Morning
Advancing Chiropractic Education Globally
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Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F1A Credit Hours: 1.5
SESSION OVERVIEW
Chiropractic education is expanding in many regions, but growth must be matched with quality, resources, and local relevance. This session explores global trends in chiropractic education and the need for shared standards, faculty development, research, accreditation, and ethical clinical training. WFC Leadership will share current advances and future plans. Participants will discuss ways to advance education while respecting culture, regulation, and workforce needs.
SPEAKERS
MODERATOR: Rebekah Wilks, DC, BA, BS; World Federation of Chiropractic, United States
John Maltby, DC; World Federation of Chiropractic, United States
Dawn Dane, EdD, MSc(Chiro), BSc(hons); McTimoney College of Chiropractic, United Kingdom
Deb Bushway, PhD; Northwestern Health Sciences University, United States
Mark Stamper-Webster, BSc(Chiro), MSc(Chiro), MSC(PM); European Council on Chiropractic Education, Councils on Chiropractic Education International, United Kingdom
BREAK 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Chiropractic Education: Substance and Quality
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F1B Credit Hours: 1.5
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SESSION OVERVIEW
Quality chiropractic education requires more than a list of courses. Programs must have clear outcomes, strong teaching, meaningful clinical experiences, fair assessment, ethical practice, student support, and ongoing review. This session examines what makes education substantial and trustworthy. Participants will discuss how programs can show that graduates are ready to provide safe, competent, evidence-informed care.
SPEAKERS
MODERATOR: Bart Green, DC, MSEd, PhD; National University of Health Sciences; Scripps Health, United States
Lindsay Gorrell, MChiroprac, PhD, MScMedEd; University of Zurich and Balgrist University Hospital, Switzerland
Christopher Petrie, DC; Northwestern Health Sciences University, United States
Danica Brousseau, MSc, DC; Université du Québec à Trois-Rivieres, Canada
Philip Dewhurst, MChiro, EdD, MSc, BSc(Hons); Health Sciences University, United Kingdom
LUNCH 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Afternoon
Boon or Bane? The Distance Learning Debate in Chiropractic Education
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F2A Credit Hours: 1
SESSION OVERVIEW
Distance learning without in-person experiences can expand access and flexibility, but it can also raise concerns about social and clinical skill development, engagement, assessment, and quality. This session explores the debate in chiropractic education without assuming distance learning is always good or bad. Participants will compare benefits, risks, and safeguards for using online, hybrid, and face-to-face methods responsibly.
SPEAKERS
MODERATOR: Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, DHPE; Whole Health Care Solutions, United States
Deb Bushway, PhD; Northwestern Health Sciences University, United States
John Scaringe, DC, EdD; Southern California University of Health Sciences, United States
How to Implement Continuous Quality Improvement in Chiropractic Practice
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Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F2B Credit Hours: 1
SESSION OVERVIEW
Continuous quality improvement helps chiropractors deliver safer, more effective, and more patient-centered care. This workshop introduces a simple approach to continuous quality improvement based on evaluating the quality of current practice, planning and implementing improvements, and evaluating their impact. The workshop uses the Chiropractic Practice Standard: Quality Improvement, published by the Royal College of Chiropractors, as a framework. Attendees will explore practical ways to evaluate effectiveness, patient experience, and safety, and consider how quality improvement can become a normal part of professional practice.
SPEAKER
Stuart Smellie, BSc(Chiro); Royal College of Chiropractors, United Kingdom
How to Succeed in Practice: Improving Evidence Literacy for Chiropractors
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Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F2C Credit Hours: 1
SESSION OVERVIEW
Evidence literacy helps chiropractors ask good clinical questions, find reliable information, understand research, and apply evidence with patient preferences and clinical experience. This workshop focuses on practical skills for everyday practice. Participants will learn how to find and judge sources, understand key study ideas, and use evidence without losing sight of patient values and real-world clinical context.
SPEAKERS
Brenda van der Vossen, MSc; Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Lobke De la Ruelle, MChiro; Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Patricia Tavares, BSc, DC; Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Canada
Education Research: Research Abstract Presentations 5
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F2D Credit Hours: 1
SPEAKERS
MODERATOR: Kenneth Young, DC, PhD; Victoria University, Australia
Doctor of chiropractic student participation in a university-wide interprofessional education forum: A pre–post evaluation
Michael Schneider
Interactive World Spine Care case rounds to enhance clinical reasoning and reflective practice in chiropractic students at CMCC
Christine Bradaric-Baus
Disability and rehabilitation courses taught in English-Speaking accredited chiropractic programs worldwide: An educational audit
Brett Guist
Feasibility to readiness: Educational implications of integrating chiropractic into multidisciplinary primary care.
