |
| MM6420 | Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques II | 0.5 |
| RA6408 | Report Writing & Advanced Imaging | 1.0 |
| RA6409 | Radiographic Positioning & Radiology Management | 2.0 |
Hospital Rotations and Clerkships
NUHS also offers competitive opportunities for select DC students to participate in exciting hospital internship experiences. To apply for one of our hospital rotations, students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and apply through the Dean of Clinics. Hospital rotations and clerkships may last from one to six months, depending on the program and the supervising physician's schedule. Current hospital rotations and clerkships for DC students, which are subject to change, include:
- Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, Florida
- Illiana Veteran's Administration Health Care System in Danville, Illinois
- Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, Illinois
This is a 2-term Phase III schedule.
Phase III: Term One (17.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| IC7100 | Clinic Internship II | 17.0 |
Phase III: Term Two (17.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| IC7200 | Clinic Internship III | 17.0 |
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