Palmer College of Chiropractic

What is the history of Palmer College of Chiropractic?

Palmer College of Chiropractic was founded in Davenport, Iowa, in 1897 by D.D. Palmer, two years after the event the college identifies as the beginning of chiropractic. Its original purpose was to teach chiropractic as a distinct approach to health care. That history still shapes the institution: Palmer is a specialized college centered on chiropractic education rather than a general-purpose university.

D.D. Palmer's son, B.J. Palmer, played a major role in developing the school and promoting chiropractic during the twentieth century. The Davenport campus remains central to Palmer's identity, although the college has also operated campuses outside Iowa. Applicants should check which campus offers their intended program; a college-wide description does not necessarily describe the facilities or student services available in Davenport.

What are the faculties and departments at Palmer College of Chiropractic?

Palmer's principal academic focus is its Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) program. Students study subjects such as anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, imaging, chiropractic methods, and patient care, then complete supervised clinical training. It is a professional curriculum with a different sequence and workload from a conventional four-year undergraduate major.

The college also has undergraduate study options associated with preparation for chiropractic education. Applicants should distinguish between entering an undergraduate program and entering the D.C. program: the credentials, prerequisite coursework, tuition, and admission standards may differ. Palmer's academic catalog and the requirements for the intended campus and entering term are the appropriate places to confirm the current program list and course sequence.

What is the location of Palmer College of Chiropractic?

Palmer's main campus is in Davenport, Iowa, part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area along the Mississippi River. Davenport offers a city setting rather than a secluded residential campus, and students may travel between classes, clinical facilities, jobs, and housing elsewhere in the area.

Quad City International Airport, across the river in Moline, Illinois, is the region's principal commercial airport. A prospective student planning a move should consider local transportation as well as rent: a program that combines classes and clinical responsibilities can make the distance between home and campus consequential.

What is the mission and vision of Palmer College of Chiropractic?

Palmer presents its mission around educating chiropractors, advancing chiropractic knowledge, and serving patients and communities. Its educational philosophy places substantial emphasis on chiropractic practice and clinical preparation. These are the college's stated priorities, not independent measures of student outcomes.

Applicants comparing health professions should examine the D.C. curriculum and the scope of chiropractic practice in the state where they hope to work. Chiropractic licensure is regulated by states, so a college's mission and degree alone do not establish what a graduate may legally do in every jurisdiction.