Best & Worst Things About This Career
As reported by people currently doing the job
"The best part of my career is that I am able to help people in need. For example, finding someone in pain and being able to help them get better without the use of drugs very rewarding. This happens often and many come back and become regular patients! I guess the worst part of the career is the administrative side of the field. That means handling billing and dealing with insurance companies as well as a lot of dissenting opinions from other chiropractors."
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"The best part of my career is the interaction with patients, being able to determine the cause of their pain, and eventually being able to help alleviate and/or mitigate further degeneration as well as provide relief from any discomfort the patient may be feeling. The worst part of the business is dealing with the over abundance of red tape and paperwork in order to get paid by insurance companies, which is getting harder and harder these days."
+/-Tips for Succeeding in This Career
Helpful info from insiders
"1. I think a person who wants to go into this field must save up some money to help defray the cost of tuition. Many students come out with a large amount of debt and this can be suffocating to many. 2. Many doctors can only do one of two things: work as an associate or open your own clinic. If you can't afford to open a clinic then plan on being an associate, but make sure you find a good doctor to work under. 3. Consider Osteopathy, Like I said, there is too much in fighting in this career field and it can be an uphill battle for those with progressive ideas. Be mentally prepared to argue your point."
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"If you want to get into this field: 1. Take as many science courses as you can. 2. Take anatomy courses and learn latin. 3. Make sure you are a patient person and you are willing to go above and beyond the call of duty."
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