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September Class Expands to Two Sections to Accommodate High Enrollment Dr. Robyn Wilkerson, Director of Admissions, announced that a second section of the September 1993 entering class has been opened . This will be the first time that Logan College ~ver has divided a single class into two sections for teaching purposes. "Arrangements for the second section were finalized in late April, when enrollment in the September class was nearing 120 students," said
Dr. Wilkerson . "The last four entering classes have all increased in size over previous years, but we are thrilled to see our fall enrollment reaching such a high number. "We decided to open the additional section to ensure that all admitted students who want to enroll in September will be able to do so. At the same time, this move will help insure the continuing high educational standards and favorable
student/ teacher ratio fo r whic h Logan is known." Enrollment in the fall enterin g class may exceed 150 stud ents. Approximately equal numbers of students will be assigned to each section. September registrat ion is expected to remain open th rough the summer. For more informat ion, contact the Admissions Office at 1800-782-3344 (in Canada - 1-800533-9210).
Logan Placement Services Growing Today a wide range of profession a I options are available to chiropractic college graduates. Logan Placement Services Director JoAnn Hewitt keeps Logan students LOGAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ro nald L. Harris, D.C., F.l.C.C, Chai rperso n Gera ld Ka ri, D.C., Vice Chairperson
Bo•rd Members Virgi nia Brown, Ph .D. Howard Chape l, D.C. Peter Fed iay, D.C. Arde n Fe nander, D.C. Robert J. Matrisciano, D.C. Senato r Tom McCarthy We ldo n Odom, D.C., F.l.C.C. Elizabeth Parro tt, D.C., F.l.C.C. Gretche n Schreffle r, D.C. Stewart Smith Ro bert Stearl ey Larry Steele, D.C. E. L. Strothe ide, D.C.
informed of the many opportunities open to them. In 1985, Logan College became the first accredited chiropractic college to develop a full-time placement service, with Hewitt in charge. Previously, placement services at Logan had been offered through the office of the Dean of Student Services. Employed at Logan since 1974, Hewitt had worked in the Admissions and Registrar's offices, and brought extensive knowledge of Logan alumni to her new position. " It's really helpful to know many
alumni personally, in t erms of providing the best service fo r t hem and for students," she says. Hewitt continues to expand her network by attending an average of 24 chiropractic state associ ation conventions per year, whe re she visits with Logan alumni, prom otes Logan Placement Serv ices, and meets with prospective ch iropractic students. A high-energy person , Hewitt describes her hectic schedule with enthusiasm: " It's fun to make so many contacts at the conventions, (continued on page 4)
Logan Administration
George A. Goodman, D.C., F.l.C.C. President
William Ramsey, Ph.D. Vice Presi d ent o f Acade m ic Affa irs
Ro nald Grant, D.C., F.l.C.C. Clinical Director
Phologr•phy Bill Weidle r Jim Wo lz All co rrespo nd e nce may be addressed to:
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Jeff Bender, Trimester 10, discusses his practice plans with Placement Director JoAnn Hewitt. Bender hopes to practice in New Mexico, Texas, or Pennsylvania.
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and I'm never lonely when traveling. It's really great to see so many alumni I know." On campus, Hewitt keeps busy by working with many individual Logan students pursuing associateships or hoping to purchase established practices. Field doctors' positive reactions to Logan graduates have led to tremendous growth in placement listings at the College. In the last few years, says Hewitt, the number of associateship and practice-forsale listings per year publicized by her office has nearly tripled. " We hear over and over again, from doctors who hire associates, serve on the state examining boards, etc.: ' You can always identify Logan graduates by their knowledge and professionalism . And they really know how to adjust.' " Ideally, however, the placement process begins much earlier than the weeks before a student's graduation . Hewitt guides students several trimesters away from graduating as they research demographics and chiropractic statistics in areas throughout the U.S. and Canada. Most importantly, she helps these students establish contacts with Logan alumni practicing in areas which interest them. The students_ are encouraged to call or write to the alumni, and ask to visit their offices during the College's trimester breaks. "The alumni know what's really going on in their states, and they tell students things they'd never learn from statistical data,'' says Hewitt. "The students have given us very positive feedback about their experiences visiting with alumni." Sometimes, these initial meetings lead to preceptorship relationships, in which the doctor hosts a Trimester 10 student for a full-trimester clinical experience in his or her office. The preceptorship program is administered by the Logan Health Centers, but Hewitt helps promote the program among alumni. In some cases, doctors hire graduates
THE TOWER/SPRING 1993 as associates after hosting them as preceptors. Logan alumni already in practice who are seeking new situations also can receive the monthly listings of associateships and practices for sale from Hewitt's office. And a doctor with temporary assistance needs, such as coverage of patients during a vacation, matern ity leave, etc. also can be helped by Hewitt, who will find a qualified graduate to work on a temporary basis. Many new graduates remain in transition, in Missouri or elsewhere, for a few months after graduating. They may be preparing to re-locate, interviewing for associateships , arranging to buy pract ices, or waiting to receive state board examination scores from states where they wish to practice. Dr. Phyllis Russo, who graduated Cum Laude in December '92, was in such a situation earlier this year. Dr. Russo was licensed in Missouri, and planning to move to Nevada. She was waiting to receive her Nevada state board scores, and wanted her son to finish his school year in Missouri. She received an opportunity to assist Dr. LE. Clark '60 of Union, Mo. Dr. Russo cared for Dr. Clark's patients for about seven weeks, after he broke his wrist. "I fell on the ice, and was supposed to treat patients later that evening," explains Dr. Clark. He contacted JoAnn Hewitt, explained the urgency of his situation, and described his practice. " Dr. Russo called the next day, and was working in my office the day after that," he says. "She was very capable, at ease, and well-informed," says Dr. Clark of Dr. Russo . "She was wellaccepted by the patients. I stayed with her for a few days, to make sure everything was okay, and then I took a vacation and went to Florida." Dr. Russo comments, " I had a really -valuable experience in Dr. Clark's office, from a clinical standpoint. He has a very busy practice, and a friendly and helpful staff. It
Weekend Science Prerequisite Program Now Available Logan Admissions Director Dr. Robyn Wilkerso n has announced the estab lishment, with New College of California, of a weekend progra m for th e accelerated comple tion o f science courses requ ire d fo r admission to Logan or other chiropractic colleges. The p rogram will be offered on the Logan campus and will begin in August. Classes will be held all day long on Satu rdays and Sundays, and students will be able to complete all scie nce prerequisite courses in two semesters. The Science Institute, as it is called by New College of California, offers similar p rograms at the New College campus in San Francisco and at the ca mpus of Los Angeles Chiropractic College. New College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The Trimester Zero program, a Logan College program taught at St. Louis Community College, will continue to be available. The Trimester Zero progra m offers pre-chiropractic science requirements, taught on an accelerated schedule on weekdays. really helps to stay occupied during the transition period after graduation, and I hope more practicing alumni will take advantage of new graduates' availability." Such situations help fuel Hewitt's enthusiasm for her job. She says, "It's really rewarding to match people up, on a temporary or a long-term basis, and hear that everything worked out well."
