Development of an Accredited, Private Sector, Integrated Clinical Practice Chiropractic Residency

Attendees will be introduced to the processes utilized to build an accredited chiropractic residency program within a large, private, integrated healthcare system, which has unique nuances compared with that of medical residency programs as well as unique considerations compared with the functioning of the chiropractic residency program within the Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System. Dr. Kirk will share the unique aspects of each and highlight the resources, relationships, and opportunities developed through the private sector program’s creation. Students attending this presentation will understand the learning and career-development opportunities presented through the residency experience. The presenter's goal is to see these opportunities replicated throughout the country so that more chiropractors will have the chance for employment and collaboration within the greater healthcare community.

This recording is from ACA Engage 2025--this session was originally presented live, users viewing this program online will be shown visual aids (PowerPoint slides) and speaker audio.

This course if not eligible for CE credits.

Eric Kirk, DC, DACO

Eric Kirk, D.C., DACO earned his bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer University and Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1994. He furthered his education in advanced rehabilitation protocols and earned his Diplomate in Orthopedics through the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists. He has held many leadership positions including Clinical Director of Chiropractic – Advocate Aurora Health Care, Orthopedic Service Line Physician Leadership Council – Aurora Health Care, Lead for Chiropractic Network Development – Advocate Aurora Health Care, Committee Lead for Chiropractic Credentialing – Advocate Aurora Health Care, Committee Member for Quality Assurance - Aurora Health Care, Board of Director and Committee Member of Wisconsin Chiropractic Association.

He has taught Advanced Rehabilitation Protocols of the Upper and Lower Extremity and has developed, organized and delivered successful programs on low back injury prevention. He developed, organized and manages a data collection tool for outcome measures related to chiropractic services within a large integrated health care system EHR. Measurables include changes in pain scores, delta pain changes, changes in PROM percentages, number of treatments, length of care, and cost of care.