Daniel Moore
Musculoskeletal cognitive competency among chiropractic students at a South African institution: A cross-sectional study
Christopher Yelverton
Attitudes, beliefs, and recommendations for persistent low back pain: cross-sectional surveys of students and faculty at a South African University
Christopher Yelverton
Regional Expansion of Chiropractic Education: Lessons from the Field
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Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F3A Credit Hours: 1
SESSION OVERVIEW
Regional expansion of chiropractic education can increase access to the profession, but it must be planned carefully. This session shares lessons from the field about workforce need, regulation, faculty development, clinical placement, accreditation, financing, and public trust. Participants will examine how local context shapes what is possible and how programs can grow without weakening quality.
SPEAKERS
MODERATOR: John Scaringe, DC, EdD; Southern California University of Health Sciences, United States
Christine Bradaric-Baus, PhD; President, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Christina Cunliffe, BSc(Hons), DipChiro, PhD; McTimoney College of Chiropractic, United Kingdom
Rob Scott, DC, PhD; Life University, United States of America
Mayda Serrano Alvira, DC, MAEd; Federación Latinoamericana de Quiropráctica, Puerto Rico
Maximize Your Program through Learning Management Systems and Curriculum Mapping
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SESSION OVERVIEW
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F3B Credit Hours: 1
Learning management systems and curriculum maps can help programs organize teaching, track outcomes, reduce gaps, and improve communication among faculty and students. This workshop shows how technology can support, but not replace, good curriculum design. Participants will explore ways to align courses, outcomes, assessments, and learning resources so programs can make better decisions.
SPEAKER
Christopher Petrie, DC; Northwestern Health Sciences University, United States
Leveraging World Spine Day to Grow Your Chiropractic Practice
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Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F3C Credit Hours: 1
SESSION OVERVIEW
World Spine Day is a public health opportunity to teach communities about spine health, movement, prevention, and access to care. This workshop helps chiropractors use the event to connect with patients, local partners, and the public in ethical and useful ways. Participants will plan messages and activities that support education, community service, and practice visibility.
SPEAKERS
MODERATOR: Rebekah Wilks, DC, BA, BS; World Federation of Chiropractic, United States
Danella Lubbe, MTech(Chiro); Chiropractic Association of South Africa, South Africa
JaHyeon Min, MSc(Chiro); IMU University, Malaysia
Chiropractic Care of Children and Adolescents: Excellence in Pediatric Care
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F3D Credit Hours: 1
SESSION OVERVIEW
Children and adolescents are not small adults. They have unique growth, development, communication, safety, and family needs. This workshop reviews important concepts for chiropractic care of young patients, including history taking, examination, red flags, consent, referral, and conservative care for common neuromusculoskeletal concerns. The goal is to improve safe, age-appropriate, family-centered pediatric care.
SPEAKERS
MODERATOR: Jenny Brocker, DC; ACA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics, United States
Chantale Doucet, DC, MSc; Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada
Anna Papadopoulou, MChiro, MSc(App); Logan University, Cyprus
Education Research: Research Abstract Presentations 6
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F3E Credit Hours: 1
SPEAKERS
MODERATOR: Kenneth Young, DC, PhD; Victoria University, Australia
An IPA of attitudes towards the chiropractic placement model at Teesside University, from the perspective of disabled students
Amber Hodgson
Bias in clinical assessment: A literature review of implications for equity, reliability, and patient outcomes in chiropractic education
Monique Lyons
Chiropractic students’ experiences of standardized patient assessments at a South African university
Fatima Ismail
Opinions, views, and expectations concerning the radiology report among chiropractic clinicians and chiropractic radiologists: Educational impact
Ashlee Kates-Ascioti
Understanding chiropractic career choice: A national study of students in the United Kingdom
Philip Dewhurst
Presenting a conceptual framework to support chiropractic student academic performance
Philip Dewhurst
NETWORKING BREAK 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Regulation Matters: A Discussion About the Myths and Facts of Regulation
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Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F4A Credit Hours: 1
SESSION OVERVIEW
Regulation protects the public by setting rules for entry to practice, professional conduct, complaints, discipline, and continuing competence. This session separates myths from facts about chiropractic regulation. Participants will discuss how regulation supports public trust, why rules vary by region, and how educators and practitioners can better understand their responsibilities.