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Travel, Politics, and a Newspaper Profile:
The Life of a New College President Since becoming President of Logan College on January 1, Dr. George A. Goodman has provided input from Logan College at political and other meetings at the state and national levels. A major local newspaper profile also enabled Dr. Goodman to help expand awareness of chiropractic in the St. Louis area. A Dec. 6, 1992 article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch announced Dr. Goodman's selection as Presidentelect of Logan College. However, a March 20 feature story in the newspaper provided much more thorough information about him. Post-Dispatch reporter Cynthia Todd spent over an hour on campus interviewing Dr. Goodman, resulting in an article which took up the entire width of a page under a fivecolumn headline: CHIROPRACTOR GOES FROM LOGAN COLLEGE STUDENT TO PRESIDENT. The article appeared on Page 1 of the newspaper's News Analysis section. Accompanied by a photo of Dr. Goodman, the article described his 27-year odyssey from an entering student at Logan, through his years as a faculty member and Vice President of Chiropractic Affairs, to
Dr. Goodman (third from left) was photographed at the National Legislative Chiropractic Conference, with (left to right): James Womick, Dr. Norman Kettner, and Sandra Bon. Womick and Bon are Logan students, and Dr. Kettner is Chairperson of the Logan Radiology Department. his selection as the successor of former Logan President Dr. Beatrice B. Hagen. While coverage in the media is important, Dr. Goodman also feels strongly about the importance of personal outreach to help expand awareness of chiropractic. He has initiated efforts to schedule speaking engagements before local community organizations, and
Brothers of the Logan chapter of Delta Sigma Chi, national professional chiropractic fraternity, presented a plaque to Dr. Goodman, welcoming him as President of the College.
completed his first such presentation on May 14. Dr. Goodman addressed members of the St. Louisarea Kiwanis Inter-Club Council. In early March, Dr. Goodman represented Logan College at a reception for top officials of the Missouri State Government and members of the Missouri legislature. The reception took place in Jefferson City, Missouri's capital. The reception was hosted by the Missouri State Chiropractors Association. Joining Dr. Goodman at the reception were his wife, Linda Goodman; Dr. Allen Parry, Dean of Postdoctoral and Related Professional Education, and Dr. Duane Marquart, Assistant Professor of Clinical Science at Logan and President of the Missouri State Chiropractors Association District 1 (also known as the Chiropractic Association of Greater St. Louis) . Dr. Goodman has visited Washington, D.C. three times since he became President of the College. In late February, he joined Dr. Anthony Bilott, President of the Logan Alumni Association, and his wife Dr. (continued on page 6)
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Anne Bilott, at a meeting organized by Palmer University (formerly Palmer College of Chiropractic). Virtually all North American chiropractic colleges and their alumni associations were represented. The meeting was called to d iscuss national health care reform and what chiropractic colleges, along with their students and alumni, can do to ensure that chiropractic is involved in national health care reform. Several weeks later, Dr. Goodman returned to Washington D.C. to attend a program for private, independent colleges and universities on " Strategic Responses to Financial Realities." The program on strategic planning and financial development was presented by the Association of Governing Boards of Un iversities and Colleges. On March 30-31 , Dr. Goodman represented the College at the National Legislative Chiropractic Conference , an annual ACAsponsored event. Dr. Jeffrey Hunter of Columbus, Ohio, Logan 's adviser on government relations, joined Dr. Goodman at the conference. Other members of the Logan community in attendance at the legislative conference were Dr . Norman Kettner, Chairperson of the Logan Radiology Department, and students Sandra Bon and James Warnick, both then in Trimester 7. Dr. Kettner represented the American Chiropractic College of Radiology, of which he is President. Bon and Warnick represented the Logan chapter of Student ACA. A featured speaker at the conference was Richard Gephardt, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Gephardt's district is in the St. Louis area, and he mentioned Logan College's outstanding international reputation during his remarks. Dr. Goodman had the opportunity to meet Congressman Gephardt after the legislator's speech. As a result, Dr. Goodman was invited to attend a health care reform meeting sponsored by Congressman Gephardt, held on April 30 in St. Louis.
Second Seminar Series Planned by Foot Leve lers Foot Levelers, Inc., a Roanoke, Va.-based manufacturer of orthotic products, announced plans for its second series of postdoctoral seminars. The 1992 Foot Levelers Seminars were held in cities throughout the U.S. As was the case last year, seminar registration fees in 1993 will benefit the Chiropractic Centennial Foundation (50% of the attendee's fee) and the chiropractic college of the attendee's choice (the remaining 50% of the fee). Application for continuing education credit has been made to the appropriate state boards. Each seminar is scheduled over two 12-hour days. Each seminar will feature the following lecturers: John K. Hyland, D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.R. (biomechanics and rehabilitation); Paul Jaskoviak, D.C., D.A.C.A.N., F.l.C.C. (physical therapy); Kenneth S.J. Murkowski, D.C., F.1.C.A. (correct insurance procedures) , and Monte H. Greenawalt , D . C. , D.A.B.C.O., Chairman of Foot Levelers, Inc. (early bird speaker postural stabilization). The Kansas City seminar also will feature Russell Erhardt , D.C. ,
D.A.C.B.R. , speaking on radi o logy. Advance registration fees will be : licensed doctor - $99; chirop ractic assistant - $50; student - $40. Registration at the door will cost $150 per person . Seminar dates and locations are listed below. If you have not received registration materials in t he mail, they can be obta ined by calling 1-800-553-4860.
Seminar schedule: 7/ 10-7/ 11, Davenport, IA Blackhawk Hotel/River Cente r 7/ 31-8/1 , San Jose, CA Radisson Sunnyvale 8/21-8/22, Kansas City, MO Embassy Suites 9/25-9/26, Atlanta, GA Embassy Suites - Atlanta Airport 10/2-10/3, St. Louis St. Louis Airport Hilton 11 / 6-11/7, Newark, NJ Radisson Hotel - Newark 11/13-11/14, Minneapolis, MN Holiday Inn - Intl. Hotel
Logan Student Dies Suddenly The Logan College community was saddened by the sudden death of student Michael Leveron, 48, on January 8. Leveron was about to enter Trimester 7. He was at his apartment in Chesterfield when he passed away. Leveron was a Vietnam veteran. Prior to enrolling at Logan, he received a Master of Business Administration degree from Indiana University, and managed car dealer-
ships in Jefferson City, Mo. He is survived by his wife, Cindy, and two children, John and Kelly Leveron. One of Leveron ' s classmates, Randy Troutman, said, "Mike was older than most of the people in our class, and so to many of us he was a father figure." Troutman said that a group of about 20 members of the class traveled to Jefferson City to attend Leveron's funeral, held a few days after his death.
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N 0 TES Congratulations to ... R.B. Mawhiney, D.C. '51, author of The Scoliosis Manual. The Brazilian Chiropractic Association recently translated the manual from English to Portuguese. The manual is now in its eighth printing and is sold to chiropractors throughout the world. Dr. Mawhiney recently completed writing his second volume, due for distribution this year, on the history of chiropractic in Wisconsin. The book is titled Chiropractic in Wisconsin 1950-1990. Dr. Mawhiney practices in Oconomowoc, Wis. Paul Blomerth, D.C. '83, of Ludlow, Mass., who recently received Diplomate status in the American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology. Steven Conway, D.C. of Janesville, Wis., and Scott Bautch, D.C., of Wausau, Wis., both '83. They coauthored a 200-page manual on carpal tunnel syndrome, The Industrial Carpal Tunnel. The manual was
written for doctors. L. Shane Hart, D.C. '85, who has been selected for inclusion in the 1992-1993 edition of Oxford's Who's Who. The publication recognizes its participants' success in the private sector. Dr. Hart practices in Bowling Green, Missouri. David Seidner, D.C. '87, of Coral Springs, Fla. He was a member of the first class of doctors to complete an adjustment under anesthesia program, sponsored by Parkway Regional Hospital in North Miami Beach and Parker College of Chiropractic. Dr. Seidner and his wife, Barbara, also announced the birth of their son on December 30, 1992. Keith Graves, D.C. '88, of Nashville, Tenn., and his wife, Sarah, on the birth of their daughter, Hallie Catherine, on April 4. Thomas DeClue, D.C. '92, and his wife, Anne, on the birth of their daughter, Sidni Elizabeth, on March 8. Dr. Declue practices in Madill, Okla.
Alumni Elected Officers of ACA Sports Council The Chiropractic Sports Science Symposium, the annual conference of the ACA Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness, was held April 1-4 in Santa Barbara, Cal. Two Logan alumni were elected to leadership positions. Dr. Robert Monokian '78 of Cherry Hill, N.J. who previously served as Treasurer of the Council, was elected 1st Vice President. Dr. Peter Viteritti '83 of Northboro, Mass. was elected Treasurer. Dr. Viteritti also serves as a postgraduate instructor for Logan and New York colleges. The last two presidents of the Sports Council, also Logan alumni,
will continue to serve the Council. Dr. Robin Hunter '86 of Columbus, Oh. is now Past President, and Dr. Thomas Hyde '77 of North Miami, Fla., is a Council adviser. Dr. Kathleen Naughton, Assistant Director of Clinical Assessment and Clinical Education at Logan,' continues to serve on the Board of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. The ACBSP is the certifying arm of the ACA Sports Council. Dr. Marianne Gengenbach '83 of Crawfordville, Fla., a former Logan faculty member who served as President of the ACBSP from 1988-1992, continues as an adviser to the Board.
Pictured are 1981 Logan graduates (left to right) : Dr. Ken Yorgan, Dr. Jim Weber, and Dr. Mark Heintzkill. The three doctors practice in Wisconsin and serve on the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association. The photograph was taken at the Association's recent spring convention.
Condolences to . •• The family of Ramey F. Kemp, D.C. '50, of Mocksville, N.C., who passed away June 8. Dr. Kemp served on the North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He was a Past President of the North Carolina Chiropractic Association, and received the Association's "Chiropractor of the Year" award. He also was a state delegate to the ACA. The family of James Hensley, D.C. '51, who resided in Greensboro, N.C. Dr. Hensley died on March 8. He had served as President of the North Carolina Chiropractic Association, and was a recipient of its "Chiropractor of the Year" award. The family of Donald Lingle, D.C. '65 (Missouri), who passed away on April 8. Dr. Lingle practiced chiropractic in St. Louis. Kevin Harrah, D.C. '91, on the death of his wife, Gail, in January. A trust fund has been set up for their daughter, Jordan. For more information, contact the Logan Development Office (800/782-3344).
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Dr. Newton is Logan Multicultural Affairs Consultant P. Dion Newton, D.C. '92 of Indianapolis, Ind. has been appointed Consultant to the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Logan. Dr. George A. Goodman, President of the College, announced Dr. Newton 's appointment in April. Dr. Newton will continue his private practice of chiropractic in Indianapolis, but also will travel throughout the U.S. as a Logan College representative. He will speak on multicultural issues involving the chiropractic profession . Dr. Newton will work closely with Dr. Doris Bell, Director of Multicultural Affairs, and Dr. Robyn Wilkerson, Director of Admissions. When Dr. Newton graduated from Logan in December 1992, he received Logan 's Meritorious Award for developing programs which helped the Logan Admissions Office increase minority enrollment at the College. As a Logan student, Dr. Newton implemented a program which included visits to historically black colleges and universities to discuss career opportunities in
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chiropractic with minority students. "We're delighted that Dr. Newton is willing to take time from his busy private practice," Dr. Goodman said, "to serve his alma mater as a consultant in educational, financial, and public relations activities aimed at increasing the enrollment of minority and disadvantaged students at Logan College of Chiro-
practic. He helped us a great deal in those areas while a student and w e are excited that this close relationship will continue." Dr. Newton said that one of his goals will be to seek funding for the establishment of a full-tuition scholarship for a disadvantaged student at Logan. The scholarship will be named for Bobby Westbrooks, D.C., a St. Louis chiropractor and Logan graduate who founded the American Black Chiropractic Associati o n. Prior to attending Loga n, Dr. Newton received a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in organizational development from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. He later served as a group leader for Operation Crossroads Africa, an intercultural educational organization which sends American students to live in native villages. After returning to th e U.S., Dr . Newton was hired by the Marine Midland Bank in New York City, where he worked as a human resources analyst and as an operations officer.
Logan G.raduates Serving on National Health Care Advisory Committee Two Logan alumni, Drs. Gaylon Carter '76 of Little Rock, Arkansas, and John Hofmann '68 of Allen Park, Mich ., are members of the National Chiropractic Health Care Advisory Committee. The purpose of the NCHCAC is to assist the Clinton administration in defining chiropractic for inclusion in the proposed national health care plan. Dr. Carter is Secretary-Treasurer of the NCHCAC, and also is the legislative chairman of the Arkansas Chiropractic Association. Dr. Hofmann represents the International Chiropractors Association on the NCHCAC. The Chairman of the NCHCAC is
Dr. Stanley Heard of Hot Springs, Ark., who has been the Clinton family chiropractor since 1983. Before he took office, thenPresident Elect Clinton asked Dr. Heard to provide input concerning chiropractic's inclusion in national health care. , The work of the NCHCAC was evaluated by chiropractic representatives during a February 24 meeting in Washington D.C. The meeting was attended by delegates from the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, the International Chiropractors Association, and the American Chiropractic Association. Those present unanimously endorsed the
NCHCAC in its endeavor to assist the Clinton administration . The NCHCAC developed a 223page position paper on the role of chiropractic for presentation to the administration. The report was approved unanimously by the Committee's members, and was presented in First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton's office on March 23, by Drs. Heard and Carter. The Committee's report, "Health Care for the 21st Century" is available for $20 per copy (payable to NCHCAC) from NCHCAC, c/o Arkansas Chiropractic Association, 501 Woodlane, Ste. 136, Little Rock, AR 72201.
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Patrick Venditti, D.C., Director of the Logan College Ergonomics Center, was profiled recently in The College at New Paltz Observer. The Observer is the alumni publication of the College at New Paltz (N.Y.), from which Dr. Venditti graduated with a B.A. degree in 1971. The article described Dr. Venditti ' s distinguished career as an occupational ergonomist, and his work (before and since he joined Logan
New Transcript Release Policy Announced Logan Registrar Alva Rozar has announced a new policy regarding release of academic transcripts. As official student records, transcripts are covered under the Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Logan College transcripts are released only upon written request of the student or graduate. Transcript request forms are available in the Registrar's office. A signed letter to the Registrar also will suffice. The written request must designate the recipient, and a certified transcript will be mailed to the recipient. Each written request must be accompanied by a fee of $5.00 per transcript release. Transcripts will be mailed within three working days after requests are received. Records of all requests will be kept in the file of the student or graduate. New graduates will receive unofficial transcripts with their diplomas. Telephone requests for transcripts cannot be accepted.
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College) with major companies. Dr. Venditti's industrial projects have included studying workplace injury problems resulting from repetitive motion and other factors , and devising comprehensive plans to prevent such problems.
understanding of how va lues an d ethics are applied in various fi e ld s in the workplace. Dr. Naughton was a small-group discussion leade r for students with interest in health ca re .
Kathleen Naughton, D.C., C.C.S.P., Assistant Director of Clini-
Chairperson of the Logan Rad io logy Department, was an invited le ct ure r at the annual symposium o f th e ACA Council on Diagnost ic Imaging, held April 23-25 in M yrt le Beach, S.C. Dr. Kettner's p resentation was t itled: " The Radio logy of Sports Injuries " .
Norman Kettner, D.C., DACBR,
cal Assessment and Clinical Education, participated in a program sponsored by the Rockwood School District. The Rockwood District serves students in southwest St. Louis County. The program, titled Ethical Decision Making in the Workplace, was held on March 25 at Maryville University in Chesterfield. The fiveand-a-half-hour program for high school students included lectures, films and discussions. The program was designed to increase students'
Two new faculty membe rs have joined the Chiropractic Scien ce Division, both on a part-ti me basis. They are F. Lee Juhan, D.C. '91, a nd Mark Eavenson, D.C. '88. Bot h doctors also have practices in th e St. Louis metropolitan area.
Guy Dauphin, M.S., Associate Professor of Basic Science (waving) accompanied 110 members of the then-Trimester 2 class to a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game on April 8.
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Logan Faculty Members, Alumni Help Lead New Publication The ACA Council on Diagnostic Imaging and the American Chiropractic College of Radiology recently began publishing Topics in Diagnostic Radiology and Advanced Imaging. The journal's inaugural issue - 1st Quarter, 1993 - was distributed at no cost to all ACA members this spring. The quarterly publication is a refereed (peerreviewed) journal. Dr. Norman Kettner, Chairperson of the Logan Radiology Department, was the guest editor for the journal's inaugural issue. Dr. Kettner also will serve on the journal' s ongoing Editorial Board, joined by Dr. Kathleen Naughton, Assistant Director of Clinical Assessment and Clinical Education at Logan. Dr. Kettner said that the purpose of the journal is to help continue the education of field doctors in all aspects of imaging. The following Logan alumni are providing leadership for the new publication: Robert Hacker, D.C. '78, DACBR of Knoxville, Tenn .,
Editor-in-Chief; Christine Becker, D.C. '80, DACBR of Decatur, Ill., Founding Editor; and Editorial Board Members - Laurence Wyatt, D.C. '84, DACBR of Houston, Tex.; Phillip Shanks, D.C. '83, DACBR of Anaheim, Cal. ; Claude PierreJerome, M .D., D.C. '91 of Tromso, Norway; Timothy Conwell, D.C. '82, DABCO of Lakewood, Colo.; Scott Becker, D.C. '78, FACO of Decatur, Ill., and Scott Banks, D.C. '77 of Virginia Beach, Va. The inaugural issue of the diagnostic imaging journal featured three articles co-authored by Dr. Kettner and Logan radiology residents or alumni. The articles were: " Radiology of the Stress Fracture" - with co-author Inger K. Roug, D.C., Radiology Resident; "Unstable Spondylolisthesis in an Athlete: A Case Study and Radiographic Protocol" with Radiology Resident John Essman, D.C., and "Myositis Ossificans Traumatica: A Case Study with Plain Film and Advanced Imaging" - with alumnus Claude
SICA Day at Logan Dr. R. James Gregg (left),
a 1971 Logan graduate, and Dr. Gary Street were the featured speakers for SICA Day at Logan, held April 1. The event was planned by membe~s of the Logan chapter of Student International Chiropractors Association. Dr. Gregg is President of the /CA , and Dr. Street is Vice President.
Pierre-Jerome, M.D., D.C. and R. Sundgren, M.D. In addition, Dr. Kettne r is serving on the Editorial Board of an other new, ¡ peer-reviewed journal, sponsored by the ACA and the Foundation for Chiropractic Educat ion and Research. }NS: Journal of the Neuromusculoskeletal System is a multitopic journal, focusing on the neuromusculoskeletal system and on non-surgical management of musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Kettner also recently granted his permission to the Edito r-in-Chief of a leading medical magazine in Poland, Medycyna Praktyczna, to publish a Polish translation of an article which he co-authored with Dr. Gary Guebert, also a mem ber of the Logan Radiology Department. The article, " The Ra d iology of Cervical Spine Injury" , appeared in the Journal of Manipula tive and Physiological Therapeu tics, Nov./ Dec. 1991.
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Logan College of Chiropractic 110th Commencement Saturday, April 17, 1993 •St. Louis Airport Hilton •St. Louis, MO Class Officers
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
President ................... Brenda L. Kingen Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry G. Trushel Treasurer ................. Bradley A. McMath Health Center Coordinator .... Tammy L. Triplett Graduation Coordinator .... Bradley A. McMath
Brenda L. Kingen Daren D. Mazzone Jacqueline M. Orlove Denise L. Primavera Sara E. Windham
Honors and Awards Summa Cum Laude and Valedictorian Denise L. Primavera
Magna Cum Laude
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Brenda L. Kingen Sara E. Windham Gina M. Knies
Anjanette Clifford Alan Paul Epstein Douglas P. Brust
Health Center Achievement Award
Class Award
Denise L. Primavera
Paul Henry
Externs, Deaconess North/West Medical Centers Denise L. Primavera
Vincent M . Rahal
Health Center Coordinators Community Health Center Paul L. Henry
Dellwood Health Center Michael E. Crowley
Montgomery Health Center Tammy L. Triplett
Harbor Light Alan Paul Epstein Brenda L. Kingen
Health Center Consultants Mark D. Allen Jeffrey M. Anderson Sean Patrick Casey Anjanette Clifford Vernon C. Crosier Antonio F. Dacunha Alan Paul Epstein Glen Robert Fournier
Michelle L. Hewitt Brenda L. Kingen Gina M. Knies Bradley A. McMath Michael David Misiak Jacqueline Orlove-Dokos Denise L. Primavera Bryan A. Riecker
Karl Francis Saltman Lisa Ann Thrash Kim A. Trager Tammy Lynn Triplett Terry G. Trushel Sara Elizabeth Windham
Logan Alumni Association Honors Student Doctor Award Bernice A. Ryan
Research Award Jeffrey M . Anderson
Michael E. Crowley Michelle L. Hewitt Adviser: Donna Mannello, D.C.
Brenda L. Kingen
Mark D . Allen
Roy E. Brown, Jt.
Jeffrey M . Anderson
Ifingan Ololleg Ollass nf Michael E. Crowley
Antonio DaCunha
Barbara E. Doucette
Sandra L. Eckert
Alan P. Epstein
Janis R. Hartman
Paul L. Henry
Michelle L. Hewitt
Michael H. Marasco
Dcnen D. Mazzon
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Jolm A . Radin
John A. M cHugh
Darlene A . Euler
Bradley A. M cMath
Vincent Rahal
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Scott C. Esenberg
Lisa A . Thrash
Kim A . Trager
Ta:nuny L. Triplett
C01meo M. Carroll
Sean P. Casey
Anjanette CW!ord
Michael R. Cole
Vernon C . Crosier
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David P. DeSanlls
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Donna Fulton
Janet Gorrell
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Patricia L. Kaiser
Maqbulur R. Khan
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Melissa H. Makin
Michael D. Misiak
Joseph T. Moore
Wayne P. Murphy
Tina M . Niehaus
Jackie Orlove-Dokos
KOII F. Saltman
c. Jeanne Schmidt
Clint M . Steele
Jason L. Stxotheide
Teny 'l'rushel
David A. V01gas
...... Jettrey S. Slocum
_..,,.. Michael A. Williams
Sam E. Windham
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Former Olympian is Commencement Speaker The April 17 Logan commencement, held at the St. Louis Airport Hilton, featured an address by Terry Schroeder, D.C., of Westlake Village, Calif. Dr. Schroeder was captain of the U.S. Olympic Water Polo teams of 1984, 1988, and 1992, leading his teammates to two silver medals (1984 and 1988) and a fourth-place finish in 1992. He also led a U.S. team to first-place finishes in the 1983 and 1987 Pan American Games and the 1991 Men's Water Polo World Cup. A member of a family with 59 chiropractors, Dr. Schroeder graduated from Palmer College of
Chiropractic-West. He was an AllAmerican at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, where he completed his pre-chiropractic requirements. He recently retired from active competition in water polo. At the Logan commencement, Dr. Schroeder shared anecdotes of his Olympic experiences, and spoke to the new Logan graduates about his experiences with chiropractic. Chiropractic care has enabled him to remain healthy and refrain from taking pain-relief medications, despite the rigors of his sport. The graduation ceremony also featured a special presentation by Dr. Ronald Harris, Chairperson of
the Board of Trustees. Dr. Har ris presented a plaque to Dr. Norman Kettner of the Logan faculty, and to Dr. Paul Henry of the grad uating class. Ors. Kettner and Henry were recognized for their service on the Board of Trustees Pres idential Search Committee. The committee began accepting applications for the presidency last spring, following Dr. Beatrice B. Hagen 's announcement of plans to retire at the end of 1992. The committee selected Dr. George A. Goodman as the new Logan President. The April 17 commencement was the first at wh ich Dr. Goodman officiated as President of the College.
May 1993 Scholarship Recipients (The number accompanying each student's name is his or her trimester.)
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Recipients of the $500 Logan-Scharnhorst Scholarship (from left): Front row: Alan Casey (3), Stephen Piserchia (9), Michael Whalen (6). Back row: Simon Calvillo (4), Cynthia Nackers (7), Leanna Rizkalla (3), Robert Astapoveh (3). Not pictured: Scott McClure (10).
Robert Novak (10) received the $500 Academic Excellence Award from Logan College.
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Logan College of Chiropractic Bachelor of Science in Human Biology Degree West County YMCA, Chesterfield• February 27, 1993 Donald John Bernard Stuart John Boelte Sandra Katarina Bon Troy Dean Branson Michael T. Bruner Julia A. Butler William D. Cragg Todd D. Creighton Susan Elizabeth Crowell Dennis R. Daily Robert Alan Dana Dennis A. Desjardins Marc Sherman Gottlieb Robert Curtis Greene Kristin Yvonne Guth
Lee A. Jacobson Steven Richard Karp David]. Kilroy Bhona Labao John A. Lane Robert Thomas Lang Randall Wayne Lish David Peter Lukovsky Pamela D. McAdams Arthur L. McAuliffe Ill Karen Jean McConnell James M . McMonigle Mark A. Mielke Renee Marie Murray
Cynthia Ann Nackers Todd Neufeld Brian K. Osborne Antonio Pafundi Richard A. Planzo Laura Anne Priebe Paul Daniel Reed Phyllis D. Rengier Carol Lea Reynolds John L. Sandifer, Jr. Sarah L. Schaffner David Brian Schaller Frank]. Schaub Mark P. Schuler
Kirk W Schultz Troy Ronald Skaife Tina A. Smith Luke Staudenmaier Matthew S. Stringer Paul E. Teece Tina M. Theriot Michael C. Tivoli Randal Gene Troutman Kevin J. Unterreiner Carl J. Valenti II Marc G. Vanhoogstraa t Eric M. Warren Jennifer L. Wolpe rt James F. Womick
Congressman Talent Visits College On Friday, May 14, U.S Representative James Talent visited the Logan campus and addressed the student body during an all-College assembly. Congressman Talent represents Missouri ' s second congressional district, which includes Chesterfield. Congressman Talent's remarks focused on the coming reform of the U.S. health care system. He discussed the pros and cons of options such as managed care and " pay or play" mandates to employers. Regarding chiropractic inclusion in the reformed health care system, Congressman Talent said, " It's time for us to look M.D.s in the eyes, and say 'Any substantial health care reform will include a variety of health care specialties. It's time to halt the turf battles and accept that. Where viable choices in health care exist, the consumer should have a choice.' " The Congressman noted his experience in the Missouri state legislature, where he led a fight for licensure of midwives in Missouri. He said that a number of states have
U.S. Representative James Talent (center) answered questions from Logan students and faculty members following an address on campus on May 14. At Congressman Talent's right is Vinod K. Anand, Ph.D., Chairperson of the ~ogan Basic Science Division.
utilized midwives, with excellent results and cost savings. Congressman Talent spoke to the Logan community for about an hour, answering a number of questions from Logan students and faculty members. He then visited the Logan Ergonomics Center, escorted by Logan President Dr. George A. Goodman ; Dr. Allen
Parry, Dean of Postdoctoral and Related Professional Education ; Trimester 7 student Robert Lang, President of the Logan chapter of Student ACA, and Dr. Dennis Baker of House Springs, Mo. Dr. Baker, a 1977 Logan graduate, is First Vice President and Legislative Chairman of the Missouri State Chiropractors Association.
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Logan Hosts Meeting of Admissions, Financial Aid Directors The eighth annual conference of Admissions & Financial Aid Directors From Chiropractic Colleges took place March 18-20 at the Sheraton Plaza Hotel in St. Louis County. The Conference was coordinated and hosted by Logan College. In attendance at the Conference were 12 financial aid directors from an equal number of colleges and 17 admissions directors and other admissions representatives from a total of 13 chiropractic colleges. The agenda for the admissions representatives included sessions on future trends in licensure, current CCE regulations , and marketing strategies in education. Guests at the sessions included Dr. R. Douglas Baker, Chairperson of the CCE Task Force on Admissions; Dr. William Ramsey, Logan Vice President of Academic Affairs and a member of the CCE Task Force on Admissions; Dr. Larry Gerstein, President of the Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners; and Kay Gunter, Executive Director of the Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Topics discussed by the financial aid representatives included 1992-93 reauthorization changes, professional judgment, criteria for "satisfactory progress," debt management, HEAL loans, the Chiroloan program, and consolidation of all loans. Guest speakers at the financial aid sessions included : Scott Clark and Lee Manfred, Educational Funding Services, Inc.; Henry Howard, BAC International Credit Corp., and Ellen Lucchesi, Education Resources Institute. Also attending was Howard Holcomb, Washington representative of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges. The March 18 schedule also included a tour of Logan College and a reception for conference attendees given by Dr. George A. Goodman, Logan President.
Visitors attending the Admissions and Financial Aid Directors Conference prepared to tour the Logan campus. At far right is Dr. Robyn Wilkerson , Director of Admissions at Logan. The Logan financial aid and admissions personnel who participated in the Conference and hosted their colleagues were: Dr. Robyn
Wilkerson, Director of Admi ssions; Jean Short, Director of Fin ancial Aid, and Carol Meyer, Assistant Director of Admissions.
Logan Student Attends Schwarzenegger Classic and Fitness Symposium Lydia Kinkead , then a Trimester 8 student, joined a small group of doctors who attended the National Symposium on Natural Fitness, held March 5-7 in Columbus, Ohio. The conference was organized by the International Chiropractors Association, in conjunction with the Arnold Schwarzenegger Bodybuilding Classic. Kinkead is Vice President of Logan 's chapter of Student ICA. The Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic is held annually in Columbus. This year's fitness symposium featured two chiropractors as speakers : Dr. Tom Deters, Editor of Muscle and Fitness magazine, and world champion bodybuilder, Dr. Franco Columbo. Arnold Schwarzenegger also spoke during the symposium . He offered positive comments on the extensive use of chiropractic among bodybuilders, and his own experiences with chiropractic care.
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Upcoming Postgraduate Seminars For more information, please contact the Logan Postgraduate Department at 1-800-782-3344. Advance registration for all seminars is strongly encouraged. Unless otherwise indicated, all seminars provide 12 hours of postdoctoral credit.
• Special Seminars Research Status of Spinal Manipulative Therapy Instructor: Scott Banks, D.C., F.l.C.C. 6126-6127, Williamsburg Hospitality House, Williamsburg, VA A Chiropractic Family Practice Instructor: Jack Kessinger, D.C., D.A.B.C.I. 7/ 17-7/ 18, Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Marriott, Greenville, SC
• Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician Session 8: The Shoulder Instructor : John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P. 6/ 19-6/20, Best Western Cypress Creek, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Session 9: The Shoulder Instructor: John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P. 6/26-6/27, Royce Hotel, Coraopolis, PA Session 10: Biomechanics/Female, Pediatric, Geriatric Athletes; Drugs & Medication Instructor : Marianne Gengenbach, D.C., C.C.S.P. 7124-7125, Royce Hotel, Coraopolis, PA Session 9: The Knee Instructor: Thomas Hyde, D.C., C.C.S.P. 8/21-8/22, Best Western Cypress Creek, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Dr. Allen Parry, Dean of Postdoctoral and Related Professional Education, led a tour of the ana tom y lab during the Student Spouse Spring Tea, held o n campus on May 8. The event was sponsore d by t he Postgraduate Department and the Logan College Auxiliary. Attendees at the program learned about paraprofessional certification in chiropractic, and the Logan Postgraduate Department's Chiro practic Assistant program.
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• Neurology - Diplomate Session 10 (15 hours): Lobes of the Brain Instructor: Frederick Carrick, D.C., D.A.C.A.N., D.A.B.C.N., F.A.C.C.N. 6/ 19-6/20, Orlando Airport Marriott, Orlando, FL
• Chiropractic Orthopedics - Diplomate Session 20: Lumbar Spine & Pelvis - Sprain, Strain, Stenosis, etc. Instructor: James Lehman, D.C., D.A.B.C.O. 6/26-6/27, Dr. Lehman's office, Albuquerque, NM
• Sacro-Occipital Technique Special Cranial Series, Session 1 Instructor: Marc Pick, D.C., D.l.C.S. 6/26-6/27, Chicago Downtown Marriott, Chicago, IL Special Cranial Series, Session 2 Instructor: Harvey Getzoff, D.C., D.l.C.S. 7124-7125, Chicago Downtown Marriott, Chicago, IL
Dr. Parry and Linda Russo (at right), Chiropractic Paraprofessional Education and Training Coordinator at Logan, were photographed with recent graduates of the Logan C.A. program during the Student Spouse Tea . The new graduates are (left to right) Gary Brown, Marshall Calvert, and Jennifer Piper.
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Colleagues of the College The Colleagues of the College is our recognition program for alumni, friends of the College and stu dents who refer prospective students to Logan. Each Colleague of the College receives a certificate. Those who ach ieve higher numbers of prospective student referrals will receive special commemorative awards. The Colleagues of the College listed below have submitted the names of prospective students to the Ad missio ns Office since March 1, 1993. Mr. Martin Achtermann Dr. Peter Addi son Dr. Do n Aerssen Dr. Mark A. Allen Dr. Tom Amado Dr. Roy Amrein Dr. Bart Anderson Dr. Jordan A rvold Dr. Dana Augu stin e-Mathis Dr. Ton y Badalamenti Dr. Mark Baker Dr. David Bakunas Dr. Scott Bakunas Dr. Jack Bankler Dr. Scott Banks Dr. Robert Barnum Dr. Timothy Barr Dr. Mark Baum Dr. Kevin Baum Dr. Rob Beam Dr. Jeffrey Beasley Dr. James Beebe Dr. Robert Benoit Dr. Edward Bickmeyer Dr. Anthony Bilott Dr. Robert Bowers Dr. Lana Branum Dr. Nicholas Brennan Dr. Grayden Bridge Dr. Lawrence Bridges Dr. Joseph Brimhall Dr. Richard Brown Dr. Thomas Bruno Dr. David Budny Dr. Thomas Butler Dr. Richard Butykos Dr. Mark Cafiero Dr. Anthony Calandro Dr. John Campbell Dr. Thomas Capuana Dr. Alan Carnathan Dr. Jerry Carpenter Dr. Sylvie Carpentier Dr. John Cecchini Dr. Dennis Cengia Dr. David Chalfant Dr. D. Allen Chamberlain Dr. George Chirkinian Dr. Jeffrey Citrin Dr. Stephen Clarke Dr. Charles Cochran Dr. Ted Coffman Dr. Katharine Conable Dr. Stacey Conrad
Dr. Jeffrey Cook Mr. Matt Cooper Dr. Rebecca Corson Mr. William Cragg Dr. G. M. Croft Mr. Tom Culleton Dr. Vaughan Dabbs Dr. Michael Darr Dr. Alfred Davis Dr. Dirk Davis Dr. Larry Davis Dr. William Delaney Dr. Doug Dent Dr. Brian Dent Dr. David Dickey Dr. David Dickson Dr. Gary Ditson Dr. Dari Di xon Mr. Paul Dixon Dr. Farrel Douglas Dr. Stephen Downey Dr. Anna Doyle Dr. Philip Dudak Dr. John Dudley Dr. Charles C. Dugan Dr. Lynn Dumont Dr. Richard Earhardt Dr. Adam Edge Dr. Scott Ehlermann Dr. Wayne Eiban Dr. Joe Ellen Dr. David Ellenbogen Dr. Keith Everman Dr. Robert Feldman Dr. A. V. Fenander Dr. Randall Fick Dr. Ralph Filson Dr. Jeff Fishel Dr. Kim Fite-Carraher Dr. David Flatt Dr. James Fleming Dr. Daniel Fontanella Dr. Raymond Fowler Dr. Patrick Fox Dr. Margaret Franz Ms. Gabrielle Freedman Dr. Daniel Freesmeier Dr. Donald Freesmeier Ms. Renay Friedman Dr. William Fulton Dr. Martin Gallagher Dr. Roger Gardner
Dr. Paul Garner Mr. Michael Geery Dr. Erwin Gemel Dr. Gerard Giuricich Dr. Edward Glover Dr. Gary Goldman Dr. Lisa Gordon-Dabbs Dr. Dory Graf Dr. Stephen Graham Mr. Paul Grenier Dr. Greg Griffin Dr. Gary Guebert Dr. Scott Hainz Dr. Thomas Hamilton Dr. Phillip Hampton Dr. Jeffrey Hanks Dr. Terry Hanson Dr. Louis Harp Dr. Shane Hart Dr. Rebecca Hartle Dr. Ronald Hartman Dr. David Hepler Dr. Kent Herron Dr. Charles Hester Dr. Edythe Heus Dr. Brian Hilbert Dr. Jack Hill Dr. Roy Hillgartner Dr. Robert Hoagland Dr. Neil Hollander Dr. Paul Hollern Dr. Allan Horowitz Dr. Steve Hortness Dr. Marc Hubbard Dr. William Huber Dr. Joseph Huck Dr. William Humphrey Dr. Tunis Hunt Dr. Stephen Hutti Dr. Thomas Hyde Dr. Keith Innes Dr. Kimberly Jackson Dr. Elaine Jeffers Dr. Robert G. Johnson Dr. Tim Joiner Dr. Keith Jones Dr. Jerry Jorgensen Dr. Jeffrey Jurick Dr. Scott Kauffman Mrs. Sharon Kehrer Dr. Kerry Keiser Dr. William Kelley
Dr. J. J. Kempe Dr. Patrick Kennedy Dr. Robert Kessinger Dr. Edward Kinum Il l Mr. David Kopelove Dr. D. Robert Kuhn Dr. Roman Kulczycky Dr. Lois Ladd Dr. Thomas Lafountain Dr. Roy Lane Dr. Hal Larlee Dr. Henry Lashoto Dr. Kirk Laughba um Dr. James Lehman Dr. Ken Leistner Dr. Neal Lepovetsky Dr. Victor Levinson Dr. E. A. Lewis Dr. Greg Lewis Dr. Howard Lieberman Dr. Michael Littlefiel d Dr. John Lodrigue Dr. Earl Long Dr. Chad Longfellow Dr. Otto Lottman n Dr. Jennifer Lund ius Dr. David Magnano Dr. Glenn Manceau x Mr. Drew Marentette Dr. Mary Margrave Dr. Brian Marks Dr. Stephen Marofsky Dr. Mario Marsilio Dr. J. Adam Martin Dr. Jeff Martin Dr. David Martinson Dr. Jon Mastrobattista Mr. Rob Matt Dr. Oded Matz Dr. A. R. Mauldin Dr. Terence McAuliffe Dr. Robin McCauley Dr. John McHugh Dr. Brian Mcintyre Dr. Terrence McKellar Dr. Brendon McMahon Dr. Steven Meacham Dr. Kurt Mechler Dr. Christian Meyer Dr. Dale Mierau Dr. Steven Miller Dr. Tracy Miller Dr. Alisa Mitskog Mr. Yousefi Mohammad
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Dr. Glenn Moore Dr. P. Susan Morter Dr. Craig Mueller Dr. Michael Mulcahy Mr. Mike Murphy Dr. Carl Musick Dr. Steven Mustin Dr. Harvey Mustin Dr. Scott Muzinski Dr. Douglas Myers
Dr. Raleigh Phillips Dr. Clyde Porter Dr. Gary Post Dr. Gregory Press Dr. Alan Presswood Dr. Rick Prewitt Dr. Mitchell Price Dr. Stephen Price Dr. Joseph Probst Dr. Scott Prosan
Dr. Robert Nelson Dr. Joe Nemeth Dr. Dion Newton Dr. Tamra Nobbe Dr. Stephen Noel Dr. Joanne Noel Dr. Janice Noji Dr. Bernard Nonte Dr. Richard Nuzzi
Dr. John Quackenbush Mr. Charles Quigless Dr. Michael Quirk
Dr. Alan Oliver Mr. Thomas Ong Dr. Mahavir Oza Dr. Joseph Paese Dr. Jacqueline Paltis Dr. Kenneth Pangle Dr. Steve Paravati Mr. Will Parker Dr. Elizabeth Parrott Dr. Paul Parrott Dr. Richard Pascoe Dr. Torn Paulantonio Dr. Madeline Perrnutt Dr. Michael Peterson Dr. Terry Peterson
Mr. Paul Ralph Dr. David Rarnbacher Dr. Lucy Rarnbacher Dr. Brad Rasch Dr. Roger Redleaf Dr. Randy Reed Dr. Brian Regan Dr. Otto Reinert Dr. Anita Reising Dr. Rafael Rey Dr. Trish Richards Dr. George Richards Dr. Randall Rick Dr. Robert Rirnkis Dr. Tad Roediger Dr. Thomas Ross Dr. Donald Rueschhoff Dr. Joseph Sabastiani Dr. Debra Schaefer Dr. William Schatt Ill Dr. Susan Schultz
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Dr. Sandra Schwartz Dr. Anthony Sciortino Dr. Wayne Scott Dr. Gerhardt Seegers Dr. Lawrence Seger Dr. Donald Selvidge Dr. James Shaw Dr. Michael Shimmel Dr. Terry Shull Dr. Joseph Sired Mr. Peter Skalenda Dr. Rodney Small Dr. Darel Smith Dr. Linda Smith Dr. Robert D. Smith Dr. Joseph Snell Dr. Richard Snider Dr. Ivar Sorenson Dr. William Soulsby Dr. Charles Steets Dr. Rita Steffey Dr. Robert Stein Dr. Robert J. Stiles Dr. Todd Stojeba Dr. Daniel Stover Dr. Chris Stromberg Dr. James Sullivan Dr. T.A. Sutton Dr. Steven Sweat Dr. Richard Thomas Dr. Thomas Thurman Dr. Gordon Toftness Dr. DeVon Toone Dr. Sherry Traylor Dr. David Trybus Dr. Jerome Tyjeski
Dr. Joseph Unger Dr. Frank Ungerland Dr. Wally Unruh Dr. David Varney Dr. Paul Venturini Dr. Kurt Vreeland Ms. Dana Wacker Dr. Ronald Wagner Dr. John Waite Dr. Lynn Walker Dr. Adrian Walton Dr. Alan Weymouth Dr. Larry Weeks Dr. Dean Weich Dr. Steve Westin Dr. D. Matthew White Dr. Mark Whitehead Dr. Michael Whitney Mr. Sean Whittal Dr. James Wilkinson Dr. Debe Williams Dr. J. D. Williams Dr. Marlon Williams Dr. James S. Willis Dr. Soni Wilson Dr. Michael Wittmer Dr. Scott Wittmer Dr. Greg Wojciechowski Dr. Anthony Woods Dr. Ronald Yan Dr. Reid Zentner Dr. Rob Zoboski
If you know of caring, motivated persons who might like to join the chiropractic profession, please send us their names and addresses. We'll send them our exciting new information packet. And we'll add your name to the Colleagues of the College. PLEASE PRINT Name Street City - - - - - - - - - - - - - State _ _ _ _ _ Zip _ _ _ __ Phone - - - - - - - - Your Name Please return to:
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Dr. Robyn Wilkerson Director of Admissio.ns Logan College of Chiropractic 1851 Schoettler Rd., P.O. Box 1065 Chesterfield, MO 63006-1065
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Caduceus Club Changes Name, Schedules Full Agenda of Activities The former Logan Caduceus Club has changed its name, and is increasing its activities to promote chiropractic within the St. Louis community. On January 27, its members changed the name of the Cadeuceus Club to Students for the Advancement of Chiropractic. In recent months, appearances by numerous guest speakers at the group's weekly meetings, and positive experiences at community events have stimulated strong interest in SFAC among Logan students. The organization has continued its traditional efforts to provide information about chiropractic at local health fairs . Recent activities have included coverage of health fairs at nearby Lafayette High School and Maryville University; coverage of a senior citizens' health fair at Queeny Park in West St. Louis County, and blood pressure checks at a senior citizens' day sponsored by a St. Louis-area Venture store. SFAC adviser JoAnn Hewitt, Director of Placement Services, says requests for the services of SFAC members are increasing, and she anticipates ongoing appearances at Venture stores. " In the future , the students may begin doing postural checks with the Spinal Analysis Machine, in addition to blood pressure checks at Venture events," says Hewitt. On May 16, SFAC members provided leg muscle work to participants in the Shining Light Run for Sight, which raised money for the St. Louis-based Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments. The race was held in midtown St. Louis. SFAC members also represented Logan College and conducted postural checks using the SAM at recent health fairs sponsored by the Monsanto Company in St. Louis County and by the Human Develop-
During a scoliosis screening at the Holy Infant School in West St. Louis County, SFAC member Cynthia Nackers, Trimester 7, checked Erin Lenger, a fifth grader at the school. SFAC members checked 120 Holy Infant students in fifth through eighth grades. SFAC also has recently conducted scoliosis screenings at the Central Institute for the Deaf and the Walbridge School, both in St. Louis.
ment Corporation in Downtown St. Louis. In addition, SFAC members have begun work on a brochure on chiropractic care. They also take advantage of a variety of materials provided free of charge by the ACA and other groups. Former SFAC President Dan Duran, Trimester 9, says that in addition to talking with about 100 people, he gave away dozens of brochures on chiropractic care of sports injuries at the Maryville University Health Fair. Most importantly, SFAC members are very encouraged by the strong interest in chiropractic that they encounter at the community programs they attend. At a recent health fair at Maritz, Inc. in Fenton Mo., new SFAC President Tina
Theriot, Trimester 7, had very positive experiences. " Logan representatives attend this program every year, and there is always a line at our booth," she says. " This year, I found that even though many visitors to our booth had seen chiropractors, they didn't necessarily know a lot about chiropractic." Theriot says she received such questions as " Do chiropractors give massages?" at the Maritz event. Hewitt emphasizes the educational value of such experiences: "The students develop sk ills in answering lay people's questions about chiropractic that they will have to answer in practice," she says. In the process, they help bring correct information about chiropractic to the St. Louis community.
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Ergonomics Center Using New Diagnostic Device The Logan College Ergonomics Center has acquired, on indefinite loan, a new diagnostic instrument called the Neurometer, manufactured by Neurotron, Inc. The instrument was invented by Jefferson Katims, M.D., of New York University Medical Center and Director of Research for Neurotron, Inc. About 2,000 units are currently in use, but Logan College is believed to be the first chiropractic college to utilize the instrument. Dr. Katims spoke recently at Logan, on "The Role of the Quantitative Neurodiagnostic Current Perception Threshold (CPT) Evaluation." The Neurometer detects current thresholds of areas on the skin (dermatomes) that correspond to specific spinal levels. The instrument has the capability of detecting carpal tunnel problems, sciatica, and impairments associated with metabolic, toxic, acquired, hereditary, compression, traumatic, and inflammatory neuropathies. Darian Smith, M.S., D.C., staff ergonomist at the Ergonomics center, spoke April 16th at the General Managers' Executive Roundtable sponsored by the AAIM Management Association. The Association is a regional organization based in St. Louis, assisting corporate members in total quality management and cost containment. Dr. Smith's presentation was titled "Ergonomics and the Industry of the Future."
Students from the Ferguson Middle School (left to right - Damon Holmes, Misty Freeman, and Natonya Bennett) learned about the Jamar Dynamometer during a recent visit w ith Dr. Darian Smith of the Logan Ergonomics Center. The Dynamometer is used for grip testing in evaluating possible cases of carpal tunnel syndrome. The students attended a Pro-Sports Counseling program on campus. (See article below.)
Area Youth Visit Campus Students from St. Louis-area schools have begun visiting Logan as part of a Pro-Sports Counseling program. Pro-Sports Counseling, based in St. Louis and headed by former pro basketball player Art Williams, is an organization which promotes the drug awareness and prevention message ¡ among area youth. Williams holds an educational program with a ta lk-show format at a local theatre a few times each year, with students fro m local middle and high schools in attendance. After they attend a talk-show, the students are visited at their schools by Pro-Sports Counseling representatives. Then, the students attend drug awareness programs, led by Williams, at Logan. A number of Logan alumni in the St. Louis area support and serve as representatives of Pro-Sports Counseling, and the work of the organization is endorsed by Logan College.
FACR Plans Anniversary Meeting The Foundation for the Advancement of Chiropractic Research will hold its 40th anniversary meeting in Cumberland, Wis., July 23-25. The FACR, founded by the late Dr. l.N. Toftness, has given research grants totaling approximately $186,000 to Logan for research on the Toftness method of chiropractic adjusting. The FACR anniversary meet'ing will include an overview of the life and career of Dr. l.N. Toftness, presented by his wife, Louise Toftness. Also speaking will be Russell Leonard, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association. Logan faculty members E.J. Hawkinson, D.C, Bri_an Snyder, D.C., and Gary Sanders, Ph.D. Director of Research, will deliver a progress report on a headache study they are conducting, utilizing the Toftness method of adjusting. The study was funded by a grant from the FACR. Also attending the meeting will be former Logan President Dr. Beatrice Hagen, a trustee of the FACR. For more information about the meeting, contact Dr. David Toftness at 715/268-7500.
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Managed Care and Credentialing A personal commentary by James Joseph Lehman, D.C., D.A.B.C.O. If there are any chiropractic physicians practicing in the United States who are unaware of the impending health care changes, let me inform you that President Clinton will implement "managed competition" during his term in office. Probably, chiropractic medicine will be provided through "Super HMOs" in the future. Unfortunately, we may not be prepared for this tremendous opportunity. The ACA Journal of Chiropractic stated in the November 1992 issue: "Only this high caliber of research (RAND) will help chiropractic establish itself in the health care system of the future." This prediction might be accurate, if the word only were omitted . There are a number of necessary requisites in addition to excellent and timely research. Chiropractic physicians must realize that the RAND study is one vital part of the process of chiropractic inclusion in the managed health care system. The study demonstrates to the scientific community the validity of chiropractic medicine for the treatment of low back pain. Such research will support the need to integrate chiropractic medicine as a specialty into the rapidly changing health care system. Consequently, decision-makers will better recognize the results that spinal adjustments may provide their insured. Who will provide spinal care in the future? Why, obviously - properly trained and credentialed providers will claim the spinal turf. Right? Of course, all chiropractic physicians are licensed to provide spinal adjustments, but are they able to meet credentialing requirements? If a medical specialist were to apply to a managed care organization without proper credentialing, the physician would not be accepted. Do you believe it will be any different for a chiropractic physician? And, what would be required for a chiropractic physician to be properly credentialed? Let's examine the typical credentialing list for an orthopedic surgeon: 1. Graduate of an accredited medical school 2. Licensed to practice medicine in the chosen state 3. Board certification in orthopedic surgery 4. Member of a hospital staff 5. Appropriately insured for professional liability 6. Member of the American Medical Association 7. Member of the State Medical Association 8. Member of the American Orthopedic Association It is essential that all practitioners of chiropractic medicine understand that credentialing is one of the realities of managed care. Let's examine the credentialing required at Lovelace Chiropractic, in order to reveal possible deficiencies that chiropractic physicians must remedy:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Graduate of an accredited chiropractic college Licensed to practice chiropractic in New Mexico Board certified chiropractic orthopedist Member of a national chiropractic association Member of a New Mexico state chiropractic association Adequate professional liability coverage It should be evident to ail in chiropractic medicine that a credentialing dilemma exists. Will chiropractic physicians meet the challenge of the credentialing process successfully? What percentage of chiropractic physicians are currently deficient, and what requirements would be missing? In my opinion, lack of certification in a specialty wou ld be the most prevalent deficiency. Fewer than 5% of chiropractic physicians are board certified specialists. The next question would be, " Which specialty wou ld be most appropriate for a spinal specialist? " From t he specialties available at this time, we could select radiology, orthopedics, sports chiropractic, internal diagnosis, nutrition, or acupuncture. Initially, the inclusion of chiropractic medicine into the managed health care system would privilege chiropractic physicians to diagnose and treat neuromuscu loskeletal disease. A few of the above specialities would , t herefore, be appropriate. However, the primary focus of chiropractic medicine has been spinal care, and this is defi nitel y our area of expertise. Certainly, all chiropractic physicians are tra ined to provide spinal care . Following the completion of all professional education requirements, a Doctor of Chiropractic degree is conferred, but unfortunately, certification as a spinal specialist is not. This essential requirement should be attained by every chiropractic physician desiring to claim the "spinal turf" in the managed health care system. I suggest that every doctor of chiropractic seeking a provider position complete all credentialing requirements in an expeditious manner. Chiropractic medicine must claim the right to diagnose and treat patients with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, most especially those of the spine. If you would like additional information concerning board certification as a spinal care physician, please write to: Academy of Spinal Care Physicians, 10401 Montgomery Parkway NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111.
Ed. Note. Dr. Lehman is a 1972 Logan graduate who resides in Albuquerque, N.M. A board certified chiropractic orthopedist, he has been a provider for the Lovelace Health Plan, New Mexico's largest HMO, since 1985. He is the Chairman of the Chiropractic Department of Lovelace, Inc., an integrated health care corporation owned by CIGNA.
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