Sherman College Welcomes New Class of Chiropractic Interns

Twenty-four interns are now ready to serve the community at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in the final stage of their Doctor of Chiropractic program. The interns celebrated this milestone during a pinning ceremony on Sherman College’s campus at 2020 Springfield Road in Boiling Springs.

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Meet the New Interns

The incoming class of interns includes:

• James Arnold
• Kristen Bowman
• Tony Choi
• Stephanie Colón-Cabot
• Andrew Cornejo
• Valentina Degiovanni
• Patricia Denault
• Michael Gearheart
• Kathryn Heidt
• Jill King
• Jacob Lewallen
• Ezequiel Maldonado
• Ryan Masters
• Lindsey Merritt
• Alexandra Oliveras-Santos
• Josué Ortiz-Ramos
• Andrew Urrechaga Quick
• Leandra Quinones-Santiago
• Joshua Reeves
• Jordan Reizer
• Shannon Roberts
• Zachary Shaw
• Marian Vélez-Díaz
• Evan Wagoner

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Hands-On Learning in a Teaching Environment

The Chiropractic Center provides a supervised, hands-on learning environment coordinated by licensed doctors of chiropractic. Because the clinic is open to the public, residents of Upstate South Carolina receive affordable, high-quality chiropractic care through 35,000 patient visits per year.

Interns gain experience in:

• Case histories and physical/spinal examinations
• X-ray and diagnosis
• Report of findings and chiropractic adjustments
• Case management

They also have the opportunity to collaborate with the research department, complete remaining clinical and business courses, and advance the profession through evidence-based study.

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Pinning Ceremony Highlights

At the ceremony, interns were welcomed by:

• Casey Miller, Chiropractic Student Government President
• Claudia Seay, D.C., Director of Student Clinic
• Neil Cohen, D.C., Senior Vice President

Special contributions included:

• Kimberley Fielder, D.C., gave the class greeting and charge
• Kevin Power, D.C., administered the Pledge of Professionalism
• Claudia Seay, D.C., placed a commemorative pin on each student’s blue clinic jacket

“Sherman students transitioning into their clinical internship are well prepared to deliver quality care to our friends and neighbors in the greater Spartanburg area,” said Kristy Shepherd, M.A., Dean of Clinic Operations and Outreach.
“These students are the future of the chiropractic profession, and we are proud to welcome them to the Chiropractic Center.”

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Community Engagement and Leadership

Interns also participate in community events, including:

• Spinal screenings
• Health fairs
• School visits

These opportunities help students build communication, leadership, and community relations skills—preparing them for practice after graduation.

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Visit the Sherman College Chiropractic Center

• Hours: Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m
• Rates: Regular visits $15; students, military members, and seniors $10; special family rates available
• Appointments: Walk-ins welcome, but calling ahead is recommended: 864-578-8777
• More info: www.sherman.edu/hc