SPEAKERS
MODERATOR: Donna Cohen, BA; International Chiropractic Regulatory Society, Canada
Kelsey Nissen, MAHSR, DC, BScKin; New Brunswick Chiropractors Association, Canada
Darrell Wade, DC; ICRS and FCC, Canada
Yi Kai Wong, BSc Chiro, MSc PH, Senior Lecturer, IMU, Malaysia
H Garrett Thompson, DC, PhD; Logan University, United States
Pediatric Musculoskeletal Health: Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children in Chiropractic Practice
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Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F4B Credit Hours: 1
SESSION OVERVIEW
Chiropractic practitioners frequently manage children and adolescent patients presenting with musculoskeletal pain, postural concerns, and sports-related injuries. This workshop integrates current evidence on pediatric bone biology and nutrient requirements, translating these concepts into practical tools for clinical practice. Case-based discussions will prepare participants to identify nutritional red flags, develop streamlined pediatric musculoskeletal screening protocols, and construct referral pathways for at-risk patients.
SPEAKERS
Tammy Fogarty, PhD, RD; Parker University, United States
Education Research: Research Abstract Presentations 7
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F4C Credit Hours: 1
SPEAKERS
MODERATOR: Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, DHPE; Whole Health Care Solutions, United States
Evaluating metacognitive awareness and its impact on academic performance in chiropractic students using the learning strategies inventory
Beverly Gooden
Beyond the application: Reducing IRB friction by teaching research fundamentals
Dustin Derby
Post-graduate education in the Webster Technique: a mixed-methods evaluation of course quality, attendee demographics, and feedback
Joel Alcantara
Scaffolding chiropractic philosophy across the curriculum to foster lifelong learning
Christina Cunliffe
Are undergraduate dissertations a valuable exercise for the future?
Adrian Hunnisett
Academic equivalence comparison of pre-clinic training in a MChiro programme delivered across 3 countries
Adrian Hunnisett
Accreditation Matters: A Discussion About the Myths and Facts of Accreditation
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Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F5A Credit Hours: 1
SESSION OVERVIEW
Accreditation is often misunderstood. Some see it as a barrier, while others see it as a pathway to trust and improvement. This session explains common myths and facts about accreditation in chiropractic education. Participants will discuss standards, peer review, evidence, outcomes, transparency, and how accreditation can help programs improve, while protecting students, patients, and the public.
SPEAKERS
Christopher Yelverton, PhD, Mtech(Chiro); University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Craig Little, EdD; Council on Chiropractic Education, United States
Kenneth Young, DC, PhD; Victoria University, Australia
Neurology for Chiropractic Practice: Neuroscience-Informed Clinical Decision-Making in Eye Movement Assessment
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Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F5B Credit Hours: 1
SESSION OVERVIEW
Attendees will learn how to interpret findings from neuro-ocular assessments and use a neuroscience-informed approach of neuro-ocular clinical decision-making in chiropractic practice. Participants during this workshop will learn using complex clinical cases to consider the functional neurophysiology underlying smooth pursuits, saccades, convergence, and vestibular-ocular reflex integration, and examine how disruption of these systems manifests across injury, degeneration, and age-related neurological change.
SPEAKER
Jonathan Ward, PhD, DC, MS; Parker University, United States
Education Research: Research Abstract Presentations 8
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Session Number: WFCEdConf2026_F5C Credit Hours: 1.5
SPEAKERS
MODERATOR: Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, DHPE; Whole Health Care Solutions, United States
How chiropractors learn: Experiences and perspectives on professional development in the Netherlands - a qualitative study
Annemarie de Zoete
Assembling the puzzle: Designing curriculum for a professional Master of Science in musculoskeletal health
Paula Stern
Perception of honorific titles among chiropractic students in Malaysia
Yi Kai Wong
A documents-based mixed methods case study of an entrustable professional activities-based assessment system in a chiropractic residency program
Jordan Gliedt
Spinemobility online courses for lifelong learning
Carlo Ammendolia
Evaluation of a non-operative course for spine surgery fellows delivered by chiropractors
Carlo Ammendolia
Literature reviews to support lifelong learning: A role and responsibility for chiropractic librarians
Russ Iwami
Development of a continuous, competency-based assessment framework on student attainment in chiropractic education: A descriptive report
Kevin Cox
Netherlands Chiropractors’ Association Membership Meeting (closed meeting)
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM