Sherman College Gathers Leaders in Philosophy and Research for
Sherman College to Host 14th Annual IRAPS Conference on Chiropractic Philosophy and Research
Spartanburg, SC — October 7–8, 2017
Sherman College of Chiropractic will host the 14th Annual International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS) — a peer-reviewed conference exploring vertebral subluxation research and the philosophy of chiropractic. Participants can earn up to 12 hours of continuing education credit during the event.
About the Symposium
The goal of IRAPS is to bring together thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners dedicated to advancing the vertebral subluxation model within chiropractic. By combining philosophy and evidence-based research, the symposium fosters collaboration and strengthens the academic community worldwide.
The conference emphasizes the core idea that chiropractic is a profession centered on vertebral subluxation, grounded in vitalism, committed to scientific inquiry, and devoted to philosophical development.
Highlights include the following presentations:
- Vertebral Subluxation, Critical Thinking, and Evidence-Informed Practice – Christopher Kent, D.C., J.D.
- What is Radical Science? – Bill Decken, D.C., ’86, D.Ph.CS
- Vertebral Subluxation Models & Definitions: Is There Really Anything New? – Matt McCoy, D.C., M.P.H.
- Pragmatic Research, Quality of Life and Salutogenesis Research – Joel Alcantara, D.C.
- Resolution of Low Back Pain and GERD in a 20 Year-Old Male Patient Following Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care: A Case Report – Charmaine Herman, D.C., ’09
Presenters include the following:
- Joel Alcantara, D.C.
- Brigette Bowler, D.C.
- Rick Brescia, D.C., D.Ph.CS
- Carly Lentzt Carney, D.C.
- Ron Castellucci, D.C., A.C.P.
- Bill Decken, D.C., D.Ph.CS
- Brian Dooley, D.C., A.C.P.
- Curtis Fedorchuk, D.C.
- Tate Gentile, D.C.
- Matthew Hartenburg, D.C.
- Charmaine Herman, M.A., D.C.
- Nicole Hirshowitz, D.C.
- Sarah Hock, D.C.
- Christopher Kent, D.C., J.D.
- Daniel Knowles, D.C.
- Dejan Kotur, D.C.
- Michelle MacCarthy, D.C.
- Matthew McCoy, D.C., M.P.H.
- Eric Russell, D.C., D.Ph.CS
- Anna-Marie Schmidt
- David Starmer, D.C.
For additional information, go to https://www.sherman.edu/iraps.
Registration is open at http://www.cvent.com/d/z5qv1n.
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Sherman College of Chiropractic provides students with a comprehensive chiropractic education, preparing them to enter the field as doctors of chiropractic who are highly skilled, compassionate, ethical and successful. On its 80-acre campus in South Carolina, Sherman offers a first professional degree program unique in its approach to health care and known globally for the skill and art of chiropractic delivered by graduates. For more information, visit www.sherman.edu or call 800-849-8771.
For more information, contact:
Jillian Kersh, D.C.
Director of Continuing Education
Sherman College of Chiropractic
Phone: 800-849-8771, ext. 229
E-mail: jkersh@sherman.edu