Interim Coordinator: Paula Stern, BSc, DC, FCCS(C)

The goal of the Clinical Sciences Program is to produce chiropractic scientists who have acquired advanced clinical knowledge from careful observation and deduction; learned to test these deductions by experimentation and questioning; and applied these skills and knowledge to the practice and teaching of chiropractic.

This post-graduate program is conducted by CMCC and approved by the College of Chiropractic Sciences (Canada). It emphasises academics, teaching, research, publication, and advanced clinical training and experience. The program develops chiropractic clinical consultants, researchers, and scholars capable of participating in a multidisciplinary environment.

Graduates of are eligible to apply to the College of Chiropractic Sciences (Canada) for Fellowship status.

Please Note: The CMCC Graduate Studies diploma does not give the graduate the right to practise as a chiropractic specialist. He or she must first achieve Fellowship status by fulfilling the qualifications required by The College of Chiropractic Sciences (Canada).

Required Courses

In addition to the general graduate curriculum and residency practica requirements, students must complete the following courses specific to the Clinical Sciences Program.

GS520 and GS620: Special Topics in Clinical Chiropractic
Coordinator: P. Stern Total hours: 30 per year
Provides the student with an advanced level of knowledge related to clinical practice and currently relevant issues. The course focuses on epidemiology, diagnosis, prognosis, imaging and treatment of conditions seen in clinical practice.  Topic examples include disc herniations, musculoskeletal complaints in pediatric patients, low back pain in pregnancy, occupational low back pain, and Whiplash Associated Disorders

SS521: Clinical and Sport Nutrition
Coordinator: L. Greib Total hours: 18
An optional course for the Clinical Science Residents. For more information see the course description in the Sport Sciences Program.

Written Requirements

Students must complete the common core curriculum and practica and several publication/writing requirements. These requirements may be incorporated into course evaluations. Written requirements must be of publishable quality and approved by the student’s faculty research mentor and the Program Coordinator. The student must present a semi-annual report on progress to the Supervisory Committee. Written requirements also include: four book reports; four case reports/studies; and one literature review.