Introduction to Scientific Writing – A Journal Editor’s Masterclass

The Editor’s Note in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine for the past few years has been a fabulous introduction to academic publishing. For those naïve to (or just curious about) the often obscure processes of journal writing, submission, review, revising, and acceptance/rejection, this serves as a brief overview of the entire process from the mind of a journal editor.

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From IT to Ballroom to Chiropractic

At the beginning of my first semester of chiropractic school, I learned of a scholarship available to “non-traditional students”–a.k.a. older students who weren’t matriculating immediately after an undergraduate program. This certainly applied to me, so I took the opportunity and was privileged to be selected as a recipient.

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2014 IRCIMH Scholarship Application

As a 1st year Chiropractic student with a growing interest in research, I sought out as many opportunities as I could find to attend scientific conferences. I also had a habit of applying to as many scholarships as I could. This is my essay for a tuition scholarship to attend the IRCIMH.

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Transparency in Medicine

I've long had concerns with conflict of interest in medicine–that medical doctors are in the pockets of the pharmaceutical companies, that they get treated to expensive dinners and luxurious weekend getaways for prioritizing a particular drug, or even prescribing it when not medically necessary.

The great secret is that chiropractors are just as subject to conflict of interest…

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My First Paper from Chiropractic School

I recently found myself digging through the hard drive where I’ve saved all of my documents from chiropractic school–notes, syllabuses, and, in some cases, final papers. It was fun–enlightening, even–to read my thoughts from years ago, when I had just embarked on the journey to become a chiropractor.

I thought it would be fun to post here, if only as an exercise in sharing my writing more.

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The best kids book for chiropractors - Give Me Back My Bones!

My oldest son was born on Halloween, so he gets gifts and everyone gets candy on his special day.

One of my favorite of his gifts this year was a book from his grandparents called Give Me Back My Bones! by Kim Norman. This is a clever story about the remnants of a pirate under the sea which also teaches kids some basic osteology.

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