McAulay Minute- National Boards and Their Importance (Podcast)
The National Board exams, as they are administered today, have 4 separate parts. Life University has an overall 2025 NBCE Pass rate of 86.5 percent, but our students particularly excel in the practical exam portion, Part IV, with a 93.3 percent pass rate. That exceeds the national average by over 7 percent.
Strong Outcomes Reflect Strong Preparation: Life University D.C. Students Excel on NBCE Part IV
At Life University, we measure success by preparation, performance and readiness to serve patients with confidence and competence.
Chiropractic Lingo- Demystifying Major Chiropractic Words and Phrases
For those relatively new to the chiropractic world, it can often feel like stumbling onto a far-off planet with well-meaning, health-focused aliens spouting off jargon that is natural to them but exotic and foreign to the rest of us. Don’t be afraid to ask if you come across a word or phrase that doesn’t make sense to you, as it is a chiropractor’s (or a chiropractic student’s) privilege to share about the benefits of chiropractic care in a way that is clear, concise and relevant for those with whom they interact.
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The Road to ACCRAC and an Enriched Chiropractic Experience with Zelin Zhou – Podcast
Zelin Zhou has had an active year in chiropractic research. He participated in the 2024 Research Paper Symposium at Life University, received a scholarship as the winner of the 2024 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Annual Student Scholarship Essay Competition and recently presented at the 2025 Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC) held in New Orleans. We are so excited to see what he does next!
This special research series episode is co-hosted by Erin Gilligan, Project Coordinator for the Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning (CETL).
LIFE UNIVERSITY STUDENT WINS PRESTIGIOUS 2024 NBCE ANNUAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY COMPETITION
Marietta, Georgia – January 8, 2024 – Life University (Life U) is proud to announce that Zelin Zhou, a dedicated and accomplished Doctor of Chiropractic student in Life U’s College of Chiropractic, has been named one of the winners of the 2024 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Annual Student Scholarship Essay Competition.
Thinking Beyond the Next Test to the Big Picture, with Dr. Stephen Paterno – Podcast
Pretty much no one likes the idea of undergoing rigorous, nail-biting testing to prove just how well they are understanding complex concepts. However, that is a major reality of chiropractic education, a necessary one to help ensure new chiropractors will be prepared to treat patients effectively and safely. The first comprehensive test that chiropractic students take at Life U is usually the OSCE in 12th quarter, designed to prepare students for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) exams and primarily modeled after Part IV in style. Dr. Stephen Paterno is the Director of Clinical Assessment, discussing the role of assessment, proper preparation and retention of knowledge in future success as a chiropractic practitioner.
Tips on how best to utilize the Drs. Sid E. & Nell K. Williams Library
Libraries are a wealth of knowledge that deserve respect and admiration. The Drs. Sid E. & Nell K. Williams Library at Life University (Life U) is no different. In this highly digital age, many students might not understand the need for a physical library or how the University library can propel their academic success.
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