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Chiropractic Students Clinical Practice
Alumni News, Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers, Policy and Research News
Chiropractic Career in Research with an Eye Towards Social Impact

Sometimes, winding paths are the best way to reach a destination. For Andrea Albertson, DC, research and policy associate at NWHSU and RAND REACH scholar for early career research, this rings true. She’s built a chiropractic career in research by… Read More ›

Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers, Inside Chiro School
Inside Chiro School: My First Year as an Associate Chiropractor 

Wish you could have a firsthand account of what being an associate chiropractor is like? I\’m Kit Harlow, DC, a recent NWHSU grad who just wrapped up my first year as an associate chiropractor. Want to get into the nitty… Read More ›

Chiropractic
How NWHSU Measures Up: Tuition, Grad Rates & Board Scores

Choosing a chiropractic school is a huge decision. How do you compare different programs, and ultimately make your choice? We’ve compiled what matters in choosing a chiropractic school to show exactly how NWHSU measures up.   You’ll want to think… Read More ›

University News
The Joint Chiropractic Establishes Major Scholarship at Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bloomington, MN (March 31, 2025) – Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU), a leading health sciences university, announced the creation of a major endowed scholarship by The Joint Corp., the nation’s largest franchisor of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic® network…. Read More ›

Faculty News, Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
NWHSU Faculty & Staff Shine at 2025 ACC-RAC

The 2025 ACC-RAC Conference took place late March in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theme, “Transformative Trends in Healthcare,” was a perfect fit for NWHSU faculty and staff who presented their work. Michele Maiers, DC, PhD, MPH, Andrea Albertson, DC and… Read More ›

Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
Maiers presents at International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health

Michele Maiers, DC, PhD, MPH,  presented in a panel discussion and displayed a poster at the 2025 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health. Held in Seattle, the theme was \”Leaders & Learners: Advancing Whole Health Together.\” Dr. Maiers presented on… Read More ›

Faculty News, Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
Maiers Authors New Health Equity Checklist for Research

Michele Maiers, DC, PhD, MPH, Executive Director of Research and Innovation at NWHSU, authored a new article in Ethics, Medicine, and Public Health. Maiers collaborated on \”Health equity checklist for research\” with leaders from institutions across the U.S. and Canada…. Read More ›

Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
NWHSU Awarded Opioid Settlement Grant

NWHSU Team Will Use the Opioid Settlement Grant to Create Online Education for Opioid Avoidance The Center for Healthcare Innovation and Policy (CHIP) team at Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) was awarded a grant by the Minnesota Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory… Read More ›

Chiropractic
Succeeding in Hybrid Chiropractic Classes

Tips for thriving in trimester one of chiropractic school at NWHSU, with a focus on hybrid chiropractic classes.   Starting chiropractic school is exciting, and it can be a bit scary. The curriculum is rigorous: you’re preparing to be a trusted… Read More ›

Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers
Chiropractic Jobs: Career Outlook for Chiropractors

Before starting a chiropractic education, you may want to understand what chiropractic jobs are available. The short story is: the chiropractic field is growing, and there are many directions you can go! \”What’s next?\” It’s a question many recent chiropractic graduates… Read More ›