D.C. and B.S. in Biology Student, Rad Club Officer

“Mad for Rad (Radiology)”

Coming from a family legacy of chiropractors, Allyn-Marie Scott had an early understanding of the wonder that is holistic healthcare. Scott is a third- generation chiropractor-to-be, with two paternal grandparents and her father all licensed in the profession. Growing up in Vaughan, Canada just north of Toronto, it became apparent that yet another Scott would one day work hard to add Dr. to their name.

“I think I know why I wanted to become a chiropractor, just watching my grandparents, watching my dad, and learning from them and just seeing how amazing Chiropractic is and how much it can help patients really made me want to become a chiropractor,” Scott said.

Scott described herself as rather “picky” when choosing what school to achieve her chiropractic education, but after completing her due diligence, Life University (Life U) seemed to be the obvious choice to pursue her dream of becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic.

“What attracted me to Life University is honestly just that it’s the best chiropractic school. It’s the biggest chiropractic school, and Life University has so much to offer that other chiropractic schools don’t have to offer. So I wanted to come here because I wanted to learn from Life University specifically. It was always like my dream chiropractic school to go to, Scott said.

Scott is correct that Life U has the distinction of being the largest single-campus College of Chiropractic in the world, though our value is found not only in our size but also our commitment to preserving chiropractic philosophy and excellence. One way in which excellence is fostered at Life U is through a seemingly endless list of chiropractic clubs that cater to almost every interest and specialty one could imagine. For Scott, Rad club caught her eye rather quickly.

Rad club, the quirky name given to the organization on campus dedicated to chiropractic radiology, seeks to “empower students to be capable of interpreting findings, writing comprehensive reports and suggesting appropriate follow-up care for their future patients,” according to their club description on the Engage student site.

“I’ve always loved radiology. My radiology classes at Life University have always been my favorite subjects and the subjects that I gravitated to the most. And I think that X-rays are just such an incredible diagnostic tool that helps us be able to better take care of our patients,” Scott said.

“I think being able to understand and properly interpret an X-ray is really essential to providing patients with good care.”

Radiology is a vital requirement involved in general chiropractic education and a common skillset every chiropractor must develop, yet there are a specialized subset of chiropractors called chiropractic radiologists that must undergo a minimum of three years of residency after their D.C. degree and many other stipulations as outlined by the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology. It is a distinction Scott hopes one day to achieve, though it is certainly a rarified group, estimated at about 190 individuals in the U.S., according to a 2019 Journal of Chiropractic Humanities study.

“I think being able to understand and properly interpret an X-ray is really essential to providing patients with good care.”

Yet Scott is no stranger to hard work and hitting the books, as she is currently a dual-enrollment student completing her B.S. in Biology concurrently with her D.C. program. It’s a nice balance however as it will allow her to finish both degrees in a more expeditious time frame. Right now she takes one undergraduate course each quarter along with her litany of chiropractic coursework.

In addition to her studies and her role as a Rad Club officer, Scott volunteers at a chiropractic office, Wood Family Wellness in Kennesaw, Georgia. She hopes to complete her PEAK senior internship there under the supervision of one her mentors, Dr. Colleen Wood. Scott heads into her tenth quarter excited for what the future will bring and eager to learn more about what it takes to facilitate healing in her future patients.

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This article was originally published in Your Extraordinary Life (YEL), Life University‘s Alumni and Friends Magazine, 2024- Volume 17. YEL started in 2009 as a twice-per-year publication before moving to three issues per year from 2010-2017. In 2018, University leadership made the decision to publish a larger, more elegant version of the magazine just once per year that our alumni and friends could be proud of. YEL features an in-depth look at all things Life University, from alumni and student human interest stories to recaps and previews of the University’s biggest events. If you are a proud Life University alumni, friend or supporter, this publication is one you can’t miss!

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