What do to the letters mean after a chiropractors name?
DC - Doctor of Chiropractic. This is the most common abbreviation used by chiropractors.
DACB - Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board. This means the chiropractor has passed a rigorous examination process and is certified by the American Chiropractic Board.
FACO - Fellow of the American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists. This means the chiropractor has completed additional training in chiropractic orthopedics.
FCAC - Fellow of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. This means the chiropractor has completed additional training in chiropractic care.
FICCM - Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors. This means the chiropractor has completed additional training in chiropractic care.
MCS - Master of Chiropractic Science. This is a postgraduate degree that is typically earned by chiropractors who want to specialize in a certain area of chiropractic care.
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Chiropractic. This is the highest degree that a chiropractor can earn. It typically requires several years of study and research.
There are many different abbreviations after chiropractors’ names and these are just some of the most common ones.