Empowering Women in Chiropractic Education
A scholarship enabling all to thrive academically
As Doctors of Chiropractic, we believe in a conservative, evidence-based, patient-centered model of health care. We know the chiropractic profession is an integral part of the health care solution and that chiropractors are uniquely poised to make a difference through daily patient care. Women, in particular, have a distinct ability to advance the profession with their unique gifts, talents and opportunities, yet still face challenges in practice and in leadership based on their gender. As an increasing number of women enter chiropractic colleges, the profession is becoming more inclusive in terms of gender and ethnicity. In fact, according to the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Practice Analysis of Chiropractic 2020, the proportion of women in the chiropractic profession has more than doubled (31.8% in 2019) since 1991 (13.3%). However, we still have a long way to go—especially considering chiropractors treat mostly women, yet often struggle to identify and effectively treat women’s health complaints. By empowering more female practitioners to enter the profession, chiropractic as a whole will be better able to serve the female population.
Influential Women of Chiropractic
In 1939, Logan’s first graduating class included two women, Fern Schmutzler and Violet Nickson. In 2020, 41% of Logan’s DC students are female.
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Minora Paxson, DC
Beatrice Hagen, DC
First female chiropractor to obtain a license (under the Illinois medical practice act).
First female President at Logan College of Chiropractic
Gloria Niles, PhD, MS.Ed., DC, DACAN
Donna Craft, DC, DICCP, FPAC, FICC
First female president of the American Black Chiropractic Association
Elected the first female National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) President
So how do we get there? Current Doctors of Chiropractic— male or female, practicing or retired, in private practice or within a hospital system or integrated clinic—each have a role in changing the landscape of the profession, as do the universities educating future DCs. At Logan University, we are committed to helping women succeed—by teaching techniques from both a female and male perspective within our curriculum, elevating women in leadership roles and establishing a Women’s Scholarship. Logan has provided the foundation to develop future leaders and innovators, but it will take the support of the entire community to ensure opportunities exist. As a DC, the power is in your hands to influence the future of the profession. Encourage talented women to pursue a career in chiropractic, offer mentorship and support to female DC students and recent graduates, and consider giving to Logan University’s Women’s Scholarship. Because when we empower, support and encourage women, we all win. With your support of $1,000 or more, together we can provide opportunities for our current and future female DC students.
“ Together, we can be an agent of change. Improving the dynamics of women as leaders within our industry by providing
Benefits: • Donors who give $1,000 or above will have the opportunity to meet the Women’s Scholarship recipient at the annual Spring Symposium event.
opportunities for
• All donors to the Scholarship Initiative will have the opportunity to tour Logan University and observe a class.
Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, FICC, FACC
• Special invitations to a variety of Logan University events.
Logan University, Assistant Dean, College of Chiropractic
• Recognition in the Logan University Annual Report of Giving.
Thank you for your consideration in supporting the Women’s Scholarship and being a part of the Logan community.
our chiropractic students.”
For more information: development@logan.edu 636-230-1877
1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Development@Logan.edu 636-230-1877 www.Logan.edu/give