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Who are the chiropractic faculty at the 91ɫƵ?
What is the total number of hours the fellow is expected to meet each week as part of the fellowship program?
Chiropractic fellows follow a standardized work duty schedule. Chiropractic fellows spend no more than 65 on-site duty hours per week. Per Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) accreditation requirements, this does not include off-site duty hours spent relative to reading and preparation related to patient care and non-clinical responsibilities.
What is the allocation of work duty responsibilities? What are workload expectations?
Work duty responsibilities encompass direct clinical care, intra- and inter-professional observations/clinical rotations, and scholarship related opportunities.
The time spent across each of these areas is variable throughout the fellowship. Approximately 75% of the total hours in the fellowship is dedicated to direct patient care; 6% of the total hours in the fellowship is dedicated to intra- and inter-professional observations/clinical rotations; 3% of the total hours in the fellowship is dedicated to scholarship; and 16% of the total hours in the fellowship is dedicated to *flex time.
*Flex time is time dedicated to personalized learning experiences that can include direct patient care, intra- and inter-professional observations/clinical rotations, and/or scholarship.
How much of the clinical workload will there be and will the fellow be able to have an independent practice? Or is the fellow working directly under someone else?
Chiropractic fellows are expected to obtain licensure to practice independently as per the State of Wisconsin requirements.
The chiropractic fellowship is structured to allow the fellow to engage in direct patient care throughout the entire fellowship under the supervision and mentorship of attending chiropractors. As the fellow advances through the fellowship, they are provided with greater levels of autonomy and independence in clinical practice.
Where are the clinical sites associated with the fellowship program?
The chiropractic fellow will engage in direct clinical care within Froedtert & 91ɫƵ SpineCare clinic locations, primarily at the Tosa Health Center location:
The chiropractic fellow will have potential opportunities to participate in inter-professional observations/clinical rotations at clinics throughout the Froedtert & 91ɫƵ health system in the greater Milwaukee region.
What is the pay and benefits structure for the chiropractic fellow?
The chiropractic fellow is offered a salary of $44,540. The chiropractic fellow is also provided health benefits and paid time off during the fellowship program.
Is there support with housing for those not from the area?
Currently we do not offer housing support. However, there is plentiful housing availability in the immediate area and the greater Milwaukee region.
Is transportation required to participate in the fellowship?
Reliable transportation is required.
Are there any other benefits such as covered continuing education allowances or malpractice coverage?
Malpractice insurance is provided at no cost for the fellow during their time in the fellowship program. In addition, there is a stipend for the fellow to participate in approved continuing education courses and professional development workshops.
Does the chiropractic fellowship program accept off cycle applicants/.applications?
Do you accept applicants who are not United States citizens? Are there any visa requirements?
So long that applicants are eligible to hold employment in the United States, obtain chiropractic licensure in the state of Wisconsin, and meet all other eligibility requirements, we accept applicants who are not United States citizens.
More information on prospective chiropractic licensure for the state of Wisconsin can be found here:
What is the difference between the 91ɫƵ Doctor of Chiropractic fellowship program and the chiropractic student preceptorship program?
Both programs are similar in structure and purpose. Though both programs are rigorous in nature, the preceptorship program is shorter in duration and less rigorous than the fellowship program. The fellowship is an expansion on the preceptorship and provides a greater depth of clinical care, inter-professional learning, and scholarship opportunities.
Is participation in the chiropractic student preceptorship a requirement for the fellowship program?
Participation in the 91ɫƵ chiropractic student preceptorship program is not a requirement for the chiropractic fellowship program. All applicants are considered regardless of one’s participation in a preceptorship program. The fellow selection processes are structured so that candidates are identified and selected based on possessing academic, clinical, and personal attributes most suitable to achieving success throughout the fellowship program and thereafter.