From his early days as astudentat National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) to his current roles as a PhD candidateat Yale University,Gregory Roytman, DC’19, MS, MPhil, has seamlessly blended clinical practice,researchand teaching to advance the field of complementaryhealthcare.
Dr.Roytmangraduated from National University of Health Sciences (NUHS)with his Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (DC)in 2019.During histimeat NUHS,heworked as a researchfellowalongsidethedean of the department of research,Gregory Cramer, DC, PhD.
“Thehighlight of my time in the research departmentwas reallyDr. Cramer’s mentorship,” Dr. Roytman said.“During that time, I learned what it meant to do research and it gave me skills that I use to this day.This was the point where I was able to consider myself a researcher.”
Shortly after graduating, Dr. Roytmanbecame a postdoctoral research associateat the Yale School ofMedicineBiomedical Informatics and Data Science.His responsibilitiesincluded managingthetemplate andextractingthe data for the Veterans Response to Dosage in Chiropractic Trial study.
He is now a PhD candidateinbiomedical engineering at YaleUniversitywith a research focus on biomechanics, manualtherapyand rehabilitation.Since pursuing his PhD, Dr. Roytman has been involved in several research projects on biomechanics, 3Dmodelingand acoustic biomarkers forlowerbackpain.His ultimate goal as a researcher is totranslate hisfindingsinto actionable practices.
In addition to his studies,Dr. Roytmanhasbeen practicingpart time as a chiropractic physician at the Veterans Administration Connecticut Health Systemsince 2020. In this role,heprovides care to veterans with musculoskeletal conditions.He alsocontributes to academia as avisiting research assistant professor at NUHS.
With afamilialbackground in chiropractic medicine, Dr. Roytmanhas always wanted to pursue a career where he was able to help patients.His focus in conducting research, clinicalpracticeand teaching ensures thatthere’salways a space to integrate chiropractic care into broader health care systems.
“After graduation, you will go out into the world with advanced healthcare degreesand realize youactually havea lot of flexibility topersonalize the career you want,” Dr. Roytman said.
One wayDr. Roytman stays connected to his alma materis throughcontinuing research with Dr. Cramer.He has alsovisitedNUHS as a guest speaker todiscussthediverse career paths in complementary health care and to share hisprofessional journeysince graduating from NUHS.
“Even sinceI’vegraduated, there are plenty more opportunitiesfor complementary integrative health professionals.Don’tfeel boxed in by what might be outthere. You canpretty much writeyour own playbook.Think about what you want to do and then just structure your trainingor the rest of your careeraroundthat,” Dr. Roytman said.
Through Dr. Roytman’s ongoing research, clinical care for veterans and mentorshipoffuture practitioners, he continues todemonstratehow chiropractic care can be integrated intohealth carewhile emphasizing thevast potential the field holds.
