Mission
The mission of the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic program is to produce and inspire empathetic, patient-centered health care professionals who will contribute to reducing the global burden of musculoskeletal conditions, primarily spine-related disorders. This is done by providing an innovative, evidence-based and clinically robust education that prepares graduates to improve patient outcomes through collaboration as team members of interprofessional health care systems.
Vision
The vision of this program is to become the new model for 21st century chiropractic education in the United States, by combining academic rigor, clinical excellence and research productivity within an integrated health care education and delivery system. Students will have the opportunity to work with faculty that are at the leading edge of producing research on spine and musculoskeletal disorders.
